Rotations

Ayan Shirwa, broadcaster and presenter, guest hosts this week's episode with a selection of her favourite tracks - lush vocals, laid-back grooves, and feel-good nostalgia from Mary J. Blige and Aaliyah to Jadakiss, Tracy Chapman, and Barkaa.Ayan is the writer and editor of Our Stories, Our Flats, a four-part podcast series about living and thriving in the Carlton Flats. Listen to the series via 3cr.org.au/ourstoriesourflats. Mary Jane (All Night Long) / Mary J BligeGet It Together / 702 Miss You / AaliyahBaby / AshantiHey Ma / Cam'ron featuring Freekey Zekey, Toya, Juelz SantanaKnock Yourself Out / Jadakiss I Try / Macy GrayGive One Reason / Tracy ChapmanI Want to be Your Man / RogerShe's a Bad Mama Jama / Carl CarltonFor My Tittas / Barkaa Image credit: a radio sitting on top of a table next to a lamp (2023) by Patrick Schrödter (free to use under the Unsplash License).

In September, the 21st annual Bush Bands Bash concert was held in Alice Springs, Mparntwe.Marty (Wednesday breakfast) attended the concert, and associated four-day music workshop that runs each year in Ross River, prior to the concert. This episode of Rotations features interviews with members of Ilkari Maru, Fejo & the Cruizers, Garrangali Band and more. A crowd of about 2,000 people attended this year's concert, and were treated to a spectacular night of live music.Tracks played:Five Songlines Remix / Garrangali BandWithout You / Fejo & the CruizersHey Tjamu Tjamu / Ilkari MaruSatisfy / Jessie K

Today, Vittorio (Radio FILEF) and Karina (City Limits) take us on a by-no-means-exhaustive trip through history with songs of popular resistance throughout the world.When we use the terms struggle, rebellion, peoples resistance, we are not speaking about violence for the sake of itself, but of the fundamental aims of why we struggle: peace, joy, love & freedom... and we hope that this is reflected in the songs we share today.We'd like to extend a special thanks to our guests and other 3CR community members for sharing their knowledge and perspectives on the topics covered in this episode. TRACKLIST & LINKS:‎ أنا أقاوم, 'I Take Part in a Resistance Movement' - Hassan Al-Shami; Lebanon L'Ora Del Fucile 'The Hour of the Rifle' (English Subtitled) - Pino Masi; Italy Featuring audio excerpt from Dr Tim Anderson's 7 Nov 2023 interview on 3CR's Tuesday Hometime Carabina M-1 - Carlos Mejía Godoy; Nicaragua More info on Nicaraguan history - here (Pt.1) & here (Pt. 2) ¡Se Acabó! 'It's Over' (English Subtitled) - José de Molina; Mexico Various Songs - 64th anniversary performance, Eri-TV; EritreaTo commemorate the start of their armed struggle for independenceListen to 3CR's Eritrean Voices for news from Eritrea, local community activities, music & culture  SAM Song (LIVE in Dublin) - The Irish Brigade; Ireland  *language warning* Go On Home British Soldiers (LIVE) - Eire Og; Ireland Գինի լից ('Gini Lic') - Folk song, as performed by Sevak Amroyan; Armenia Rotations Podcast Bonus Track: *language warning* Pretty Little Song - Bob Vylan; UKDuo performed at Glastonbury 2025, a controversial show which resulted in cancellation of upcoming performances, including their US visas being revoked ahead of their tour in the country.

A selection of mostly local contemporary composers, with introspective pieces infused with their respective worlds. Presented by Brendan Bonsack. Mad World (Tears for Fears cover) / Rose RieblNgarwul / AllaraAbandoned Places I. Pripyat, Ukraine / Celia CraigVoices from Gaza / Saied SilbakFar Winds and Following Seas / Imogen FerdinandoA medley from dormant, I lay. / Helen Svoboda Image: Strings, Curl, Music image by Ri_Ya (2019).

This all vinyl playlist is dedicated to some of the incredible artists guest presenter Michaela Stubbs has had the privilege to see perform their music live in Naarm-Melbourne and whose creations they continue to enjoy on the record player at home. Paint me Still / Lady Lash / Spiritual Misfit (2022)Magma / Cold Hands Warm Hear / Luxury Bat (2023).Give Me Your Love / Lisa Salvo / I Could Have Been a Castle (2014) EastmintRed Sands / Ajak Kwai / Red Sands (2021). Music in ExileNgurrmarla (Love Song) / Kardajala Kirridarra (2022)Under the Rubble / Soom T & Monkey Marc / Bullets Over Babylon (2023)Why Fight / Elle Shimada / Home-Location (2022)Do The Labour feat. Jaimaica Moana / Racerage / Blak Medusa (2022)Midnight Blues / Emily Wurramurra / Nara (2024)Natural Woman / Kaiit / OG Luv Kush single (2018) Northside The LabelGlitter / Ngaiire / 3 (2021)

Madison Moffat (Trans-creator Radio) has always loved a good fad, evidence that it was not only her with tendencies to dilate the diminutive. In this edition of Rotations, she shares some of examples of the 'follicle on a grand scale’, from 50’s dance crazes to the manic replication in 1990-2 of the same ‘beep’ sequence across multiple rave trax.   Tango Tea / Studio G; Period Music - Victorian and Rural Dance LP [1976]Tea Dance Rag / Studio G; Period Music - Victorian and Rural Dance LP [1976]Mashed Potato Time / Dee Dee Sharp; It’s Mashed Potato Time LP [1960](Do The) Mashed Potatoes (Part 1) / Nat Kendrick and the Swans (feat James Brown); (Do The) Mashed Potatoes 7” Single [1960]Star Wars Theme - Cantina Band / Meco; Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk LP [1977]Disco Trek (Star Trek Theme) / Universal Robot Band; Freak in the Light of the Moon LP [1978]Hooked on Classics / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Hooked on Classics LP [1981]Stars on 45 / Stars on 45; Stars on 45 LP [1981]Testone / Sweet Exorcist; Testone 12” EP [1990]Tune Splits the Atom / MC Tunes vs 808 State; Tune Splits the Atom 12” EP [1990]Quadrophonia / Quadrophonia; Cozmic Jam LP [1992]3AM Eternal (Live at the S.S.L) / KLF; The White Room LP [1991]Def.Con.One / Pop Will Eat Itself; This is the Day...This is the Hour…This is This! LP [1988]Kill Your Television / Neds Atomic Dustbin; God Fodder LP [1991]Spirit of Life / Scum Pups; Find Out Why 7” EP [1990] Image: ‘Person Holding Black Cassette Tape’ by @stasknop (2018)

Rob (Monday Breakfast) and Marisa (Doin' Time) celebrating the diversity of the hardcore punk and heavy metal scenes in so-called Australia.Track list (Track / Artist / Album):Taste the Wound / Algor Mortis / Self TitledNothing Ever Changes / Backhand / ANGER SICKThe Wretched of the Earth/ Military Issue (live) / Persecutor / A HOMELAND DENIED: A Compilation For Palestinian LiberationBury Us / Outright / Bury UsThey Circle Below / Terminal Sleep / They Circle BelowElicit Fear / Terminal Sleep / Chapter 2: Elicit FearEnd (Featuring Terminal Sleep) / Stressed / Carnivore THERE IS AN END / Cherish / PROJECT XOXONo Youth/No Use / Primitive Blast / Primitive BlastPlead / Volatile Ways / Condemned To Life, Burdened To DeathBurden Of Purpose / Caged Existence / The Burden Of PurposeH8 SZN / Gravitate / The ReckoningAt What Cost? / Threshold / Demo 2023Good Bloke / R.U.B / R.U.B/BACKHAND SPLITClock / Queerbait / ClockBorn To Destroy / Vicious Circle / Born To DestroyAnother Toy / SPEED / Gang Called Speed

this week @c_a_l_y_x slides into the chair to take you from narrm --> adelaide's unsound festival --> open ear festival on sherkin island, west cork, ireland --> emancipatory neuro-queer hip hop from estonia --> free palestine.Track list:-----------DuChamp / EpithalamionGolden Syrup / The Blue Dogaya / Heat DeathLos Thuthanaka / Caporal “Apnaqkaya Titi”RÓIS / CAOINEI Dreamed I Dream / F*gsMineral Stunting / Destiny Melts Like Ice Under a Warm SunSchool Tour / Melodica, Alpenhorn And VoicePLANTS & LIZARDS / NO SPACE ft. SAME ME & TuulispaskBOUNCYDUCK / is there an end to this abyss

Louisa shares a collection of tracks gifted over the years by record store staff and graveyard shift radio DJs, a tribute to a time when you could tour the city each week to each record store and staff would know your taste and recommend great new and old releases just for you. So this is a bit of a comfort nostalgia for a cold wintry Sunday.Shrine / The DambuildersFor Love / LushEverywhere  I Go You're There / The MuffsSt Elmo's Fire (radio) / Uilab (Brian Eno cover)White Film / Tujiko NorikoFanctastic Cat  / Takako Minekawa (rmx by Pulsars)Missile ++ / Blonde RedheadUnder the Surface / Bettie ServeertSterling Moss / SwirliesRevenge of the Black Regent / Add N To X Image: ‘Person's Hand on Vinyl Records’ by Tima Miroshnichenko (2021), CC licence.

Presented by Joe, 3CR Music CoOrdinator, and eaturing tracks from Electronic Sound magazine 7 inch Bundles from Issues 121 to 126, and other electronic delights Playlist: The Art of This - “In a Moment (Introduction to a Song)”(a* Side); Silver vinyl Issue 122 [2025]Cluster - “15:43 (Bureau B Edit)” (A Side) (1971) Orange vinyl Issue 123 [2025]Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke - “The Men Who Dance In Stag’s Heads (instrumental)” (B Side) Turquoise vinyl Issue 125 [2025]M Zalla - ‘Echos’; Piero Umiliani Legacy - Africa (1972)[2021]*Il Gruppo D’Improvvisazione Nuova Consonanza (Battisti D'Amario, Egisto Macchi, Ennio Morricone, Franco Evangelisti, Mario Bertoncini, Vincenzo Restuccia, Walter Branchi) - “Antimilitarismo’’; Niente (1971)[2019] *Barry Gray: Spectrum of Sound - “The Power Of The Mysterons (Captain Scarlet and The Mysterious)” (A2)(1967) / “Heading for the Sun (from Thunderbirds)” (AA2)(1965) / “UFO Main Titles” (AA3)(1970) White vinyl; Issue 124 [2025]Adult Entertainment – “Banned From This Country” - 2025: UK Grassroots Electronic Music Double CD; Issue 121 [2025]Andy Bell Featuring Dot Allison And Michael Rother – “I’m In Love... (Justin Robertson’s Deadstock 33s Remix)”; 2025: UK Grassroots Electronic Music Double CD; Issue 121 [2025]Saint Etienne - “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” 2025: UK Grassroots Electronic Music Double CD; Issue 121 [2025]Patricia Wolf – “The Secret Lives Of Birds”; 2025: UK Grassroots Electronic Music Double CD; Issue 121 [2025]ECHO BEACH Lifefidelity - “Computer Love” / “autobahn (bass version)”; Kid Loco meets Soul Sugar - Kraft Dub Werk [2025]*The Art Of This - “Manifesto (Introduction To A Group)” (a! Side); Silver vinyl Issue 122 [2025] *available at Bandcamp.com

Iggy Pop once described his initial musical ethos as chasing the sound of ‘Clang Clang Clang, Bang Bang Bang; loud and louder’.Simple, impressive percussive sounds that can be easily mastered. This is a collection of songs that come to the mind of Madison Moffatof Trans-creator Radio when they ruminate on that ideal. Down on the Street / The Stooges; Fun House LP [1970]High Society (Calypso) / Louis Armstrong and His Band; High Society Motion Picture Soundtrack LP [1956]Beat Boy / Visage; Beat Boy (Cassette Remix Edition) LP Cassette [1984]Peter Piper / Run DMC; Raising Hell LP [1986]Needle To the Groove / Mantronix; The Album LP [1985]Love Missile F1-11 (Ultraviolence Mix) / Sigue Sigue Sputnik; Love Missile F1-11 12” EP [1986]Hungry Town / Big Pig; BONK LP [1988]Sabotage / Beastie Boys; Ill Communication LP [1994]Kiss / Age of Chance; Kiss 7” Single [1986]People are People / Depeche Mode; Some Great Reward [1984]Microphone Fiend / Rage Against the Machine; Renegades LP [2000] Image: ‘Close-up of a Broken Drum Cymbal’ by @cottonbro.

The 2025 Radiothon show, presented by Meghan (Freedom of Species), with guests Joe (Music Matters and Music Sans Frontieres), Ash, Michele and Brendan.Please help support Rotations by donating online here, or calling the station during business hours on 03 9419 8377.Tracks played in this episode:Radio Gaga / QueenVideo Killed the Radio Star / The BugglesRadio / RammsteinThis is Radio Clash / The Clash

Sam and Leanne are yet again raising funds for 3CR Community Radio and are brining you Minidisco Volume 3, an hour and a half dive into a forgotten audio recording format (Minidisc). The show will feature an eclectic selection of tracks from Sam's collection of over 700 minidiscs recorded over a 30 year period.This year, we’re celebrating everything 3CR stands for with our theme: Your Station, Your Voice. For 49 years, 3CR has been a dedicated, independent voice for the community—broadcasting the issues that matter, the struggles we share, and the victories we win together.If you love what you hear donate here!

In this long weekend, pre-Radiothon show, Brendan plays a selection of songs of truth-telling, protest and dreaming.Radiothon has officially kicked off for 2025! Please support the show by chipping in. No amount is too small or large!https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/rotationsTracks played:This Land / Charlie Needs BracesThe Great Australian Silence / The Beatnik PreachersSleep, Australia, Sleep / Emily Barker (Paul Kelly Cover)The New Code / IndigenoiseThe Revolution / Andy WhiteLive, Laugh, Decolonise / Mat Hsu's Obscure OrchestraWalk On / DRMNGNOWWar on War / Bello CollabStupid Game / The ProtestersEvil Is Mundane / Departure PartyDecolonise / MonsteraWorld Without Walls / Mia LovelockNo Shame / Rhythm TideBan War / Sharif Galal

Michele Vescio presents a mix performed by Sebastian Calvo, a multidisciplinary artist whose practice sits at the intersection of music, performance, and experimental sound. They've performed at iconic venues and events across Sydney, Melbourne, and New York, and their collaborations span visual art and choreography, with ongoing projects both locally and internationally.Doom Scroll started as a test mix for Sebastian Calvo’s upcoming EP NOĶŒNTROL, made up mostly of their own tracks. The title comes from a track in the mix, inspired by Sebastian’s own habit of doom-scrolling - something they turned into a cathartic sound piece. This mix reflects a mindset shift offering a layered, introspective journey following their own recovery. For more on Sebastian's work, head to Apple Music, Spotify, or Linktree for a full list of releases, projects, and more. Flourish Australia - supports mental health recovery and disability inclusion. SAMSN (Support After Sexual and Domestic Violence) - supports male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Doom Scroll (Radio edit) / Sebastian Calvo Pilgrimage (Original Mix) / Svarog Call me (Silent number edit) / Sebastian Calvo Quiet (Junior Vasquez mix) / Zoel Don’t (NoKontrol mix) / Sebastian Calvo Restitimelo (Give it back to me) / Sebastian Calvo Esoteric (Sebastian Calvo edit) / Svarog Donna (Sebastian Calvo extended version) / The Art of Noise Doom Scrolling (Sidebar mix) / Sebastian Calvo  Oxytocin (8.5 Hypnomix) / Sebastian Calvo  Image: Courtesy of Sebastian Calvo, used with permission.

This edition of Rotations features songs that had a degree of success, that are renowned by music collectors for being some of the saddest songs recorded. Hopefully, one will notice that there is commonly a juxtaposition between the somber lyrics and the redemptive music.    Warning: Occasionally Mild Reference to Thoughts of Self Harm Playlist: I’m All Fed Up / Big Mama Thornton; The Chronological Big Mama Thornton 1950-1953 CD [2004]I’ll Never Get Out of this World Alive / Hank Williams; 40 Greatest Hits LP [1979]Chrystal Chandeliers / Charlie Pride; The Country Way LP [1967]It Never Rains in Southern California / Albert Hammond; It Never Rains in Southern California LP [1972]Dead End Street / The Kinks; The Ultimate Collection LP [2002]Alone Again / Gilbert O’Sullivan; Back to Front LP [1972]Can We Still Be Friends / Todd Rundgren; Hermit of Mink Hollow LP [1978]The Word / Junk Yard Band; The Word EP [1986]El Diablo / Arcadia; So Red the Rose LP [1985]Sowing Seeds / The Jesus and Mary Chain; Psychocandy LP [1985]Weight of the World / Neil Young; Landing on Water LP [1986]Bell Bottomed Tear / The Beautiful South; 0898 Beautiful South LP [1992]Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me / The Smiths; Strangeways Here We Come LP [1987]Rain / The Chills; Brave Words LP [1987]

Waffle IronGirl (3CR Spoken Word) and Brendan Bonsack present a collection of poets doing songs, or songs doing poetry, both local and international.Tracks played:once you know silence / AllaraPetition / Antonio MontaineLittle Bird / Camille DelaquisDisappearing World / Jeltje & FriendsIntroduction / Tariro Mavondo & Rat ChildWooden Heart / ListenerFor My Brother / Will BealeMy Nature, My Heart / Parminder Kaur Bhandal & Zen ButlerTea and Cake / Tim Evans & Josh CakeRoom Full of Human Male Politicians / Ruby GillHate does not equate to self-respect / Steve SmartApart From Her / Dan BrodieHi Ren / Ren

John catches up again with author Chris O'Connor and pick his brains on Dylan's protest songs, murder ballads and gospel period. All tracks performed by Dylan unless otherwise noted.Blowing in the WindMasters of WarThe Lonesome Death of Hattie CarrollMaggie's Farm / Rage against the MachineGonna Change My Way of Thinking / Bob Dylan and Mavis StaplesOnly a Pawn in their GameWho Killed Davey Moore?Slow Train

A selection of breezy and lovely brand new music from local artists, and a few from "across the ditch". Presented by Brendan Bonsack. Tall Trees / Tim WoodzI'm Not Listening / Kelsey Jean and the Bad HealthHard Love / Domini ForsterWhen I Find You / Ellie WareLittle Ember / KatankinReincarnation Song / Laura LucasThe Second High / Liz StringerAu Atu Ra / Marlon WilliamsShaman Dance + The Godly River / The Cloud MakerEmmagen Creek / Ruby GillMost of the Time / Stephen GradyAmbercott / Paris BaroloBeg / Za Noon

This episode is presented by Madison Moffat of Queering The Air and Trans-creator Radio.This is a selection of recordings where if you listen to them and think 'They have got to be kidding'; then you probably have cottoned on to the general idea. Novelty records, ‘outsider’ music (used particularly in the ‘60s and ‘70s), comedians having a lend, and bona fide musicians doing what it takes to get short-term attention from the media. All intended to shock or amuse; typically, both.Kazooed on Classics / Temple City Kazoo Orchestra; Some Kazoos EP [1978]Fluffy / Gloria Balsam (Cynthia Frantz); Fluffy 7” [1979]Greg The Stop Sign / TISM; Machiavelli and the Four Seasons LP [1995]Lightning Strikes / Klaus Nomi; Klaus Nomi LP [1981]Paralysed / Legendary Stardust Cowboy; Paralysed 7” [1968]Wangaratta Wahine / Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band; Wangaratta Wahine LP [1974]Where’s Me Jumper / Saltans of Ping FC; Casual Sex in the Cineplex LP [1993]I’m the Sheik from Scrubby Creek / Chad Morgan; Sheik from Scrubby Creek 7” [1952]Love Song / Public Image Limited; Commercial Zone LP [1983]Hurdy Gurdy Mushroom Man / Neil; Hole in My Shoe (B-Side) 7” [1984]Git Dun (Shake Your Thang) / Gaye Bykers on Acid; Drill Your Own Hole LP [1987]Bohemian Rhapsody / Bad News; Bad News! LP [1987]Funky Worm / The Ohio Players; Pleasure LP [1973]