Interviews

The Smith and Western Jury are a Naarm-based band that will make you feel like you’ve just been hit by a rolling freight train, full of heartache and happiness. Their debut album ‘Hotel Texas’ takes listeners on a captivating journey through tales of pain, love, and loss, imbued with raw authenticity and heartfelt emotion in the face of adversity. Tune into 5ft High and Rising as Myles chats with band members Sam and Simon about their upcoming show at Lulie Tavern on 12 July.

The Orbweavers are Marita Dyson & Stuart Flanagan, multidisciplinary artists working in song, performance and visual art. Their recent album ‘New Moon / Silver Moon’ ponders waterways, ecosystems and industrial history, along with personal stories and reflections from the present. Tune into Radio City as Marita stops by to chat with Crispi about their fourth album release.

Redd Kross, formed by brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald in California in the late 1970s, is a pioneering rock band. With albums like ‘Neurotica’ (1987) and ‘Beyond the Door’ (2019), they've maintained a lasting influence in the alternative rock scene. Tune into Radio City as Crispi plays some Redd Kross tracks, and chats with Steve McDonald about the band’s new album coming out on June 28th.

Fairtrade Narcotics is a 5-piece band merging together rock and jazz with energetic rhythms, glossy brass sections, and sophisticated guitar chords. Named after the wax ester known for its soothing and healing qualities, ‘Jojoba’ is the second single release from the band’s upcoming self-titled album. Tune into The Chronicles of Kick Ons as Ponie chats with the band about their upcoming album release, out this July 7.

Soul Sisters Say No To Domestic Violence is a fundraiser event with an all-female DJ lineup, happening on the 13th of July. DJ Lady Soul will be playing on the night, spinning a mix of Soul, R&B and Northern Soul. She comes into The Afterglow to play some tunes and chat with Lyndelle about the work Safe Steps Family Violence does.

Local musician Damon Smith and piano player Ezra Lee have collaborated to produce a piano-centric album, 'Piano Boogie Wonderland', brimming with Boogie Woogie, soaring vocal harmonies, and virtuosic piano performances. Tune into Roots of Rhythm as Damon and Ezra come in for an intimate live performance, and to chat with Helen about the album launch happening at the Brunswick Ballroom this July 21.

Banks Arcade are a metalcore band based in Melbourne, fronted by New Zealand born singer, Joshua O’Donnell. The band have a new EP coming out called ‘A Muse’ which has a deliberate change in style following their previous EP ‘DEATH 2’. Joshua joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus to chat about the band’s upcoming EP release and what the band has in store for the rest of 2024.

No Life are a noise-metalcore band based out of New Zealand with a new single ‘Obnoxious’ just released. The single features Frankie Palmeri from metalcore band Emmure, and No Life have just completed a tour across New Zealand in support of this release. Lead singer Connor Dickson joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus to chat about their latest single and their plans to come and tour in Australia.

A staple in the heavy-metal diet, Orange Goblin have been mastering their craft since the band formed in London in 1995. Releasing their 10th album ‘Science, Not Fiction’ this July, Kene shares the shenanigans he had with the band while they were on tour in Australia earlier this year. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear this exclusive, green room interview.

Formed in 1987 out of Florida, Deicide is an influential death metal band renowned for their extreme sound and provocative lyrics. Being one of the original death metal bands in the scene, Deicide have been a game changer in the metal world. Bass player Glen Benton comes in to chat with Kene about his thoughts on new death metal bands and shares his experience in some of the recent shows he's played.

Ahead of a couple of shows at The Tote this weekend, folk singer-storyteller Watty Thompson drops in for a good 'ol yarn with Chris on Pojama People.

American doom metal pioneers Pentagram have revealed a brand new lineup for their upcoming new album and tours. Around legendary frontman and band founder Bobby Liebling comes the melodic power of guitarist Tony Reed, best known for fronting Seattle rock stalwarts Mos Generator and playing in Californian supergroup Big Scenic Nowhere. Tony joins Chris on Pojama People for a chat about all of these projects.

Gregor is a Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. His fourth album, 'Satanic Lullabies', explores polar extremes, from wide-eyed innocence to deep despair, blending great musical beauty with harsh, bleak soundscapes. Gregor comes onto Underground Love to chat with Jordon about his latest music and an intimate album launch, happening at The Jazz Lab on July 3rd.

Ta’Sia is a producer and multi-instrumentalist with a history of playing saxophone in large funk and soul bands. Arranged on an analog sampler, her beats are made of vinyl samples and live instruments, and often feature a range of other artists. She stops by Mystic Brew to chat with Mike Gurrieri about her new album ‘ESTA’ coming out this June 20th.

Improvisation artist Jon S Williams creates music in the moment, using acoustic and electric guitars in minimalist and abstract ways. He comes into Transfigurations for a live, improvised performance and to chat with Lucas about his recent creations.

Finn Rees is a Melbourne based keys player, making the foundations for a range of bands from 30/70, Elle Shimada, Close Counters and his own solo project. His debut LP ‘Dawn Is A Melody’ is a conscious departure from the realm of groove-based jazz and instead places the piano and arrangements centre stage. He stops by Headhunters to chat with Elle about his latest LP.

Proto Moro is a dynamic four-piece punk-funk band from Naarm. They push boundaries with their instruments, creating new and exciting sounds and textures by combining a range of genres to make something truly unique. Tune into Homebrew as Proto Moro joins Brooke for a Studio 5 performance and an interview to chat about their next single, 'Leave It Alone', and the release of their second album later this year.

Dr Fink is a keyboardist, songwriter and producer, best known for playing keyboard in Prince’s band, The Revolution. He joins Adam on Black Wax to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain and to chat about The Revolution’s recent shows at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

Michael Kieran Harvey is a composer and pianist, well-known for his virtuosic performances and diverse repertoire. Renowned for championing contemporary music and challenging prevailing conventions, he has premiered countless works globally. Tune in to The Sound Barrier as Michael pops by to chat with Ian about the world premiere of his three 'War Sonatas', happening at The Eleventh Hour Theatre in Fitzroy on July 7th.

Floyd Thursby, an accomplished singer and guitarist, composes music across a diverse spectrum of genres and languages, including jazz, folk, and both English and Vietnamese. Floyd Thursby visits Roger on Global Village with fellow musicians Dan Witton and Harry Lye to play examples from Floyd's new album 'Every Day's Another Dance', in the lead-up to its launch at Jazzlab on Saturday, July 20th.