EP176 - So What’s Been Happening? - The Electorate

Celebrate Live Music: A Colourful Journey Through Gigs and Stories

Join us for Episode 176 of "So What's Been Happening" as we dive into the vibrant world of music with The Electorate. Recorded on a chilly night in June 2025, this episode brings warmth through lively conversations and upcoming gig highlights that showcase the ever-evolving music landscape.

Explore memorable anecdotes about the band's past, Josh Morris' and Nick Kennedy's personal journeys through music, and how they finally came together to create some of the freshest sounds today. With a keen focus on live music, from iconic venues to intimate gigs, we delve into the heart of what makes this scene so magical.

THE ELECTORATE ARE THRILLED TO RELEASE THEIR NEW ALBUM, BY DESIGN, OUT NOW VIA LOVE AS FICTION RECORDS.

The members of The Electorate (Eliot Fish, Josh Morris & Nick Kennedy) have all been part of the Australian music scene for a number of years, with ties to Big Heavy Stuff, Knievel, The Apartments, Imperial Broads, Atticus, and the Templebears. This invaluable experience has shaped their sound and informed their astute musical choices, evident on their 2020 debut album, You Don’t Have Time to Stay Lost, which received a 4.5-star review from Rolling Stone.

Their latest album, By Design, produced by Wayne Connolly (Teskey Brothers, Babe Rainbow, Underground Lovers), marks the latest culmination of their musical journeys. Each of the album's singles deliberately highlighted a different side of the band — 'Face of a Giant' is angular, ethereal and metronomic, 'Peace Love & Kindness' is frantic, sharp, and political, 'The Great Divide' is vulnerable, honest, and stripped back to its bare bones.

Get ready for a thrilling evening filled with musical insights, fond memories, and an exciting journey through the world of The Electorate.

Full video episode - https://bit.ly/3HxzFHX