Protis Reviews

Episode 49 - A Stone's Throw

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 +1000

This week on "Protis Reviews" focuses on the annual music event known as the Stones Corner Festival. It resembles a massive street party that begins at midday and concludes at 10pm. Many big-name artists and bands have performed on stage since this event was first held in 2014, with a handful of them being showcased tonight.

Songs played
Rogue Traders - Way To Go!
Busby Marou - Biding My Time
Screamfeeder - Dart
Gin And Sonic, Felixx, The Potbelleez - Don't Hold Back
Jem Cassar-Daley - Front Left Pocket
Resin Dogs - Still The Beats
Cheap Fakes - Skills Pay Bills
Sneaky Sound System - Thin Disguise
Area 7 - Nobody Likes A Bogan
Jebediah - Leaving Home
Custard - Apartment
I Heart HIroshima - Shakeytown
Regurgitator - Polyester Girl
Taxiride - Nothing In This World
GANGgajang - Sounds Of Then (This Is Australia)
Mental As Anything - Live It Up

Episode 48 - Two Roses In A Row: Dublin Rose

Wed, 6 May 2026 19:00:00 +1000

This week on "Protis Reviews" features an interview with Brisbane singer-songwriter Dublin Rose. She first approached Alan about writing a review of her single "There You Go Again" back in 2024, after she had seen his write-up of Georgia Scarlett's song "Can't Stop Time" that also released that year. Her self-titled debut album is dropping on Friday the 8th of May, and Alan catches up with her for a detailed chat about it as well as other things to do with music.

Songs played
Protis Interviews - Dublin Rose
Dublin Rose - There You Go Again
Samichoux - My New Getaway
Dublin Rose - The Last Night Of Summer
Dublin Rose - Grand Budapest (LIVE)
Dublin Rose - Happy Again (LIVE)
BermudaCal, Minelle Rose - Guilty (Big Brown Eyes)

Episode 47 - Two Roses In A Row: Minelle Rose

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +1000

This week on "Protis Reviews" features an interview with Brisbane singer-songwriter Minelle Rose. So far she has three single releases to her name, with plenty more still to come. She messaged Alan on Instagram about the possibility of appearing on the show, and tonight will be her first ever time on the airwaves!

Songs played
Protis Interviews - Minelle Rose
Stelle - Seasonal
Faith Kayrooz - Miracle
Dublin Rose - They Say
Tessa Wilde - Picking Dandelions

Episode 46 - A QMA-Zing Time

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +1000

The Queensland Music Awards is the Sunshine State's night of nights! Celebrating its 20th year in 2026, this prestigious ceremony will be held tonight at Miami Marketta on the Gold Coast, marking the first time that the QMAs have been held outside of Brisbane. Here are a handful of the finalists, all of whom are vying for the top gong in their respective categories.

Songs played
Jem Cassar-Daley - Kiss Me Like You're Leaving
The Jungle Giants - Hold My Hand
Amy Sheppard - Country Country
Ella Hartwig - Responsibility
Freight Train Foxes - Running On Empty
DZ Deathrays - Skyline
GLVES - Lost (Moss Remix)
Young Franco, Earthgang, JaFunk - Lose Control
Citadel, Monique Pym - Incomplete
Meg Washington, Paul Kelly - Fine
Joff Bush, Emma Dean - I Don't Have A Chimney
Dami Im - Bubble
Paulina - Shed A Tear
Hayley Marsten - Girlhood
Lyric - The Art Of Falling First
Tessa Fleur - Long Hot Summer

Episode 45 - Gypsies, Noseflutes And Cheese

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +1000

This week on "Protis Reviews" features an interview with six-piece gypsy jazz Balkan band Greshka. The group is launching their new album "More Is More" at Mirrorball Ministries in West End on Friday the 17th of April. Three of their members Andre, Kirsten and Cameron join Alan for a chat about all things to do with the art of making "silly music" as Andre likes to call it.

Songs played
Greshka - DJ Peach
Protis Interviews - Greshka
Greshka - Puma Pants

Episode 44 - The Wilde Ones

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +1000

This week on "Protis Reviews" features an interview with Brisbane electro synth-pop artist Tessa Wilde and her partner Finn. Tessa is embarking on her first international festival appearance in the USA in April this year, while Finn is a rapper who goes by the stage name Y.V. Alan last saw them at a gig at The Cave Inn in Woollongabba in October 2025, and it's great to catch up with them again as they drop by for a chat.

Songs played
Protis Interviews - Tessa Wilde & Y.V.
Tessa Wilde - My Cup Of Tea
Y.V., Tessa Wilde - The Journey Is Everything
Y.V., Busty - Glorify
Lucy Gallant - Forbidden Love
Matty Rogers - Made Of Steel

Episode 43 - Wait, Did I Just Say October?

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +1000

This week on "Protis Reviews" features more songs that were released in October 2025.

Songs played
Briana Dinsdale - One Half Of Two
Rhonette Smith - Loss
Magdalia, Kaylah Jordyn - Pieces Of Me
Isabella Griffiths - See Me Now
Favourite Kid - Setback
Alanah Stone - Be The Same
Abi Muir - C.O.N
Nine Year Sister - Photograph
Mitch, Please - All The Rage
Lisa McEwen - Cross My Mind
Jayne Kelli - Only In The Dream
Cintra - Sober
Kirine, Spektralfarben - Who Do You Think You Are?
Gregory - Cut Your Hand
Paulina, Tom Thum - Wrong Signal

Episode 42 - Emmara Tonite

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +1000

This week on "Protis Reviews" features an interview with emerging indie rock artist Emmara. Alan attended her recent gig at The Brightside in Fortitude Valley on the 5th of March, and was able to meet her as well! That encounter was much appreciated by both of them ahead of this, Emmara's first ever time on the airwaves!

Songs played
Protis Interviews - Emmara
fjordie - Enough Now (Demo)
fjordie - Every Face Is Yours
Wet Leg - Wet Dream
Emmara - Help Me Forget (WORLD PREMIERE)
Whose Party - Close My Eyes
Hatless - I Promise
Alys North - Replace You With (WORLD PREMIERE)

Episode 41 - Patchwork

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +1000

This week on "Protis Reviews" puts the focus on Toowoomba-based alt-rockers Cardboard Cutouts. Alan interviewed their frontman Eliot late last year, and it was a very enjoyable experience for both of them! Tonight's show will feature their EP "Patchwork" played in its entirety throughout the episode. This body or work was released on the 23rd of November 2023.

Songs played
Elkie Kershaw - Hopeless Case
It's Acrylic - Shore
Cardboard Cutouts - Grandma's Curtains
Worm Girlz - Dirt
Suzi - One Way Ticket
Cardboard Cutouts - Fifteen
Frogs In Suits - Tunnel Vision
Glass Media - Keys
Cardboard Cutouts, Amy Elise - Thinking Too Much
Tropical Low - All Kinds Of Love
Ribbon Stone - One Last Time
Cardboard Cutouts - Light Sleeper
Miss Mardy - Joe Pesci
Glowdown - Sun Is Burning
Cardboard Cutouts - Confide
Eaglemont - Party Boy

Episode 40 - Reverie Room

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +1000

This week on "Protis Reviews" has a look at a series of gigs known as Reverie Room. Each of these evenings brings together several singer-songwriters for an unforgettable night of live music entertainment.

Songs played
Neish - 19
Sarah Hamze - Breathe Again
Siena Larsson - Busy
Stocker - Angel
Tom Nethersole - The Bus
Robert Baxter - Sky City
r.em.edy - I'm Fine
Jorja B - At Night
Chloe Jett - Something Ain't Workin'
Eimhin - The Winding Stair
Jess Humphries - Girl Scout
Cloe Terare, Short Stack - Yuck! (Short Stack Version)
Venice Qin - Overdose
MYMA - Sliding Doors
Lottie McLeod - Expire
Bella Amor - Daisyfields
Mikayla Pasterfield - Bindi In The Dirt

Episode 39 - November Again

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +1000

This week on "Protis Reviews" features more songs that were released in November 2025.

Songs played
Mundy-Turner - Lucky Premonition
Neish - White Walls
Delilah Rose - Times A Wastin'
Dana Gehrman - Some Kind Of Paradise
Rory Price - Self Help
BEL! - Who Are You?
Celestia Reeve - Don't Be The Reason Why
Majelen - Everything (Acoustic)
Minelle Rose - Out Of Fashion
EMMARA - Hazelnut
Romanie - I Won't Yell
Ted Watson - Simple Things
Kitty Beach - Bye Sp0tify
Hatchie - Sage