Fauves Are The Best People
This podcast will review each and every song released by legendary Melbourne tunesmiths, THE FAUVES. Featuring extensive interviews with band members - and those on the scene at the time - together with small audio documentaries on each of the group's discs.
Episode 217: Brendan Webb (Sandpit) – Part 3
Brendan discusses the writing and recording of Sandpit’s second EP, “Tryanny Of Creeps”, and the departure of drummer Paul.
Episode 216: On The Couch
Track 6 from THE FAUVES (2004)
Episode 215: You Wanted It
Track 5 from THE FAUVES (2004)
Episode 214: Metrosexual
Track 4 from THE FAUVES (2004)
Episode 213: Slow Decline
Track 3 from THE FAUVES (2004)
Episode 212: Paul Medew (Custard) – Part 1
The delightful Paul Medew joins us to discuss the formation of CUSTARD/custaro, the recording of their early EPs, and the release of their second album “WAHOOTI FANDANGO” (1994) (RooArt).
Episode 211: Dave Graney
Dave Graney stops by to discuss his fantastic 2005 album “HASHISH”.
Episode 210: Brendan Webb (Sandpit) – Part 2
Brendan discusses the recruitment of Paul Sciacca on drums, the recording of the first EP “Lessons In Posture” at Charing Cross Studios, and touring with Cheersquad.
Episode 209: Weak Chin
Track 2 from THE FAUVES (2004)
Motorace v Speedstar*
Where’s the beef? What’s the beef?
Episode 208: Smoking Again
Track 1 from THE FAUVES (2004)
Tarago Tales #11
More B-roll. For insomniacs only.
Episode 207: Mark Reyment (Tarwin Lower Hotel)
Mark “Raymo” Reyment looks back fondly on booking The Fauves & Pub Rock at the Tarwin Lower Hotel during the 2000s.
Episode 206: Brendan Webb (Sandpit) – Part 1
We sit down with Brendan Webb, lead singer and guitarist for legendary Melbourne 90s trio, SANDPIT. Brendan talks about growing up in north-eastern Victoria, finding his musical tribe and then heading to the big smoke to follow his indie rock dreams!
Episode 205: ROCK AGAINST HOWARD (2004) – Lindsay McDougall (Frenzal Rhomb)
“The Doctor” (not “Doctor”) takes us through 2004’s ROCK AGAINST HOWARD compilation released by SHOCK.
Episode 204: THE FAUVES (2004) – Part 2
We look back at the mixing and release of The Fauves’ seventh album in 2004.
Episode 203: THE FAUVES (2004) – Part 1
We look back at 2003 and the production of The Fauves’ seventh album, “The Fauves”.
Episode 202: SURF CITY HEART (2003)
We look back – without a lot of verifiable information – on the Brazilian-only Fauves compilation released by Tronador Records in 2003.
Episode 201: Mark Bakaitis (Film Director) – FUTURE SPA & LAZY HIGHWAY
We interview the lovely and talented MARK BAKAITIS about directing the FUTURE SPA and LAZY HIGHWAYS video clips – and more!
Episode 200: Right Wing Fags (Part 2)
Track 13 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)
Episode 199: Right Wing Fags (Part 1)
Track 13 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)
Episode 198: Chaos And Dance
Track 12 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)
Episode 197: Phasing You In
Track 11 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)
Episode 196: Ross McLennan (Snout) – Part 2
Our second interview with Ross McLennan (Snout, Heir To The Squandered Millions) about the making of NEW POP DIALOGUE (1996). Let’s go now!
Episode 195: The Finest Choice
Track 10 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)
Episode 194: Wendy
Track 9 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)
Episode 193: Nairobi Nights
Track 8 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)
DIRTY HARRY MINUTE – Interview with Diana Davidson
We have a delightful interview with actress/model DIANA DAVIDSON who played Girl Swimmer (‘Sandra Benson’) in DIRTY HARRY. Scorpio’s first victim.
Episode 192: LA ’86
Track 7 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)
Episode 191: One Of The Girls
Track 6 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)
Episode 190: Unsafe At Any Speed
Track 5 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)
Tarago Tales #9
More charmless off-cuts.
Episode 189: Ticket To The Big Time
Track 4 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)
Episode 188: Yo Yo Craze
Track 3 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)
Episode 187: Insert Your Life
Track 1 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)
Episode 186: Brad Lawson (Film Director) – Medium Pacer & Insert Your Life
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.
Tarago Tales #8
More detritus to hold you over. Enjoy!
Episode 185: Ross McLennan (Snout) – Part 1
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.
Episode 184: FOOTAGE MISSING (2002) – Part 2
We look back at the songs comprising FOOTAGE MISSING, the album launch at The Corner Hotel, and the critical response.
Episode 183: FOOTAGE MISSING (2002) – Part 1
A look back at the year 2001 as the Fauves prepare to record their second album with Shock, “Footage Missing”.
