Ep 22: Peewee Ferris on Collette, Culture Shock, DJ Beats, Human Nature and more Artwork

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Classic moments and artists in Australian pop history are the subject of this series hosted by Gavin Scott (from Chart Beats: A Journey Through Pop) and Robbie Molinari (from Turn The Beat Around on JOY 94.9 in Melbourne). Each episode, we'll look at a specific act from the 1980s, '90s or 2000s, interview the artists involved, discuss their releases and career, and analyse the impact they had. It's a celebration of all things Aussie pop. Bonus interviews and discussion: chartbeats.com.au/aussie (Theme music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers at www.silvermansound.com)

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Ep 22: Peewee Ferris on Collette, Culture Shock, DJ Beats, Human Nature and more

October 31, 2022 • Chart Beats • Season 1 • Episode 22

DJ, remixer, songwriter, producer... Peewee Ferris has done it all. Australia's original superstar DJ shares his story of how his love for music led him into a career behind the decks and in the studio — and how being one step ahead when it came to dance music meant he was the go-to guy to bring new sounds and trends to the mainstream. From remixing acts like Jenny Morris, Boom Crash Opera and Kate Ceberano for major labels to being hired to launch Australia's answer to Yazz, Collette, Peewee's skills developed with each new project. In the '90s, he worked with two local dance acts, Bass Culture and Culture Shock, with mixed success before creating DJ Beats: Beyond The Turntable, the project that spawned top 20 single "I Feel It" alongside DJ Darren Briais. His profile continued to rise with prominent remixes for big-name pop acts like Savage Garden, Tina Arena and Human Nature. Peewee discusses those and his recent return to releasing pop/dance music with Toni Pearen.

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