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Still Rockin' It - Cheryl LeeAuthor: That Radio Chick - Cheryl Lee
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What have the Ukulele Death Squad been up to lately? OR 8 musicians, maniacs and misfits wielding the ukulele as a weapon of chaos
Wednesday, 21 January, 2026
Send us a textJoin Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musiciansA riverboat singalong, a distillery by the sea, and a double single with bite—this conversation with Alice from the Ukulele Death Squad proves folk can throw a party and break your heart in the same breath. We trace the band’s leap from Adelaide origins to a national tour anchored by the Adelaide Fringe, sold-out Popeye sets, and a Port Adelaide performance that turns sea shanties into a communal rite. Alice opens up about joining mid-pandemic, when border chaos forced the group to reconfigure and keep the music alive, ultimately cementing her place as a vocalist, trumpeter, and keys player who writes and leads with story.We dive into The Curse of the Nipple Tape, a double single that shows the Squad’s range. F%ck The Man winks as a cheeky shanty calling out everyday male misfires, while Lowlands Away pulls the tempo down to reveal a haunting, dreamlike narrative of love, loss, and fate at sea. Instead of leaning on a rousing chorus, the band chooses intimacy and clarity, letting the lyrics do the heavy lift. That same care fuels the live show: Latin percussion, soulful brass, and finger-burning ukulele leads, all woven by a cast that treats each set like folk theatre. The promise is simple—arrive as strangers, leave hoarse from singing.There’s more on the horizon: a northern trek to Coober Pedy, plans for another international run after past tours across Germany, Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Belgium, and New Zealand, plus fresh releases mixing renovated older songs with brand-new material. If you’re curious where to start, hit YouTube for live clips, spin the new tracks on Spotify or Apple Music, and visit the website for dates. And if you can make it to Port Adelaide, bring your voice—the chorus belongs to everyone.Enjoy the conversation? Follow the show, share this episode with a friend who loves folk with teeth, and leave a quick review so others can find it. Your support helps keep the music moving.What have the Ukulele Death Squad been up to lately? Let's find out!Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!!Visit: ThatRadioChick.com.au
