Virtual Unreality

Virtual Unreality Eclectic local and international contemporary music with interviews and guests on Friday arvos on 2R

22/11/2024

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Coming up in about half an hour is tonight's installment of Virtual Unreality.

We talk to Lachlan Bryan of the Pleasures about what he and bandmate Catherine Britt have been up and some upcoming gigs.

Later on we'll be talking to Barry Hills of Melbourne blue grass band Pepper Creek Revival.

Plus we'll have the usual array of new releases and other s**t. We have a rather interesting cover of an Australian Craw song. true.

Al this and more from 19:00 Sydney time tonight on 2RRR 88.5 FM or streaming from 2rrr.org.au.

15/11/2024

Coming up tonight at 19:00 is tonight's amazing installment of Virtual Unreality.

Tonight we talk to Mick Medew and Ursula Collie Medew about their new album - In the Zone.

We also to talk to Link from the Meanies about their new single (first in a while) and the launch show at the Marrickville Bowlo.

Plus we have new music from John Kennedy and lots more s**t.

So tune in from 19:00 tonight Sydney time to 2RRR 88.5 FM or stream it from 2rrr.org.au.

It'll be a balltearer!

27/09/2024

If you needed reminding that Virtual Unreality is an eclectic program, tonight’s show is just that.

We start off talking to Ray Ahn about the new Hard-Ons album, the 40th anniversary tour and a doco that premieres at SXSW Sydney next month.

Then our in-studio guest is the wonderful Catherine Traicos. She has some gigs over here and she’ll be dropping in tell what she’s been up to and we might even be able to entice to play for us.

So, you know the drill, after 19:00 tune in Virtual Unreality on 2RRR 88.5 FM or stream it from 2rrr.org.au.

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20/09/2024

Coming up in two and quarter hours time is tonight's all singing all dancing edition of Virtual Unreality.

Tonight our in-studio guest is Tristan Courtney-Prior. Some of you might know him as one of the guitar players in Sydney band Peabody.

He has a new album and he'll in showcasing it, playing a song or two and generally playing records and talking s**t.

So tune into 2RRR 88.5 FM or stream it from 2rrr.org.au.

26/07/2024

Coming up in just under an hour and a half is tonight’s all singing, all dancing installation of Virtual Unreality.

First up, we talk to American syndicated political cartoonist and commentator Ted Rall to unpack what’s been happening in the 2024 presidential caper. No Valerie BTW, she’ll be back next week.

Second up, our in-studio guest is Murray Engleheart. He has written a new book about the legendary Radio Birdman, so we’ll be strapping him into the hot seat to find out what makes he and them tick.

So, at 19:00 tonight Sydney time, grab your preferred intoxicant and tune your radio to 2RRR 88.5 FM or point your device to 2rrr.org.au and stream it like a fu***ng whatever.

19/07/2024

Coming up in a little under an hour and a half is tonight’s culturally-sensitive episode of Virtual Unreality.

On tonight’s chock-a-block show, we start off with a chat with blues legend Charlie Musselwhite ahead of his tour in September.

Then we’ll be joined in the studio by Shane Flew with whom be talking s**t and playing records and we might even entice to play for us.

And that’s not all because in the second half, we talk to our mates Valerie Vande Panne and Ted Rall about the crazy state of US politics.

All this and more after 19:00 tonight Sydney time on 2RRR 88.5 FM or streaming like a dunno what from 2rrr.org.au.

05/07/2024

Coming up in a lttile over two hour's time is tonight's all-encompassing edition of Virtual Unreality.

The show is dead-set chock-a-block tonight!

Valerie is back and she's bringing syndicated political cartoonist and commentator Ted Rall to help us unpack the presidential debate and Trump's Supreme Court victory.

We talk to Trash Springfield about what she's been up to.

We have lots of music too.

Oh, and we're hearing reports that we might be getting a call from Pismo Beach. Cripes!

All this and more from 19:00 tonight on 2RRR 88.5 FM or streaming faster than you can say Taxi! Get me outta here! from 2rrr.org.au

28/06/2024

Coming up in just over half an hour is tonight's 100% protein episode of Virtual Unreality with studio guest Ben Chamie of Sydney band Restless Leg.

We'll playing tracks off the new album Dance Around My Head and talking generally about the things that matter.

Tune in tonight from 19:00 to 2RRR 88.5 FM or stream its pants off from 2rrr.org.au.

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31/05/2024

Coming up in about 35 minutes time is tonight's awe-inspiring episode of Virtual Unreality.

Tonight we have lots!

JJ McCann talks about the new single from his band and the new video as well as his time in Nunchukka Superfly and the long lost album from nearly 30 years ago that's finally seeing the light of day.

Richard Lawson joins us to give us the low down on a new album that he's been working on with a string quartet. Hint: it does not involve belting drums.

New York correspondent Valerie vande Panne joins us as usual.

And we have some interesting new releases.

All this and more after 19:00 tonight on 2RRR 88.5 FM or streaming like a mad bastard from 2rrr.org.au.

17/05/2024

Tonight on Virtual Unreality we have lots!

We talk to John Schofield (he was a Coloured Girl) about his recently rediscovered band from the 80s called Grooveyard. Hint! It's tres cool.

We also talk to Valerie about the Biden administration rescheduling Ma*****na.

Plus we have a bag of new releases.

So, yous know the drill, at 19:00, tune in 2RRR 88.5 FM or stream it from 2rrr.org.au or via your favourite radio app

10/05/2024

Coming up in about an hour and a half is tonight's extraordinary episode of Virtual Unreality.

We have lots!

- We talk to Jesse Dayton ahead his gig with Samantha Fish at the Metro on Thursday.

- Valerie tells about what we can learn from Maine's Truth and Reconciliaton Commission.

- We celebrate the anniversary of possibly the greatest live album of all time.

- We have some way cool new releases.

- And we have three double passes to Thursday's Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton show at the Metro to give away. You have to listen to show to get your hands on them. True.

So, after 19:00 tonight, tune your transistor to 88.5 FM if you're in Sidders or stream the mother from 2rrr.org.au.

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03/05/2024

Coming up in just under two hours is tonight’s thrilling instalment of Virtual Unreality.

Tonight we have the second part of our chat with Samantha Fish ahead of her tour with Jesse Dayton in a couple of weeks.

Then our studio guests are Sydney gypsy-jazz outfit Coucou Zazous. We’ve seen them a couple of times now (in a whisky bar of all places - quelle shock!) and we reckon they’re wonderful so we’d thought it best to get them in. They’ll be programming the show and playing live so expect a dead-set treat.

And Valerie joins us on the blower from New York.

All this and more from 19:00 tonight Sydney on 2RRR 88.5 FM or streaming from 2rrr.org.au.

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26/04/2024

Coming up in a little bit under three quarters of an hour, is tonight's extraordinary installment of Virtual Unreality.

We have lots!

Studio guests are Sydney band oWo. We've been playing their single. We like it, so thought we'd get 'em in.

Plus! Over the next coupla weeks we'll be playing interviews with both Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton. They're touring here together next month and we can't wait.

Plus! It turns out our friend Valerie is mates with Arj Barker so we thought it might be fun to find if she's across a recent controversy.

All this and more after 19:00 tonight on 2RRR 88.5 FM or streaming from 2rrr.org.au.

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12/04/2024

Coming up in just under two hours time is tonight's thrilling installment of Virtual Unreality.

Our studio guest is Remi Marchand from Sydney band Cone of Confusion.

Plus Valerie joins us from New York.

All this and more on Virtual Unreality from 19:00 tonight on 2RRR 88.5 FM or streaming from 2rrr.org.au.

15/03/2024

Coming up in a bit over three hours time is tonight's thrilling installment of Virtual Unreality.

No studio guests tonight, but we have lots of new releases, including a new single from ADSL* Brian Cadd!

And we talk to Valerie about FOI shenaginds in the US courts.

So... youse know the drill. From 19:00 tonight, tune into 2RRR 88.5 FM or stream the basatard from 2rrr.org.au

*ADSL - absolute dead-set legend. The highest honour that can be bestowed on an Australian.

08/03/2024

Coming up in just under an hour is tonight's death-defying installment of Virtual Unreality.

In studio guest is Suzy Goodwin. We've been spinning her new single Ain't no Next Time. She'll be bringing Steve Smith from Fallon Cush.

Plus we run the second part of our chat with Kim Salmon about the 40th Anniversary Beasts of Bourbon gigs.

Plus we talk to Valerie Vande Panne about her recent experience without health insurance.

All this and more after 19:00 tonight on 2RRR 88.5 FM or streaming from 2rrr.org.au.

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16/02/2024

Tonight from 19:00 Sydney time is this week's exciting instalment of Virtual Unreality.

We talk to Penny Ikinger about her gig with her band Panny Ikinger's Marbles.

We also talk to Valerie who has interesting insights to the heinous crime that is Valentine's Day.

All this and more from 19:00 on 2RRR 88.5 FM or streaming from 2rrr.org.au.

09/02/2024

Coming up in a little under an hour and a half is tonight's spine-tingling instalment of Virtual Unreality.

We'll be speaking to JJ McCann about his gig with his band at the Mosh Pit in Erko next Friday night. That's the 16th.

Valerie has survived covid and will be talking about a late country performer we hadn't heard of.

We play tribute to the late Wayne Kramer.

We finish off our obit series by replaying an interview we did with the late Patrick Emery.

All this and more (yes there is more) from 19:00 tonight Sydney time on 2RRR 88.5 FM or streaming like a streamer from 2rrr.org.au.

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