Interviews

When she was three years old, Selene Mathews was in an accident that left her a quadriplegic. Selene’s poetry and music are vehicles for expressing her unique perspective on life, collaborating with musicians to create haunting, atmospheric music. Her debut album, 'Beginning But Never The End,' explores what we cannot see, but know. Tune in to Homebrew as Brooke chats with Selene about her debut album, and the positive message Selene has to share.

Melbourne-based band Özergun explores a variety of rock, funk, jazz, folk, and world music with an Australian twist. Their lyrics are deeply personal, connecting the dots between local and universal truths. Tune in to Come Together as Ajak chats with band members Harrison and Sami about their latest EP release.

FATHOM is a deep sea dance by Polly’s and What’s Next Projects bringing us a unique, immersive midwinter experience on July 13th held across four spaces within the historic Mission to Seafarers Victoria precinct. Playing dark hypnotic dub in the venue's Sailors’ Hall will be the recently reunited cult 90’s Melbourne band High Pass Filter. The band's drummer Larry De Zoete drops in to PBS for a chat with Lloyd Briggs. Tune in to Deeep Space on Monday from 9am.

In a special conversation about the relationship between music and political resistance, multidisciplinary musician and producer Sui Zhen joins artist and Breakfast fill-in announcer Xan Coppinger for a showcase of classic and contemporary Palestinian songs. Tune in to the Breakfast Spread to hear from these two insightful and compassionate voices about the role music can play in collective mobilisation and liberation.

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.

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.

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.

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.