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Trusty ChordsAuthor: Tyler Jenke
Trusty Chords is a podcast which aims to celebrate music and those that create it. Hosted by Tyler Jenke, it features a casual chat with an artist, and their own trusty chords the one artist the changed their life, the three albums that impacted them greatly, and the five songs they can always turn to. Language: en Genres: Music, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 91: Wilsen Conn, George Inglis & Brooke Kymberley – Fairtrade Narcotics
Friday, 3 April, 2026
I'm going to make a bold claim that if you're listening to this podcast, you've got a very good taste in music. That's why I think you'd do very well to check out Melbourne's own Fairtrade Narcotics.A genre-defying six-piece ensemble who are often described as blurring the edges of jazz rock and psychedelic pop, they've been in the game for close to a decade now, making lovers of luscious tunes swoon, and melting faces along the way.This week, they release their second album, 'Recession Pop', and I believe it's one of those albums you need to listen to in full to really appreciate. Don't go shuffling it on streaming or picking out the singles – pop it on, sit with it, and let it musically overwhelm your senses.Describing the record as a "soundtrack to a bubble-gum dystopia", it's an album which comes from a period of evolution and change for the band. Alongside relocating studios, welcoming new members, and further honing their eclectic sound, Recession Pop is a sonic snapshot of a band who have been at it for some time, but are only now showcasing their full potential as songwriters, performers, and artists.This week, I was lucky enough to catch up with Wilsen Conn, George Inglis, and Brooke Kymberley of Fairtrade Narcotics for a chat. If George sounds familiar, that's because he joined in during the Sleepazoid chat a few weeks back. Much like that podcast, drummer Luca Soprano couldn't make it – but I'm not taking it personally.Anyway, have a listen to Fairtrade Narcotics' 'Recession Pop', buy a ticket to their upcoming tour and their album launch show this evening, have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.
