alternative music Archives

Feature album – Cooperblack – Erode

8CCC Feature Album 27 December 2024

The last 8CCC feature album for 2024 is the much-awaited release of the EP Erode from Australian composer, electronic artist...

Cooperblack EP release – Erode

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Mparntwe-based artist Jez Conlon AKA Cooperblack spoke with 8CCC Big Brekky about the 20 December release of his EP Erode. Jez is a musician and composer with over 25 years' experience in the music industry. His work as a sound engineer now comes under the banner of Left of Elephant Sound - for music production, mixing and mastering, location and film sound, ADR and voice over - to name a few.

10Ants – WMC – Lawrence Williams

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The Big Brekky Show chatted with Lawrence Williams from Winanjikarli Music Centre, who is thrilled to announce the release of 10ANTS. This is a vibrant new album showcasing the creativity and collaborative spirit of our talented collective and it’s this week’s 8CCC Feature Album.

Feature Album – 10Ants – WMC

8CCC Feature Album 6 December 2024

The Winanjjikari Music Centre (WMC) is thrilled to announce the release of 10ANTS, a vibrant new album showcasing the creativity and collaborative spirit of our talented collective.WMC has long been a hub of collaboration, where musicians from Tennant Creek and its surrounding communities come together to create. Between recording sessions for community projects, our dedicated staff channel their passion into crafting their own compositions. These tracks reflect an ongoing pursuit of innovation, honing production skills, and exploring fresh approaches to music-making, all while paying homage to the sounds of the central deserts of the Northern Territory.Experimentation and the exploration of new sonic landscapes are at the heart of our process, brought to life with a spirit of laughter and camaraderie. 10ANTS offers a unique glimpse into 2024’s creative journey.

WOS 2025 cancelled – Jimmy Cocking and Rodney Angelo

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Jimmy Cocking and Rodney Angelo dropped into the Big Brekky Show with some sad news - the team have made the difficult decision to cancel Wide Open Space in 2025. Only half of their budgeted grants came through and the strain on the dedicated volunteers and general financial risk is too great.'We don’t know what the future holds for WOS but if it is to continue then it will need energy and guidance from people across the Alice Spring and WOS community. We are keen to work with those who are willing and able to help transition WOS to a new structure that can leverage more sustainable funding. So, if you want to make WOS 2026 happen then get in contact.'

Feature Album – King Stingray – For The Dreams

8CCC Feature Album 22 November 2024

Here comes the follow up album to King Stingray’s award-winning, self-titled debut album! King Stingray blends ancient indigenous melodies with...

Feature Album – Amyl and the Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness

8CCC Feature Album 26 October 2024

Since their (recorded in one afternoon!) debut EP, Giddy Up in 2016, Amyl and The Sniffers have captured the attention...

Charlie Ivan Band – Where The Dogs Go To Die

8CCC Feature Album 9 October 2024

Released today October 9, 2024, this week’s Feature Album is recorded on Arrernte country and produced by dylan young. Where...

Corrugations 14 – Jane Sheldon

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Jon Rose is here on the Big Brekky Show to promote Corrugations 14, with the performance of Jane Sheldon. She is one of Australia’s most extraordinary and world-renowned singers, fresh from concerts in New York and Tokyo.

Damperman – live Feb 2024

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The Big Brekky Show is excited to have a live performance from the new Mparntwe band - Jacksen, Lee, Josef, Kynan and Louis are Damperman. They produce original music with psychedelic soul roots grounded in the central desert. In the studio Lee, Joe and Jackson played a couple of original songs - Thinking and Idea.

Corrugations 11 – Emma Roijackers & Jon Rose

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The Big Brekky Show had a special guest European violinist and Jon Rose this morning. Corrugations 11, happening Sunday 28th January 19.00 to 20.00 (doors open 18.30), is delighted to present Emma Roijackers, one of the most outstanding performers in this new generation of European violinists.

Alice Cotton – Autonomic Nerve Dysfunction

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On the Big Brekky Show this morning we’re having a chat with Darwin-based singer-songwriter Alice Cotton. Her latest single, "Autonomic Nerve Dysfunction" is a pulsating, punk-inspired track, a preview of what's to come from her highly anticipated self-titled debut EP, scheduled for an early 2024 launch.