Take 5

• 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 and Americana, to big anthems, incorporating synths, and now collaborating with her band for the first time on the writing of an album. With The Attachment Theory on deck for her latest, I invited her to Take 5 with her songs of metamorphosis, and what she revealed was the very blueprint of her musical heart.Jethro Tull - 'We Used To Know' Mary Chapin Carpenter - 'Passionate Kisses'The Lemonheads - 'Ever' Nine Inch Nails - 'Terrible Lie' Portishead - 'Only You'

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• 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 some of their best memories?This is a blueprint for how Shihad came to be. It's also the story of a friendship that began in a schoolyard in Wellington and lives strong between lead singer Jon Toogood and drummer Tom Larkin, to this day.From Killing Joke to AC/DC to Metallica, horns up for a helluva farewell.AC/DC – 'Back In Black'Headless Chickens – 'Gaskrankinstation'David Bowie – 'Let’s Dance'Killing Joke – 'Love Like Blood'Metallica – 'Master Of Puppets'

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• 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, which was a real treat given his blueprint has changed the course of modern music.Dive into the Haçienda, and hear some incredible stories with this Mancunian legend.Iggy Pop - 'Shades' Joe Smooth - 'Promised Land'Electronic - 'Twisted Tenderness'Arcade Fire - 'Ready To Start'David Morales - Hideaway [Ft. Blondewearingblack] [Classic Mix]Listen to Peter Hook's Take 5 here

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• 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 rolling across the crowd. And then there's their music, strange and uplifting pop songs that have become the soundtrack to our own lives.As they visit Australia to play Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots in full, Wayne opens up his record box and shares the very foundations of who he is today.The Beatles – 'Strawberry Fields Forever' Billie Eilish – 'BIRDS OF A FEATHER' Nancy Sinatra – 'You Only Live Twice'Julee Cruise – 'Falling'Aphex Twin – 'Flim'Listen to why comedian Adam Hills picks a classic Flaming Lips song in his Take 5 here

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• 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 such a buzz to finally Take 5 with them and travel through some of the highlights of an extraordinary career.Def Wish Cast - 'Rappin In My Sleep'Listen to the full episode here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/hilltop-hoods-take-5/101350034

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