Interviews

Vocalist for genre-bending New Zealand heavy band Banks Arcade, Joshua O'Donnell talks to Ryan about their new EP 'DEATH 2,' supporting Northlane on their Australian headline tour and plans for more music to arise throughout 2024.

A big part of the massive rebirth of OSDM, Arizona death metal band Gatecreeper will tour Australia soon for the second time in two years. Frontman Chase Mason talks to Kene about the tour, playing with their idols, and working on a new album. It's all happening on Burning Bitumen.

Local death metal band Faceless Burial come in to the studio talk about their tours of SE Asia and Europe, working on new material and their last show of the year with legends Mournful Congregation. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear more.

On the cusp of releasing their latest album 'Goodnight My Children' and a European tour, The Neptune Power Federation are readying themselves for a busy year. Mike Foxall from the band catches up with Chris. Tune in to Pojama People to hear their conversation.

Off the back of his new album 'Trillion Love,' folk musician Jack Spencer stops by PBS to play some songs on Underground Love.

Goa-based singer, choreographer and costume designer Sukanya draws from her heritage in the vocal music of Bengal, whilst intricately blending reggae rhythms with enchanting vocals in Hindi and English. She has collaborated with renowned dub and reggae artists such as Scientist and General Zooz from the Reggae Rajahs, and performed at India’s premier reggae festival, Goa Sunsplash. Tune into Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves to listen to Sukanya’s music and her conversation with Pradip.

Naarm/Melbourne digi-punks Metdog have unleashed their latest album ‘Questions and Answers Regarding Computers and Screens’. This frenetic release turns an eye toward the electric eye, appraising the absurdity of the digital age and dismantling the circuitry of usage in the deeply philosophical yet sardonic Metdog fashion. Metdog drop by Homebrew to talk about the album and its launch at The Old Bar on February 23.

This San Diego band hit the ground running in 2020 with their debut 45 'Can I Call You Rose?' on Penrose, a label dedicated to showcasing SoCal soulies founded by Daptone Records' Gabe Roth. They went on to release a self titled LP on the label and have been touring the UK and Europe since. They come to Australia in March and this week made time to catch up with Miss Goldie for a chat.

Staples of the Naarm underground IN2STELLAR present a special version of their party and club series Neurotiq Erotiq. As part of Brunswick Music Festival, the duo will bring Bogotá-born Berlin-based artist THC along for the ride with support from Afrodisiac and Mabel for a dark sweaty dance until early dawn at Rubix Warehouse on March 9th. They drop in on Tomorrowland for a quick chat and a hoon behind the decks.

Beloved Naarm label Butter Session's first release of 2024 comes from psychedelic specialist Suki who gifts us with a four-track EP of extra-terrestrial transmissions titled ‘Elevate’. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear him chat with Edd about how his new EP spans a range of tempos, moods and energy levels, all with an underlying psychedelic spirit and tongue-in-cheek attitude.

Iconic British sound systems pioneers Muscle Head, Double O, Mikey Boops and Sean Muscle drop in to PBS for a very special edition of Riddim Yard and to chat with Rick Howe about the indelible impact on popular culture that Saxon Sound System has made over the past forty years. Tune in from 11am.

Local experimental electronica and laidback vaporwave artist Dark5lalom stops by Always Open to discuss finding a unique sound as a producer and co-running the Kanga Corp label.

This March, New York's "punk poet queen of extremities" Lydia Lunch is bringing to our shores 'Tales of Lust & Madness,' her new show with US musician and performing artist Joseph Keckler. Combining the dynamic spoken word of Lunch and the dark humour of Keckler, Tales of Lust & Madness brings two of New York’s most notorious performers together to create an intimate evening of provocative musical poetry. Tune in to Junkyard to hear Lunch tell Michael Mulholland all about this project.

Melbourne singer-songwriters Delsinki and Mick Thomas have come together to write and record the song 'Sunkilda Sinset (A Song for Dion)' in tribute to their "dear friend and musical partner" Dion Hirini, who passed away in March 2021, just hours after playing a show with the pair and the extended cast of Keep The Circle Unbroken played in Gippsland. Delsinki and Keep The Circle Unbroken bandmate Brooke Taylor call by Swinging Doors to talk about the song.

PepperCreek Revival with Kelly Auty drop in to PBS to chat about their upcoming gig at The Bruthen Inn on February 17th, and their double single/video launch at Way Out West Roots Music Club on February 25 alongside special guest Kerri Simpson. They'll also grace us with a special live session from Studio 3. Tune in to Roots Of Rhythm, Wednesday from 9am.

Returning to the stunning St Kilda foreshore and surrounds, the St Kilda Festival celebrates Australian music. Now in its 43-year, the festival has announced an amazing line-up of home-grown talent and fun for all ages. With Saturday showcasing a huge line-up of First Peoples' talent, followed by the traditional big festival Sunday. Paddy Donovan joins Annika to talk about the inaugural live music precinct and the festival happening February 17 – 18.

A few weeks ago, Ryan ventured to the Espy to interview Melbourne modern metalcore up-and-comers Heavensgate, along with half Japanese, half South Korean nü-metalcore band Prompts. Tune into Tyrannocoreus on February 14 to hear them speak about the current tour they're on supporting The Gloom In The Corner, being part of the Greyscale Records roster and the big year ahead scheduled for both bands.

Vocalist for iconic Swedish heavy metal band In Flames, Anders Fridén talks to Ryan about 2023's album 'Foregone,' their upcoming Australian tour in February with Kreator co-headlining and plans for the rest of 2024.

Vocalist for US hardcore band Stick To Your Guns, Jesse Barnett talks to Ryan about their upcoming Australian tour celebrating a decade since their breakout album Diamond, bringing SeeYouSpaceCowboy over to Australia for their first tour of the continent and when new material is expected.

Blackened speed metal legend Athenar hails from Cleveland and is a member of the revered satanic band Midnight. He chats with Kene about their upcoming tour, his love for Australian audiences, and the new album 'Hellish Expectations,' which comes out just after the tour.