Interviews

Marking their 40-year anniversary, The Jesus and Mary Chain have released a new album ‘Glasgow Eyes.’ Recorded at Mogwai’s Castle of Doom studio in Glasgow, the record is an embrace of maelstrom melodies, feedback and controlled chaos now informed more audibly by their love for Suicide and Kraftwerk and a fresh appreciation of the less disciplined attitudes found in jazz. Singer Jim Reid spoke to Michael about the album. Tune in to Junkyard to hear their conversation.

Described as "a pair of bar-crawling crooners who found themselves quarantined in a sleazy flat in Alicante, Spain with only a guitar and piano," Sin City have announced their second album 'Another Round.' The band calls by Swinging Doors to play some tunes ahead of their gig at The Tote on Friday.

With 16 years playing together under their belts, The Stetson Family continue to deliver spirited, freewheeling Americana, folk and bluegrass on their fourth album 'The Stars, If You Look Closely.' Tune in to Swinging Doors to hear them play a few tunes and talk about 'The Stars, If You Look Closely' launch at The Brunswick Ballroom on April 7.

Considered "an exceptional journey,” Australian country-rock pioneer Brian Cadd steps away from his 'rock artist persona' to release a country album. 'Dream Train' stepped new freedom to think ‘outside the musical artist's box,’ Cadd takes full creative control to deliver the country album he was always destined to make. Brian joins Ernie in the studio for a few tunes and a chat.

Sewing twang, lyrical wit and late-night musings into a captivating country-soul heart, Hana and Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits craft sauntering, hook-laden tapestries drenched in rock-and-roll swagger. Vocalist Hana Brenecki and guitarist Jessie-Lee Zubkevych call in to Radio City to talk about their second album 'Say What You Mean.'

Described as a "fearless performer who wears her heart on her sleeve," Queenie is the trash queen alter ego of Melbourne musician Eloise Thetford. Queenie talks to Crispi about the launch of her latest single ‘Not Divine’ at Thornbury Bowls Club on April 5.

Kubik, the globally renowned open-air event space created entirely of illuminated water tanks that are synchronised with music, is set to illuminate the Frankston Waterfront from April 5th to April 20th. On April 7th, Eric Powell of Mobile Disco fame closes out the first weekend in style, with a selection of summer jams and classic disco vibes. He joins Milo on The Breakfast Spread for a spin on the Wheels of Steel.

Drummer for metalcore/hard rock UK band Asking Alexandria, James Cassells chats to Ryan about the band's long love affair with Australia, touring schedule for 2024 and plans to come back to Australia soon.

Melbourne-based pop-metalcore act Windwaker spoke to Ryan about how their new line-up has settled the group, new EP 'Enter The Wall' and plans for the year.

During the Melbourne leg of Knotfest, Ryan caught up with the vocalist for Canadian deathcore band Brand Of Sacrifice, Kyle Anderson to talk about their expectations for their first Australian tour, working on their upcoming third album and how Kyle is managing his voice.

Consisting of four new high octane bangers, mixing hardcore, surf-punk and EDM into an original art punk sound, Dole Manchild release their highly anticipated third EP 'Natural Born Contrarian.' Dan Blitzman members stop by to chat about their most ambitious EP yet, and upcoming launch party at Stay Gold on April 6.

Ahead of releasing his solo album 'Move To The Trees' and accompanying tour dates, Winter McQuinn (Sunfruits) plays a couple of songs live in the studio alongside bandmate Elena Jones.

One of the hardest working singer-songwriters in the game, Katie Crutchfield returns to her solo project Waxahatchee with the release of 'Tigers Blood.' Writing most of the songs during a “hot hand spell,” during 2022, Crutchfield emerges as a powerhouse, an ethnologist of the self–forever dedicated to revisiting her wins and losses arriving at revelations, and she ain’t holding them back. Katie spoke to Myles about the album. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising to hear their conversation.

Under the Priori moniker, Canadian musician Francis Latreille has established himself as a crucial voice in underground techno. His 2019 full-length debut 'On A Nimbus' was a haunting foray into the possibility/impossibility of technological utopia, where elements of dub techno, drum & bass, IDM, and tech-house curiously converge. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear Edd chat with Priori about his forthcoming album 'This but More' and Melbourne shows.

Direct from Mexico City, Neko Milkshake shares the inspiration behind his latest album 'Escapism' and considers the use of sampling in future funk.

Psychedelic country band Lost Ragas return to the Brunswick Ballroom on April 13 to perform music from their much loved catalogue, including acclaimed album 'This Is Not A Dream.' Matt Walker and Shane Reilly call in to Swinging Doors to talk about the gig and play a couple of tunes.

'Painting of My Time' is the compelling second album from Naarm band Floodlights. The album encapsulates the sonic and personal progression of the group, masterfully showcasing the signature, evocative lyricism that the band is known for. Floodlights grace PBS for a round of Musical Chairs. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear their selections.

Violet Town native JoJo Smith released her latest album 'Here's To You' in July 2023. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm to hear JoJo catch up with Helen.

Saxophonist Max König has unveiled his highly anticipated debut album after seven years in the making. Painting vivid musical landscapes, transformative meditations and the soul-stirring rhythms of Arabic dabke, whilst simultaneously embracing jazz tradition and improvisation. Max catches up with DJ Matab about the album and its launch at Bergy Bandroom on March 28.

Announcing their first shows in Australia in two years, We Lost The Sea will debut new material as well as play a selection of material from across their career, before returning to the studio to record their forthcoming fifth record. The band joins Chris on Pojama People to talk about their Melbourne show at Howler on April 6.