Program: Take 5

Source:Double J

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The Take 5 podcast is 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 give us a rare insight into their creative heart.

Listen on Double J each Friday from 10am, with new podcast episodes every Friday morning. You can also watch Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC iview.

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Zan Rowe Takes 5 with another Barnes family legend

As the oldest child of Jimmy and Jane Barnes, music has always been in Mahalia Barnes' blood, so it was no surprise that she inherited her dad’s extraordinary set of pipes, and set off on her own path.

Published: ThuThu 27 Mar 2025 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

Singer and songwriter Mahalia Barnes in a bronze dress backstage on the set of Jesus Christ Super Star

Duration: 36 minutes 58 seconds

Mel Buttle—"Who are you trying to impress?!"

Mel Buttle first thought Future Islands had a, "dumb name". Watching them at Splendour In The Grass changed that.

Published: 20 Mar 2025Thu 20 Mar 2025 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

Comedian Mel Buttle on stage in a black suit and white button-up shirt hosting the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Gala

Duration: 45 minutes 30 seconds

Julia Stone—"There was more to be said on our own."

Julia Stone is one of Australia’s most successful musicians. With her brother Angus, she’s topped the Hottest 100 and sold-out massive shows across the world. As a solo artist, Julia has worked with some amazing collaborators.

Published: 13 Mar 2025Thu 13 Mar 2025 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

Duration: 41 minutes 34 seconds

Kristin Hersh—"It's unusual for a true songwriter to be in the recording industry"

Kristin Hersh is a singular artist. For almost 40 years she’s been writing and performing songs.

Published: 6 Mar 2025Thu 6 Mar 2025 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

Kristin Hersh in a black long sleeve top smiles at the camera holding an electric guitar

Duration: 36 minutes 46 seconds

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.

Published: 27 Feb 2025Thu 27 Feb 2025 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

a compilation image featuring Rhys Nicholson, Ed Le Brocq, HAAi, Casey Donovan and Jake Shears

Duration: 45 minutes 24 seconds

Sharon Van Etten once stole CDs and a guitar from her siblings

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.

Published: 20 Feb 2025Thu 20 Feb 2025 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

American singer Sharon Van Etten with long black hair wearing a black top and gold necklace

Duration: 43 minutes

Shihad once drove Faith No More around Auckland in an old volvo

New Zealand band Shihad are calling it a day.

Published: 13 Feb 2025Thu 13 Feb 2025 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

Black and white image of four men from band SHihad standing in line

Duration: 48 minutes 33 seconds

When New Order first met The Chemical Brothers—"I told him to go 'eff' himself"

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.

Published: 6 Feb 2025Thu 6 Feb 2025 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

New Order frontman Bernard Sumner live at the Big Day Out

Duration: 33 minutes 38 seconds

Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne shares his life-affirming songs

What do you say about Wayne Coyne?

Published: 30 Jan 2025Thu 30 Jan 2025 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips wearing a silver, reflective jacket adorned with pom poms in front on a colourful background

Duration: 40 minutes 55 seconds

Best Bits: Hilltop Hoods—"It was the best day of my life"

This is one of the best bits from Take 5.

Published: 27 Jan 2025Mon 27 Jan 2025 at 11:00pmwith Zan Rowe

Hip-hop group the Hilltop Hoods standing in front of a blue background, with Suffa kneeling at front with his hands on his chin

Duration: 11 minutes 17 seconds

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