For the final episode of Season 1, we’re heading back to December 2011, to a night that still echoes through Tāmaki Makaurau — the Foo Fighters at Western Springs. This week’s track, “These Days” from the album Wasting Light, captures everything the band does best: raw emotion, stadium‑sized energy, and that unmistakable Dave Grohl grit.

This finale is a celebration: of the band, the song, and everyone who’s come along for the ride this season. Whether you were in the crowd that night or you’re discovering the track anew, this episode is a reminder of why live music and why the memories tied to it matter so much.

Thanks for being part of Season 1 of Rewind Sessions.

Here’s to the stories, the songs, and everything still to come.

In this episode, we dive into the album that didn’t just redefine Green Day, it reshaped an entire era of rock. Released in September 2004, American Idiot marked the moment the three‑chord punks from Oakland transformed into one of the most ambitious and culturally resonant bands of their generation.

We explore how the band channelled post 9/11 tension, media saturation, and political frustration into a bold, theatrical concept album following the rise and collapse of the “Jesus of Suburbia” anti‑hero. From the explosive title track to the sprawling nine‑minute punk opera at the album’s core, American Idiot became a rallying cry for a disillusioned youth and a creative rebirth for a band many had written off.

This episode also rewinds to the personal memories tied to the record, from the album becoming the soundtrack to a cross‑Canada holiday in late 2004, to the unforgettable summer of 2005 when Green Day lit up Milton Keynes Bowl with two legendary shows. It’s a look at how music becomes more than sound: it becomes a companion, a timestamp, and a turning point.

Join us as we break down the album’s story, its impact, and why American Idiot remains one of the most important rock records of the 2000s.

In this episode, we rewind to two very different points in life, connected by one timeless Kylie Minogue classic. First, we head back to 1989 and Kylie’s sparkling second album Enjoy Yourself, where “Never Too Late” first burst into the world — all bright pop, big optimism, and pure Stock Aitken Waterman magic. Then we fast‑forward to 2014, when Kylie reimagined the same song for The Abbey Road Sessions, transforming it into a tender, orchestral lullaby that carried you through the early days of parenthood.

It’s the same song, two eras, two emotional landscapes — from the excitement of being an 11‑year‑old Kylie fan to the quiet comfort of late‑night feeds with a newborn. This episode celebrates how music grows with us, changes with us, and sometimes saves us exactly when we need it.