Interviews

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.

UK based Melbourne artist Audrey Powne’s latest album ‘From The Fire’ is filled with luxurious melodies and future jazz tones to sink your ears into. She’s back in Melbourne for a headline show at Brunswick’s Howler on Oct 24, along with a soulful Studio 5 Live session on Mystic Brew, followed by a chat with Mike Gurrieri.

Multi-award-winning collective from London’s jazz scene Steam Down have come across to Australia for the first time as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. The band have quickly blown away crowds and cutting-edge music fans with their earth-shaking stamina and distinctive London sound. The band come into Mystic Brew to chat with Mike about their upcoming show.

Naarm/Melbourne-based Samoan-Indian powerhouse Tiana Khasi has the voice of a 90s RnB superstar. Her new single ‘Good As It Gets’ is thick with soulful grooves and juicy harmonies, and she’s playing at Wax Music Lounge on Oct 24 as part of Night Crawl at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Tune into Headhunters as Tiana comes in to chat with Elle about her current musical affairs.

Naarm 5-piece Ebi Nori and The Phantom Fingers are a hard driving jazz band, with elements of post rock and goth added into the mix. The band are going on tour this November for their single ‘Moth Song’, and guitarist and vocalist Ebi drops by Homebrew to play some live, stripped back songs.

Legendary Mexican jazz drummer Antonio Sánchez is well known for his Grammy winning soundtrack for Birdman, along with playing with many jazz icons from Pat Metheny to Chick Corea. On Oct 20 you can catch him delivering the beats live, while watching Birdman at the Recital Centre. Tune in as Adam from Black Wax chats with Antonio ahead of his Melbourne show.

Brazilian-American composer Felipe Lara is widely awarded and respected within his field. He has an ability to reflect the micro in the macro, and the macro in the micro, connecting powerfully with the human experience. Tune into The Sound Barrier as Felipe chats with Ian about his new composer-portrait album.

The Resonant Heart is a multi-disciplinary ensemble of international women and female-identifying artists who present 'The Heart Whispers & Whirls' at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Nov 7th. Nela, Sarita, Kelly and Irine visit the Global Village to play some live music, and talk about their production of multi-lingual poetry, folk songs, movement, and ritual.

Harmony-folk act Honeymoon Bridge creates a vivid sound spectre of life in rural Australia. They drop in to PBS for an intimate chat and to play a couple of songs on Stone Love.

Hypnotic dance-punk group Gut Health formed in Brunswick’s Hope St in 2022, and have staked their claim as one of so-called-Australia’s most compelling new acts. Their new single ‘Stiletto’ is a condemnation of contemporary so-called-Australia, and a call to prioritise Indigenous imagery and voices. Tune into Sunglasses After Dark as the sextet come in for an epic Studio 5 live performance, and a chat with Phil about their forthcoming debut album, due out Oct 11.

Lap steel guitar and drums duo Blue Sabbath have their first ever Naarm gig at The Tote this November 2nd. Exploring the iconic riffs of Black Sabbath with a blues-infused, post-apocalyptic lens, the band come into Pojama People to chat with Chris about their upcoming show.

Australian folk artist Emily Barker has lived in different corners of the world, and her latest album ‘Fragile as Humans’ was written and recorded while she was living in the UK. The album touches on themes from grief, pain, loneliness and loss, but hope is hinted as her soft vocals and harmonies lead you through the album. Tune in to What The Folk as Emily plays an intimate performance, and chats with Susie about her upcoming Melbourne show.

Curating a degustation of tasty jazz across Melbourne venues on Oct 24, Night Crawl is the event created by PBS announcer Mike Gurrieri. Tune in as he plays Musical Chairs with Milo.

Tomarch and Takla chat with David De La Hoz, lead singer of Melbourne alt-rock trio Belle Haven who have have just released their new EP 'Something New'.

Sydney darkwave act Sequential Zero have released their latest album Zero Sum Game. Tune in as the band join the Bleeding Black Hearts Revue for an interview about their new album, and for a special Studio 5 Live performance.

Blues band Dave Hogan’s Meltdown have had a 10-year hiatus, and the time has come for them to swing back together for a reunion show at Port Melbourne Bowls this Sunday. Tune into Roots of Rhythm as Helen chats with Dave about the upcoming show.

Japanese, all girl band BRIDEAR have been making power-metal music since they formed in Fukuoka in 2012. This year the band will begin their biggest ever world tour, starting first in Australia to support Dream Evil. Tune into Tyrannocoreus as band members Kimi, Moe and Ayumi chat with Ryan about their upcoming Australian shows and their latest album ‘Born Again’.

Emo group The Beautiful Monument create high energy music with raw and vulnerable lyrics. They’ve just released their new single ‘Duerme’ and the band have recently been on tour with RedHook. Tune into Tyrannocoreus as Ryan chats with band vocalist Lizi McIntosh, and the makings of The Beautiful Monument's new album.

Melbourne deathcore band Body Prison has just released a new single ‘Happy’, with plans for a sophomore album in the near future. Bassist of the band Nicholas Van Vidler joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus to chat about the latest single, and the many side quests he’s been up to.

The sole constant member in Dutch death metal band Pestilence, Patrick Mameli chats to Kene about his band's first tour in almost 40 years. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear more about this influential band and how they continue to write new music while still celebrating their old material.