Here & Now on 2CBD FM

14/12/2025

Great show last night but it’s time to move on. Every week there’s loads of amazing new talent and we are really trying to keep up! Next show is Sunday 21/12/25, 7-10pm. ALL Australian, ALL new releases - that's why we're called "Here & Now".

The Show:
1 First up, a recent single from Boy & Bear “Where Life Begins”, released 12/12/25. It’s off their new album “Tripping Over Time” – a future feature album, for sure.

2 In the latest AMRAP charts, there's 20 recent releases from brilliant local talents.

3 This week's feature album is “Truth Be Told” from The Darlings Family Trust released 5/12/25.

4 The "Jazz Glide Path" will feature 2 recent pieces from Soft Spot to help us get ready for the CRN segment of Barry O'Sullivan's A Jazz Hour syndicated from 2MBS FM in Sydney

Tune in, stream in; any what, how, why- or where-for you want - just enjoy all of this excellent local talent!

New chart entrants that can be tagged: Andrew Swift, Dave Robertson & The Kiss List, DOWNGIRL, Rachel by the Stream, Sleepy soph, Tha Deadly Boyz

08/12/2025

A new show is coming up Sunday 14/12/25 from 7-10pm. ALL Australian, ALL new releases - that's why we're called "Here & Now"!

The Show:
1 First up, a recent single from Charm of Finches “Meteor”, released 14/11/25.

2 In the latest AMRAP charts, there's 20 recent releases from brilliant local talents.

3 This week's feature album is “Where Are We Now?” from Melbourne’s Winter McQuinn released 19/9/25 on Third Eye Stimuli Records

4 The "Jazz Glide Path" will feature 2 recent pieces from Sarah Elise Thompson to help us get ready for the CRN segment of Barry O'Sullivan's A Jazz Hour syndicated from 2MBS FM in Sydney

Tune in, stream in; any what, how, why- or where-for you want - just enjoy all of this awesome and excellent local talent!

New chart entrants that can be tagged: Baker Boy, Catch 23, Jungaji, Miss Kaninna, Pierce Brothers, StiffGins

07/12/2025

We've been away for a couple of weeks travelling.

Just wanted to confirm that we will be on air tonight from 7pm (soon!).

Core of the show is, as always, the AMRAP Charts and a feature album. This week its from Icecream Hands.

23/11/2025

Sorry, no show tonight. Tonight's show will air next Sunday.

17/11/2025

Our friends in town have a great new project.

We are now searching for Musicians in the Northern Tablelands region for this series of in-store acoustic concerts starting from February 2026.

Tenterfield, Inverell, Glen Innes, Armidale, & places between.

Imagine: paid gigs, no PA complications, & a small friendly, audience.

We have a strong preference for original works. Most other details are quite flexible ATM (time of day of week, genre, vocal or instrumental, number in act, number of acts, etc).

Contact us by email, or call by the store/lounge to discuss the possibilities . . .

17/11/2025

Next show is coming up Sunday 23/11/25, 7-10pm. ALL Australian, ALL new releases - that's why we're called "Here & Now".

The Plan:
1 First up, a new single from Charm of Finches; “Meteor”, released 14/11/25.

2 In the latest AMRAP charts, there's 20 recent releases from brilliant local talents.

3 This week's feature album is “Cookin’ The Books” by Cookin’ On 3 Burners released 30/10/25 on Soul Messin’ Records.

4 The "Jazz Glide Path" will feature 2 recent pieces from JUJUhorn to help us get ready for the CRN segment of Barry O'Sullivan's A Jazz Hour syndicated from 2MBS FM in Sydney

Tune in, stream in; any what, how, why- or where-for you want - just enjoy all of this awesome and excellent local talent!

New chart entrants that can be tagged:
BOUDICCA, Joan & The Giants, Ruby Jones, Jungaji, Clare Perrott, Georgia Scarlett

10/11/2025

Last night’s show is all gone, but the memory lingers. A sparkling new one is coming up Sunday 16/11/25 from 7pm. ALL Australian*, ALL new releases* - that's why we're called "Here & Now"!

What's on:
1 First up, a new single from Ruby and The Clumsy Dolls; “Too True For You” off their debut album “New and Improved” out 7 Nov 2025 on Cheersquad Records & Tapes.

2 In the latest AMRAP charts, there's 20 recent releases from fantastic local talents.

3 This week's feature album is “Under The Rainbow” by Cedarsmoke released 31/10/25 with Kick Push PR.

4 The "Jazz Glide Path" will feature 2 recent pieces from Joel Hunt to help us get ready for the CRN segment of Barry O'Sullivan's A Jazz Hour syndicated from 2MBS FM in Sydney

Tune in, stream in; any what, how, why- or where-for you want - just enjoy all of this awesome and excellent local talent!

New chart entrants that can be tagged:
Bad//Dreems, Royston Noell, Roo Arcus, Gwyn Ashton - artist page, Blend 11, King Stingray



*with no exceptions this week

03/11/2025

Last night’s show was a cracker with wall-to-wall bangers. And there’s another one coming up Sunday 9/11/25 from 7pm. ALL Australian*, ALL new releases* - that's why we're called "Here & Now"!

What's on:
1 First up, something that went missing last night: “Give A Little Bit More [Feat. Stella Angelico]” from the new album by Cookin’ On 3 Burners; "Cookin' The Books", released 30/10/25 (feature album in the near future).

2 In the latest AMRAP charts, there's 20 recent releases from fantastic local talents.

3 This week's feature album is “The Four Seasons” by Henry Wagons, released 16/8/24.

4 The "Jazz Glide Path" will feature 2 recent pieces from Wilson Tanner to help us get ready for the CRN segment of Barry O'Sullivan's A Jazz Hour syndicated from 2MBS FM in Sydney.

Tune in, stream in; any what, how, why- or where-for you want - just enjoy all of this awesome and excellent local talent!

New chart entrants that can be tagged:
Lane Pittman, The DK Effect, Tame Impala, Ocean Alley



*with no exceptions this week

28/10/2025

NEXT SHOW is on Sunday 2/11/25 from 7pm. ALL Australian*, ALL new releases* - that's why we're called "Here & Now".

Here's what's on:
1 First up, something that I've been listening to during the week. This time it's “Give A Little Bit More [Feat. Stella Angelico]” from the Soul Messin’ album of Cookin’ On 3 Burners.

2 In today's latest AMRAP charts, there's a new format but still 20 amazing recent releases from fantastic local talents.

3 This week's feature album is “Messin’ with the Blues” by Blues Fusion released 29/9/25. They are from Central Victoria and their line-up is Chrissy Rossiter (lead vocals), Paul Tierney (blues harp), Ian “Rags” Rossiter (guitars), Andrew Wardlaw (bass) and Jeff Onans (drums and percussion).

4 The "Jazz Glide Path" will feature 2 pieces from Music by Genevieve Von Black to help us get ready for the CRN segment of Barry O'Sullivan's A Jazz Hour syndicated from 2MBS FM in Sydney

Tune in, stream in; any what, how, why- or where-for you want - just enjoy all of this awesome and excellent local talent!

New entrants that can be tagged:
Icecream Hands, Max Jackson, Cedarsmoke, Favourite Kid, screensavermusic, Streetlights, Big League, Keli Holiday, Tobiahs

*with no exceptions this week

26/10/2025

Did you miss tonight's show? Don't worry, there is another one brewing for next Sunday, 2/11/25. I am travelling again so you won't see the usual advance details until Thursday arvo.

AMRAP have changed their Charts approach so my show thumbnail will also be different.

23/10/2025

Yes, our NEXT SHOW is coming up on Sunday 26/10/25 from 7pm. ALL Australian*, ALL new releases* - that's why we're called "Here & Now".

Here's what's on:
1 Kicking off as usual with something that I've been listening to during the week. This time it's a song from “Stanley Road”, the mighty, mighty album by Paul Weller.
2 Our second segment "ENRFAWHCMITLW" (Extremely new releases from Artists who have contacted me in the last week). We showcase Angie Brauman’s new song “Fire on Ice”.
3 In today's latest Amrap charts, there's 20 recent releases from amazing local talents. Ben Mastwyk and Cassidy-Rae are both 4 weeks in – good work!
4 This week's feature album: StiffGins fifth studio album "Crossroads" marks the 25-year career point for the dynamic musical duo combining the talents of Wiradjuri/Yorta Yorta woman Kaleena Briggs and Yuwaalaraay woman Nardi Simpson.
5 The "Jazz Glide Path" will feature 2 songs by the Glass Beams from their album "Mahal", released March 2024. Then we will be ready for the CRN segment of Barry O'Sullivan's A Jazz Hour syndicated from 2MBS Fine Music Sydney.

Tune in, stream in; any what, how, why- or where-for you want - just enjoy all of this amazing and excellent local talent!

Vance Joy, Jason Kearney Music, BUMPY, Emma Donovan, THE SHEYANA BAND, Rhinestoned, The Stomp'n Ramblers, Radium Dolls, Sunny Luwe, Whiskey, Baker Boy, Brodie Loves, Glen Innes Music Hub,

*with some minor exceptions

19/10/2025

Did you miss last night's show? Don't worry, there is another one brewing for Sunday, 26/10. I'm travelling so you won't see the usual advance details until Thursday arvo.