In today’s first hour Katie plays tracks from fabulous recently released albums by Queensland duo Minor Gold, Byron Bay–based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and surfer Ally Palmer, First Nations folk-roots legends Stiff Gins, and the amazing Tim Minchin. She also talks about her love for Robbie Williams and plays a new song by him, and mourns her dad on the first Father’s Day since he died. Here is the playlist:

When the Ink Runs Dry – The Kunins
Lighter Shade of Blue – Minor Gold
But It’s Lonely – alayna
I Don’t Want This Rage Anymore (Acoustic) – Nigel Wearne
Stars Align – Ally Palmer
Human – Robbie Williams ft. Jesse & Joy
Darlen One – Stiff Gins
Understand It – Tim Minchin
The Dying Conversation – SnarskiCircusLindyBand

Above: Stiff Gins’ Crossroads album cover art by Gaawaa Miyay (Lucy Simpson)