'Looking Out, Looking In' is a brand new series of City of Melbourne playlists by selected curators to represent the world class, diverse, effervescent and growing music scene in Melbourne.world class, diverse, effervescent and growing music scene in Melbourne.
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Volume 1, Jerry Poon (JPS) of The Operatives takes a journey into the worlds of hip hop, house, techno, RnB, soul, jazz, beats and bass music in the first episode of this series. 100 per cent made in Melbourne.
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Volume 2, Melbourne's eclectic soundscape stretches to all the corners of the world. This playlist explores R&B, Soul and instrumental Funk and New Jack Swing and is best consumed in good company. Courtesy of Zimbabwean born and Melbourne based singer-songwriter, Thando.
Volume 3 showcases Metal in Melbourne, a vast sonic landscape that is ever changing and shifting. The playlist features grindcore, black metal, doom, noise, and every in-between sub-genre of metal.
Curated by Karina Utomo from High Tension; it’s sure to stimulate the palate of even the most discerning of metal fans.
Volume 4, take a trip through Melbourne with the latest edition, Unified. This playlist unties listeners with an eclectic and diverse mix of tunes to highlight how music is instrumental to the culture and atmosphere of Melbourne. Curated by Chris Gill, Emily Ulman, Laura Christofidis (Lori), Billy Davis, Sian Van Der Muelen (Miss Blanks) and Chiara Kickdrum.
Volume 5 is a collection of ambient and mindful tracks from local artists. Relax and let the music guide you to listen mindfully, discover, think, feel and appreciate being in the moment. Curated by Rings Around Saturn and Emelyne Khor.
Volume 6 is dedicated to NAIDOC WEEK 2020 'Always was always will be', curated by Kee'ahn, Soju Gang and DJ PGZ. Music plays an important role in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures enabling the communication of knowledge and wisdom, to express experiences, thoughts, wants and fears.
In Volume 7, hear how the flame of Melbourne's crucial improvisation scene is currently blossoming internationally. Legendary Jazz Pianist and Composer Barney McAll joins Hiatus Kaiyote’s Clever Austin and PBS Selector Shio Otani deliver ‘Journey into Jazz’, a discovery of local jazz music in all its forms.
Tune in to find yourself some
new local music.
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