With Errol Hayden
PRESENTER BIO:
Errol Hayden is a 24-year-old music fan who loves to delve deep and learn about different topics. He does this in his work as a journalist and through his radio show, Beginner’s Guide.
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Each week, join Errol Hayden as he explores different musical niches and sub-genres. Learn about the origins and history of each genre, listen to all its classic tracks and maybe even discover your new favourite artist.
Listen Back
10 Mar 2025 Beginner's Guide to Australian Protest Music From Vietnam War anthems to Indigenous land rights and modern social justice movements, protest music has long been a powerful force in Australia. In this episode of Beginner’s Guide, we explore the history of Australian protest songs—how they’ve shaped public discourse, supported movements, and given a voice to the unheard. Featuring iconic tracks from Midnight Oil, Yothu Yindi, Redgum, A.B. Original, and more, we ask: can music truly be a catalyst for change? Tune in to discover the stories behind the songs that challenged the status quo.
3 Mar 2025 Beginner's Guide to Oscar-winning songs This episode of Beginner’s Guide on Phoenix FM explores the rich history of Oscar-winning songs! From the early days of Hollywood musicals to modern movie anthems, we break down the evolution of Best Original Song winners. Tune in as we highlight unforgettable tracks like Over the Rainbow, Theme from Shaft, My Heart Will Go On, Lose Yourself, and more. Discover how film music has changed over the decades and what makes a song Oscar-worthy. 🎶🏆 #Oscars #MovieMusic #BestOriginalSong #PhoenixFM
24 Feb 2025 Beginner's Guide to SNL Musical Guests This week on Beginner’s Guide, we're diving into 50 years of Saturday Night Live's most legendary musical moments! From historic firsts to shocking controversies and unforgettable performances, SNL has been a stage for some of music’s biggest names. We’ll revisit Paul Simon’s many appearances, Elvis Costello’s rebellious switch-up, Sinead O’Connor’s bold statement, Nirvana’s grunge breakthrough, Rage Against the Machine’s political protest, and more. Tune in as we explore how SNL’s musical guests have shaped pop culture over the decades! 🎶 #SNL #SaturdayNightLive #MusicHistory #LiveMusic