Off-Season Bonus: Australian Radio (Kwame Returns!)

Photo by Michelle Grace Hunder

(Pictured above is my bro Kwame with Holy Holy, photographed by the legendary Michelle Grace Hunder)

NOTE: This episode originally housed a special radio format of The New Exchange that ran from 2023–2024. Unfortunately, that original broadcast can no longer be shared due to changes in licensing. However, you can find all of the songs featured in that broadcast in this accompanying playlist (only available on Spotify).

I don’t think I’ll be breaking new ground by pointing out that Australians love to have a good time. That aspect of their culture is reflected within the various music scenes of Australia, but there also is this wide breadth of heart, inclusion, and dynamism that’s been blowing my mind these last few years. This playlist you’re about to hear is in celebration of that, and the absurd amount of talent that Australia has produced over the years. Also part of this broadcast is a new interview with my bro, Kwame, a rapper/producer based in Sydney who’s constantly challenging the conventions of the Australian music industry. It’s an absolute joy and a pleasure getting to share this one with you, I hope it brings some light into your life during these dark times.

These radio broadcasts can only be streamed via Spotify. However, full episodes of the podcast (new and old) are available wherever you stream podcasts (Apple, Google, Deezer, you get the point).