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Darren Hayes: The Tension & The Spark (20th Anniversary)

Season 3, Ep. 1

In this first episode of season 3, I celebrate the 20th anniversary of Darren Hayes' second solo album, 2004's The Tension And The Spark.

Join me as I share some personal stories from this period, highlighting the album track by track, the singles, remixes, b-sides & much more.


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I'd love to hear from you regarding the podcast & your memories of The Tension & The Spark from Darren Hayes.

Email me: soundmuseumau@gmail.com


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Sound Museum is a new music podcast with a personal connection.

Throwing back to the past and highlighting exciting new music.


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Created, hosted & produced by Leo Stubbing

Graphic Design: Brand Crowd

Theme Music produced by PaulYudin from Pixabay


Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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