STACK #244 February 2025

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# 1 MY FIRST ALBUM

Which recent album do you currently have on repeat? Stand Atlantic’s Was Here. What’s your all-time favourite album and why? Blink-182 self-titled. Everything on that album just hits that sweet spot in music for

Well, as it turns out, the first album I ever purchased was by the great Chuck Berry, titled One Dozen Berrys . I would’ve been 14. I had my own money as I was working in a foundry at the time, carrying finishing polish. Basically, I was just a water boy with lots of dreams. At the time all the British groups were doing loads of Chuck Berry songs; I eventually called him the Shakespeare of rock. I couldn’t wait to get home and telephone my cohorts and tell ’em I’d bought a Chuck Berry record. I couldn’t get over how weird the album sounded compared to what was on the radio. It sounded so primitive compared to the Stones, The Animals, and The Kinks. They kind of souped it up. But after a few plays I realised this was the business, and it was the start of a marvellous journey. JOE CAMILLERI

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me. Every song sounds different, yet all blend in together to form a dynamic sonically emotional experience.

Do you have a vinyl collection? If so, how did it begin, and expand?

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Yes I do. It started not long after working at JB and seeing the new vinyls coming in and seeing some of my favourite artists, I knew I just had to have them. I’ve kept buying them ever since and now proudly own close to 100 vinyls. What do you enjoy most about working in music at JB? I used to enjoy seeing all the new albums and vinyls come in. It was always very exciting and a great way to discover cool new artists to listen to. Also, getting to chat to customers about their tastes or recommending songs/artists to them was very rewarding.

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RYAN STANMORE Counter specialist/merch @ JB Newcastle, NSW

What’s an early, cherished music memory? Probably listening to my Dad’s collection of music on his vinyl player. Introducing me to stuff like AC/DC and Led Zeppelin, which I believe led to my love of rock and roll.

The Way We Do Business by The Black Sorrows is out now via ABC

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In the hotseat this month is Australian Idol winner ROYSTON NOELL.

access to the arts, and I’d be passionate about bringing that creative opportunity to them. Last album you bought? Yours Forever by Jessica Mauboy. Aside from yourself, which musician would you most like to be? I’d choose Sam Smith. Their emotional vulnerability and the way they connect with their audience through their voice is something I’d love to channel in my own music.

Song you wish you’d written?

Five words to describe yourself: Proud, creative, resilient, inspiring, considerate.

What’s the most ridiculous item you’ve ever put on your rider? I haven’t had the chance to put anything crazy just yet! Happiness is… Being surrounded by loved ones, music, and moments where you feel completely yourself.

Rise Up by Andra Day. It’s such a powerful anthem of perseverance, hope, and strength – everything I stand for in my music and life. If you weren’t a rock star, what would you be? I’d love to travel to remote Indigenous communities and run music programs. Many remote Indigenous communities don’t have much

Your all-time favourite album? I Am… Sasha Fierce – Platinum Edition by Beyoncé. It reminds me so much of my childhood. What would be your Hard Quiz expert subject? TikTok sound references. If it’s viral, I’m sure I can quote it. Haha!

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