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Alphabet Lane (dir. James Litchfield, prod. Lucind

Alphabet Lane (dir. James Litchfield, prod. Lucinda Reynolds) is a funny, darkly twisted take on the perils of tree-change, set in a rural country town.

Lucy and Charlotte sat down with director James Litchfield and producer Lucinda Reynolds to chat about @alphabetlanefilm.

Catch this Aussie breakout thriller at the @sydneyoperahouse starting tomorrow! ++ Link in bio for a $19 student offer 👀

mmm I’m so hungry I could eat a… semester two broa

mmm I’m so hungry I could eat a… semester two broadcast schedule🍽️

Enjoy our new selection of delicious shows broadcasting Monday-Friday

#studentradio #sydneymusic #surg #yum

~Monday~
@beatsndcats @illsendyoumynotes @out_of_context_fm @theysayersradio @wayback.surg @lazysusansessions @jamsandwichradio @appleseed_fm @lostintransmissionfm @echo.and.answer @the.bitedownn

~Tuesday~
@intransitfm @tracklist_fm @troutymouthsfm @sartana.fm @toryianandbitter @theweeklyreviewo0o0o0o0 @_aa.batteries @globetrottersaudioguidefm @cherry.coloured.funk_radio_ @fenderbender.radio @alt_key_surg

~Wednesday~
@forever.n.ever.21 @grandtheftaudio.mp3 @solit.fm @352mag @radioundertheinfluence @ontap_surgfm @3ain.fm @bloodsugarsexmusik @thekeyfm @fourthspaceradio @electricdreamsradio

~Thursday~
@purenonsense_fm @hystericalwomenn @tangential.fm @timespaceshow @theglobalgroupchat @clarityy.wav @talkofthetownfm @4etherandever @midnightvideofm @2007inibiza

~Friday~
@noisepollution.fm @scream0rld @_musicalsthroughtheages @thedebrief.fm @betweenthelines.radio @beat.that.horse

Hot off the press from our writers … 🗞️ Read thes

Hot off the press from our writers … 🗞️

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In solidarity with the NTEU staff strikes, SURG wi

In solidarity with the NTEU staff strikes, SURG will not be broadcasting on September 2.

Kitty of The Valley’s beautiful single Krautrock i

Kitty of The Valley’s beautiful single Krautrock is a blessing to the ears. ✨💜 Check it out!

Get excited for weekly music spotlights where we uncover some of the best new releases of the Sydney/ greater Sydney scene 💫

If you’re an artist who wants to submit your music to us, email music@surgfm.com or fill out the music submissions form in our bio xxx

in case you missed it… read our writers’ reviews,

in case you missed it… read our writers’ reviews, interviews, and more on surgfm.com!

wanna write for surg? pitch your idea at the link in bio.

The whole experience was a phantasmagoric river-ra

The whole experience was a phantasmagoric river-rapid journey through contemporary online life. Something vague and strange was either confirmed or newly presented.

But, “WHERE IS THE NEW MUSIC THAT WILL GALVANISE THE RESISTANCE AGAINST THE OLD CORRUPT POWERS?”

George McMillan reviews Massive Attack’s Sydney show - read on surgfm.com.

Closing my eyes to what capped off a total of eigh

Closing my eyes to what capped off a total of eight “Rat in Bin”s, I lay catatonic for the death rattle of “I’m Not Perfect (I am Pure Shit)”, a sentiment I had originally thought was a joke but was now interpreting as an honest confession from Brown …

Read Sina’s review at surgfm.com 🐀💚

Having survived the clogged drain that is Metro’s

Having survived the clogged drain that is Metro’s exit, a sense of empowerment, or at least comfort, arose from within. Every member of Stereolab exudes cool, but particularly Lætitia Sadier. The quirk of her hair, her gentle but brutal rebellion, and strict musical focus implicitly encourage an ethos of embracing the eccentric and the interesting to be cool. Or maybe she’s just French.

Read Sam O’Reilly and Felicity Errington’s review on surgfm.com

writing for surg is healing

writing for surg is healing

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Want experience in producing content, running events, audio tech or budgeting? 🎧 Help our executive team run SURG - we love you & want you to work with us!

Join our digital/marketing, events, tech or treasury teams to dream big 💟

Deadline for applications is August 16th
More details & form to apply @ link in bio <3

we loved meeting you this week & can’t wait to do

we loved meeting you this week & can’t wait to do it again <3

oh wait surg welcome drinks @ hermann’s bar for your post welcome week depression

this friday, aug 7, 6pm
DJs & open decks
bring: USBs & dance moves

see u there!!! #dreambig

how to infiltrate our dungeon (USYD radio station)

how to infiltrate our dungeon (USYD radio station)

A very SURG Welcome! Next week we’ll be at Welcome

A very SURG Welcome! Next week we’ll be at Welcome Week (3-4 Aug, 9am-3pm) to validate your music taste & talk great tracks with you x

Meet some of the people running our little radio dungeon at our stall, pick up a zine (comes with this cute poster…), or pop into the studio to hear some of your favourite shows broadcasting live!

Whether you’re a returning SURG soldier making your yearly pilgrimage, or dreaming big radio things, come by!

There’s more so watch this space! We are so excited to see you ⭐️

have a show idea? dream big. (also pitch link in bio). wanna write a gig review? on (maybe) a press pass? dream big. (also link in bio). have a song you want us to play on air? dream big. in case you missed it dream big

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It’s that time of year again… sem 2 is approaching

It’s that time of year again… sem 2 is approaching 😮
Show pitches are out and waiting for you! Link in bio! ⭐️
Keep an eye out for our stall at O Week and come say hi at welcome drinks 🐴🎧

If there’s one thing Wednesday do, it’s ride the s

If there’s one thing Wednesday do, it’s ride the soft-loud train allllll the way to its destination (here, maybe, Mullumbimby: the final stop of the Australian leg).

Read Alize’s and Lucy’s review at surgfm.com 🤠

The magical twinkling of harps and eerie violins p

The magical twinkling of harps and eerie violins picked up to fast-pace percussion as the lights swam the same way the sun breaks when underwater.

Read Ynes Fernandez’s review at surgfm.com 🌹

At the soft closure of ‘Is It Really You?’, Loathe

At the soft closure of ‘Is It Really You?’, Loathe bounded into ‘Gored’, to which the crowd tussled and jolted with more force than ever before. I felt my frizzy hair grow bigger and bigger with every involuntary headbang and flip.

Read Cappy Hall’s review at surgfm.com ⛓️

No meet and greet; no set list. I suppose that was

No meet and greet; no set list. I suppose that was SALEM’s intention, to set us adrift with only what we know as true to guide us.

Read Ronan Linsley’s review at surgfm.com ⚓️

⭐️⭐️📻FOR FANS OF … 📻⭐️⭐️ We bet our shows could (

⭐️⭐️📻FOR FANS OF … 📻⭐️⭐️

We bet our shows could (and do!) pull international crowds, but did you know some of the best indie, postrock, hip-hop, and jazz acts from across the world are playing in Sydney right now?

Check out some of the show matches the SURG team put together, and keep your eyes peeled for a Part 2.

“From world premieres to Australia debuts, and performances coming exclusively for Vivid LIVE, this year’s program celebrates the subcultural best coming overground—from Western Sydney to Detroit, from Dakar to Copenhagen—on stages designed to touch your soul, all while Yann Nguema’s Opera Mundi pours its radiant brilliance over the sails.” - Ben Marshall, Head of Contemporary Music and Vivid LIVE Curator @ the Sydney Opera House

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