4ZZZ

07/09/2026

🥁 AOTW | Bugs - HEAD NOISE 🥁

From the AOTW Committee – “🌈 BUGS 🌈 have been a mainstay in our Top 20 for the past several weeks, particularly their rock and gritty track, Tough Love.

The local legends have gifted us their fourth album, Head Noise, and to be able to revel in the love, community and connection with the band is something we have loved hearing across the airwaves.

On the release, guitarist Connor Brooker says, “Most importantly we’re proud of the fact that despite time inevitably posing us with changes and challenges, we’re still essentially just three mates that love hanging out and creating music together.” Thank you Bugs!”

04/09/2026

Our second 4ZZZ x Season Three Takeover night is here as curated by The Anti-Room! 7pm on September 24th with an incredible lineup featuring wisher, mwah and margaret!

The lineup, handpicked by Jack who hosts the program, gives a taste of the kind of music featured on the program. The Anti Room broadcasts Tuesday mornings from 9-10am and platforms all things literature, writers and artists.

Entry is a $5 donation to 4ZZZ with doors from 7pm. Free tickets for First Nations attendees.

Under 18s must purchase tickets online, in advance. No door sales, even if space is available, for anyone under 18.

Tickets via link in bio or head to https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1641865.

02/09/2026

Set times for Sounds Like Community Radio today!

Kicking off at 1pm in the 4ZZZ Carpark, 291 St Pauls Terrace in Fortitude Valley!

𝕸𝖎𝖑𝖑𝖞 𝕾𝖙𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖌𝖊 - 1:30pm
DJAWARRAY - 2:20pm
Public Figures - 3:15pm
TG FROM THE NORTH - 4:05pm
SUPER HOTEL - 4:35pm
Joey Leigh Wagtail - 5:25pm

This is a free event! Come say hi, celebrate community radio and the artists that are at the centre of it! If you can’t make it into the valley, you can still experience the buzz with Sounds Like Community Radio broadcast on 4ZZZ via the Community Radio Plus app.

01/09/2026

The 4ZZZ 2026 Listener Survey results are in!

The survey traversed to all corners of the 4ZZZ umbrella from music to news programming, social media, sponsorship, volunteering and more!

The survey found that 83% of respondents subscribed to 4ZZZ simply because they love the station rather than the perks that come with a subscription. 93% of respondents also said they what they value most about 4ZZZ is our support of our local music scene and arts.

Thank you so much to everyone who participated. We’re here to support and serve our community so your feedback is invaluable!

01/09/2026

🥁 Top 20 | August 22nd -29th 🥁

1. Ancient Channels - Static Spirit (Album Of The Week)
2. Miss Kaninna - BLACKPRINT
3. Special Features - Poles (Single)
4. Rebel Yell - Miss Worldwide
5. Worm Girlz - Broken Tooth (Single)
6. Pipin - Spell
7. STAN - What’s The Use? (Single)
8. Northern Lights - Higher (Single)
9. 01 Thurman - BRONNY (Single)
10. Flamingo Blonde - Statestar (Single)
11. Cloud Tangle - Merry-Go-Round (Single)
12. Chiffon Magnifique - Marionette (Single)
13. Whose Party - Scratches In The Glass (Single)
14. Swanpond - Let’s Be Best Friends And Live Forever
15. Tropical F**k Storm - Stepping On A Rake (Live At TV Eye NYC)
16. Lecia Louise - Strike To Ignite
17. Stabbitha And The Knifey Wifeys - Disgust
18. Mr Finn - Crumb (Single)
19. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Alien Metal
20. Sycco - Look Up (Single)

Thanks to Nick Jones for compiling the list from 4ZZZ announcers playlists using the Amrap Airplay Search service.

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

🥁 AOTW | Miss Kaninna - BLACKPRINT 🥁

From the AOTW - “According to Jimmy (Culture Vultures/Indigi Briz) this is already Release Of The Year for 2026.

If you didn’t know it already we’re big fans here at 4ZZZ, and ‘Blackprint’ has songs we’ve played extensively on the station such as ‘Mob Ties’ and ‘Handout’.

This release follows on from the self titled EP from 2024 which was also an AOTW here at the Zeds. Get with the mob all week.”

29/08/2026

If you missed out on getting your warm inner glow during Radiothon, don’t worry! We’ve got some Radiothon tail prizes that you can still grab until the 31st of August 🧡🧡🩵🩵

If you subscribe as a concession, full, passionate or super subscriber you can still go in the draw to win the Blind Boy Brewing Beer for a Year (18+), Brisbane Festival Golden Ticket (18+), and Netherworld Arcade Machine. Pet subscriptions can also score the Love and Toe Beans Wellness Consultation and super subscribers have an extra amazing prize, the Consume/Valve Discography Pack.

The Refer a Friend prizes are also available until the end of the month including double passes to either The Fortitude Valley Music Hall, The Brightside or The Triffid. Refer a Friend prizes are eligible for any subscription type.

Subscribe before 31st of August to go in the draw and get your warm inner glow!

27/08/2026

Our incredible longtime volunteer and announcer, Dr. Heather Anderson is a finalist in the Women in Music Awards for the Music Journalist Award!

This category recognises a female or gender-diverse music journalist, blogger or editor who has made a creative contribution and courageous impact in truth telling and innovative reporting in the Australian Music Industry.

Dr. Heather Anderson’s book, People Powered Radio, is central in capturing the oral and archival histories of 4ZZZ. The rich and deeply researched book documents the lasting contributions that 4ZZZ has made to promoting independent music, producing alternative news and fostering community.

This achievement is a real testament to the importance of Heathers book and the hard work, love and passion that went into People Powered Radio.

Huge congratulations to Heather!

26/08/2026

Some moments from That Sound Over The Fence Festival on August 15th!

It was such a lovely day full of community and amazing music with bands that we know and love at 4ZZZ! Thank you so much to Jack and Branko Zang! Records for the amazing festival, all the incredible bands that played, 4ZZZ volunteers that worked the event and everyone who attended.

All profits from the event were donated to 4ZZZ. Your support keeps us alive and on-air, broadcasting local music that you wouldn’t hear anywhere else!