Thursdays, 8pm
Indie Spotlight Melbourne is a J-AIR radio show playing all the newest music made in Melbourne. Melbourne has a vivacious, creative community of musicians constantly creating new fresh sounds of all genres.
On the show we will not only be playing music but conducting live interviews with musicians. The two-hour show is hosted by singer-songwriter Shani Weiss and will be on every Thursday at 8pm
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5 Sep 2024, 7:58pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne Based in Naarm, Australia Rachael is regarded as a world class vocalist and entertainer. Currently producing and starring in 'The Australian Barbra Streisand Show' a tribute to the six decades of hits of one of Rachael's greatest inspirations. Rachael has recently finished recording her soon to be released debut album, 'A Love Letter To Barbra' a collection of 10 songs featured from 'The Australian Barbra Streisand Show', featuring the incredible John Thorn on keys.Classically Trained at Melbourne University's renowned Conservatory and with 12 years professional performance experience, she has built up her experience on stage fronting various Jazz Ensembles, Big Bands, Duos and Trios, as well as Melbourne Based Fringe Opera Companies.Rachael is currently one of the co hosts 'Backstage Confidential' a weekly radio program on JOY 94.9fm Rachael Grace actively works in the Piano Bar Scene, formerly holding a residency at Piano Bar Northcote, as well as appearing regularly at the other Piano Bar Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo Venues. Rachael is also producing 'Showstoppers, The Ultimate Live Broadway Sing a Long' with Gabriella Labucci as well as working with The Knots Wedding Band
29 Aug 2024, 8:59pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne Andy Fillmore is a Melbourne based singer / songwriter. Since the 2022 release of his debut album "Under a blood moon" recorded at home during lockdown. Andy, with band featuring Simon Hanna on Drums and Gordon Gunn on bass has been captivating audiences across venues in and around Melbourne. Having just completed production on his follow up EP "Passing notes" Andy will be releasing the title track this Friday August 30 on streaming platforms, with a single launch to be held at Mamma Chen's in Footscray, Thursday September 5th.
8 Aug 2024, 7:59pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne Shani is a British-Israeli singer songwriter, playing Piano, Guitar and Ukulele. Born in London, grew up in Israel, and moved with her family to Melbourne after releasing her debut album ‘Touch of Reality’. Since arriving in Melbourne, Shani has won the 'Outstanding Achievement of the Year' RSOM award, made it to the semi finals of Listen up music nationwide songwriting competition, performed in venues like Hamer hall, Palais Theatre, Robert Blackwood Hall and many Festivals like Glenroy Festival, Stonnington Active Streets, St Kilda Festival, Fringe Festival and more. Shani is a radio presenter on J-air Radio, 88fm with her own show 'Indie Spotlight Melbourne', where she interviews Melbourne Indie artists. Shani is currently working on her second album while performing around Melbourne and teaching music.
1 Aug 2024, 7:58pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne "Kate Bush meets Kate Miller – Heidke & Tori Amos" – Tania Doko (Singer/Songwriter/Lead Singer Bachelor Girl) Award-winning singer-songwriter Celeste Kate spins emotional stories through the prism of pop, indie, and acoustic music. An accomplished Melbourne-based performer, she is comfortable in intimate rooms, large events like the Creswick Music Festival, and recently enjoyed a sell-out show at the iconic Paris Cat Jazz Club (shared billing with 3 other artists). Celeste is a Los Angeles Akademia Music Award winner, and three-time runner up of the Australian Songwriting Competition (2015, 2019, 2021). Born and raised in regional Ballarat, Celeste connects with her audiences across a variety of topics including love, loss, mental illness, human spirit, and nostalgia.
25 Jul 2024, 7:58pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne James C Atkins a Country singer songwriter from melbourne, Mixing, country, folk, americana roots and blues. James fell in love with guitar when he was 15 and started song writing soon after. Studying music on and off for the past 10 years things have begun to line up and he is looking to launch his career with his debut single "Up Jump The River" out now.
4 Jul 2024, 7:58pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne Suzie So Blue, a captivating musical force, seamlessly melds the soulful depths of blues with the rustic charm of country, creating a hypnotic and spellbinding sonic experience. Her unique tenor guitar style, characterised by its mesmerising melodies, adds an enchanting layer to her music that resonates deeply with listeners. With a voice that echoes the soulful traditions of Americana and the haunting allure of dark folk, Suzie So Blue's vocals convey emotions that are raw, poignant, and achingly beautiful, drawing audiences into her world of musical storytelling.
27 Jun 2024, 7:58pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne Internationally trained and award-winning musician Kara Ciezki earned her Bachelor of Music at the highly acclaimed University of Melbourne (1999), before traveling to New England Conservatory of Music (USA) where she completed her Masters in Historical and Contemporary Performance on Recorder (2003). Winning first place at the Woodwind Concerto Competition at the New England Conservatory, Kara debuted as a concert soloist on the recorder in 2001 at Jordan Hall, Boston, and since then has performed across Australia and the US, highlighting both her vocal and woodwind abilities. In 2006 Kara began to shift her focus more exclusively towards voice and has since gained recognition among local and international musicians and producers, leading to successful collaborations, releases and performances, including Opera Australia, Orchestra Victoria, Pipistrelli Chamber Players, Soria Chamber Players, NEC Chamber Players, DJ Cubist, Asian Envy, Minister & Youthful Implants, Bongmoth, Black Sun Audio, After Dark Theatre, The Funk Buddies, Christopher Wiseman, Jared Haschek, and Jarrod Kirby. Kara is currently working on a number of new projects and recordings, including SMASH IT UP and Krystalline, and is heavily involved in Dolby Atmos and immersive sound. To find out more about Kara, her music, upcoming releases and shows, visit www.linktr.ee/karasmusic and/or www.karasmusic.com
20 Jun 2024, 7:58pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne Mark Gardner is a singer song writer and multi-instrumentalist and with him we chat about his songs and his approach to song writing as well as his journey playing various instruments and his past and present projects.
6 Jun 2024, 7:58pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne Wizardom is Giuliano Avedikian from eastern suburbs of Melbourne. He is a multi-dimensional thought leader, performer, storyteller, writer, speaker. He authentically shares music, transmissions and various other projects/content, that is uplifting, vulnerable and thought provoking. He educates, entertains and inspires people to follow their magic through what he shares and who he is. He embraces truth, freedom, sovereignty, is in touch with awkwardness, weirdness and encourage others to do the same ie to be themselves. He inspires people to be unique and follow their passions no matter what age or personality type eg he is a quiet, late bloomer released his debut album “Synthcronicity” last year in his 40’s and is just starting.