Interviews

Zepherin Saint is joining forces with Zjosi to put on 'Tribqu Tribe'. It will be an intimate night of deep, soulful sounds at the community-focused Second Story Studios in Collingwood this Saturday Nov 2. Tune into Boogie Beat Suite as special guest Zepherin Saint comes in for a chat with MzRizk.

Tariq Luqmaan Trotter, better known as Black Thought, is the rapper, singer and lead MC of celebrated hip hop group The Roots, which he co-founded with drummer Questlove in the early 1990s. Ahead of The Roots' upcoming Australian tour, Black Thought shares some of his thoughts with MzRizk. Tune in to Boogie Beats Suite to hear more.

Tune into Mystic Brew as Mike Gurrieri does an Energy Exchange Records takeover with special guests Lewis Moody & Ziggy Zeitgeist.

‘Just My Luck’ is the new album from Melbourne-based musician BATTS, the musical project of Tanya Batt. Having toured recently with Sharon Van Etten, Nilüfer Yanya and The Teskey Brothers, BATTS returns with a new album that offers something for everyone, with the first half upbeat and punchy, then a melancholic turn towards the end. Tune in to hear the soft-folk-pop sounds of this wonderful artist when she comes in for an acoustic live performance on The Breakfast Spread.

Globally respected musician Michael Kieran Harvey is a talented pianist, adventurous composer, and a fierce advocate for new music. His 1995 album ‘Threnody’ has been newly re-mastered, and Michael drops by The Sound Barrier to chat with Ian about the re-release of his album.

Mimmo Cavallaro is a traditional Calabrian singer-songwriter from Southern Italy. He's presenting a concert with his band, at the Q Room in Thomastown on Saturday 2 November. Elvira Andreoli from The Rustica Project visits the Global Village to talk about Mimmo and his influence on her own music.

It’s hard to know where to begin with Oregan-born Grammy winning, jazz bassist, vocalist, and composer esperanza spalding. She is a music virtuoso, dominating the jazz world and sharing the stage with other legends such as Stevie Wonder, Prince and Herbie Hancock. She’ll be in Melbourne this October to play at Hamer Hall for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, but first she’ll be stopping by Jazz on Saturday for an intimate chat with Andrew Young.

Kanyin aka OK Williams is quickly becoming a well-known name in the London and European scene. She has a monthly show on NTS playing a range from UK rap, to deep house and techno records, to jungle & UK funky. Tune into Tomorrowland as OK Williams joins Edd Fisher for a chat and guest mix.

Emelyne (The Blend) and Edd Fisher are taking over The Night Cat for MIDNIGHT DRIVER on November 1. Get a taste of what to expect when they go B2B on Tomorrowland! Don't miss this meet up of PBS legends.

Naarm-based producers Hektor and Planète are teaming up to present a special evening of live electronic music and DJs this Friday night at Angel Music bar. But first, they drop in to PBS to play a back-to-back mix behind The Wheels of Steel. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread early.

Rowdy's Records and ‘Too Far Gone’ T-shirt company owner Steve Cohen will be taking over The Tote this Friday and Saturday night for ‘Rowdy’s Rager’. It will be a night of unhinged rockin’ and rollin’ bands, headlined by USA band Annihilation Time. Tune in as Steve comes in to Sunglasses After Dark to chat with Phil about this massive night.

For over four decades, Ollie Olsen has been an influential multi-instrumentals and producer in Australia’s post-punk and underground scene. He started over 10 bands, from The Young Charlatans to Whirlywirld, and will be forever remembered for the musical mark he’s left us. To honour the passing of Ollie Olsen, Mike Mulholland will play a tribute show of the music by the Melbourne-born punk star.

Tasmanian born Van Walker has many songs to his bow, and his new album ‘Healing Descent’ is the latest. He’ll be strumming his guitar and singing his latest folk-country tunes down at the Brunswick Ballroom this Oct 26. Tune into Radio City as Crispi chats with Van Walker about his new album release.

Ballart musician Coda Chroma, aka Kate Lucas, creates innovative music that sways between cinematic folk and baroque pop. Her music is riddled with otherworldly harmonies, futuristic synth sounds and catchy melodies. Her new album ‘Luminous As It Is’ comes out on October 18th, and she stops by Radio City to chat with Crispi about her exciting new release.

Melbourne composer Sinj Clarke makes downtempo electronica and continues to reinvent himself artistically. His latest EP ‘Lovesick - The Height of Love Re-Imagined’ is an evolved version of his LP ‘The Height Of Love’, with reminiscent of 90’s downtempo electronica and early aughts dream pop. Tune into The Breakfast Spread as Sinj comes in for a game of Musical Chairs with Milo.

Five-piece blues powerhouse Blues Arcadia are coming back to Melbourne this October 27. With three Australian Blues Music Awards in the bag, the band will be bringing their swagger, style, and sensitivity to Newport Bowls Club. Tune into Roots of Rhythm as Helen chats with Harvey Blues about their upcoming show.

Brisbane altrock/shoegaze band Semantics have a new album out called ‘I Feel It All At Once’. This October the band embark on a national tour, stopping off at The Workers Club on Oct 26. Tune into Tyrannocoreus as vocalist Callum Robinson chats with Ryan about the upcoming tour and Melbourne show.

Using their technical skills and melodies to portray emotion and heaviness, is what local metalcore band Outer Worlds specialize in. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus as Corey, Dean and Davey chat with Ryan about their new EP, and the launch show happening at Bad Decisions Bar on November 2nd.

Melbourne indie-rocker Ash Acid is artistly seductive, throwing us her feminism in all forms. Her latest single ‘I Love Myself’ is a hot-mess rock anthem with heavy guitars and solid drumbeats. Tune into Pojama People as Ash Acid chats with Chris about her upcoming EP launch in Footscray’s Mamma Chens on Oct 26.

Growing up amongst Tasmania's ancient Tarkine rainforest and listening to the growls of the Tasmanian Devils has shaped the raspy vocals, and bluesy folk music that Claire Anne Taylor makes. She’s played at some iconic festivals such as Byron Bay Bluesfest, Nannup Music Festival and Dark Mofo to name a few, and her third studio album ‘Giving it Away’ came out earlier this year. Tune in as Claire Anne Taylor stops by Firewater to chat with Claire Stuchbery about her current tour.