Doug Wallen
@dougwallen.bsky.social
Arts journalist, band booker & broadcaster in Australia https://linktr.ee/dougwallen
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tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
January 26, 2026 at 9:25 AM
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
I reviewed the new DZ Deathrays album for The Weekend Australian
January 23, 2026 at 10:14 PM
I reviewed the new DZ Deathrays album for The Weekend Australian
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The newly reissued second LP from Vancouver trio Cub offers whimsical "cuddlecore" with a sinister bite. It's our Album of the Day.
Cub, “Come Out Come Out (30th Anniversary Edition)”
The Vancouver trio's newly reissued second LP offers whimsical "cuddlecore" with a sinister bite.
daily.bandcamp.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:29 PM
The newly reissued second LP from Vancouver trio Cub offers whimsical "cuddlecore" with a sinister bite. It's our Album of the Day.
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Heads up Australian creatives... Creative Australia has launched the first national survey focused on our work and pay conditions. You can get involved here: creativeworkplaces.gov.au/survey
#australia #creatives #arts #writers #auslit #ausart #creativeaustralia #art
#australia #creatives #arts #writers #auslit #ausart #creativeaustralia #art
Creative Workplaces Survey
Share your experiences and help create the first national picture of what it’s really like to work in Australia’s creative industries.
creativeworkplaces.gov.au
January 20, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Heads up Australian creatives... Creative Australia has launched the first national survey focused on our work and pay conditions. You can get involved here: creativeworkplaces.gov.au/survey
#australia #creatives #arts #writers #auslit #ausart #creativeaustralia #art
#australia #creatives #arts #writers #auslit #ausart #creativeaustralia #art
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PUNK THIS WEEK is now a RUINOUS MEDIA podcast
we get a spontaneous drop-in from our new pod father Joe Plummer to make sure we're actually holding up our end of the deal. we talk snacks. we talk gylt + dbr + rifle + more. a classic episode of the podcast, and the first of a bold new era
we get a spontaneous drop-in from our new pod father Joe Plummer to make sure we're actually holding up our end of the deal. we talk snacks. we talk gylt + dbr + rifle + more. a classic episode of the podcast, and the first of a bold new era
punk this week podcast: gylt + dbr
A check-in from our new podcast father, Joe Plummer from Ruinous Media. Plus: Turbo crust, popcorn tofu, and two friends’ 7" find coinky-dink.
see-saw.fun
January 21, 2026 at 1:25 AM
PUNK THIS WEEK is now a RUINOUS MEDIA podcast
we get a spontaneous drop-in from our new pod father Joe Plummer to make sure we're actually holding up our end of the deal. we talk snacks. we talk gylt + dbr + rifle + more. a classic episode of the podcast, and the first of a bold new era
we get a spontaneous drop-in from our new pod father Joe Plummer to make sure we're actually holding up our end of the deal. we talk snacks. we talk gylt + dbr + rifle + more. a classic episode of the podcast, and the first of a bold new era
tonight's radio (after a few weeks off) www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
January 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM
tonight's radio (after a few weeks off) www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
I interviewed two members of Swedish post-punk band Viagra Boys for the new Big Issue Australia. Out now!
January 19, 2026 at 12:39 AM
I interviewed two members of Swedish post-punk band Viagra Boys for the new Big Issue Australia. Out now!
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This year is the 30th anniversary of East River Pipe’s ‘Mel’! Today, the definitive edition of the album, including formerly UK-exclusive tracks “Miracleland” & “The Way They Murdered Me,” is available for digital purchase through the Merge Records store or East River Pipe’s Bandcamp.
lnk.to/ERPMel
lnk.to/ERPMel
January 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
This year is the 30th anniversary of East River Pipe’s ‘Mel’! Today, the definitive edition of the album, including formerly UK-exclusive tracks “Miracleland” & “The Way They Murdered Me,” is available for digital purchase through the Merge Records store or East River Pipe’s Bandcamp.
lnk.to/ERPMel
lnk.to/ERPMel
op shop score in Wangaratta
January 17, 2026 at 4:49 AM
op shop score in Wangaratta
here's my year-end music wrap for The Big Issue Australia
January 15, 2026 at 10:23 PM
here's my year-end music wrap for The Big Issue Australia
big record for me in high school!
We're thrilled to announce the 30th anniversary reissue of Rocketship's classic 1996 debut album "A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness," out March 20th on CD and limited edition vinyl LP.
slumberlandrecs.lsnto.me/acertainsmile
slumberlandrecs.lsnto.me/acertainsmile
Rocketship "A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness" 30th Anniversary Edition
Rocketship "A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness" 30th Anniversary Edition Links. Available on all popular platforms.
slumberlandrecs.lsnto.me
January 15, 2026 at 8:46 PM
big record for me in high school!
off to a strong start for the year
January 14, 2026 at 12:44 PM
off to a strong start for the year
I wrote about what to watch in Australia this month www.broadsheet.com.au/national/ent...
The Best Films and TV Shows to Stream in January – Netflix, Disney+ & More
The new year ushers in some major award contenders, along with a Sydney-set crime comedy, a dark South Korean satire and a prestige TV series returning after a decade away.
www.broadsheet.com.au
January 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
I wrote about what to watch in Australia this month www.broadsheet.com.au/national/ent...
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A one-stop guide to Chris Knox, legend of the New Zealand underground.
Tall Dwarfs & Hairybreath Monsters: A Chris Knox Bestiary
A one-stop guide to a legend of the New Zealand underground.
daily.bandcamp.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:18 PM
A one-stop guide to Chris Knox, legend of the New Zealand underground.
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“Frogman” is a softer side of Motorists, sweetened with soft harmonies and the the easy sway of strums. It sands the edges on their brittle grip on pop. The song glows, a sundown sigh that’s complimented by a surreal video. bit.ly/4szkjFV
January 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
“Frogman” is a softer side of Motorists, sweetened with soft harmonies and the the easy sway of strums. It sands the edges on their brittle grip on pop. The song glows, a sundown sigh that’s complimented by a surreal video. bit.ly/4szkjFV
I reviewed Jack Ladder's latest album for The Weekend Australian
January 10, 2026 at 1:55 AM
I reviewed Jack Ladder's latest album for The Weekend Australian
I also reviewed the new Cate Le Bon record for The Weekend Australian
January 3, 2026 at 9:29 PM
I also reviewed the new Cate Le Bon record for The Weekend Australian
I reviewed Jeff Tweedy's solo triple album for The Weekend Australian
January 3, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I reviewed Jeff Tweedy's solo triple album for The Weekend Australian
I'm taking a few weeks off from radio, but here's the compiled playlist of every song I played in 2025. More than 71 hours of music! music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
WASTE THE ALPHABET 2025
YouTube video by Doug Wallen
music.youtube.com
December 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I'm taking a few weeks off from radio, but here's the compiled playlist of every song I played in 2025. More than 71 hours of music! music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
op shop score from Wagga Wagga
December 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
op shop score from Wagga Wagga
I reviewed The Living End's new album for The Weekend Australian
December 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I reviewed The Living End's new album for The Weekend Australian
I wrote about 2025's musical highlights for The Big Issue Australia. Out today!
December 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I wrote about 2025's musical highlights for The Big Issue Australia. Out today!
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
December 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
I reviewed the new Wednesday album for The Weekend Australian (online only)
December 20, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I reviewed the new Wednesday album for The Weekend Australian (online only)
Reposted by Doug Wallen
In THE D.C. SCENE, yesterday’s music still sounds like tomorrow
Here are five amazing records that got remastered, resurfaced and/or reissued in 2025
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Here are five amazing records that got remastered, resurfaced and/or reissued in 2025
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5 recordings from D.C. artists that make yesterday sound like tomorrow
Remastered and resurfaced music from Bad Brains, Bratmobile, Danny Gatton, Glo-Worm and Music Inc. are among the year’s best reissues.
wapo.st
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
In THE D.C. SCENE, yesterday’s music still sounds like tomorrow
Here are five amazing records that got remastered, resurfaced and/or reissued in 2025
wapo.st/4aWEGXh
Here are five amazing records that got remastered, resurfaced and/or reissued in 2025
wapo.st/4aWEGXh