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Scoop
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Tom Woodward Releases The Video For His Latest Single 'Termination Day'
has been writing and releasing his unique brand of baroque folk-rock, cosmic country psychedelia, and fuzzed-out lo-fi gems on numerous albums and EPs for the last two decades. With an enviable cache of songs that document his thoughts and experiences, he's already lived a fascinating life. Tom honed his craft in the thriving arts & music scene of Canberra and Melbourne in the mid-2000s before taking his original songs to audiences around Australia, Japan, and the USA. In 2023, Tom put down the guitar and embarked on a two month walk up the east coast of Australia, ending with a hospital stay and a hard-earned respect for the fragility of life. A year and a half later, he got deported as an illegal alien from the USA. Tom's new single ' Termination Day ', which premiered with Sunburnt Country Music and Stuart Coupe's Dirt Music on 2SER, is a raised middle finger to the forces of tech feudalism and economic totalitarianism as they attempt to imprison our souls. " It is an ironically upbeat rock & roll banger," says Tom. " As Jean-Paul Satre said, 'you always have a choice, even if that choice is to get shot in the head.' It was written after listening to 'Tops' by The Rolling Stones when I was bored one evening. I thought, 'I could write something like that..,' picked up my guitar and out came the riff." The lively rhythmic bounce and Tom's melodic, Dylan-esque delivery give the song an infectious and positively euphoric sonic quality. The line "let it slide" is echoed by Katie Walsh's backing vocal and Tom's liquid electric guitar line as the chooglin' groove heads into the sunset like a lost classic from The Band. The video clip finds Tom in his natural environment, live on stage in a room full of music lovers. Tom has a run of VIC, NSW, and ACT shows happening through June (see poster below), celebrating the current single, ahead of the release of another new song in July. Tom's mid-2010s album Beautiful Shadows received critical acclaim in publications such as For Folk's Sake and The Huffington Post and earned him a Canberra Critics Circle award. He has performed at the National Folk Festival, The Multicultural Fringe Festival, and racked up for supports for such luminaries as Abbe May, The Drones, Mikelangelo & the Black Sea Gentlemen, Cash Savage & the Last Drinks, Machine Translations, Steve Poltz, and many more. Tom's eclectic musicality and creative work ethic are proof he's in it for the long haul. Having been sentenced to a wandering life by a sardonic and hilarious God, Tom's been laughing, crying, and singing about it ever since.
News.com.au
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Vale Paris Pompor: Local radio legend dies aged 58
Legendary Australian radio presenter Paris Pompor has died on his 58th birthday. Mr Pompor was a prominent voice in the Sydney music, DJ and arts scene and known for being the long-time presenter of the Jumping the Gap program, between 2007- 20022. The Canberra-raised DJ also co-founded Groovescooter, which started out locally before growing into a national voice for the arts, music and film scenes. His cause of death has yet to be released. The news of Pompor's passing was shared by 2SER on social media, which saw tributes flow in from fans and colleagues alike. 2SER played a tribute to Mr Pompor on Friday night, using its airwaves to showcase some of the former presenter's best work. 'Paris was a brilliant DJ, producer and radio presenter, whose incredible taste was only outshone by his obvious love of music, deep knowledge, incisive wit and infectious sense of humour,' 2SER said in a statement. 'Beyond the radio studio Paris, along with lifelong best friend Georgie ran the Groovescooter label, releasing records, distributing films, hosting in-conversations and so much more, and being an essential part of the cultural fabric of this city over the last 30 years.' Australian music industry writer Stuart Coupe said he was stunned and saddened by Mr Pompor's death. 'A complete and total music fan, a beautiful human and always a joy to run into around the traps or at 2SER over the years,' he wrote on Facebook. 'Watching him dancing around the studio while presenting a radio show always made my day just that little happier.' Sydney's Eastside Radio 89.7FM also paid tribute to Mr Pompor, saying his influence across community radio left its mark. 'For two decades as the co-host of the Groovescooter show, he left an indelible mark on Eastside Radio and was the recipient of our highest volunteer award.'
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Australian radio industry in mourning as legendary presenter dies on his birthday
Australia's community radio and music scene is mourning the loss of presenter Paris Pompor, a beloved broadcaster known for his influential role at Sydney 's 2SER. Pompor, who tragically passed away on Wednesday on his 58th birthday, had been a longtime fixture at the not-for-profit station 2SER, where he hosted the music program Jumping The Gap from 2007 - 2022. The news of Pompor's passing was shared by 2SER on social media, prompting an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, friends and fans alike. Described as a talented DJ, producer and radio presenter, Pompor's deep passion for music and his vibrant personality endeared him to thousands of listeners. Music journalist Stuart Coupe expressed deep sadness at his passing, highlighting Pompor's infectious enthusiasm for music and his positive impact on those around him. 'A complete and total music fan, a beautiful human and always a joy to run into around the traps or at 2SER over the years,' Coupe wrote on social media. 'Watching him dancing around the studio while presenting a radio show always made my day just that little happier.' Sydney's Eastside Radio 89.7FM also paid tribute to Pompor: 'His influence across community radio made him one of the loudest voices for music in this city. 'For two decades as the co-host of the Groovescooter show, he left an indelible mark on Eastside Radio and was the recipient of our highest volunteer award.' 'We'd like to offer our condolences to the team at 2SER on the passing of long-time presenter Paris Pompor,' added Community Broadcasting Association of Australia. The Canberra-raised DJ also co-founded Groovescooter, a venture that expanded the arts scene nationwide through record releases and film distribution. Cyclone Wehner, a respected music journalist, honoured Pompor's contributions as a DJ and promoter. Reflecting on his legacy, Wehner emphasised Pompor's role in shaping Sydney's cultural landscape. His influence extended beyond broadcasting, earning him a reputation as a catalyst in Sydney's underground music community. Pompor, who tragically passed away on Wednesday on his 58th birthday, had been a longtime fixture at the not-for-profit station 2SER, where he hosted the long-running music program Jumping The Gap from 2007 - 2022 2SER played a special tribute to Pompor which aired on Friday and featured a four-hour retrospective of his voice, stories and music. Many of the station's fellow presenters spoke fondly of Pompor's creative approach to radio. They pointed out his innovative mix techniques and enduring influence on their own work. Pompor's passing marks a significant loss to Australia's vibrant radio and music communities. He leaves behind a legacy celebrated for its creativity, passion and enduring impact. Pompor is survived by his long-time partner and creative collaborator Georgie Zuzak.
