Interviews

Central Rain is the project of sing-songwriter Luke Thomas. His latest album ‘Paint Over Paint’ tells a tale of love and loss, family and forgotten friends, and the healing power of music. He stops by Radio City to chat with Crispi about the album launch, taking place at the Wesley Anne this September 26.

Sydney band Party Dozen is the two-piece outfit making massive sounds. Kirsty plays and sings into her alto saxophone while Jonathan holds down the rhythm on drums, samplers, and percussion, together creating a sonic explosion of hardcore-jazz-psychedelic music. Tune into The Breakfast Spread as the duo joins Milo for Musical Chairs, hand picking a selection of songs that have inspired them over the years.

Sydney/Eora-based alt-rock powerhouse RedHook are supersizing the party at their biggest headline shows to date. In honour of their infectious new anthem 'Breaking Up With,' RedHook will be heading to capital cities right across Australia this August and September. Ahead of their Melbourne show at 170 Russell on September 6, Simon caught up with vocalist Emmy Mack. Tune in to TNT to hear their conversation.

Encompassing a mix of blues, folk and ragtime jazz, Nick Charles is a fingerpicking guitar virtuoso. With an array of music awards from Port Fairy Folk Festival Artist of the Year (2014) to two time winner of the Australian Song Contest, Nick continues to write new music and share his vast depth of the guitar with his students. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm as Nick plays a live performance and chats with Helen about his new album ‘Further Down the Line’ out this September 11.

Vocalist and violinist for Swedish metalcore band Imminence, Eddie Berg talks to Ryan about their new album 'The Black,' juggling his roles as lead vocalist and violinist in a heavy band and their first Australian tour as part of this year's Good Things Festival.

Vocalist for Adelaide metalcore band Heartline, Luke Taylor chats to Ryan about their Australian tour with Silver Fang, new EP 'Pink Lemonade and the heavy music scene in South Australia.

Acclaimed folk-pop artist Emma Russack has just released her sixth album 'About The Girl,' recorded with long-time collaborator John Lee. Tune in to hear her chat with Jordan about the record and perform live in the studio.

St. Vincent (Annie Clark) is one of the most innovative and fascinating presences in modern music. As part of the Always Live Music Festival St. Vincent will return to Australia this November with the All Born Screaming Tour, her first set of live appearances down under since 2018 that will include a performance at St. Kilda's iconic Palais Theatre. Adam Rudegeair caught up with St. Vincent for a conversation about the tour and her extraordinary career. Tune in to Black Wax to hear more.

By turns devotional, empowering and nurturing, Jon Hopkins’ new work, RITUAL, is a 41-minute electronic symphony built from cavernous subs, hypnotic drumming and transcendent melodic interplay. Tense, immersive and ultimately triumphant, it is a culmination of themes explored throughout his 22-year career, and acts as the kinetic counterpart to 2021’s Music For Psychedelic Therapy. Tune in on Monday morning to hear Jon's riveting conversation with Lloyd Briggs on Deeep Space.

Adored New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams joins a stellar line-up at Town Folk Festival, Victoria’s beloved single-day music event bringing local and international talent to Djaara/Castlemaine on November 16th. Marlon chats with Milo about the festival and plays a couple of songs live in-studio. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear more.

Known for her innovative approach to contemporary music and her ability to blend various art forms, Irish composer, performer and multimedia artist Jennifer Walshe performs her 2017 work “Is It Cool To Try Hard Now?” as part of This Hideous Replica, a program of performances, talks, workshops, screenings and an exhibition happening across Naarm this August to September. Jennifer speaks to Ian about her performance at The Capitol on September 5.

Led by Alana’s wild violin, Vardos is the Naarm-based, all-female trio playing lively folk music. On September 14, the trio are putting on a show to pay tribute to the rich legacy of Eastern European women musicians, honouring those who have inspired the eclectic sound of Vardos. Tune into Global Village for a dance-filled, live performance from the trio, and a chat with Roger about their upcoming show at the Melbourne Recital Centre

ARIA-nominated, multi-award-winning lutruwita-based artist, activist, author and proud Warnindhilyagwa woman hailing from Groote Eylandt & Milyakburra/Bickerton Island Emily Wurramara shares her long-awaited second studio album NARA via ABC Music. Ahead of a string of national shows in November, including Queenscliff Music Festival, Emily stopped by PBS for an intimate conversation with Kerryn Fields. Tune in to Suzi Hutchings' Subway Sounds to hear the interview and a live song from Emily.

Led by guitarist and vocalist Ripley Johnson (Wooden Shjips, Moon Duo), country psychedelic rockers Rose City Band will grace Australian shores for the first time in October. Myles speaks to Ripley about their tour, Out On The Weekend and their latest album 'Garden Party.'

Label manager of Southern Exposure Records, Nick Ure joins Bridget Small on Tomorrowland for a guest mix.

Six-piece Melbourne band Sweet Talk has a passion for Americana music, classic songwriting, and improvised jams. Their single ‘Warm Love’ hit #44 on the CountryTown Hot 50 airplays, and their single ‘Real Good Cooking’ came out this May. Tune into Swinging Doors as the band stops by to spin some yarns with Ernie.

Dandenong Ranges husband and wife duo Fallow Fields write raw, alt-country music, portraying the complexities of love and life, fearlessly laying bare their hearts for all to see. From moments of blissful joy to heartbreaking despair, their songs capture the full spectrum of human experience with a vulnerability that is as brave as it is beautiful. Rachel and Danna Simmons come into Radio City to chat with Crispi about their debut album Rocky Head Road, out this August 26.

Queenie is the trash queen alter-ego of Melbourne musician Eloise Thetford whose debut record, New Moult, has been selected as PBS Feature Album. Last month, the fearless performer played a riveting set at the PBS Swinging City OB at The Corner as parts of Leaps and Bounds. She now comes in to our studios to have an intimate conversation with Crispi about her new album. Tune in to Radio City on Thursday from 1pm.

Earlier this month, PBS featured local multi-instrumentalist Darvid Thor's debut record In The Space You Carry. A shedding of skin that leans into the cinematic and orchestral spaces within the indie and alternative music idioms, the record sees Darvid's evolution in songwriting. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear Darvid play a round of Musical Chairs as he pays homage to some of the music that inspired his beautiful album.

This month Steve Purcell and the Jumpin' the Blues All Stars return to PBS for a unique live-to-air session. Joining the regular band will be the smoky, roots-infused vocals of Yolanda Ingley II alongside some tasty blues violin from Varvara Vakhrameeva. Tune in from 2pm for the very best live blues you'll hear on radio anywhere in Melbourne.