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EPISODE 49 – The Psychos Story (MATT WESTON)

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DIWirelessEP49_MattWeston_postInterview: Matt Weston (The Nation Blue/Syndicate Films)

Episode 49 of D.I.Wireless is our feature with Matt Weston – bassist for long running punk favourites The Nation Blue and the recently formed High Tension.

However the focus of this interview is Matt’s awesome work bringing the story of Australian punk rock legends The Cosmic Psychos to the big screen in the documentary Blokes You Can Trust. An incredible story about a bunch of “farmer country bumpkins” who’s powerful music saw them swept into the middle of the Seattle ‘grunge’ movement and features everyone from Eddie Vedder to Butch Vig discussing The Psychos impact during a time that punk rock changed forever.

So far all that is known about the doco is contained in it’s trailer, but here Matt delves into the background of the film, it’s amazing stories and characters, as well as speaking all about the crowd funding that secured the films production and what is planned for the upcoming release.

This interview is a great listen for not just for Cosmic Psychos fans but anyone with an interest in a unique and entertaining part of Australian punk rock history. And of course we cover ground with Matt’s current musical exploits including some interesting thoughts on what the future holds for The Nation Blue.

Big thanks to Matt for taking the time to chat about it all. To get the episode on your ‘Pod click the iTunes button on the right – or just play/download below.

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April 28, 2013 • Filed under: Episodes

PREVIEW: Episode 49

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DIWirelessEP49_MattWeston_preThings keep kicking along here at D.I.Wireless. EPISODE 49 will feature an in-depth chat with Matt Weston, bass player for long-running underground favourites The Nation Blue and the recently formed rock act High Tension.

However, another great reason to sit down with Matt is the opportunity to discuss the eagerly awaited debut screening of his documentary Blokes You Can Trust about legendary Australian punk rock band The Cosmic Psychos. The documentary trailer not only generated publicity worldwide, but also helped spark a crowd funding effort that secured the films final production and release.

The interview also coincides with some interesting news on The Nation Blue with the group announcing a rare one off show at The Tote in June as well as re-releasing their classic Blue Print for Modern Noise on Poison City Records.

Check back with D.I.Wireless soon to hear all about his bands and this fascinating story below.

COSMIC PSYCHOS – BLOKES YOU CAN TRUST from matt weston on Vimeo.

April 26, 2013 • Filed under: Updates

New ‘Shoot The Shit’ with The Bennies

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shootshit_benniesThe Bennies have quickly established themselves as one of the hardest working and, if the stories are true, hardest partying ska bands in Australia. D.I.Wireless has a brief catchup with frontman Anty in our latest Shoot The Shit where we cover things like their recent touring exploits and the joys and challenges of being dubbed a ‘party band’.

They are on the road this April/May promoting their new 7″ Better Off Dread. Anty talks about signing breasts in this interview – twice. Read on HERE.

April 24, 2013 • Filed under: Updates

EPISODE 48 – The Homecoming

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DIWirelessEP48_Homecoming_postTracks: Apart From This (EXCLUSIVE), Milhouse, The Quickening

D.I.Wireless is back on home soil in Australia and what better way to celebrate than cranking out a bunch of all Australian music for Episode 48.

This episode also features another EXCLUSIVE track never before heard online or on radio from Melbourne’s Apart From This.

This playlist was a blast to put together and features some Aussie bands doing great things. Throw this episode on as a playlist for your afternoon. To get this episode on your ‘Pod use the iTunes button on your right – or just play/download below.

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April 18, 2013 • Filed under: Episodes

EPISODE 47 – The Legwork Lament (JASON SHEVCHUCK)

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DIWirelessEP47_JasonShevchuck_postInterview: Jason Shevchuck (Kid Dynamite, None More Black)

One of the most distinctive voices in punk and hardcore. A gifted punk rock songwriter. Part of one of the most legendary melodic hardcore bands ever. Quiet and unassuming. Not one to draw attention.

In this interview Jason gives some insight to his battles accepting an obvious talent as a performer and songwriter as well as the personal flaws and struggles he has dealt with during his career in beloved and influential punk bands.

His history in bands, the creative process, the challenges of band life today – lots of ground covered with Jason in this episode.

We also discuss what all this means for the immediate and long term future of Kid Dynamite and None More Black. And of course, our guest has control of the playlist for the show!

A must listen episode with a great frontman. Huge thanks to Jason for taking the time to chat. To get the episode on your ‘Pod just click on the iTunes button to the right – or just play/download below.

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April 2, 2013 • Filed under: Episodes

PREVIEW: Episode 47

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DIWirelessEP47_Shevchuck_prevThe final overseas based episode from D.I.Wireless features an interview with non other than Jason Shevchuck – frontman of the beloved Fat Wreck Chords act None More Black and of course the legendary Kid Dynamite.

Tune in to hear a fascinating in-depth discussion with Jason about his history with these groups, his struggles with the attention, adoration and obvious gift for performing in punk bands as well as his plans for each project now and into the future.

Recorded in New York City, an amazing way to sign off from D.I.Wireless headquarters in North America. A must listen episode.

March 30, 2013 • Filed under: Previews

EPISODE 46 – The Influentials

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DIWirelessEP47_Influentials_postTracks: Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Cave and many more…

Here is the first in a series of ‘Special Episodes’ introduced to D.I.Wireless. Rather than just cranking out another episode of tunes there will be a special selection of tracks that varies to the usual playlist.

The first of these special episodes is entitled ‘The Influentials‘ and features songs from a range of individual artists who may sit outside what you would consider the punk rock genre, but have had a significant impact on punk rock songwriters.

Who could this involve? What are the guidelines for the selection? You will just have to tune in to find out. An amazing playlist of incredible music on our first D.I.Wireless special episodes ‘The Influentials’.

Click on the iTunes button to your right to get the episode on your ‘Pod – or just play/download below.

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March 19, 2013 • Filed under: Updates

New ‘Shoot The Shit’ with HighSeas Podcast

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shootshit_highseasD.I.Wireless was pretty stoked to see someone else flying the Australian punk rock podcast flag when Punktuation podcast launched in 2012.  Now it’s creator Chris Navin has his hands full with a new record label Heartfelt Records ready to expose some great music from one of the more intriguing scenes in Australia in our nation’s capital Canberra.

Check out the interview with Chris HERE or over on the right.

March 3, 2013 • Filed under: Updates