Protis Reviews

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)

Episode 51 - Serendipitous

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:00:00 +1000

This week on "Protis Reviews" features an interview with Brisbane singer-songwriter Serendipiti. Today sees the release of her latest single "At Last" and her debut EP "Idealist." She also has a launch gig for this body of work at Black Bear Lodge on Saturday the 13th of June, and she joins Alan for a chat about these major milestones in her musical life.

Songs played
Serendipiti - Distance
Serendipiti - Kinda Fucked
Serendipiti - Ajar
Serendipiti, Amela - Feather
Serendipiti - At Last
Serendipiti - Human
Aubrielle, Neish, Serendipiti - Uprise
Maddison Kate - A Truth
Serendipiti - Rollercoaster

Episode 50 - A Stellar Achievement

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Welcome to the 50th episode of Protis Reviews On Zed Digital. This in itself is a stellar achievement, but there is also another moment to celebrate tonight. Local singer songwriter Stelle will release her debut EP "All Kinds Of Weather" this Friday the 22nd of May, and she will be launching this body of work at a regional gig on the following evening.

Songs played
Bernie May - Dark Forest
Sunny Luwe - Feeling Good
Stelle - Back To The Flame
ALBI - Short-Sighted
STAHR - Mother Aura
RYELLE - Bad Girls
Elke Schon - Pages You'll Never Read
Hamish Bloom - One Whole Reason
Hicktown Barnaby - Like Candy, Like Sugar
Dublin Rose - Grand Budapest
The Emmavilles - Leaf Hands
gregory - Friend Of A Friend
Paulina - Worth Fighting For (Acoustic)
Tomohung - Sadder Than
The Disgruntled Taxpayers - I Do Everything Better When I'm Really Smashed
Steve Mondel - Leaving Brisbane
Stelle - Strangers Again

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