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  • 30: Alt. Down Under - These New South Whales - Sleepovers in adult life, new album, advice for upcoming artists

    30: Alt. Down Under - These New South Whales - Sleepovers in adult life, new album, advice for upcoming artists
    Nov 26 2025
    On this week’s episode of Alt. Down Under, Luke sits down with Jamie and Todd of These New South Whales, one of Australia’s most beloved and brilliantly chaotic guitar bands. With their brand new album GODSPEED dropping at the end of this week, the lads talk origins, instant friendships, adult sleepovers, and why they’ll never listen to a song you send them while they’re “chopping carrots.”

    They reflect on the journey from DIY beginnings to building a fiercely loyal fanbase - not just at home, but across the UK, Europe and beyond.

    From Bristol accents to golden-era guitar music, to the energy of their live shows and the desire to take the new record overseas, this is a warm, funny and surprisingly wholesome chat with a band who wear their heart (and distortion pedals) on their sleeve.

    GODSPEED is out this week!


    Plus, Luke's review of THAT free Amyl & The Sniffers show in Melbourne, plus track recommendations from Pointe, Romanie & ELYA.
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    41 Min.
  • 29: Alt. Down Under - Joy Crookes

    29: Alt. Down Under - Joy Crookes
    Nov 12 2025
    It’s a big one.

    One of the UK’s most magnetic voices, Joy Crookes, joins Luke for a deep, funny and honest chat ahead of her set at New Year’s At The Bowl in Melbourne.

    Fresh off the release of her stunning second album, Juniper, Joy talks whirlwind love stories, finding romance in the smaller moments, teaming up with Kano on Mathematics, and gives her best crack at an Aussie accent!

    She also builds her Dream Gig Venue - The Spot -complete with an army of aunties cooking global cuisine and Maya Jama on the door.

    Plus, Luke reviews a BIBLICAL Oasis show in Melbourne and spins tracks from Owelu Dreamhouse, Harper Bloom, Gimme Gimme and Crocodylus.

    A big guest. A killer chat. And a seriously good episode.
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    49 Min.
  • 28: Alt. Down Under - dust

    28: Alt. Down Under - dust
    Oct 28 2025
    Kermit The Frog, kebabs, and why saxophones are more than just a sexy instrument... dust are back!

    Bassist Liam Smith joins Luke to chat about the band’s explosive new album, Sky Is Falling, from its euphoric highs to its darker lyrical edges. The pair dig into how dust earned their stripes on Australia’s east coast touring scene, the chaos of filming a DIY video above a Thai restaurant, life on the road with Hockey Dad, and why dust's sound is more well-rounded than it's ever been.

    Hear the full chat - only on Alt Down Under.
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    37 Min.
  • 27: Alt. Down Under - Stella Donnelly

    27: Alt. Down Under - Stella Donnelly
    Oct 13 2025
    It’s a packed one this week on Alt Down Under!

    Luke catches up with the brilliant Stella Donnelly, diving deep into her third album Love and Fortune - out November 7. The pair chat about creative resets, friendship, and finding joy again in song-writing after a much-needed break.

    Luke also reviews Wunderhorse’s electric show down at The Forum. Are they the best band out of the UK right now?

    Plus, with summer on the horizon, he spins some of the freshest new tracks soundtracking his day-to-day, including the soulful WILSN, the fierce Nancy and the Jam Fancys, Bumpy, Bean Magazine, and Bel Air Lip Bombs.

    A big, warm episode full of heart, great tunes, and stellar chat.
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    37 Min.
  • 26: Alt. Down Under - Ella Thompson

    26: Alt. Down Under - Ella Thompson
    Sep 18 2025
    Soul is having a moment right now.

    Acts like Joy Crookes over in the UK, Thee Sacred Souls stateside and right here in Australia, with Ella Thompson.

    The Melbourne-born artist drops by for a chat all about her wide-ranging musical career so far… featuring in bands, before going all-out as a solo artist whilst still collaborating

    A pretty cool journey for an artist who was in school bands with The Teskey Brothers!

    Ella sheds light on her “fascination” with music and, how being a fan and discovering new artists, fizzes her up to keep her love and joy for music on a constant upward swing.

    Plus, find out how her parents’ record collection and mentorship from Aussie soul icon, Renee Geyer, helped root her within soul and lead her down a path where her confidence as an artist now places her vocals front and centre.

    Turns out Ella was named after soul legend, Ella Fitzgerald. It was destiny!

    AND it’s free margaritas on tap as Ella builds her Dream Gig Venue!
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    30 Min.
  • 25: Alt. Down Under - Playlunch

    25: Alt. Down Under - Playlunch
    Sep 4 2025
    25 EPISODES!

    A huge landmark for Alt Down Under - thank you to everyone who’s listened along the way.

    To celebrate, we’re joined by Melbourne’s very own Playlunch.
    Ozzy, Michael and Liam chat about their early days in folk trios, how they evolved into a 7-piece “bogan funk” outfit, and why their mission is to poke fun at life’s shittier parts - from real estate agents to the cost of living… and even drugs.

    Luke also discovers the mystery of Harold the giraffe, and we find out how AFL Hall-of-Famer Barry Hall ended up starring in their video for “Keith”.

    And of course, there’s the Dream Gig Venue - this time it’s a sausage sizzle, and everyone’s invited.

    Quarter of a century of episodes, and this one’s a banger!




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    30 Min.
  • 24: Alt. Down Under - Pacific Avenue

    24: Alt. Down Under - Pacific Avenue
    Aug 6 2025
    “You’re gonna have to be more pacific, mate.”

    This week, Luke is joined in conversation by the absolute dude that is Jack Kay – bassist for the brilliant Pacific Avenue.

    2 years on from their critically-acclaimed debut album, 'Flowers', Jack looks back on the journey between now and then and drops hints on when a second album could be on the horizon.

    It’s been a big couple of years, as the band put their heads together to write countless tunes, with many not making the cut for the upcoming new record.

    Find out what it’s like to work alongside drummer Dom (Inspired Unemployed) and what bold claim does Jack have about frontman Harry O’Brien’s hair?!

    Plus, details on all the fun from a trip to SXSW Texas and what Jack takes away from watching other artists perform live. And, of course, Jack builds ‘Club Velvet’, his Dream Gig Venue!

    AND Luke reviews Bloc Party’s show at John Cain Arena, as part of their 20th anniversary tour for their legendary debut album, ‘Silent Alarm’.
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    39 Min.
  • 23: Alt. Down Under - Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers

    23: Alt. Down Under - Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers
    Jul 8 2025
    When your band name is born out of trying to come up with the worst band name ever – then surely you’re destined to go to the top?

    That might not have been the thinking at the time, but Canberra’s Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers are now 10 years down the track from that conversation and their 2015 inception.

    Lead singer - Anna Ryan - stops by on Alt Down Under to look back at the wild times she and the band have enjoyed across the past decade.

    From opening for bands such as DMAs, The Vaccines, and huge stadium shows alongside Foo Fighters and Pearl Jam… things have been pretty mad for the grunge-punk 4-piece.

    Are both Eddie Vedder and Dave Grohl as nice as everyone makes out?

    And, fresh off the back of the release of two new singles: BALCONY and UNSCARRED, what next for Teen Jesus?

    A decade in, but it seems the journey is in no danger of letting up.

    All this, plus Anna’s near-heart attack inducing experience whilst building her Dream Gig Venue.

    A stage on a flying elevator and Jack Black running front-door security? Sure, why not.

    Apparently, we’ll be hearing from her lawyers….
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    36 Min.