Niall Edwards- FitzSimons

Dec 7, 2024 | abc.net.au | Andrew Ford |Ellie Parnell |Niall Edwards- FitzSimons

Sam Lee spends a lot of time walking in, thinking about, and singing of the UK's wild places. The singer, folk song collector, pilgrim and activist released his fourth studio album songdreaming earlier this year. Traditional songs are brought into the 21st century with lush arrangements, lyrics addressing contemporary issues, and the inclusion of Trans Voices, a London-based choir. Andrew Ford catches up with Sam before he heads our way for the Woodford Folk Festival.

Dec 6, 2024 | abc.net.au | Andrew Ford |Niall Edwards- FitzSimons |Ellie Parnell |Ce Benedict

Forty years on, to the day, from when Do They Know It's Christmas? stormed the UK charts and remained at number #1 for five weeks, Bob Geldof is a guest on The Music Show to talk about the song's complicated legacy, how he looks back on Live Aid, and why he thinks pop music doesn't unite us like it used to.

Nov 30, 2024 | abc.net.au | Andrew Ford |Niall Edwards- FitzSimons |Ellie Parnell |Ce Benedict

We’re used to seeing him with a guitar strapped to his chest or playing keyboards on stage with Midnight Oil, but Jim Moginie returns to the Music Show to sit at the grand piano this time. He’s joined by drummer Hamish Stuart to play songs from his latest solo album Everything’s Gonna Be Fine. He’ll reveal the importance of optimism, irony, and telling personal - not just political - stories. A life spent in hip hop has culminated in Kultar Ahluwalia’s most recent show and EP The Mixed-Race Tape.

Nov 29, 2024 | abc.net.au | Andrew Ford |Ellie Parnell |Ce Benedict |Niall Edwards- FitzSimons

Paul Kelly’s 29th (!) album Fever Longing Still is a modern twist on the contemporary Paul Kelly formula. An “attempt to present all kinds of love songs into one forty minute album”, it features his devoted band, vividly drawn characters, and a mature sort of melancholy. Paul performs live in The Music Show studio and talks to Andy about the album, his community of great and often young collaborators, and the How To Make Gravy film.

Nov 23, 2024 | abc.net.au | Andrew Ford |Ellie Parnell |Niall Edwards- FitzSimons |Ce Benedict

From the very first shot of John Travolta strutting his stuff down a busy New York street, Saturday Night Fever is an iconic film, and the music is even more iconic.