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“Keep The Light On” by The Whitlams is a profoundly moving and heartbreakingly beautiful tribute to a lost friend, widely understood to be a posthumous message to the late Stevie Plunder, a founding member of the band. Based on the song’s sorrowful yet loving lyrics and its context within the band’s history, it stands as … Read more
“You Sound Like Louis Burdett” by The Whitlams is a vivid, affectionate, and deeply specific portrait of bohemian share-house life in Sydney’s Inner West during the 1990s. More than just a song, it’s a time capsule and a character study, revolving around the real-life figure of Louis Burdett, a legendary local eccentric. Based on extensive … Read more
“No Aphrodisiac” by The Whitlams is one of the most iconic and beloved Australian indie anthems of the 1990s, a quirky, melancholic masterpiece that perfectly captures the profound ache of loneliness and the obsessive nature of long-distance love. Based on its unique creation story, lyrical analysis, and enduring popularity, the song is understood as a … Read more
“Blow Up The Pokies” by The Whitlams is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most significant and powerful modern protest songs. Far more than a simple tune, it is a deeply personal and fiercely political anthem that exposes the devastating impact of poker machine (“pokie”) addiction on individuals, families, and Australian culture. Based on extensive … Read more