Protis Reviews

Episode 62 - PROTIS INTERVIEWS BY REQUEST: TOBIAS BARNES

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Tobias Barnes is an emerging singer-songwriter from Brisbane. He dropped his latest song “Steal The Moon” on the 12th of July, and he chats to Alan all about it. He first reached out for an interview almost twelve months ago, and this will finally come to fruition on tonight's show.

Songs played
Protis Interviews - Tobias Barnes
Tobias Barnes - Steal The Moon
Dublin Rose - Paper Cut Heart
Y.V. - GTA
Tessa Wilde - Eternally Rich
Jonte - The Other Woman
AMIRA - Moment
Georgie Taylor - Lost At Sea
Pipin - She's Got A Way With Words
Samichoux - Noir
ROMA - Call Me The Criminal

Episode 61 - PROTIS INTERVIEWS BY REQUEST: STJEP

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Stjep (pronounced “St-chyep”) is an energetic five-piece Brisbane-based band who specialise in fun and diverse Australian rock music. The group released their EP entitled “GABAGOOLl” on the 31st of July, in both physical and digital forms! This body of work will be launched at The Junk Bar in New Farm on Friday the 7th of August, and three of the band members join Alan for a chat about these recent milestones.

Songs played
Protis Interviews - Stjep
Rush Arthur - Cardboard Girl
Atticus Chimps - TV Said So
Stjep - Crutch
Stjep - Tony Soprano Theme
Stjep - Storied

Episode 60 - PROTIS INTERVIEWS BY REQUEST: SONIC KEYS

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

This week on "Protis Reviews" features another artist who requested to appear on the show. Sonic Keys is the musical project of Nick Pound, who is an emerging singer-songwriter from Brisbane. He released a single entitled "Make My Move" on the 17th of July, and Alan will have the absolute pleasure of chatting to him for the very first time.

Songs played
Protis Interviews - Sonic Keys
Sonic Keys - Make My Move
Sam Buckingham - Beautiful Machine
Sonic Keys, Nirvan Lotfi - Star Like You (Extended)
Elle Em - Down Boy
Poppy Isabelle - Caught In A Lie
The Zon - Pluto's Delight
The Ra Ta Tas - Best Before
Georgia Hunter - Good Enough (WORLD PREMIERE)

Episode 59 - The Honey Badgers

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

Dan Whittam has been in the music industry for around three decades. He and his partner Lisa run several open mic events in the local Brisbane area, under the banner Honey Badger Events. They are also hosting a workshop at Milton Common on Saturday the 25th of July, which is all about how to get paid gigs in the music industry. Dan and Lisa join Alan for a chat about this, as well as a whole lot more about what they do for the community in the musical space.

Songs played
Protis Interviews - Honey Badger Events
McDermott & North - Ally
Alys North - Replace You With
John Prine, Iris DeMent - In Spite Of Ourselves (LIVE COVER)
Busby Marou - Long Way Round
Jake Fortey - Needle To The Teeth
Whose Party - Close My Eyes

Episode 58 - Magical Tiffany Tour

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

This week on "Protis Reviews" showcases the talents of singer-songwriter Tiffany Grace. Alan first met her at a Christmas community concert at the back end of last year. She is embarking on a month-long tour of Queensland and Byron Bay during July and August, which will be a very exciting time for her.

Songs played
Protis Interviews - Tiffany Grace
Tiffany Grace, Felicity Kircher - Wasted On Me
Tiffany Grace - The Show
Tiffany Grace - Don't Call Me Tonight
Modern Day Leper - I Am
Tiffany Grace - Perfectly Imperfect
Millie Atlas - Habit
Jade Clark - Lights Off
Bayley Pearl - hELP
Home Improvement - Spin

Episode 57 - PROTIS INTERVIEWS BY REQUEST: JUSTIN CROSBIE

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

Justin Crosbie is an Irish singer-songwriter who is currently based in Brisbane. He has a number of singles and an album that have been released on streaming platforms, and he also has two side projects in the works. He joins Alan for a chat about all this and more.

Songs played
Protis Interviews - Justin Crosbie
Justin Crosbie - Words (LIVE)
Justin Crosbie - Driving (LIVE)
Justin Crosbie - Birth

Episode 56 - PROTIS INTERVIEWS BY REQUEST: HARVEST ETERNAL

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

This is the third week of artists who have requested to be interviewed on "Protis Reviews." Tonight's guest is Sean Baird, who Alan first encountered on Brisbane's open mic circuit. Sean released his debut EP "Garden Songs" under his solo musical project Harvest Eternal, and he chats to Alan about this body of work as well as all other things to do with music.

Songs played
Protis Interviews - Harvest Eternal
Harvest Eternal - Seasons Change
Harvest Eternal - Berlin
Hazy - Garage Sale
Hazy - Did It For You
Hicktown Barnaby - Perfect Photograph
Danny Widdicombe, The Wand'rin' Stars - One Note At A Time
Harvest Eternal - Ocean Eyes
Harvest Eternal - Slo Mo
Serendipiti - Tomorrow (Live From The Garden)
Vin Morgan - The First Time

Episode 55 - PROTIS INTERVIEWS BY REQUEST: D-WAYNE BEAT

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +1000

D-Wayne Beat is a beatboxer who I encountered on Brisbane’s open mic circuit. He has won several competitions in the past, and the sounds that come out of his mouth simply have to be seen and heard to be believed! He had been wanting to come on the show for some time, and tonight this will finally come to fruition as he joins Alan for a chat and a song or three.

Songs played
Protis Interviews - D-Wayne Beat
D-Wayne Beat - Small But Mighty (LIVE)
D-Wayne Beat - See You Shine (LIVE)
D-Wayne Beat - Are You Ready To Party? (LIVE)
Fletcher Dunn - Runaway
Alta Falls - Sandstorm
Protis Live Reviews - TiAHN “LiFe iS wEiRd” EP Launch
Siena Larsson - Mr. Nice Guy
Elle Em - Speed Dial Girls
TIAHN - Liar
SFSF - Deep Swim
THE GEMINIIS - So High
Minhy - Crystal Clear
Erin Foster - Alone Together
ELSKA - Silver Screen

Episode 54 - Protis Interviews By Request: Jonte

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Brisbane singer-songwriter Jonte is originally from Mackay. He released his most recent song "Fantasize" in January of this year, and his previous single came out three years prior to that. He looks set to bring out more music later this year, and he joins Alan for a chat about his musical progress so far.

Songs played
Protis Interviews - Jonte
Tiffany Grace - Haunts Me
Jonte - Fantasize
Jonte - Done With You
THE GEMINIIS - Therapy

Episode 53 - Twelve Months On The Airwaves

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +1000

"Protis Reviews" premiered on Zed Digital on this day twelve months ago! This is a monumental achievement for Alan, as he celebrates his first year on radio. He will play songs by artists and bands that featured on his first two episodes, and one can expect a few surprises along the way as well.

Songs played
Ivey - Circle
HILZ - A Moment In The Sun
Dublin Rose - Happy Again
Shock Value - Iron Fist
Sam Wrangle - Royston House
Rhys Coventry - On The Run
Tahnee Rose - Bad 4 Me
Ella Hartwig - Take Me South (When You Go)
Black Road - Blood On The Blade
Mirage13 - Humble Pie
BELLA DEER - In The Nebula
Alta Falls - Calamity
Chelsea Costar - Maybe, Just Maybe
inkind - Feels Like Home
Amela - Slow Motion

EPISODE 52 - AN ELLA ABROAD

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +1000

This week on "Protis Reviews" features an interview with country folk artist Ella Hartwig. She is originally from Cooktown in Far North Queensland, and has come such a long way since those humble beginnings. She released her album "Take Me South" in both physical and digital versions, and she's heading overseas in the next few weeks to tour the UK and Ireland. Ella and her manager Kyle drop by for a chat with Alan about everything that's been going on of late.

Songs played
PROTIS INTERVIEWS - Ella Hartwig
ELEDA - Balloon
LT - Better
ELLA HARTWIG - Out Of Stone
ELLA HARTWIG - Western Star
CONSPIRACY OF ONE, GEORGE HRAB - The Song THEY Don't Want You To Hear
ELLA HARTWIG - Responsibility (LIVE)
ELLA HARTWIG - Backup (LIVE)