We interview film director/editor/producer BRAD LAWSON (Medium Pacer, Insert Your Life) about his career directing Melbourne video clips in the 1990s for Rubber and Shock Records.
We interview solo artist Ross McLennan about his musical upbringing and formation of THE HYBRID (1987-1991) before the subsequent creation of Melbourne band SNOUT (Mach #1) with Rob Wolf and Hugh Williams. Snout’s debut album WHAT’S THAT SOUND? (1994) out now through Cheersquad Records And Tapes.
We look back at the songs comprising FOOTAGE MISSING, the album launch at The Corner Hotel, and the critical response.
A look back at the year 2001 as the Fauves prepare to record their second album with Shock, “Footage Missing”.
A look back at the recording and release of 1000 YARD STARE.
A look back at the year 2000 and the recording of The Fauves’ fifth album, THOUSAND YARD STARE.
We have an enjoyable chat with legendary Australian music publisher/manager/promoter Roger Grierson. We go from his time in the late 70s Sydney punk DIY scene with his band THE THOUGHT CRIMINALS, to forming indie record labels and touring overseas acts. To heading up Polygram Music Publishing before chairing Festival Records and more. We might even …
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We speak to Phil Natt about forming his band THE FAVOURITE GAME in early 1990s Western Australia, being part of proto-Ammonia, meeting The Fauves on the eve of THE YOUNG NEED DISCIPLINE, crossing over to the east, and forming Pub Rock with three of the Fauves in 1999.
An interview with Michael Dalley and Sally Armstrong about their starring role in BIGGER THAN TINA!
Andrew Faulkner joins us to discuss his new book “Radio Stars: Why 1979 Is Music’s Greatest Year” – and why there might be some Fauves connections to the year!
Second of two episodes detailing the watershed year of 1999 for Australian band THE FAUVES.
An interview with the writer/director of BIGGER THAN TINA (1999), Neil Foley!
First of two episodes detailing the watershed year of 1999 for Australian band THE FAUVES.
Our roving journalists report back on two shows from the TROPICAL STRENGTH tour. They do not need their own tonight show.
A look back at the year 1998 and the final release of The Fauves’ fourth album, LAZY HIGHWAYS.
A look back at the year 1997 and the recording and release of The Fauves’ fourth album, LAZY HIGHWAYS.
We interview Vanessa Stuart about her seminal documentary, “15 Minutes To Rock” (1999)
We speak to Emily McMillan from legendary Frankston Guitar shop, GUITAR VILLAGE.
We sit down with the one and only Greg “Soultrain” Ng to discuss his time in Snout, his lead break in THAT’S THE LIFESTYLE and going solo!
A look back at the recording and release of The Fauves’ third and most popular album, FUTURE SPA.
We were lucky to sit down with Bill McDonough, drummer and songwriter (Downhearted, Shut Down, Indisposed) from AUSTRALIAN CRAWL. We talk about his life growing up on Mornington Peninsula through to the highs and lows of the band Thank you Bill for giving most generously of his time! A great chat!
In 2013, the Fauves chose a band called DOCTOR’S ORDERS to support them at their 25th Anniversary Show at The Corner Hotel in Melbourne. They are the world’s only Fauves cover band. They play only Doctor’s Songs. Yes. That’s right. We interview Baby Kenno and Baby Longy about the origin of the band: four mates …
We take a little break from THE FAUVES to talk to Simon Binks, lead guitarist from AUSTRALIAN CRAWL. Simon talks about growing up in Mt Eliza, trading a dirt bike for a strat, playing in Australian Crawl, and loathing the video clips!
Interview with Andrew Cox about the band’s 13th album ,,TROPICAL STRENGTH”, released 1 November 2024. Order now! through Valve Records (www.valverecords.com.au)
Track 2 from THE YOUNG NEED DISCIPLINE (1994) and DWARF ON DWARF single (1995)
A look back at the recording and release of The Fauves’ sophomore long-player, THE YOUNG NEED DISCIPLINE, touring westwards, drugs busts and more.
Most copies of DRIVE THROUGH CHARISMA came with a Bonus Disc. On this episode, we review Coxy’s songs on that disc.
Most copies of DRIVE THROUGH CHARISMA came with a Bonus Disc. A booklet accompanying the disc was entitled “22 Reasons why a band shouldn’t put an album out in its first few years”. On this episode, we review Doctor’s songs on that disc.
A look back at the recording and release of The Fauves’ debut album DRIVE THROUGH CHARISMA, including signing with Polydor and Black Pig Publishing.
A look back at the recording and release of The Fauves’s third EP, TIGHT WHITE BALLHUGGER.
A look back at the recording and release of The Fauves’ third effort, the six-track EP “The Scissors Within” (1992), distributed by Shock and Cheersquad Records and Tapes.
Track 6 from Misguided Modelling Career Sampler (SHOCK CD7019) (1992)
Australian music legend Ross Wilson joins us to discuss his first group, THE FAUVES (1964-1965)
Dave O’Neil – bass player in Melbourne 1980s group, Captain Cocoa – joins us to talk about his band, the 80s indie-pop scene, and his memories of taking The Fauves under their wing!
A look back at the second release of The Fauves, 1990’s split A-side “Daughter Abroad/Fireman 451” distributed by Shock Records.
A look back at the recording of The Fauves first disc, recorded August 1989 at Timbertop Recording Studios, Ringwood, and released the following year on vinyl.
The band reflect back on the group’s formation, the first gig at Mt Eliza Football Club in July 1988, and their first gig at the famous Punters Club.
Welcome to Fauves Are The Best People. A bit about who we are, and what we plan to do – and how we might need your help! The podcast will review each and every song released by legendary Melbourne tunesmiths. Featuring extensive interviews with all band members – and those around the group at the …
