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Record Royale

183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -

Brad and Adam throw two records into the ring with one another to see which one comes out on top! An Aussie music show with guests, segments, beers and laughs!

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Ball Park Music 'Weirder and Weirder' vs. The Jungle Giants 'Learn to Exist' w/ The Tullamarines

December 20, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

EP 161 with the Tullies! Adelaide's new best export is without a doubt The Tullamarines. Benny and Angus from the band joined Adam for a three-man weave on the airwaves and chose a couple of Australian indie classics - Ball Park Music's new one 'Weirder and Weirder' and The Jungle Giants' 2013 masterclass 'Learn to Exist' Their new Ep 'Ugly Cry' is out, therefor you must listen and see for yourself what all the Tullies hype is about! TULLIES: https://linktr.ee/thetullamarines LISTEN TO UGL...

Australian Album Tier List

December 01, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

To round out Aus Music Month, we decided to rank every single aussie record we have  over the years. Over 60 albums! Where will your fav land? Tune in and find out.  Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordroyale/

Genesis Owusu 'STRUGGLER' vs. Middle Kids 'Today We Are The Greatest' w/ Romanie

November 16, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

AUS MUSIC MONTH IS IN FULL SWING and to celebrate we have Belgium born Naarm  artist Romanie in the chat! She's just released her debut album 'Are We There Yet?' and brings with her two of the best aussie records to release in recent times - Genesis Owusu 'STRUGGLER' and Middle Kids 'Today We Are The Greatest'. I can assure you these records are not a struggle, please give them a listen and tune into to this weeks RR audio masterpiece.  ALL THINGS ROMANIE: https://linktr.ee/romaniemusic LI...

Silverchiar 'Freak Show' vs. Tom Petty 'Wildflowers' w/ Daniel Trakell

November 14, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

After almost three years of the poddy we finally have our first Silverchair record, who would've thought.. We also have the one and only Daniel Trakell! The Naarm/ Melbourne indie-folk artist jumped in the zoom chat and gave us his thoughts of some of his all-time fav records. Tom Petty vs Silverchair! Who will win? Fuck around and find out.  Dan has his new record 'Into The Blue' coming out in couple weeks! November 24th to be exact. If you live in Melbourne or Newcastle he will deliver th...

Guns N Roses 'Appetite For Destruction' vs The Beatles 'Abbey Road' w/ Sunday Honey

November 02, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

157 is in the books! Introducing Naarm/ Melbourne indie-rock 4-piece Sunday Honey. Max and Fox were kind enough to jump in the zoom chat a week ago and bring with them two formative records for the band - Guns N Roses 'Appetite For Destruction' and The Beatles 'Abbey Road'.  We had a ton of fun with this matchup. Do yourself a favour and listen to these records and check back in to join in on the laughs! Be certain to listen to Sunday Honey's new EP 'Kaleidoscope' too. For fans of Spacey Ja...

Olivia Rodrigo 'Guts' vs. The Breeders 'Last Splash' w/ Hot Glue

October 25, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Next up, Naarm three-piece Hot Glue join Brad and Adam for EP 156! Fresh off the back of releasing their debut album 'Hatchet', Pearl and Lily chose a couple of generational icons and their sophomore releases for this weeks listening - Olivia Rodrigo's brand new record 'Guts' and The breeders 90's classic 'Last Splash'.  What a matchup! The parallels are all there!! Be sure to give both these records a listen and tune in for a good chat. You can see Hot Glue live in Melbourne November 6th a...

Refused 'The Shape Of Punk To Come' vs. Corbin 'Mourn' w/ Wayside

October 19, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Upload week continues with your new favourite band - Wayside. The Naarm based emo duo have been making some serious noise leading up their sophomore record 'What Does Your Soul Look Like' and took the time to open up about a couple of seminal records  - The Highly influential Refused 'The Shape Of Punk To Come' and Corbin's  minimal emo rap masterclass 'Mourn'. This was a mad chat with Josh and Tom, they were full of knowledge about these albums and shared !EXCLUSIVE! intel on their new rec...

Linkin Park 'Hybrid Theory' vs Alesana 'The Emptiness' w/ 51st Avenue

October 09, 2023 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

New pod with new friends Ashley and Aly from Sydney band 51st Avenue! The hyper-modern pop rock trio dropped in for a chat about two inspiring heavy hitters from 2000 and 2010 - Linkin Park 'Hybrid Theory' and Alesana 'The Emptiness'.  This was a recorded a couple weeks back just before their new single 'Find me'.  Be sure to check it out if you're into something fun and riffy! ALL THINGS 51st Avenue: https://linktr.ee/51stavenueaus LISTEN TO 'FIND ME': https://lnk.to/51A-FINDME Use code ...

Radiohead 'Amnesiac' vs Mac DeMarco '2' w/ Divers

September 19, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

153! Great chat this week with the lads from Divers! The Naarm/ Melbourne indie-rock 4-piece joined brad and Adam to DIVE into two seriously seminal records - Radiohead 'Amnesiac' and Mac DeMarco '2' Divers shiny new EP 'Economy Class' is out right now. Listen to that, listen to these records, listen to the pod! It's that simple.  ALL THINGS DIVERS: https://divers.komi.io DIVERS ON TOUR: https://divers.komi.io/#820a7083-0db8-4175-bf76-799fc0065c18 Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderles...

Phoebe Bridgers 'Stranger in the Alps' vs. Ethel Cain 'Preacher's Daughter' w/ Eaglemont

August 30, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

152! This week Brad and Adam had the absolute pleasure of having a textbook chinwag with Naarm Indie-Rock artist Bridge AKA Eaglemont! The self-described lesbian Bruce Springsteen chose records from two of the best songwriters from the US - Phoebe Bridgers' 2017 debut 'Stranger in the Alps' and Ethel Cain's hair-raising 'Preacher's Daughter'.  Be sure to listen to these amazing records as well as Eaglemont's latest single 'Vodka Pineapple'. Catch Bridge in Capital cities this week, touring ...

The Presets 'Pacifica' vs. Kate Bush 'The Kick Inside' w/ RAAVE TAPES

August 23, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Joab and Lindsey from Newcastle electro-pop powerhouse band RAAVE TAPES join Brad and Adam for EP 151! The duo bring the energy and the tears this week by picking something old and something new - The Presets 'Pacifica' vs. Kate Bush 'The Kick Inside'. Tune in to hear all the BOMBSHELL exclusives RAAVE TAPES leak including new music, tours and BIGSOUND plans!  ALL THINGS RAAVE TAPES: https://linktr.ee/raave_tapes Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudde...

150th Episode with Jay Watson (GUM, Pond, Tame Impala)

August 15, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

THIS WEEK: The Beatles - 'White Album' vs The Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street The big 1 5 0. To celebrate over three years of RR we had multi-instrumentalist Jay Watson (GUM, Pond Tame Impala) join Brad and Adam over zoom for an extended chat. Jay opened up his unique musical mind about all things Beatles, Stones, mixing, recording, Newcastle, footy, back disks, dog names, critics AND MORE.  GUM's new record 'Saturina' releases September 15th along with a run of shows in capital citi...

The Marias 'Cinema' vs. Amy Winehouse 'Back to Black' w/ Caroline & Claude

August 06, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Back at it again with another hit pod, this time with our new friends in Caroline & Claude! The Meyunna Yerta/ Adelaide bedroom pop megastars to-be chose a couple records that shaped everything C&C - The Marias 'Cinema' and Amy Winehouse 'Back to Black'.  Their new single 'Slap' is a certified pop banger that you must check out/ chuck in your vibes playlist. Listen here: https://orcd.co/slapcc Caroline & Cluade: https://linktr.ee/carolineandclaude Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderles...

Fall Out Boy 'Infinity On High' vs. Underoath 'Define The Great Line' w/ David (Belle Haven)

August 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

148! Stocked to have our main man David from Melbourne punk-pop band Belle Haven! In celebration of their new single 'Hard Stare, Soft Touch', David chose two mid-2000s emo gems to get the blood pumping - Fall Out Boy 'Infinity On High' & Underoath 'Define The Great Line'. We chat about emo upbringings, Big Patty Stump, and so much more! Listen to Belle Haven's new song 'Hard Stare, Soft Touch: https://gyro.to/HardStareSoftTouch ALL THINGS BELLE HAVEN: https://linktr.ee/bellehavenband Use ...

Pixies 'Doolittle' vs. Mr Bungle ST w/ Glitoris

July 17, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Glitoris answers the zoom call this week! Malcolm joins Adam and Brad to dive into two critical listening experiences of the 20th century - Pixies 'Doolittle' and Mr Bungle ST. What a legend!  Massive congrats to Glitoris for releasing their sophomore self titled record! Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/glitorisST Catch them on tour! Tickets: https://linktr.ee/glitoris Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on ...

Limp Bizkit 'STILL SUCKS' vs. Korn 'Requiem' w/ Darcy Long

July 12, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Back with another banger with our main man Darcy Long! The most wanted man in Newcastle joins Adam and Brad to talk in extreme depth about two of the best records ever made - Limp Bizkit 'STILL SUCKS' and Korn 'Requiem'.   Full of laughs and stories this week, be sure to keep an ear open for new Lamphead as well as all the great new tunes that Darcy produces. DARCY LONG: https://www.instagram.com/darcylong__/ Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderle...

Alex G 'Trick' vs. Horse Jumper of Love ST w/ Doris

July 03, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Back with more local legends this week! So incredibly stoked and lucky to have Ziek and Myles from indie/emo band Doris join Brad and Adam in the bunker.  In celebration of the release of their new EP 'Birthday Cards', the lads picked two pretty epic records - Alex G 'Trick' and Horse Jumper of Love 'ST'.  Listen to Birthday Cards:  https://tinyurl.com/BirthdayCardsEP EVERYTHING DORIS https://linktr.ee/wehatedoris Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudd...

DIIV 'Deceiver' vs. Aldous Harding 'Designer' w/ Louie and Sarah (Fettuccine)

June 27, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

This Week we have local electronic duo Fettuccine in the building! Louie and Sarah took the time to drop into the studio and introduce Adam and Brad to two of the best records of 2019 - DIIV's depressingly beautiful 'Deceiver' and Aldous Harding's joyfully quaint 'Designer'.  You can listen to their debut EP 'Before Sundown' Here: https://tinyurl.com/BeforeSundown  Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on Inst...

Massive Attack 'Mezzanine' vs Moby 'Play' w/ Boo Seeka

June 12, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Boo Seeka joins Brad and Adam for ep 143 this week! Ben dropped by via zoom to dive into two seriously undervalued 90s records- Massive Attack 'Mezzanine' and Moby 'Play. We talk about parent detectives, FoodSeeka and sad cambo goodbyes! ALL THINGS BOO SEEKA: https://linktr.ee/booseeka Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordroyale/ Follow us on the socials: Brad Mc...

The Black Keys 'Turn Blue' vs Matt Corby 'Everything's FIne' w/ Cal and Matt (Great Gable)

June 06, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

EP 142! This week we have WA indie-rock darlings - Great Gable! Cal and Matt take time from their busy touring schedule to chat about something old and something new - The Black Keys 'Turn Blue' vs Matt Corby's 'Everything's FIne'. We recorded this one day before their Enmore Theatre show supporting Matt Corby on his Everything's Fine tour, HOW GOOD.  FOLLOW GREAT GABLE: https://www.greatgablemusic.com READ THE ROOM EP OUT NOW: https://great-gable.lnk.to/ReadTheRoom Use code ROYALE10 for 1...

Avantdale Bowling Club 'ST' vs Sam Teskey 'Cycles' w/ Saint Lane

May 22, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Big battle across the ditch this week! And it's only fitting that Saint Lane joins in. The Gold Coast based Kiwi has just released his new record 'CRYING IN THE PORSCHE' and brings on his two favourite Aussie and Kiwi albums of the past 5 years -  Avantdale Bowling Club 'ST' and Sam Teskey 'Cycles'. The team talk covid gigs, cloud storage and everything in between! LISTEN TO 'CRYING IN THE PORSCHE' HERE: https://ditto.fm/crying-in-the-porsche SAINT LANE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/...

Wu-Tang Clan 'Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) vs. Nas 'Illmatic' w/ Ben Leece

May 16, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

The pod is a back in the studio this week and we have a very special guest in Ben Leece! The Rudderless Records sensei brings on two seminal hip-hop releases - Wu-Tang Clan 'Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and Nas 'Illmatic'. Ben shares his knowledge on everything from 90s tape sharing to how his new song 'Big Red Black' came to be. Listen to Ben Leece & Left of the Dial's Debut single 'Big Red Black' Here:  https://tinyurl.com/BIG-RED-BLACK Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Reco...

The Chemical Brothers 'Dig Your One Hole' vs. The Prodigy 'The Fat of the Land' w/ Nick and Stuart (Set Mo)

May 08, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Did someone order breaks? You're in luck if so! This week we have new mates Nick and Stuart from Sydney house duo Set Mo! They just released their sophomore record 'Flux' and chose two records that kickstarted it all - The Chemical Brothers 'Dig Your One Hole' and The Prodigy 'The Fat of the Land'.  FLUX TOUR TICKETS: https://www.setmomusic.com EVERYTHING SET MO https://linktr.ee/setmomusic Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Fo...

Lomelda 'Hannah' vs. Jonathan Boulet 'We Keep The Beat Found The Sound See The Need Start The Heart' w/ Nate and Blair (Casual Fan)

May 02, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

It's an absolute pleasure to have Blair and Nate from Sydney Band Casual Fan this week! The lads bring on two delights - Lomelda 'Hannah' vs. Jonathan Boulet 'We Keep The Beat etc etc etc. We talk apartment flooding, drums solos and angry bars!  Be sure to catch them at the chippo on the 27th this month! Tickets: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/dad0820e-3163-418c-82f7-687b543e9a88 Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Fo...

Liz Stringer 'First Time Really Feeling' vs. Phoebe Bridgers 'Punisher' w/ Andy Golledge

April 17, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Big-time guest this week! We have ARIA nominated country superstar Andy Golledge in the chat! We chat about undies, chainsaws and our two records this week - Liz Stringer's 'First Time Really Feeling' and Phoebe Bridgers' 'Punisher'. Be certain to catch the AGB on ANZAC day at the Vic in Sydney.  Tickets: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/4b0353b3-3873-4e25-b362-2a73a0f525b4 Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Reco...

MARINA 'Froot' vs. One Direction 'FOUR' w/ EDIE

April 03, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

This week we welcome EDIE to the show! The WA artist brings on two of her all-time favourites - MARINA 'Froot' and One Direction 'FOUR'. We have a ball reminiscing on old 1D memories and backyard music festivals. Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordroyale/ ALL THINGS EDIE: https://linktr.ee/edie_ Follow us on the socials: Brad Mclean- https://www.instagram.com/b...

Flume 'Skin' vs. Lorde 'Melodrama' w/ Miramar

March 27, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

AUS vs NZ this week! Flume and Lorde go head to head featuring our new pals - Miramar! The vibey Sydney dance outfit are currently on tour and took the time to chat before their newi show. They play at the gaso in Melbourne on the 1st of April GET THERE. Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordroyale/ ALL THINGS MIRAMAR: https://linktr.ee/miramarband Follow us on th...

BONUS EP! Guitar Detectives w/ Macca and Lindesy

March 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

No records today. Just Macca and Lindsey catching up over a bottle of red.  The lads dish about hosting a pool comp, trips to Melbourne, the v8s and new music. Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordroyale/ Follow us on the socials: Brad Mclean- https://www.instagram.com/bradbradnotgood_/ Adam Lindsay - https://www.instagram.com/adamlindsay__/

Pink Floyd 'Dark Side of the Moon' vs. Bob Marley 'Kaya' w/ Nathan and Nemo (South Summit)

March 14, 2023 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Kicking off season 9 with a big one here. WA indie rock legends South Summit join Macca and Lindsay to chat about to two of the biggest records of the 70s - Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' and Bob Marley's 'Kaya'. We also learn about SS's brand new track 'Just Like You'. listen to it here: https://southsummit.lnk.to/JustLikeYou Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r...

Season 8 Tier List!

March 06, 2023 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Brad and Adam wrap up season 8 with something a little different - A tier list! 28 records enter the RRTL gauntlet and lets just say things get interesting!! Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordroyale/ Follow us on the socials: Brad Mclean- https://www.instagram.com/bradbradnotgood_/ Adam Lindsay - https://www.instagram.com/adamlindsay__/

Cro-Mags 'The Age of Quarrel' vs. Quicksnad 'Slip' w/ Tom Maddocks (Last Ride Records)

February 27, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

This week we have Last Ride Records CEO and full-time Hardcore legend Tom Maddocks! Two NYHC classics on the menu today - Cro-Mags 'The Age of Quarrel' and Quicksnad 'Slip'. Enjoy! Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordroyale/ Last Ride Records: https://lastriderecords.bigcartel.com Last Ride Records Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastriderecords/?hl=en Foll...

Fugazi 'Repeater' vs. my bloody valentine 'loveless' w/ Gabe and Justin (dust)

February 19, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

This week on the pod, we have our guys from dust - The hottest band in newy.  Before embarking on their Uk tour w/ Hockey Dad, we had Gabe and Justin in the building to chat about two personal favourites - Fugazi 'Repeater' and  my bloody valentine 'loveless'. This is probably our longest ep yet, so get comfy, grab a morning brown and enjoy! Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instag...

The Beach Boys 'Pet Sounds' vs. Pink Floyd 'The Wall' w/ Benny and Josh (Rum Jungle)

February 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

More Newcastle guests on the pod this week! Benny and Josh (Rum Jungle) came through to chat about their new single 'Back Home', as well as our two featured records- The Beach Boys 'Pet Sounds' and Pink Floyd 'The Wall'.  We had a laugh and a cry this week.. Hope you enjoy! Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordroyale/ All things Rum Jungle: linktr.ee/rumjungle Fo...

Lucky Boys' 'VEGAN SINCE A FETUS' vs. Toytown 'Killed My Dog' w/ Cooper & Campbell (Newcastle Music Show)

February 04, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Cooper and Campbell, hosts of the much loved and appreciated Newcastle Music Show! Bringing with them two local instant classics - Lucky Boys' 'VEGAN SINCE A FETUS' and Toytown's 'Killed My Dog' - we had a blast and we hope you enjoy!  Use code ROYALE10 for 10% off at Rudderless Records!  Link: https://www.rudderlessrecords.com.au Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordroyale/ All things Newcastle Music Show: https://li...

Floodlights 'From a View' vs. Andy Golledge's 'Strength Of A Queen' w/ Jonty Carlin & Callum Riordan (Munroe)

January 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

2023 is the year of the pod! With our first week back, we welcome Jonty and Cal from Melbourne folk rock outfit 'Munroe'.  The lads have picked two cracking Australian records and we hope you enjoy! Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordroyale/ All things Munroe here: https://linktr.ee/munroeband Follow us on the socials: Brad Mclean- https://www.instagram.com/bradbradnotgood_/ Adam Lindsay - https://www.instagram.com/adamlindsay__/

David Hasselhoff 'The Night Before Christmas' vs. William Shatner 'Shatner Claus'

December 18, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Christmas time is upon us! The best time of the year is here and it's time for our annual Christmas episode. This year we have a couple of beauties(?) from actors turned singers. David Hasselhoff's 2004 magnum opus 'The Night Before Christmas' goes up against William Shatner's 'Shatner Claus' in a match-up that will surely get you in the festive spirit(?). Plus, we list our favourite albums, songs, and moments from 2022. Merry Christmas everyone, we'll see you in 2023. Enjoy! (0:00) - Intro...

Parcels 'Self-Titled' vs. DMA's 'The Glow' w/ Millie Perks & Lachy McGuffie (Ivey)

December 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

The rescheduled Aus Music Month episode is here only a few weeks late! New friends of the pod Millie Perks and Lachy McGuffie from Gold Coast band Ivey are on the show this week to chat Parcels self-titled debut against 'The Glow' by DMA's. Cool bands all around with cool sounds and cool members. Enjoy! (0:00) - Intro (7:13) - Chat with Millie & Lachy (16:46) - The Facts (21:20) - The Elements (35:40) - Segments (1:00:30) - Ratings Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Nirvana 'Nevermind' vs. The Smashing Pumpkins 'Siamese Dream' w/ Malcolm Besley (Northeast Party House)

December 04, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Welcome to the grand final winner of the 'how have we not covered these albums before?' episode! Malcolm Besley is the drummer of one of our favourite bands Northeast Party House, and the producer/mixer/masterer/writer for some of yours (Slowly Slowly, City Calm Down), and he's on the pod this week to chat two serious all-time records. Nirvana and the album that changed music 'Nevermind' goes up against the insane 'Siamese Dream' by The Smashing Pumpkins! Wowwwwweeeee, what a match-up. Big t...

A Chat w/ Joel Vanderuit (Kisschasy)

December 02, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Ahead of their first live shows in over seven years at Good Things Festival this weekend in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, Brad and Adam were lucky enough to chat with Kisschasy bassist Joel Vanderuit!  The guys talk all things Good Things, the band's extensive preparation, and the future of Kisschasy. Enjoy this bonus episode! Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordroyale/ Listen to Kisschasy here: https://spoti.fi/3XNwJuv Purchase the last remaining Good Thi...

The Presets 'Apocalypso' vs. Karnivool 'Sound Awake' w/ Amos Wellings (Skyepaint)

November 27, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

The final Aus Music Month battle for 2022 is upon us! Fellow Novacastrian and one of the nicest blokes you'll ever meet, local DJ and pub-trivia host Amos Wellings is on the show to chat two late 2000's Aussie classics in The Presets party release 'Apocalypso' and Karnivool's sophomore record 'Sound Awake'! These were a nostaglic throwback that we didn't know we needed but were insanely grateful we experienced. Enjoy! (0:00) - Intro (7:13) - Chat with Amos (16:46) - The Facts (21:20) - The ...

Kasey Chambers 'Bittersweet' vs. Divinyls 'Self-Titled' w/ Siobhan Cotchin

November 20, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Kasey Chambers! Again! Who would have thought. The lovely Siobhan Cotchin from Perth is on the show this week to chat another couple of Australian releases, this time  'Bittersweet' by Kasey Chambers and the Divinyls' 1991 self-titled record.  Enjoy! (0:00) - Intro (5:20) - Chat with Siobhan (11:30) - The Facts (14:40) - The Elements (28:56) - Segments (47:40) - Ratings Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordroyale/ Listen to Siobhan Cotchin here: https://spoti...

Parkway Drive 'Horizons' vs. Frenzal Rhomb 'A Man's Not A Camel' w/ Josh Merriel (Triple J & Greyscale Records)

November 06, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Aus Music Month is here! This November we're covering nothing but Australian music, and we're kicking it off with Josh Merriel! Josh is the host of triple j's hardcore and punk music show 'Short.Fast.Loud', as well as the founder of one of Australia's best record labels 'Greyscale Records', and he has brought with him two Australian heavy music classics. Parkway Drive's sophomore release 'Horizons' is up against Frenzal Rhomb's 1999 record 'A Man's Not A Camel'. An incredibly fun week of lis...

Bon Iver 'Self-Titled' vs. Dijon 'Absolutely' w/ Lachlan Rose (Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird)

October 30, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

EP120 is here, it drops on Halloween but these albums aren't too spooky. Did we miss an opportunity to do Spooky Rock? We don't think so because we have the frontman of Melbourne band Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird on the show today. Lachlan Rose is on to chat two records with more similarities than differences in Bon Iver's self-titled release and 'Absolutely' by Dijon! Lachlan is one of the most articulate guest's we have on which is brilliant because we struggle to string a sentence tog...

Bon Iver 'Self-Titled' vs. Dijon 'Absolutely' w/ Lachlan Rose (Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird)

October 30, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

EP120 is here, it drops on Halloween but these albums aren't too spooky. Did we miss an opportunity to do Spooky Rock? We don't think so because we have the frontman of Melbourne band Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird on the show today. Lachlan Rose is on to chat two records with more similarities than differences in Bon Iver's self-titled release and 'Absolutely' by Dijon! Lachlan is one of the most articulate guest's we have on which is brilliant because we struggle to string a sentence tog...

Amyl And The Sniffers 'Comfort To Me' vs. Kasey Chambers 'The Captain' w/ Yazmindi

October 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Aus Music Month has come a couple of weeks early with Amyl and the Sniffers' mega record 'Comfort To Me' going up against Aus country-rock hero Kasey Chambers and her 1999 debut 'The Captain'! Yasmin Morris aka Yazmindi is a far-north Queensland singer-songwriter now based in Byron Bay with a debut record and a plethora of shows around the country under her belt and coming up, and she is on the show this week to chat these two albums! Good vibes on this episode and good vibes all round. Enjo...

Pearl Jam 'Ten' vs. Blind Melon 'Self-Titled' w/ Craig Selak (Loser)

October 16, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Season eight is here and with it comes the return of two fan-favourite segments, more brilliant album match-ups and an absolute legend of a guest to kick off proceedings! Craig Selak is the bassist from one of Australia's best rock bands LOSER, and he is on the pod to chat his two all-time favourite albums - Pearl Jam's monster debut effort 'Ten' is going up against Blind Melon's 'Self-Titled' release. Two albums that share a plethora of similarities, they make for a great match-up and an ev...

Bracket Episode: Every Season Seven Album Against Each Other

October 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

IT'S BRACKET TIME, BABY. That's right, the bracket episode is back! We've covered 30 albums in season seven, and it's time to see which one is truly the best! The albums have been seeded 1 through to 30 based on the score that we gave them in their respective episodes, and we're chucking them in an elimination style tournament.  Plus, we give out our coveted end-of-season awards. Enjoy! (0:00) - Intro (3:14) - Season Seven Awards (12:46) - Bracket Time Follow Record Royale on Instagram: h...

Daft Punk 'Random Access Memories' vs. Hiatus Kaiyote 'Mood Valiant' w/ Nette France & Mal Newland (Sputnik Sweetheart)

September 25, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

The final match-up episode of season seven brings about the return of one of our favourite guests! Sputnik Sweetheart are back on the show, with singer Nette France and drummer Mal Newland hopping on to chat 'Random Access Memories' by Daft Punk and 'Mood Valiant' by Hiatus Kaiyote. The last full-length release from legends Daft Punk makes for an interesting HK's most recent record, lots of cool stuff happening on both albums. Enjoy! (0:00) - Intro (2:03) - Chat with Nette and Mal (10:18) -...

LCD Soundsystem 'Sounds of Silver' vs. Black Country, New Road 'Ants From Up There' w/ Kai Aubort (Girl and Girl)

September 18, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Big, big match up this week on the show! Kai Aubort is the frontman of Gold Coast outfit Girl and Girl, and he's joining us to chat two of his all-time favourite records - LCD Soundsystem 'Sounds of Silver' is up against Black Country, New Road 'Ants From Up There'.  Riddled with long, epic, well-written tracks, these two albums make for a perfect match-up. Enjoy! (0:00) - Intro (7:30) - Chat with Kai (12:47) - The Facts (17:00) - The Elements (28:55) - Segments (47:18) - Ratings Follow Re...

Calvin Harris '18 Months' vs. David Guetta 'Nothing But The Beat'

September 11, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

Put your hands up in the air, 2012! Throwing it back to arguably the peak period in mainstream EDM, with Calvin Harris' '18 Months' going up against David Guetta's 'Nothing But The Beat'. Both records boast a ridiculous amount of big-name features that sometimes rock and sometimes do not rock. However, both make you want to go to the club. Enjoy! (0:00) - Intro (11:00) - The Facts (14:22) - The Elements (27:23) - The Segments (44:42) - Ratings Follow Record Royale on Instagram: https://www...