Protis Reviews

Episode 66 - Cracking The Kody, Keeping The Pace

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +1000

The Idle Minds is a Brisbane-based duo who released their single "Sideways" on the 27th of March this year. They are one of the support acts for fjordie at the launch of her single “Please You More” at Season Three Space on Thursday the 10th of September. Kody Roby and his bandmate Pace catch up with Alan for a chat about these musical adventures and a whole lot more.

Songs played
The Idle Minds - Sideways
Protis Interviews - The Idle Minds
fjordie - Please You More
Louella - Before I Go
Amity - Let Go
Jackson Broom - Minute
Lara Joy - Slow Down Cowboy

Episode 65 - Georgia Is Good Enough

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Georgia Hunter is a pop artist from Brisbane, who has been a semi-regular on the local open mic circuit. She also has at least one paid gig to her name, which was a very exciting time for her! Another great moment for her was the release of her debut single "Good Enough" on the 31st of July, and she joins Alan for a chat about it among other things to do with music.

Songs played
Georgia Hunter - Good Enough
Protis Interviews - Georgia Hunter
Clare Cowley - Song Material
Georgia Hunter - Good Enough (LIVE)
Georgia Hunter - Almost Maybe (LIVE)
Olivia Rodrigo - Honeybee (LIVE COVER)
Lanie Laynz - Everbloom (WORLD PREMIERE)

Episode 64 - VIN MORGAN: THE SECOND TIME

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Brisbane singer-songwriter Vin Morgan makes his second appearance on "Protis Reviews", a few days before the launch gig for his second single "The First Time." This song was released at the end of June, and it sounds truly next level! Vin himself says that he has "gone pro" after eight years or focusing on his craft, and it will be an absolute pleasure chatting to him about his musical plans moving forward.

Songs played
Vin Morgan - The First Time
Protis Interviews - Vin Morgan
Phil Monsour - Last Sky
Vin Morgan - The First Time (ACOUSTIC)
Mazzy Star - Fade Into You (ACOUSTIC COVER)
Silver Sircus - Metal
Northern Lights - Higher
Special Features - Poles

Episode 63 - EMMARA: CARMELITA

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

Emmara will be making her second appearance on "Protis Reviews" tonight, and she is the very first artist to do so! She released her latest single "Carmelita" on the 30th of July, and she joins Alan to talk all about it. One can expect a few surprises along the way as well, if they decide to tune in to hear what is on offer.

Songs played
Protis Interviews - Emmara
Emmara - Carmelita
The Wish Fulfilled - Smooth Stepper
Whose Party - Alien Heart
Emmara - Carmelita (LIVE)
Elton John, Dua Lipa - Cold Heart (LIVE COVER)
Chloe Jett, Meiia - You Don't Know A Thing About Me
Pipin - Spell

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