Take 5

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It's been a stratospheric rise for comedian, Aaron Chen.
Getting his start in stand-up, he won a heap of fans starring in Fisk, and his charming stint on Taskmaster.
But at the top of his game, he left Australia to start again in New York City.
For his Take 5, Aaron shared one song from a pivotal time in his comedy career.
Arcade Fire – 'Neighbourhood #1 (Tunnels)'
This is one of the Best Bits from Take 5. 
You can hear the full episode here:
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/aaron-chen-take-5/105781008
Watch Take 5 on ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe

If you grew up in Australia in the 1980s then you probably grew up with Young Talent Time.
It was a springboard for so much talent, and one of its biggest stars was Dannii Minogue.
For her Take 5, Dannii shared the one song she loves the most from her sister Kylie Minogue's epic catalogue.
Robbie Williams & Kylie Minogue – ‘Kids’
This is one of the Best Bits from Take 5. 
You can hear the full episode here:
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/dannii-minogue-take-5-catalyst-songs/104419298
Watch Take 5 on ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe

What do Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey and Kendrick Lamar have in common? 
Jack Antonoff.
The decorated producer has made a name for himself shaping some of the biggest albums in the world. 
For his Take 5, Jack Antonoff shared how he brings an artist's vision to life.
Waterboys – The Whole Of The Moon
This is one of the Best Bits from Take 5. 
You can hear the full episode here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/jack-antonoff-take-5-turning-points/103591368

Irish artist CMAT has got it all: the voice, the songwriting talent, the charm.
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, (aka CMAT), has been shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize and counts Elton John as a fan. 
Her Euro-Country songs capture heartbreak with a healthy dose of humour, which is why she gravitated towards country music in the first place. 
Gary Stewart – 'She’s Actin' Single (I’m Drinkin' Doubles)'
This is one of the Best Bits from Take 5. 
You can hear the full episode here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/cmat-take-5-suckerpunch-songs/104404882