On Jaidyn’s Rock Nation we had the Touring Japanese pop-punk band Shonen Knife who are on their Re-Cuttin’ Tour Australia 2026. On the show today is Yamano Naoko, is best known as a founding member. Naoko is a singer/guitarist, and primary songwriter for the pop-punk of the band.

Influenced by 1960s girl groups, pop bands, the Beach Boys, and early punk rock bands such as the Ramones, the band crafts stripped-down songs with simple yet unconventional lyrics sung in both Japanese and English.

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Jaidyn's Rock Nation featured Greg Barnes. Greg is concerned about Fracking! How it results in water contamination, air pollution, climate change and threats to public health. " Frack Me Dead" is like a drill to the head! Greg organised a rock n roll anti fracking awareness show of the same name with C.O.F.F.I.N Fuxaxhe, swing jaw and chapel act in Darwin last month.

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On Jaidyn’s Rock Nation, we caught up with talented local NT artist Tiarnie. An alternative singer-songwriter, Tiarnie is making her mark with her unique sound, heartfelt storytelling and distinctive musical style.

Tiarnie is now about to hit the road on her exciting Red Dirt to Blue Ocean Tour, travelling through regional areas of the Northern Territory and bringing her music directly to audiences in towns, pubs and communities.

For Tiarnie, connecting with people and sharing her music across the Territory is an important way to build her audience, gain recognition and let more people discover her sound. The tour will give her the opportunity to meet the people, experience the communities and share her music along the way.

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It was an exciting afternoon on Jaidyn’s Rock Nation, with today’s show featuring talented First Nations musician and singer-songwriter Kooda Koolmaa Mardii, who has travelled all the way from North Queensland to Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Kooda and his wife, Narla, have been making their way across the country in their bus, bringing their music, stories and culture with them as they connect with communities along the journey. Now in Mparntwe, the couple have been sharing their talents at local venues around town, creating opportunities for people to experience their music and hear the stories behind it.

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On Jaidyn’s Rock Nation, we had a chat with Pirate, the manager from the Black Wreath. The Black Wreath is facing an increasingly difficult battle to keep the venue open and operating. The Black Wreath has become an important part of the local music scene and arts community. The Black Wreath provides a place for musicians, performers, and audiences to come together. However, the venue is struggling with significant funding shortfalls, making it extremely difficult to remain financially viable.

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On Jaidyn's Rock Nation, Taxiride were featured as one of Australia's premier rock bands they were formed in 1997. The band consists of Tim Watson Dan Hall, Jason Singh and Tim Wild. At the ARIA Music Awards ceremony Taxiride was recognised for their excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. Jaidyn had an honest conversation with Tim about their music, inspirations and where the industry is headed in 2023.

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