Take 5
By Double J
The Take 5 is a music podcast where the people you love, share five songs they love. Each guest has a different theme, and the memories attached to their most beloved songs flip them to fan mode, often giving a rare insight into their creative heart. Hosted by Zan Rowe.
Latest episode
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Kristin Hersh's songs that shine
Kristin Hersh is a singular artist. For almost 40 years she’s been writing and performing songs. She may have gotten her start as a kid in Throwing Muses, but her creative life has expanded to other bands, solo work, critically acclaimed books, and i… -
Mardi Gras best of:—"Follow your path, things will work out"
Over the years of I've chatted with many incredible people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Artists, comedians, musicians, singers; and a common thread through all these conversations is how much music has meant to them. How it’s been a place of joy an… -
Sharon Van Etten's songs of metamorphosis
For more than 15 years, Sharon Van Etten has worn her heart on her sleeve. Over 7 albums she's processed the raw emotions of life through some incredible songs, and continued to evolve her sound with every album. From early days playing indie folk… -
Shihad's big goodbye
New Zealand band Shihad are calling it a day. Over almost 4 decades they’ve torn up stages around the world, proving themselves one of the best live bands around. As they hang up the guitar leads, what better time to ask them to Take 5 and share so… -
New Order's Bernard Sumner still uses the Blue Monday synth—"It's unbeatable"
One of the most influential bands of our time are coming back to Australia. To celebrate New Order’s return, I’m dusting off a cracking Take 5 from 2020 with the one and only Bernard Sumner. The frontman joined me to share the songs that made him… -
Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne shares his life-affirming songs
What do you say about Wayne Coyne? The legendary frontman of Flaming Lips has been bringing us joy for more than four decades. Their live shows are the stuff of legend; wild visuals, confetti, balloons, furry animal costumes and giant plastic balls… -
Best Bits: Hilltop Hoods—"It was the best day of my life"
This is one of the best bits from Take 5. Aussie hip-hop royalty Hilltop Hoods had me in stitches when they came in to Take 5 in 2022. Like many of you, I’ve grown up with the Hoods, and had plenty of fun at festivals and shows with them too. It was… -
Best Bits: How Angel Olsen gets the most out of life
This is one of the best bits from Take 5. Angel Olsen did a stunning Take 5 in early 2023. It came after a period of massive upheaval for Angel—the death of her parents, coming out as queer, and all the joy and grief that circled around it. She came… -
Best Bits: The song that converted Fatboy Slim to disco music
This is one of the best bits from Take 5. Fatboy Slim was in Australia in January 2020, right before the world locked down. He came in to Take 5, and took us all on a thrilling journey through his crate digging collection and remarkable history. Do… -
Best Bits: Caroline Polachek on Pink Floyd
This is one of the best bits from Take 5. Caroline Polachek had a huge 2023, and at the end of it she joined Zan Rowe to Take 5. The energy of her most recent album Desire, I Want to Turn Into You had been replicated with a volcano at her live sho…
