Interviews

Formed in 1991, Immortal are one of the seminal bands of the Norwegian-based second wave of black metal. Vocalist Demonaz talks to Kene about Immortal’s tenth studio album ‘War Against All,’ moving out of the city to live next to a glacier, going to the mountains, changing strings on his 37 black guitars, his dislike of modern metal and making new music that is True to the Immortal legacy.

Known for their electrifying blend of visceral post-punk and irresistible indie rock, Canberra-based indie outfit Sputnik Sweetheart delivers the final thrilling single ‘Something More’ from their upcoming EP 'Far From You.' The band joins Brooke on Homebrew for a chat.

Singer/songwriter Rebecca Barnard calls by Roots of Rhythm to talk about Radio Festival 2023.

Radio presenter and journalist Billy Pinnell drops by Roots of Rhythm to talk about Radio Fest 2023.

Fellow community radio presenter (Velvet Haze - RRR) and Megahertz player Clara Slewa joins Brooke on Homebrew to talk about Radio Festival.

re:abel is the alias of Ryan Gasparini, a Melbourne-based producer making bass-heavy, UK-inspired dance music. He released his debut EP in 2022 on Supermercado Records, with plenty more to come in 2023. He joins Alex and Tom on BPM for a chat and a hoon behind the decks.

In the midst of playing shows nationally for 'The Tour, of the Album, of The Book, of The Song, of The Photo....' Mick Thomas and Brooke Taylor stop by Swinging Doors to chat about Radio Festival 2023.

Guitarist for the Instrumental Asylum Ben Rogers calls in to PBS to tell listeners about Radio Fest 2023.

The Melbourne Jazz Cooperative has supported and nurtured Melbourne's jazz community since 1983. On Friday May 26 the MJC present a special 40th anniversary concert at the MRC. On Dizzy Atmosphere this week MJC founder Martin Jackson chats to Gerry about the 40 year history of this vital Melbourne institution.

Project of New Zealand musician Hollie Fullbrook, Tiny Ruins release their new album 'Ceremony.' Exploring old and murky mysteries of what it means to be human, 'Ceremony' sometimes nearly fully submerges into darkness yet brings strength to swim towards the light, push through the silt and surface to give another new chance. Tune in to Soak to hear the band conversation with Hannah.

The Melbourne Tango Orchestra will visit the Global Village to talk about all things tango, and their concert at the Brunswick Ballroom on May 21.

West African griots are storytellers who often share their stories with the help of their kora, a stringed instrument that resembles the harp and lute. Senegalese-born griot Jali Buba Kuyateh is one such artist who continues this tradition by fusing African beats with western musical motifs. Ahead of his performance with the Afro Diyaa band at Melbourne Recital Centre on May 18th, Jali brings his kora to PBS for an intimate live performance on Flight 1067 to Africa. Tune in on Sunday from 3pm.

Consisting of improvised compositions recorded over the last few year 'Interstate Pulse' is the new album of instrumental 12 string guitar music from Jeff Lang. Tune in to The Juke Joint to hear Jeff talk to Matt about its launch at Bird's Basement May 18.

Embracing a raw minimalism that prizes patience and restraint Texan singer-songwriter Robert Ellis returns with his exquisite seventh album 'Yesterday's News.' Not quite folk and not quite jazz 'Yesterday's News' is a series of intimate, unhurried meditations on growth and maturity, hope and regret, desire and contentment, all delivered by an artist learning to let go and get quiet. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising this Saturday to hear Myles' conversation with Robert.

Recorded live to tape at Sound Recordings near Castlemaine, 'Songs from the Barrier Line' takes listeners on a journey, as Le Lievre grapples with the existential nature of death and dying, the processing of grief and the healing nature of connection to the unique outback town of Broken Hill where Charlotte has spent significant time living and creating. Charlotte stops by Swinging Doors to talk about the album and its launch at Shotkickers May 11.

From childhood years in a folk community on Canada’s west coast, Meghan was drawn to the buzzing music scene of Montreal which lead to a decade of living there, it was no mistake that Meghan then took off to the vibrant musical tapestry that is Melbourne. After spending years globetrotting and writing music Meghan is readying herself to release her debut single 'Redbird.' Tune in to Radio City to her Meghan's conversation with Crispi.

Founding member and guitarist of Died Pretty Brett Myers joins Crispi to talk about the recent release of the band's first live album 'Died Pretty Live' which was recorded on their 2008 'Don't Look Back' series of concerts and their show at the National Theatre on October 27.

Over the years, Ella Thompson has worked with funk pioneers The Bamboos, electronic duo GL, and indie cult favourites Dorsal Fins. And now, on her brand new EP 'Cocoon/Dawn,' Ella returns to her soul roots, with an imaginative collection of dreamy, contemporary soul songs featuring live recordings with her new band. She joins Lyndelle on The Afterglow to chat more about these songs.

Almost 30 years after Christos Tsiolkas’ debut novel 'Loaded,' that follows Ari, a young man who is struggling with being unemployed, gay and Greek who is drawn by the alluring pulse of Collingwood’s gay clubs to find his escape, and family in the form of drag queens and one-night stands. Christos Tsiolkas joins director Stephen Nicolazzo and writer Dan Giovannoni to adapt Ari’s anarchic odyssey on to the stage. Tune in to State of the Art to hear Annika talk with director Stephen Nicolazzo.

The Omnific are a progressive instrumental metal band with a difference, that being two bassists. Toby Peterson-Stewart calls in to Tyrannocoreus to talk about The Omnific's upcoming european tour and plans for their new album as well as his upcoming solo EP 'Break A Leg.'