Cue Playback

Christopher Sprake

Cue Playback is a podcast exploring the evolution of home recording, singers, songwriters and bands from the ’90s to today. Begining in the DIY Melbourne indie scene, the podcast will delve into recording technology, innovation in sound production, and the creative process of self produced artists. Producer Christopher Sprake will take you on a journey through his own development, while interviewing artists he has crossed paths with, who share a love of music and sound. read less

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Episode 26 - Brooke Taylor

Episode 26 - Brooke Taylor

Episode 26 - Brooke Taylor Ahead of the launch of her new album "There's magic in mistakes" Melbourne singer - songwriter Brooke Taylor talks with Chris about childhood singing lessons, Female identifying representation in the music industry, and the importance of "just keeping going" Links https://www.brooketaylormusic.com.au/ https://brooketaylor.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/brooketaylormusic/ Shows 2nd May | 'There's Magic in Mistakes' ALBUM LAUNCH | Brunswick Ballroom, VICwith The Poison Spitting Gin Queens | Support from Sin City | 6.30pm | Get Tickets Here 4th May | 'There's Magic in Mistakes' Album Tour | Pig & Whistle, Main Ridge VICwith The Poison Spitting Gin Queens | Support from Nick Carver | 8.00pm | Get Tickets Here 10th May | 'There's Magic in Mistakes' Album Tour | Odessa at Leavers, Creswick VICDuo Show | Support from Jeremy Beggs | 7.00pm | Get Tickets Here 18th May | 'There's Magic in Mistakes' Album Tour | The Grace Emily, Adelaide SAwith The Poison Spitting Gin Queens | Support from Mark Curtis and The Flannelettes | 8.00pm | Get Tickets Here 24th May | 'There's Magic in Mistakes' Album Tour | Smith's Alternative, Canberra ACTwith The Poison Spitting Gin Queens | Support from The Curlies | 6.30pm | Get Tickets Here

Episodes

Episode 26 - Brooke Taylor

Episode 26 - Brooke Taylor

Episode 26 - Brooke Taylor Ahead of the launch of her new album "There's magic in mistakes" Melbourne singer - songwriter Brooke Taylor talks with Chris about childhood singing lessons, Female identifying representation in the music industry, and the importance of "just keeping going" Links https://www.brooketaylormusic.com.au/ https://brooketaylor.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/brooketaylormusic/ Shows 2nd May | 'There's Magic in Mistakes' ALBUM LAUNCH | Brunswick Ballroom, VICwith The Poison Spitting Gin Queens | Support from Sin City | 6.30pm | Get Tickets Here 4th May | 'There's Magic in Mistakes' Album Tour | Pig & Whistle, Main Ridge VICwith The Poison Spitting Gin Queens | Support from Nick Carver | 8.00pm | Get Tickets Here 10th May | 'There's Magic in Mistakes' Album Tour | Odessa at Leavers, Creswick VICDuo Show | Support from Jeremy Beggs | 7.00pm | Get Tickets Here 18th May | 'There's Magic in Mistakes' Album Tour | The Grace Emily, Adelaide SAwith The Poison Spitting Gin Queens | Support from Mark Curtis and The Flannelettes | 8.00pm | Get Tickets Here 24th May | 'There's Magic in Mistakes' Album Tour | Smith's Alternative, Canberra ACTwith The Poison Spitting Gin Queens | Support from The Curlies | 6.30pm | Get Tickets Here

Episode 25 - Peter Farnan

Episode 25 - Peter Farnan

Episode 25 - Peter Farnan Melbourne Singer, Musician and Composer Peter Farnan takes us on a journey from rock band beginnings with Serious Young Insects and Boom Crash Opera, through composition for theater productions and to his most recent project: Peter Farnan and The Home Bodies. How has an early love of Beatles cartoons, working with Jimmy Iovine, and writing for productions such as The Sapphires shaped Peters' quirky engaging songwriting of today? Join us for Cue Playback... Links: https://peterfarnan.bandcamp.com/album/home https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/peter-farnan-shotkickers/164656

Episode 24 - Hamish Cowan // Cordrazine

Episode 24 - Hamish Cowan // Cordrazine

Episode 24 - Hamish // Cordrazine Chris has a candid discussion with Hamish Cowan of Cordrazine ahead of the release of the new single "Hey Man". Travel through the heady days of '90s indie rock and electronic music, contemplate the role of the artist, and dive into the lush sounds of Cordrazine... https://music.apple.com/au/artist/cordrazine/97851935 https://tickets.northcotesocialclub.com/outlet/event/5c950dfd-831b-430c-a22b-d6cc17efc7f8 https://popboomerang.bandcamp.com/

Episode 23 - Sainthill

Episode 23 - Sainthill

Chris is joined by Tom Larkey aka Sainthill for the release of his new album "Dream Animal". The pair travel from Hobart in the early '90s to the Melbourne music scene of today. Join them on the journey as Tom details his movement through song and sound. Links https://sainthill.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hJXI7eJSKnPBEQD2kBpD5 https://music.apple.com/au/artist/sainthill/1378093660

Episode 22 - Tamas Wells

Episode 22 - Tamas Wells

Episode 22 - Tamas Wells Chris is joined by singer, songwriter and visual artist Tamas Wells to discuss his new album "To drink up the sea", musical beginnings in the Melbourne folk scene, and how a sense of place and community informs his work. "To drink up the sea" available December 8th, 2023. Links: https://www.tamaswells.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_tamaswells/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/01osYMBrXUdvSJJlzFgrVi https://moranprizes.awardsplatform.com/gallery/NrbbQxwM/xzvOOqZR?search=4fddb8bc2fac749f-51

Episode 21 - Faunts / Duplekita

Episode 21 - Faunts / Duplekita

Episode 21 - Faunts / Duplekita What do Mass Effect, Edmonton basements and vintage synths have in common? Join Chris as he speaks with Tim Batke of Faunts / Duplekita fame about the evolution from beloved indie band to electronic solo projects, and the popularity driven from a video game franchise... Links: https://duplekita.bandcamp.com/ https://fauntsmusic.bandcamp.com/track/there-will-be-blood https://www.instagram.com/duplekitamusic/

Episode 20 - Anna Smyrk

Episode 20 - Anna Smyrk

Episode 20 - Anna Smyrk Chris and guest Anna Smyrk discuss the evolution of her songwriting, recording a new single with the producers of boygenius and Lucy Dacus, and a preoccupation with the passage of time in her lyrics. How has life changed after beginning in a small town through to touring across the globe? Join us on Cue Playback for more... Links https://annasmyrk.bandcamp.com/music https://www.annasmyrk.com/ https://music.apple.com/au/artist/anna-smyrk/1100661606 https://www.instagram.com/annasmyrk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@annasmyrk/ Tour Dates 2024 Feb 1st: Funk N Waffles - Syracuse, NY Feb 3rd: One Broadway Collaborative - Lawrence, MA Feb 4th: Brick Hill House Concerts - Orleans, MA Feb 9th: The Drum Roll - Rochester, NY Feb 10th: Abilene - Rochester, NY Feb 11th: Pittsburgh Winery - Pittsburgh, PA Feb 12th: The Sharon Apollo Maennerchor Club - Sharon, PA Feb 13th: The Treelawn Social - Cleveland, OH Feb 14th: Grounds for Thought - Bowling Green, OH Feb 15th: Natalie's - Columbus, OH Feb 16th: Hirth Happenings - Maineville, OH Feb 18th: Bad Branch House Concerts - Whiteburge, KY Feb 21-25: Folk Alliance International Official Showcase

Episode 19 - Sharks and Minnows

Episode 19 - Sharks and Minnows

Episode 19 - Sharks and Minnows Chris talks with Christopher and Dan from Atlanta/Washington band Sharks and Minnows. How does an early love of REM and punk/shoegaze combine with a thoughtful interrogation of faith and politics? Join the band for the journey from a basement jam to the release of the new EP "Mermaid Black" Links: https://www.sharksandminnows.band/ https://sharksandminnows-atl.bandcamp.com/track/its-christmas-and-you-hate-christmas https://www.facebook.com/sharksandminnowsatl/ https://www.instagram.com/sharksandminnows.atl/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sharksandminnowsmusic https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sharks-and-minnows/6680092

Episode 18 - Bella Deer

Episode 18 - Bella Deer

Episode 18 - Bella Deer Surfcoast singer Bella Deer joins Chris to talk about their new single "Care too much", the importance of community in the music life, and handbags full of cash. Are national radio airplay and award nominations important for artists carving a path today? Join Chris and Bella to hear more... Links: https://www.belladeer.com/ https://belladeermusic.bandcamp.com/track/care-too-much https://www.facebook.com/belladeermusic.fb/ https://www.instagram.com/belladeer.music/ Upcoming shows: 04 Nov, Vibes & Vino 2023, Heathcote, Australia 11 Nov, BELLA DEER Single Launch W/ Elizabeth Riordan, Preston, Australia 17 Nov, The Barwon Club Hotel, South Geelong, Australia

Episode 17 - Indicies Part Two

Episode 17 - Indicies Part Two

Episode 17 - Indicies Part Two Chris Lynch aka Indicies returns to discuss his new album "Suburban Youth", the creative process, the impact of Covid lockdowns, and expansive soundscapes. How has his music evolved from early jams to Smashing Pumpkins songs, through the acoustic beauty of Broken Flight, and now Indicies? Join Chris Sprake and Chris Lynch to learn more... https://indicies.bandcamp.com/ https://brokenflight.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/indiciesband/

Episode 16 - Slow Dissolve / Indicies Part One

Episode 16 - Slow Dissolve / Indicies Part One

Episode 16 - Slow Dissolve / Indicies Part One As musician Chris Lynch (Indicies) releases a new album, he and former band mates Nathan Collins and Andrew Watson from Slow Dissolve join Chris to discuss improvised composition, first meetings at gigs, and the risk and beauty of unrehearsed shows. Is this instrumental music? Post Rock? Japanese new age? Join us to hear more... https://slowdissolveband.bandcamp.com/ https://indicies.bandcamp.com/album/suburban-youth https://clubchampion.bandcamp.com/ https://themanwhowasntthere.bandcamp.com/album/just-because-you-saw-her-doesnt-mean-she-was-there https://thesteadfastshepherd.bandcamp.com/

Episode 15 - The Ballad of Cowboy Dan

Episode 15 - The Ballad of Cowboy Dan

Episode 15 - The Ballad of Cowboy Dan Chris chats with singer Dan Brodie about his new album "The Ballad of Cowboy Dan", early beginnings on piano and accordion, first recording experiences, and highs and lows of being in the music industry. How does Dan cover the emotion space from rock to spoken word? Join us for Cue Playback... https://danbrodie.bandcamp.com/album/the-ballad-of-cowboy-dan https://www.danbrodie.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/dan_j_brodie/

Episode 14 - Man on Fire

Episode 14 - Man on Fire

Episode 14 - Man on Fire Chris is joined by Melbourne songwriter Les Thomas in the lead up to the launch of his new album "All my friends are superstars". Social justice, activism and the importance of community collide in an investigation of Les' new songs and an old acquaintance with Melbourne town... https://lesthomasmusic.bandcamp.com/ https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/43134570-94ca-40e5-9063-46e6fb6211e1

Episode 13 - Away with the birds

Episode 13 - Away with the birds

Episode 13 - Away with the birds Chris is joined by Melbourne performer Andrew Englezos aka Brother to the Birds. How has Greek heritage, a love of musicals and poetry informed his new album "Joy is near to sorrow"? Join them for discussions on traditional middle eastern instruments, the historical challenges of post war migration, and a lack of Midnight Oil covers... Links: https://brothertothebirds.bandcamp.com/album/joy-is-near-to-sorrow https://www.facebook.com/brothertothebirds/ https://www.instagram.com/brother_birds/ Album Launch 18th November 2023 Abbotsford Convent 7.30pm

You are not a product - Episode 2 - Intervention and narrative

You are not a product - Episode 2 - Intervention and narrative

You are not a product - Episode 2 - Intervention and narrative Chris speaks with actor, performer and minister Alexandra Sangster about life in the public eye, finding support and meaning in community, and the role of faith and narrative in the world. https://alexsangster.com.au/ https://melbourneplayback.com.au/ https://stkildasouthportunitingchurch.org.au/ https://melbourneprocesswork.com/team/alex-sangster https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0762724/

Episode 12 - Embarrassing Childhood Photos

Episode 12 - Embarrassing Childhood Photos

Episode 12 - Embarrassing Childhood Photos Chris takes a listen back to his first solo album "Spindrift" from 1995. Listen to Chris go through denial, anger, bargaining, depression and finally acceptance of his former self creating a mish mash of electronic indie rock. Gear talk includes TR-505s, TD7s, Korg A4s, Yamaha SY55s and terrible cheap guitars...

Episode 11 - A song floated down from the sky

Episode 11 - A song floated down from the sky

Chris is joined by long term friend and collaborator Steve Roach to discuss first recording endeavors, U.S. labels, chook raffles, aborted tours and a dash of AFL football! https://music.apple.com/pl/artist/steve-roach/1144675948 https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SSB0fFdb7xfmP4LujM8Zl https://www.reverbnation.com/littlerain

Episode 1 - Underground Beats

Episode 1 - Underground Beats

Episode 1 - Underground Beats Christopher Sprake and Izzy Brown talk hip hop, activism, family and sustaining a life in community... https://combatwombat.co/ https://combatwombat.bandcamp.com/album/just-across-the-border https://www.facebook.com/combatwombatmusic/

You are not a product - Primer

You are not a product - Primer

You are not a product - Primer A short introduction to You are not a product, and what to expect in future episodes... With Christopher Sprake

You are not a product teaser

You are not a product teaser

You are not a product - coming soon!