Joining us on the show today is Out of the Box's very own producer, Nick! Music producer by day, retail baddie by night, Nick has been with the show for the past 6 months bringing you sonic goodness every week.

Today, we farewell the amazing, gorgeous, and stunning Kate as it's her last show with us. We chat all things 2016, the Tumblr days, and of course, our queen Björk.

WE WILL MISS YOU KATE <3

This episode was produced by Nick Hibbs and edited by Alex Kennedy. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

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Joining us on the program today is Sydney-based Vietnamese R&B/Hip-hop artist Jade Kenji. For a few years now, Jade has been making waves with her forward thinking nostalgic sonic palette that harks back to 90s & 2000s R&B with a modern twist.

Coming off a huge year of stellar single after stellar single, she joins us not long after the release of her last single, I Got It, an impossibly catchy self empowering track about prioritising one’s own needs and moving on from relationships that no longer serve you.

This episode was produced and edited by Matt Do & Isaac Ortlipp. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

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Today’s guest has been on Kate's interviewee list since she started hosting the program. Ruby Miles is someone they've looked up to when she first started at fbi. She’s cool, fun, so knowledgeable, and someone I’d like to be when I grow up.

Hosting Up For It, Friday Arvos with Al, and a casual presenter on triple j, Ruby’s wide engagement with so called Sydney music, arts, and culture has ordained her the person who knows whats going on.

This episode was produced and edited by Kate Saap & Isaac Ortlipp. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

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We interviewed up-and-coming hip-hop producer emjaysoul on the show today. At just 21 years old, his golden ear extends beyond his years. Melding soulful samples and turning them into precious metals, he’s one to watch.

His new collaboration album, Kenny And Friends, is a thumping showcase of Western Sydney talent. Featuring Sollyy, Zion Garcia, Station Hayds, and around 40 other collaborators, it’s a feat in community and talent.

This episode was produced and edited by Nick Hibbs. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polynesian-Australian artist RISSA is quickly establishing herself as a standout act in the Australian music scene and beyond. Her debut EP ‘Made To Feel’ has gained over 25 million streams online and has been featured across national and international radio.

RISSA is claiming her place as a leading emerging R&B/Soul artist in Australia. Her newest sophomore EP, WHERE LOVE ONCE WAS is out now - Go check it out!

This episode was produced and edited by Nick Hibbs. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate sits down with Joely Malcolm, former Vogue social media editor turned full-time fashion content creator. They discuss Tumblr-era fashion trends, Joely's time at Vogue, and the commodification of self involved in the life of an influencer. 

Joely's IG: @joelymalcolm

This episode was produced by Nick Hibbs and Isaac Ortlipp. 

FBi Radio is situated on Gadigal country. Out of the Box would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands and their enduring connection to them. Always was, always will be.

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Producer, DJ, and community voice Maggie Tra joins us in the studio to discuss her latest album 'Cyclo Theory', the evolving influence of her Khmer-Viet roots on her art, as well as her life as a travelling creative.

Maggie's IG: @mtra

This episode was produced by Isaac Ortlipp. 

FBi Radio is situated on Gadigal country. Out of the Box would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of these lands and their enduring connection to them. Always was, always will be.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Out of the Box, we have Morgan, Kate, and Lachlan from Melbourne dream pop band Acopia! While the definition of Acopia is a patient's inability to cope with activities of daily living, the band is anything but.

Their newest album “Blush Response” stews in melancholy and illuminates the beauty in darkness. Blending trip-hop and indietronica, it's a natural addition to their gorgeous discography.

Coming off a whirlwind tour, touring all over Europe, the UK, and Australia, they join us here on the show.

This episode was produced and edited by Nick Hibbs. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

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Joining us today is everyone’s favourite gentle giant, rapper and now, R&B aficionado, Tahkoe! A nominee at the 2024 fbi SMAC Awards for Next Best Thing, what you see is often what you get - tall and lanky bars delivered straight from the heart, often over lush rap beats.

Collaborating with the area’s finest, including emjaysoul, Station Hayds, and SOLLYY, he’s galvanised his image on the Western Sydney scene.

Most recently, Tahkoe has switched gears with his latest record ‘wayward.’ and even newer single, ‘FiNE LUViN’, exploring new territory. The album boasts neo-soul and alternative R&B influences through a more vulnerable than ever perspective, while the single fuses this new sound with his more familiar soul-rap.

This episode was produced and edited by Nick Hibbs. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

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We have a very special guest on the show today - it’s everybody’s favourite socialite, influencer, and stylist - Lynn Harries! We chat Sex and the City, where not to be seen in Sydney this summer, and of course – Lana Del Rey.

Living and breathing fashion, his work styling with brands such as Dinosaur Designs, have galvanised his impact on the Australian fashionscape.

Lynn has also made a name for himself commentating on life in the Eastern Suburbs. He dissects what makes Sydneysiders tick - whether it be an overpriced dining experience, or a new hole-in-the-wall dessert place you wait hours in line for.

This episode was produced and edited by Nick Hibbs. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Out of the Box, Matt Do sits down with Eora underground rap maestro, LILPIXIE. PIXIE runs us through their upbringing, defined by the escape from a Christian cult, and the dropping of roots in Western Sydney in the wake. Pixie shares five tracks that have shaped their sound and story, as we peak into the life of this dynamic and eclectic gem of the Sydney scene. 

Follow PIXIE on instagram: @lilpixie4299

This episode was hosted by Matt Do: @magicmattxxs

This episode was produced by Nick Hibbs and Isaac Ortlipp. 

This episode was recorded in Redfern, on the unceded lands of the Gadigal. We would like to acknowledge the enduring connection of the Gadigal to these lands, and their ongoing resistance to settler-colonial violence in Australia. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land. 

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