INXS: Access All Areas
348 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -A weekly podcast delving deep into the Iconic legendary Australian Band of Brothers, INXS,
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Epi 182: Jon Stevens joins INXS
April 07, 2024 10:43 - 1 hour - 109 MBAfter confidence boosting performances with Terence Trent D'Arby, the Tim Rice Extravaganza and closing out the 2000 Olympic Games, INXS sought an old mate to take the frontman duties in ex Noiseworks lead singer, Jon Stevens. Having carved a 20 plus year career as a soloist, frontman and pivotal member of the 1992/93 Jesus Christ Superstar revival stage show throughout Australia, Jon’s credentials were bonafide and deserving. With domestic tours throughout Australia, subsequent ones to the...
Episode 181: INXS’ Most Impactful 25 Songs
March 29, 2024 01:03 - 1 hour - 136 MBNobody loves a good list more than Haydn. In today’s episode of the INXS Access All Areas podcast, Bee allows him to indulge his longstanding wish to prosecute the case of which 25 INXS songs have had the most impact and importance within the cultural zeitgeist. With a recording career that started in 1980 via their eponymous debut album, and culminated in 2010’s Original Sin reworking of old material, the band has written over 300 songs. So determining the top 25 that will still resonate ...
Episode 180: INXS Compilation Albums Part 2 / 2001-2002
March 24, 2024 01:09 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn episode 131, we embarked on a deep dive into INXS compilation albums (1982’s INXSIVE and 1994 Greatest Hits) with attention and detail. In the 2001-2002 period, INXS Management undertook the release of two distinct compilation albums for two different regions. “Shine like it Does” under their USA label Rhino, a 42 song extravaganza covering 1979-1997 released primarily in the USA. Secondly, “The Years:1979-1997” for their Australian market, a 41 song deep dive catalogue representation ...
Episode 179: Part 2; When Musicians Respect Musicians. Interview with Fun Lovin Criminals Frank Benbini
March 17, 2024 05:32 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBContinuing Part 2... Frank Benbini of the Fun Lovin Criminals joins Bee and I to discuss the profound musical influence INXS had on him and his band mates as musicians. As a hybrid musical act out of New York City, the F.L.C adopted a blended style of music prowess combining rock, blues, hip hop, dance and soul. Uncompromising, unapologetic and unmissable “live”, Frank deep dives and revels in the skill, songcraft and talent of Andrew, Tim and Jon Farriss in particular whilst sharing a ch...
Episode 179: Part 2; When Musicians Respect Musicians. Interview with Uncle Frank
March 17, 2024 05:32 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBContinuing Part 2... Frank Benbini of the Fun Lovin Criminals joins Bee and I to discuss the profound musical influence INXS had on him and his band mates as musicians. As a hybrid musical act out of New York City, the F.L.C adopted a blended style of music prowess combining rock, blues, hip hop, dance and soul. Uncompromising, unapologetic and unmissable “live”, Frank deep dives and revels in the skill, songcraft and talent of Andrew, Tim and Jon Farriss in particular whilst sharing a ch...
Episode 179: Part 2; When Musicians Respect Musicians. Interview with FunLovin Criminals Frank Benbini
March 17, 2024 05:32 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBContinuing Part 2... Frank Benbini of the Fun Lovin Criminals joins Bee and I to discuss the profound musical influence INXS had on him and his band mates as musicians. As a hybrid musical act out of New York City, the F.L.C adopted a blended style of music prowess combining rock, blues, hip hop, dance and soul. Uncompromising, unapologetic and unmissable “live”, Frank deep dives and revels in the skill, songcraft and talent of Andrew, Tim and Jon Farriss in particular whilst sharing a ch...
Episode 179: Part 1; When Musicians Respect Musicians. Interview with Fun Lovin Criminals Frank Benbini
March 17, 2024 05:28 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBINXS: Access all Areas is back with a vengeance this week with a truly original episode in two parts. Frank Benbini of the Fun Lovin Criminals joins Bee and I to discuss the profound musical influence INXS had on him and his band mates as musicians. As a hybrid musical act out of New York City, the F.L.C adopted a blended style of music prowess combining rock, blues, hip hop, dance and soul. Uncompromising, unapologetic and unmissable “live”, Frank deep dives and revels in the skill, son...
Episode 179: Part 1; When Musicians Respect Musicians. Interview with Uncle Frank;
March 17, 2024 05:28 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBINXS: Access all Areas is back with a vengeance this week with a truly original episode in two parts. Frank Benbini of the Fun Lovin Criminals joins Bee and I to discuss the profound musical influence INXS had on him and his band mates as musicians. As a hybrid musical act out of New York City, the F.L.C adopted a blended style of music prowess combining rock, blues, hip hop, dance and soul. Uncompromising, unapologetic and unmissable “live”, Frank deep dives and revels in the skill, son...
178 Mark Pellington Part 2 'The Phone Call'
March 03, 2024 04:36 - 1 hour - 103 MBINXS: Access all Areas listeners were given a unique treat last week that being Part One of Mark Pellington whose industry credits go far beyond the Beautiful Girl video. Left with a cliffhanger as Mark escalated his frustration upon hearing INXS were not in fact, in the Rock Hall of Fame, we share in Part two’s deep dive what that phone call entailed! Additionally, Mark opens up about how a personal family tragedy informed his artistic expression particularly in the year new millennium as ...
Epi 177: Mark Pellington; Film Director of Beautiful Girl. Part One
February 17, 2024 00:55 - 59 minutes - 137 MBFamed USA Video, Film, Doco and TV Director, Mark Pellington joins INXS: Access all Areas to dive deep on his fantastic video for 1993 INXS single “Beautiful Girl” amidst many other broader conversations. Having gotten his start via MTV in 1983, Mark was at the forefront of when the video clip explosion was at the epicenter of the watching audience zeitgeist. Working initially with artists such as Leonard Cohen, De La Soul and PM Dawn, it was his future work with Pearl Jam’s “Jeremy” video ...
Epi 176: “INXS face the new Millennium”!
February 11, 2024 01:05 - 48 minutes - 112 MBWith the year 2000 upon us, the world was entering an exciting new century. Music, cinema, pop culture and the arts were evolving and INXS were starting to take bigger steps in a world without Michael Hutchence. With the dust settling on Michael’s posthumous album release, INXS took the left field move of signing up to the Tim Rice Spectacular Concert Series through Australia. Joining recognized artists such as Iva Davies (Icehouse), David Essex (Rock On) and a bevy of renowned Australian a...
Epis 175 Prt 2: Alex Proyas; Kissing the Dirt and Hollywood 2024!
February 06, 2024 00:26 - 44 minutes - 101 MBWe contiune with part 2 of our nterview with famed hollywood film director Alex Proyras, to talk more about his work with INXS and his film carreer. https://www.inxsaccessallareas.com/ https://www.change.org/p/induct-inxs
Epi 175 Part 1: Alex Proyas; Kissing the Dirt and Hollywood 2024!
February 06, 2024 00:21 - 1 hour - 144 MBAlex Proyas: Kissing the Dirt and Hollywood 2024! We are pleased to have famed Director and true auteur Alex Proyas on today’s episode of INXS: Access all Areas to share fascinating insights and anecdotes around the filming in Coober Pedy, South Australia of “Kiss the Dirt” video in early 1986. ARIA award nominated, this led to iconic videos for the emerging Crowded House band’s “Don’t dream it’s over” and “Better be home soon” hits that created the impetus for Alex to go overseas and pursue...
Epi 174: Happy Birthday Michael Hutchence, 64 years of impact!
January 21, 2024 11:12 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MBIt’s that time again where we celebrate what would have been Michael Hutchence’s 64th birthday with the latest installment of INXS: Access All Areas podcast. Rather than dwell on the monotony and innuendo of what went wrong towards the end of his life, we are fortunate enough (courtesy of Uber fan Andrew Lambie) to share some special radio/tv interview anecdotes from 1999’s solo album launch. We get to hear from Andy Gill, Danny Saber, Kell Hutchence and Michael himself as they all shared ...
Epi 173: Michael Hutchence Solo Album: Part 2 - Song by song review
January 14, 2024 20:45 - 1 hour - 133 MBWelcome to 2024 to all of our wonderful bronze, silver, gold and platinum patrons and loyal listeners. We kick off the new year (pardon the pun) with Part 2 our important deep dive into Michael Hutchence’s posthumous solo release with a song-by-song review. Following part one, we see how Michael stretches his musical capabilities and range both lyrically and sonically to great effect. Haunting, open and often literal, Michael’s lyrics have never been more specific and brutal. We discuss...
Epi 172: Michael Hutchence Solo Album Part One.
December 26, 2023 04:15 - 1 hour - 141 MBAfter 2 years of mourning, copious amounts of gossip innuendo and grief, finally INXS and Michael Hutchence fans have something meaningful and strangely healing to celebrate. This posthumous release of 13 unique and varied tracks were originally the brainchild of a phone call (make that two) from Michael in 1995 to legendary UK Gang of Four band leader Andy Gill. With the duo residing in the comfortable, calm and tranquil surrounds of the South of France, an environment of immense creativi...
Epi 171: INXS 1999 with Sananda Maitreya/ Terence Trent D’Arby
December 17, 2023 08:37 - 1 hour - 138 MBHaving had over 18 months to process the passing of Michael Hutchence, INXS were presented with the unique opportunity to spearhead the opening of Stadium Australia. The venue that would in the year 2000, be the home of the Sydney Olympic Games. With ex Australian cricketing icon Dean Jones putting the deal together, INXS were proud to be the lead musical act that preceded the Australian Socceroos playing the FIFA All-Stars on June 12th, 1999 with over 90,000 spectators packing the venue. A...
Epi 170 Unveiling Keith Lemon, aka Leigh Francis; talking about his INXS fandom
December 10, 2023 08:09 - 1 hour - 174 MBThis week's INXS podcast, episode 170, welcomes the uproariously funny British comedian Leigh Francis. He's famously known as Keith Lemon among his myriad of other characters, including 'The Bear.' A riotous fusion of humor, and heartfelt INXS fandom unfolds as Leigh takes center stage, sharing anecdotes that'll leave you in stitches. What makes this episode a gem is Leigh's unabashed adoration for INXS, a band that resonates deeply with him. His recounting of being amidst the pulsating cr...
Epi 169: INXS “1998- And then there were 5!”
December 03, 2023 03:07 - 1 hour - 141 MBWhen a family, a band and a fan base lose somebody as omnipresent as Michael Hutchence, it’s inevitable that a period of uncertainty, angst and healing are required. That’s what 1998 was for INXS as each member had to come to terms with their lives irrevocably changing forever. So in today’s INXS AAA podcast episode, we examine the environment and circumstances that faced the band, management, the fans and upsurge in tabloid media as we tried to make sense in a world without Michael Hu...
Epi 168: R.I.P Michael Hutchence 22/11/1997
November 22, 2023 01:23 - 1 hour - 204 MBIt’s that unfortunate time of the year where we pause, commiserate and commemorate the passing of Michael Kelland Hutchence. Iconic singer, loyal band mate, friend, father and idol to many. Unlike other years, our anthology podcast has caught up with the 1997 period and as difficult as it is for us and our loyal listeners, we need to recount the events that preceded and proceeded that fateful day. We do so with compassion, earnestness, regret and heartfelt sadness, but im...
Epi 167: The Nile Rodger’s Deep Dive
November 11, 2023 23:48 - 57 minutes - 132 MBHaving spoken with Hall of Famer, Nile Rodgers last week, we are pleased to examine the career legacy, influence on generations of artists and the technical prowess that is funk/dance music. Harking back to James Brown, George Clinton’s Funkadelic and Sly and The Family Stone, Nile and Chic took the baton in 1977 and created a soundscape that inspired hundreds of artists most notably “our INXS”! We get to hear some fascinating “time and place” anecdotes from Darryl Hall, Tim Farri...
Epi 167: Nile Rodger Effect
November 11, 2023 23:48 - 57 minutes - 132 MBHaving spoken with Hall of Famer, Nile Rodgers last week, we are pleased to examine the career legacy, influence on generations of artists and the technical prowess that is funk/dance music. Harking back to James Brown, George Clinton’s Funkadelic and Sly and The Family Stone, Nile and Chic took the baton in 1977 and created a soundscape that inspired hundreds of artists most notably “our INXS”! We get to hear some fascinating “time and place” anecdotes from Darryl Hall, Tim Farri...
Epi 166: The Nile Rodgers Interview
November 04, 2023 19:14 - 58 minutes - 135 MB----more----Episode 166: Nile Rodgers Interview Songwriter, composer, producer, Hall of Famer and living legend; with over 500 million albums sold worldwide, true music royalty comes to INXS: Access all Areas. From the dance funk, riffs and rhythms of Chic to the production genius with Bowie, INXS, Duran Duran, Jagger, Thompson Twins, B-52’s, GraceJones , Bryan Ferry, Jeff Beck, Daft Punk and Beyoncé, talent and work ethic have never been so aligned. Ladies & Gentlemen, we present to you...
Epi 165: Young Johnny Farriss
October 26, 2023 21:13 - 1 hour - 199 MBWith two weeks off, Bee and I are back with renewed vigor and passion as we welcome to the show Shaun and Scott from Voxneon. Shaun just happened to be part of “The Keep,” a Davidson High band that included iconic INXS members Michael Hutchence, Garry Beers and Andrew Farriss. We take listeners back nearly 50 years ago when the early genius of Andrew was on full display, to Shaun and a raw, broody and emerging Michael who was developing his singing and stage craft. Interestingly, ...
Epi 164: Mark Pope Interview. Part two
October 08, 2023 05:29 - 1 hour - 157 MBIn this episode of INXS Access All Areas, we zero in on Australian Made with Mark Pope, who along with Chris Murphy planned, coordinated and executed the biggest array of Australian musical talent on stage in each capital city. With further anecdotes and insights, what shines through when chatting to Mark is his true love of Australian music, the live touring scene and assisting bands and acts becoming the best they can be. We get the feeling that there are so many more stories Mark Po...
Epi163: Mark Pope Interview, part one
September 29, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 154 MBThey say behind every great band, there is a great team, and this is definitely the case with INXS. The world knows about the profound influence Chris Murphy had on the band becoming an international juggernaut. What is less known is the immense workload and influence that Mark Pope had on supporting and creating an infrastructure and pathway to allow INXS to do what they do best: play live and thrive! Recruited by Chris Murphy in the late 1970’s, Mark cut his teeth looking after lumin...
Epi 162: SHOWDOWN—Kiss the Dirt v. To Look at You
September 17, 2023 11:10 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MBWith a quick turnaround between episodes, we want to get back to basics and pay homage to the songs that make INXS music so fantastic and memorable. In our first ever “Song Showdown”, Bee takes the red corner and myself the blue corner as we face off in our first musical debate about the virtues of these two songs that represented the third singles released, respectively, from Shabooh Shoobah and Listen Like Thieves. “To Look at You”, a new-wave paean to mystery love, is sung and ...
Epi 161: Keeping the Music Alive! With INXSive 🎸
September 12, 2023 12:05 - 1 hour - 163 MBNovember 11th, 2012, otherwise known as Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth countries, was the last time INXS performed live. Bowing out in their hometown of Perth, it was with much regret and sorrow that INXS, the live touring entity, was no longer. That aside, after thousands of electrifying performances across the globe over 35 years, INXS has inspired countless tribute acts in America, Argentina, Brazil, England, Russia, and their homeland of Australia—each with a united desire to ...
Epi 161: Keeping the Music Alive!
September 12, 2023 12:05 - 1 hour - 163 MBNovember 11th, 2012, otherwise known as Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth countries, was the last time INXS performed live. Bowing out in their hometown of Perth, it was with much regret and sorrow that INXS, the live touring entity, was no longer. That aside, after thousands of electrifying performances across the globe over 35 years, INXS has inspired countless tribute acts in America, Argentina, Brazil, England, Russia, and their homeland of Australia—each with a united desire to ...
Epi 160: Michael Hutchence, The “Quiet Activist” with Paulie Stewart
September 04, 2023 13:56 - 1 hour - 161 MBIt was cool in the 1980s as a rock star to loudly proclaim and attach yourself to worthy causes—think Sting (Brazilian rain forests, Russian leaders), Little Stevie (Artists Against Apartheid) and Bono/U2 (Chile, Ireland, drugs, September 11, Greenpeace, and the vegan hippos of Botswana North, East and South 😜). Less virtue-signalling were INXS, who quietly attached themselves to the people of Kuwait, the anti-nuclear movement, and Amnesty International. What was even less known public...
Epi159: INXS Day with Ollie Olsen Interview
August 20, 2023 04:39 - 1 hour - 221 MBAugust 16th, 1977, was a pivotal day in world music as one legend Elvis Presley passed, whilst another was born: with 6 guys from the Northern Beaches of Sydney playing their first-ever gig as the Farriss Brothers! So, this episode is a special one where, in fan engagement, we acknowledge and highlight this fantastic 46-year anniversary; but, in the topic today, we help out a dear friend to Michael & Richard Lowenstein, the brilliant Ollie Olsen, with both a “record auction” and a “C...
Epi158: Part 2 “Michael’s best friend Greg Perano opens up”!
August 11, 2023 10:55 - 50 minutes - 116 MBHear Stories that you haven't heard before... INXS Access All Areas doubles down with the coda episode of ex-Hunters Collectors and best friend Greg Perano diving deep into his longtime friendship with kindred spirit Michael Hutchence. With a friendship dating back to pre-stardom INXS and the superstar status of Michael Hutchence, Greg fondly takes us back to a time and journey when true friendship was based on care, loyalty, mutual respect and plenty of scallywag moments between t...
Epi 157: Part 1 “Michael’s best friend Greg Perano opens up”!
August 06, 2023 03:43 - 59 minutes - 135 MBHear Stories that you haven't heard before... Greg Perano, a former member of the iconic Australian band Hunters and Collectors opens up about his long-time best friend Michael Hutchence in a revealing and heartfelt deep dive. As we commemorate Michael's legacy to INXS we are fortunate to have Greg for two episodes who goes behind the public image and occasional facade of Michael's persona to shed light on his true essence, spirit, wit, sense of humour and unrivalled loyalty to his ...
Epi 156: Michael Hutchence’s Last Interview with Famed Aussie Journalist, Nui Te Koha
July 29, 2023 06:48 - 1 hour - 166 MBOnly 4 days before the legendary Australian frontman for INXS took his own life, he conducted his final interview with an emerging writer and journalist for the Herald Sun newspaper, Nui Te Koha. Before boarding a flight from Los Angeles to his native hometown of Sydney, Michael carved a far different portrait as a man than the one Nui interviewed some 4 years earlier—all on the backend of some scathing personal and professional attacks from Fleet Street’s finest (not)! Nui captur...
Epi 155: The Making of the Elegantly Wasted Video
July 22, 2023 22:18 - 57 minutes - 132 MBAs we tie our final bow on what was 1997’s Elegantly Wasted album release, we are delighted to be joined by video producer of the title track and first single release, the fantastic Bruce Haymer-Coleman. Having worked with other artists including Elton John, Depeche Mode, Donna Summer and The Cranberries, Bruce coordinated at very short notice the shoot for “Elegantly Wasted” in Los Angeles with only 4 days before the band were committed to flying to the UK. Creating the airport scene fr...
Epi 154: Band and Fans talk Elegantly Wasted Tour
July 16, 2023 01:35 - 1 hour - 157 MBAs we step back in time to 1997, we rejoice in both the fan and band experience as they share their experiences of being on tour again after a nearly 3-year hiatus. With patrons and listeners diving deep on what was the Elegantly Wasted Tour, we hear insights from gigs in Scotland, and Los Angeles amidst several prominent tour destinations but excitedly hear from the band as they did the media rounds between gigs. With excerpts from interviews including Jon Stewart and Rosie O’Donne...
Epi 153: Elegantly Wasted Tour, Michael’s Last Dance
July 06, 2023 06:50 - 1 hour - 154 MBFresh from a two-and-a-half year touring hiatus, INXS were back, refreshed and vital, with a new World Tour and all ten studio albums to draw from as eager fans got their first chance to hear tracks off their latest album, Elegantly Wasted. Commencing with the fantastic INXS Rocks the Rockies in Aspen, Colorado, filmed for VH1, and taking in countries such as South Africa, France, Netherlands, England, Denmark, Germany, Canada and the USA, the band were in fine form and received great r...
Epi 152: INXS’ Calling All Nations Book Launch Interview with Neil Cossar
June 25, 2023 04:09 - 1 hour - 160 MBWe are privileged to have both author and publisher Neil Cossar on our latest episode regarding the pending release of Calling All Nations: “An extended love letter to fans” around the globe whose experiences are chronicled in a 300-plus-page compendium for all to enjoy. Neil and his team have done a fantastic job in collating mountains of source material and fan experiences, along with never-before-seen photos and images that showcase the band’s unique style and their efforts in conque...
Epi151: 40th Anniversary of US Festival, We Remember!
June 12, 2023 08:58 - 1 hour - 159 MBMemorial Day weekend 1983 was the second coming of the US Festival in Southern California, the brainchild of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak who, after 1982’s test run, continued the mission of creating a community event combining technology with rock. With a 4-day festival over 7 days, the format commenced on Friday with the “new wave” acts as a theme. Australia was highly represented with The Divinyls, Men at Work and our very own INXS. Saturday was “heavy metal day” with Van Halen and ...
Epi 150: Ollie Olsen’s Manager Bruce Butler, Part 2
June 02, 2023 10:34 - 1 hour - 169 MBHaving unearthed some first-to-be-heard gems regarding Michael, MAX Q and Ollie Olsen, part 2 of our Bruce Butler interview shares more updates and provides legacy to an important musical partnership: a union that combined Ollie’s avant garde with Michael’s pop sensibilities. Bruce shares wonderful anecdotes about a young Andrew Farriss’ insatiable appetite to absorb and borrow from his 10,000-deep record collection in his younger years, plus Bruce’s forays into music television productio...
Epi 149: Ollie Olsen’s Manager Bruce Butler
May 29, 2023 05:57 - 1 hour - 174 MBWe at INXS Access All Areas love producing every episode and sharing them with you, but sometimes a guest comes along that literally blows it “out of the park”. Bruce Butler, a true music heavyweight and Australian national treasure, is that guest! This two-part deep dive pays particular homage to the greatness of Ollie Olsen, who currently faces the biggest health fight of his life, plus the exciting re-imagined version of “Rooms for the Memory” (an initial 1987 solo number 11 hit for ...
Epi148: Interview with Dellacoma, from The Australian INXS Show
May 14, 2023 05:12 - 47 minutes - 109 MBHave you ever been to see an INXS tribute band? Well, this week we are lucky to get an interview with Dellacoma, the HOT lead singer from The Australian INXS Show, who are now touring Australia. Having headlined as the number #1 act on the international cruise ship circuit, the band is now storming onto the stages of Australia. If you’re a Patron of our show, we have free tickets for you, so make sure you listen to the end to find out how you can get one. Dellacoma is the kind of guy y...
Epi147: Our 3rd Birthday Celebration
May 06, 2023 01:48 - 1 hour - 194 MB"It’s with great delight we welcome you “to the party, calling all nations” for INXS Access All Areas’ 3rd birthday extravaganza with five special patron guests from around the globe. With guests from Norway, England and Australia, Bee and I have the pleasure of hearing personal INXS origin fan stories, their connection to our podcast episodes, plus INXS projects many are working on themselves. We find everyone reveling in the joy of being INXS sycophants with plenty of laughter a...
Epi 146: INXS’s X Tour, John Roden, Sound Engineer.
April 29, 2023 05:38 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn this episode, we go back to the X Tour with Sandy Renner Davidson, when she was handed every fan girl’s (and boy’s) dream of being asked to come on tour with INXS. Sandy was fortunate enough to meet John Roden, Sound Engineer to so many great well-known artists, while on a plane with Paul McCartney’s entourage before being asked to join the INXS entourage. Going on to live the full experience of life on tour in the 90s with INXS, one of the biggest rock bands on their biggest tour....
Epi 145: INXS Burst Their Own Bubble
April 23, 2023 07:23 - 1 hour - 170 MBWith 30 years upon us since April 1993, it harks back to an anniversary period where INXS no longer felt controlled by the record company and commercial management interference. Thus, they embarked on one of the more daring and “punk-style” initiatives With Welcome to Wherever You Are barely seven months old, and with a plethora of new material from the Full Moon, Dirty Hearts recording sessions, INXS commenced a scaled-back, stripped-down and back-to-basics tour of clubs, pubs, and Uni...
Easter Greetings and Raffle Prize Draw
April 08, 2023 23:37 - 8 minutes - 20 MBHappy Easter INXS Fans! This a short show to announce our latest winners and the link below is the INXS Party Playlist, that Baird kindly made for the Podcast to celebrate the podcast hitting over 3K followers on Facebook, check out the video of this Podcast on our website and join in by following us on your fav social INXS Parly Mixtape; https://on.soundcloud.com/8g3RN Check out our website to check out on all things INXS; https://www.inxsaccessallareas.com Love Haydn & Bee
Epi 144: From AC/DC to INXS/ Interview with Michael Browning
March 31, 2023 01:20 - 1 hour - 167 MBMichael Browning is a seminal giant in the Australian and worldwide music and entertainment business, having been at the forefront and emergence of two of the world's biggest bands—namely AC/DC and INXS. Originating from the fast Melbourne music scene at only 19 years of age, Michael carved a pathway and stepping stone for others to emulate. From his beginnings as a nightclub owner to a talent booking agent to band management, record label creator/owner, to the author, Michael has seen...
Epi 143: Elegantly Wasted Reviews REVIEWED!
March 26, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBAs we wrap up our 5-episode deep dive on Elegantly Wasted, we take the unique step of going back to 1997 and beyond and assess the album reviews. Often critical and commercial success are mutually exclusive; however, we place a lens on which reviews actually review the songs and which are only interested in the theatrics that surrounded Michael during this turbulent period. Bee and I literally read out over 15 reviews, with many favorable in their assessment of the album and some less ...
Epi 142: Elegantly Wasted Recording Engineer Mike Plotnikoff, Part 2
March 18, 2023 23:45 - 1 hour - 246 MBWith a massive surge in downloads for our exclusive interview with Elegantly Wasted’s Recording Engineer Mike Plotnikoff, we round off the discussion in part 2 with one of rock music’s finest producers. Mike opens up about Michael Hutchence’s incredible talent in the studio and bears witness to how he was tracking personally and professionally in what sadly was his last 12 months. Feeling Michael’s rock star vibe and charisma, whether in the studio or socially, he compared his aura fav...
Epi141: Elegantly Wasted Recording Engineer Mike Plotnikoff, Part 1
March 11, 2023 10:21 - 1 hour - 206 MBThe guests keep coming, with Bee and me proud to welcome legendary recording engineer Mike Plotnikoff to the INXS Access all Areas Podcast. Having paired up in his formative years with famed producer Bruce Fairbairn, he was half of the Canadian duo responsible for some of the biggest-selling records of the 1990s by acts including AC/DC, Aerosmith, and the Cranberries. Come 1997, both Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence reached out to Bruce and Mike, having put together a wealth of s...