may 13 – the villenettes

may 13 – the villenettes

After their killer launch at The Crown and Anchor, The Villenettes sit firmly at number one in the Three D Radio Top 20 + 1. The 7 inch release entitled ‘I Love You… But Rum Is Better’ is bound to be a Three D favourite as their release last year...
april 29 – summer flake

april 29 – summer flake

Summer Flake are sitting pretty at the top of the Three D Radio Top 20 + 1 Charts again this week. It looks like their infectious guitars and harmonies really have caught on! Make sure to check them out at the ‘Hello Friends’ tour when it hits The Metro...
april 15 – summer flake

april 15 – summer flake

Up top for the week ending April 15 is Summer Flake, hitting their second time at number 1 in the Three D Radio Top 20 + 1. The three piece bring together dream pop with a hard edge nicely in their second release ‘Hello Friends’. On tour in May/June check them out at...
april 1 – hunky punks

april 1 – hunky punks

The Three D Radio Top 20 + 1 charts ending April 1st is no joke, it’s Hunky Punks again! The punky four piece continue their reign upon the charts with ‘Fly High’. Making them a contender for the top 101 come January. Early bets are on Janet and the...
march 18 – hunky punks

march 18 – hunky punks

Hunky Punks are at it again, sitting at number one on the Three D Radio Top 20 + 1 this week. The album ‘Fly High’ has created a long running buzz at the Three D offices with the album floating in and around the top 10 for numerous weeks now. The album was...
ponytail kink – 4 march

ponytail kink – 4 march

The Ponytail Kink demo pops up from number 2 last week to grand number 1 in the Three D Radio Top 20 + 1. Sitting nicely within a 90’s revival of grungey crunchy guitars and lamenting harmonies, these guys sound like a power-pop-angst-ridden-ear-tingling-win!...
hunky punks – 26 feb

hunky punks – 26 feb

Hunky Punks return to their Numero Uno place this week in the Three D Radio Top 20 + 1. The Album ‘Fly High’ getting some high rotation on our favourite local charts. These punks that are quite hunky are playing Easter weekend at a local southie...
scene buzz – 18 feb

scene buzz – 18 feb

[fusion_text]In this edition: GRACE: The Songs of Jeff Buckley sold out, but more dates soon CCR tribute by local acts sold out Good bye Pilot Records Battlehounds on soundlounge and more… [/fusion_text][fullwidth backgroundcolor=””...
12 feb – hunky punks

12 feb – hunky punks

The Three D Radio Top 20 + 1 has a new number one this week, and it’s a brand spanking new release! Hunky Punks with their new album ‘Fly High’. After success in the Top 101 its great to see Janet and the gang with this smashing album. The...
scene buzz – 11 feb

scene buzz – 11 feb

[fusion_text]In this edition: Ancient World 2nd Birthday 100,000 vinyl records New venue “Mr Goodbar” Motez and Tkay join forces and more… [/fusion_text][fullwidth backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=””...
feb 5 – the aves

feb 5 – the aves

The ‘Good News’ is back on top for The Aves this week. The album hits number one again on the Three D Radio Top 20 + 1. This jangly indie band certainly is a hit with the Three D listeners and presenters, with the album featuring in the Top 101 for last...
scene buzz – 4 feb

scene buzz – 4 feb

[fusion_text]In this edition: Bad//Dreems summer tour Pilerats do a Adelaide Spotify playlist The Timbers announce new music, tour Royal Croquet Club kicks off and more… [/fusion_text][fullwidth backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=””...
29 jan – horror my friend

29 jan – horror my friend

Straight to the top of the Three D Radio Top 20 + 1 this week is the fresh-off-the-press ‘Stay In, Do Nothing’ by Horror My Friend. The slacker rock three piece have finally released this gem on Poison City Records this week to much accolades. The boys are...
scene buzz – 28 jan

scene buzz – 28 jan

[fusion_text]In this edition: Clipsal 500 ‘bands on track’ announced Rip It Up Hot 6 for 2016 ThreeD Top 100 countdown for 2015 and more… [/fusion_text][fullwidth backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=””...
8  jan – the aves

8 jan – the aves

SA’s indie darlings The Aves bring it in to number one with their debut album ‘Good News’. The album has been hovering around the Three D Radio top 20 +1 since its release in December. With a sound sitting somewhere amongst Savages, The Yeah Yeah...
11 dec – black chrome

11 dec – black chrome

Time is ticking towards the end of the year and we have a new number one spot in the Three D Radio top 20 + 1. Black Chrome with their 2 song CD. Is it a single? Is it a double single? Detective skills state that its been played a lot this week as it’s number...
4 dec – the systemaddicts

4 dec – the systemaddicts

The Three D Radio Top 20 + 1 charts are in and Locals The Systemaddicts hold onto number one for the second week in a row. ‘Broken Hearted On The Nullabor’ was released just a few weeks ago during The Sytemaddicts spate of November shows at the Grace...
27 nov – the systemaddicts

27 nov – the systemaddicts

The Three D Radio Top 20 + 1 charts are in and Locals The Systemaddicts are sitting pretty at number one. ‘Broken Hearted On The Nullabor’ was released just a few weeks ago during The Sytemaddicts spate of November shows at the Grace Emily. This mad group...
13 nov – juliette seizure and the tremor dolls

13 nov – juliette seizure and the tremor dolls

The Three D Radio Top 20 + 1 holds strong this week with Juliette Seizure and the Tremor Dolls keeping the Number 1 spot. Its no wonder their at the top, after smashing out great sets Friday at Grace Emily and Saturday at Scumfest. Perth band Pat Chow have entered the...
6 nov – juliette seizure and the tremor dolls

6 nov – juliette seizure and the tremor dolls

The Three D Radio top 20 + 1 is out this week and its all killer no filler (as it is every week!) Straight after their release party at The Jade last weekend, Juliette Seizure and the Tremor Dolls are numero uno! If you like some dirty 60’s garage punk rock...
30 oct – babes are wolves

30 oct – babes are wolves

The Three D Radio Top 20+1 charts have some Queens reigning supreme across the month of October! Babes Are Wolves are owning the airwaves! At the beginning of the month their single ‘Wait’ was up top. Following their grand Prom themed launch at The Jade...
2 oct – babes are wolves

2 oct – babes are wolves

Taking over from the Wireheads number 1 run on Three D Radio is Babes Are Wolves with their single ‘Wait’. Looking forward to seeing them launch ‘You Only Live Twice’ at The Jade on 16th Oct with Hey Lady (NSW) and Red Desert Ocean. Always good...
25 sept – wireheads

25 sept – wireheads

Third week in a row for Wireheads at #1 on Three D Radio. ‘Big Issues’ is getting some good airplay! Nice to see more locals lingering in the top end of the chart too, including the much anticipated release by Babes Are Wolves. We don’t have to...
18 sept – wireheads

18 sept – wireheads

Wireheads are holding on to the #1 spot on Three D Radio with their ‘Big Issues’, but hot on their heels are a couple of locals with debuts at #3 (Snobby Oxalis) and #5 (Babes Are Wolves). Compilation ‘Rock! Wreck’ & Rule!’ charged up...
11 sept – wireheads

11 sept – wireheads

Wireheads recently ventured across the border to VIC to share the bill for a double EP launch with Old Mate in Collingwood. Now they return home to find their new release, ‘Big Issues’, sitting at the #1 spot on Three D Radio. Welcome back! According to...
4 sept – thee oh sees

4 sept – thee oh sees

We’ve had a good run of local acts at the top of the Three D Radio charts lately, but this week Thee Oh Sees come in straight at #1 with “Mutilator Defeated At Last”. The USA 4 piece is currently on tour in the States, then off to Japan, and South...
11 sept – wireheads

28 aug – wireheads

We count no less than 8 local acts with debuts in this week’s Three D Radio airplay charts, and yes (our favourite thing), this includes the #1 spot. Congrats to the Wireheads, who enter the Top 21+1 at, well, the Top! They’re in Melbourne this Friday for...
21 aug – west thebarton brothel party

21 aug – west thebarton brothel party

Gotta love this timing. With a blow-out EP launch over the weekend, West Thebarton Brothel Party hit the Three D Radio charts running, with a debut in the top position. We predict they’ll be hanging around the charts for weeks to come as well… watch this...
radiothon runs 21-30 aug

radiothon runs 21-30 aug

There’s no denying that Three D Radio is a huge supporter of South Australian music, and now it’s time for you to put your hand in your pocket and return the favour. The volunteer-run station is supported by subscribers, and committed to playing...
14 aug – kitchen witch

14 aug – kitchen witch

And Kitchen Witch are back on top! They’ve kept “Trouble” amongst the Three D Radio Top 20+1 charts for awhile now…. See, we told you William Street Strikers & Black Coral – we didn’t believe you that “Nothing” was...
7 aug – black coral

7 aug – black coral

Aww c’mon folks, are you selling things a bit short here? We’ve got a new release called “Big Nothing” at #1 on Three D Radio’s latest charts, and William Street Strikers’ “Nothing’s Going On” at #2. Let’s...
14 aug – kitchen witch

31 july – kitchen witch

Talk about good timing… Stoner Blues & Roots Rock act Kitchen Witch launched their ‘Trouble’ EP on Friday 31 July, the very day it moved up to the top spot on the Three D Radio charts. The title track is the first single off the band’s...
24 july – soberphobia

24 july – soberphobia

For your reading pleasure, some excerpts of Soberphobia’s biography – an Adelaide band of “Aussie blokes performing songs about f*&kin’ fightin’ fartin and golf. Plus other stuff. Drums, Guitars and swear words.” Their new...
17 july – the clangers

17 july – the clangers

They continue to insist that their name has nothing to do with a certain former publican in Adelaide…but their photos indicate they do seem to love that pub, so the jury’s still out! Apparently they’re not vegetarian either, unless we’re...
10 july – black coral

10 july – black coral

Well… they didn’t land at #1 on the charts – yet – but our favourite debut on Three D Radio this week is Black Coral, with their new offering “Big Nothing.” Coming in at #9, the latest release from this “post-rock,...
3 july – rapid transport

3 july – rapid transport

We’re sensing a theme here… Rapid Transport’s Debut Album “In Transit” zooms into the Three D Radio charts at #1, and if you get a chance to peruse the new release’s artwork, ask the gents how many times they had to...
21 aug – west thebarton brothel party

26 june – west thebarton brothel party

Sure seems like the Sound Lounge was THE place for a ‘Party’ lately… The Hunky Punks’ Sound Lounge efforts have been hanging on the top spot on Three D for a while after being knocked out by an international Punk compilation (as you do). Now...
19 june – various

19 june – various

If music blog Pitchfork rates it an 8 out of 10, you can consider that a release might be pretty darn good! Such is the case for compilation Punk 45: Extermination Nights In The Sixth City, which debuted at the top of the Three D Radio charts this week. Also in the...
12 june – hunky punks

12 june – hunky punks

We love it when a live recording at Three D Radio’s own Sound Lounge spawns a #1 release on the station. For several weeks the Hunky Punks have the honour (5 May, 22 May – 12 June).  The “quirky poppy psychedelic country weirdness” band hail...
15 mar – the dagoes

15 mar – the dagoes

Yes, the band name is a bit politically incorrect… but hey that’s rock & roll! Congrats to local act The Dagoes for debuting at #1 on Three D Radio this week, with their new “Supreme” LP with a whopping 16 tracks. The Australian power pop...
three d radio host celebrates 29 years

three d radio host celebrates 29 years

A hearty congratulations to radio presenter (and MUSIC SA Review Columnist) Michael Hunter, who today is celebrating 29 years of being on the airwaves! He has hosted his show “Roots and Branches” on Three D Radio (93.7FM Adelaide), since 1985 – and...