Independent Artist of the Week: BACKHAND

The final line of Eora/Sydney hardcore band BACKHAND’s Bandcamp bio reads “We are sick of talk. It’s time to f*cking listen.” And listen you will. FBi’s Independent Artist of the Week this week sat down with Kate Saap on Up for It! to chat about their new EP.

CLAMM chat 21st century living, catharsis, and punk on Mornings

CLAMM’s music looks to the screaming void and screams right back, a writhing and heavy protest against the injustice of the world. Through it they hope to bring catharsis, creativity, and community. CLAMM’s guitarist and vocalist Jack Summers joined Hannah Rose on Mornings.

Nia Archives is pushing Jungle to a new level

Nia Archives is constantly changing it up, rounding out her portfolio of sounds with the release of every one of her EPs since she broke onto the scene in 2021. Fresh off the release of her third, Sunrise Bang Ur Head Against Tha Wall, Nia dropped by the station for a chat on Arvos with Bri Kennedy.

FBi Monthly Mixtape #012

Do you know what you should do with that oh-so-precious extra hour of time from the end of daylight savings this month? Bump the new Monthly Mixtape #012 of course! This time-shunting mix has everything from classic dance floor heaters to some fresh fem punk, and is the perfect accompaniment to your extra hour in the sun.

Independent artist of the week: Mayke

Eora Sydney’s Justin Pix, a.k.a. Mayke is back on the scene after a two year hiatus. He’s switching up from his EDM roots, sharing a newfound love of hyperpop, IDM, dance, and trance with some exciting new tracks. He’s also our Independent Artist of the Week.

MUNA just want you to hurry up and love yourself

Three years after being dropped from their record label, electro-pop trio MUNA are doing better than ever. They swung by the studio for Lunch with Tanya Ali to chat about their latest album, self-care on tour, and navigating the world as queer artists.

Film school with Etcetera Etcetera on Kings and Queens

Film school drop-out turned world-touring drag queen, Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under alumni and queer activist, the Glamour Bug themselves Etcetera Etcetera came by FBi to speak to Natali Caro for Kings and Queens on Up for It! with Bindi Mutiara last Thursday.

A year in review and a look to the future with 1300

“It can sometimes feel like this isn’t something we’re supposed to do, but we’re doing it anyway. So it’s good that it’s working.” Korean-Australian hip-hop quintet 1300 are having a moment, and they told Naz all about it on JUICE.

Let’s Talk About Sex: Dr Charla Hathaway on personal pleasure, performance activism, and becoming a sex worker in her 50s

Dr Charla Hathaway entered the world of sex work at age 54. Two decades later she’s a PhD clinical sexologist, certified sexological bodyworker, surrogate partner therapist, and the author of two books on eroticism. She joined Tanya Koens and Maia Bilyk for Let’s Talk About Sex on Mornings.

Independent Artist of the Week: Isla Bane

Isla Bane makes music for walking through Sydney. Music for the concrete spaces, for the suburban silence, for the sunset as it burns through the traffic lights and trees on your walk home from the bus stop after work. They’re our latest Independent Artist of the Week.