Known Pleasures

Known Pleasures Ep 54 - Ken & Cathy (Deckchairs Overboard) Interview

In this episode we interview Cathy McQuade & Ken Campbell from the Australian New Wave band Deckchairs Overboard. We discuss the early days in Melbourne, Cointreau, Paul Hester, supporting Midnight Oil and Hunters & Collectors, making videos with dice & chains and what they've been doing recently.
For those of you who aren't familiar with Deckchairs Overboard, here is the much celebrated 4 x track ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIRfNBYNnHg
Catherine McQuades Music: https://catherinemcquade.com/music
Ken Campbell's band Valvewire: https://muzeek.com/valvewire
Video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/CJj4TTQMUcc?si=uPhw4nnLsilDOL9p
 
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Known Pleasures Flexidisc - Graham Parker & The Rumour

Were Graham Parker & The Rumour part of the Punk Rock scene in Australia?
I guess it depends on where you view it from and from behind which pair of shades.

Known Pleasures Ep 53 - Lindy & Amanda (The Go Betweens) Interview

Lindy Morrison & Amanda Brown from The Go Betweens chat about the music, the memories and the madness of being musicians in the 80's. Pass the cookies and settle in for a podcast with an unusual time signature and a head full of steam.
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Known Pleasures Flexidisc - Cloudland Ballroom

This is a personal one. A quick look at the history of one of my favourite music venues in my home town of Brisbane in Queensland. 

Known Pleasures Flexidisc - I Don't Like Mondays

Can you clap in time to the I Don't Like Mondays intro? Clearly Patrick can't.
In our latest Flexidisc we try to dismantle the classic Boomtown Rats song and try to work out what makes it tick.
And the reason? Well, there are no reasons.
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Known Pleasures - Ep 52 Craig Hooper Interview

In our latest 'Interview' episode we talk to Craig Hooper, former member of The Reels, The Mullanes (Crowded House) and The Church. We discuss his early days in regional New South Wales, the difficulties in naming bands, being stranded in New Zealand, using electronic instruments to create a unique sound and recording songs that would make your mother proud.
Youtube video version of interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7rkBZm7I9s&t=9s
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The Known Pleasures Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvn2bfFxC-0

Known Pleasures Ep 51 - The Pretenders

In 1980, The Pretenders were everywhere.With the first number one single of the eighties, an album that was chock full of great songs and an image that could not be ignored.In today’s episode we’ll discuss the first three albums and follow Chrissy’s journey from Akron Ohio to the streets of London.
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Known Pleasures Ep50 - Best Of Compilation

This is a compilation of a few of our favourite moments from the first 7 years of the Known Pleasures Podcast.