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Beginning as the tape-based recording project of Alex Halsey, Pop Radio has expanded into a live band and collaborative project. After several years based in Byron Bay, Halsey is now based in his hometown of Perth. Pop Radio collages a range of musical styles and genres. Time/Afterlife is the leading single from the upcoming second Pop Radio album TBA. In early 2023 the group signed to Australian record label Holiday Maker alongside French imprint Rescue & Return to co-release their debut 10 track LP ‘Small Steps, Tiny Doors’. The album was supported by several singles including music videos for ‘Head in the Clouds’ by Joe Agius and ‘Love Is…’ by Sean McMeekin. The album received 4ZZZ’s ‘Album of the Week’ and was supported with a 10 date national tour. Album closing track ‘Free Your Soul’ was featured on the acclaimed 2023 surf film ‘Calypte’. Since 2023 the group has played alongside Ocean Alley, Bananagun, Bonny Doon & Good Morning.