Past Interviews
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Craig Pilkington // The Killjoys
Thu 23 Jun 2022 14:00
on Radio City
This year Yarra’s Leaps and Bounds Music Festival embraces old and new spaces and celebrates old and new faces. For a special one-off performance on the Sound as Ever stage, Melbourne darlings The Killjoys play their 1990 ARIA winning debut album 'Ruby' in its entirety. Join Crispi as he chats to Craig Pilkington about this classic album and what it means to revisit it more than 30 years later.
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Barney McAll
Thu 23 Jun 2022 11:30
Award winning jazz pianist and composer Barney McAll returns to The Count’s for a special tribute to New Zealand born composer Mike Nock. Titled 'Dark & Curious,' the concert sees Barney teasing out, slowing down and re-working some of Nock's pieces into new meditations. Tune in to Eternal Rhythm to hear more about this exciting project from Barney himself.
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Peter Isaacs // Donald's House
Thu 23 Jun 2022 08:00
Local duo Donald’s House are delighted to release their new EP, 37° South, on Wax’o Paradiso Recordings; four spacious, psychedelic balearic cuts composed as an antidote to the heat of urban summers. Peter Isaacs drops in on The Breakfast Spread to chat more about the EP and to play Musical Chairs. Tune in on Thursday morning to hear more.
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Virginia Whitwell // Nude Tuesday
Thu 23 Jun 2022 02:00
In an effort to rekindle the spark in their troubled marriage, 40-somethings Laura (Jackie van Beek) and Bruno (Damon Herriman) head to a three-day couples’ retreat run by relationship and sexual healing guru Bjorg Rasmussen (Jermaine Clement). Upon arrival, the path to their reconnection is met with a hilarious and increasingly absurd farce. Producer Virginia Whitwell calls in to Lights, Camera, Action to talk about the film.
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Eliza Hull
Wed 22 Jun 2022 17:30
Leaps & Bounds and MzRizk present an all-ages matinee show with the HALO Vocal Ensemble and Eliza Hull performing live at The Corner Hotel. This event welcomes all music lovers including parents, guardians, their children, and those that prefer a daytime concert of epic proportions! Award-winning musician, writer and disability advocate Eliza Hull calls in to the Afterglow to talk about this event.
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Damon Smith
Wed 22 Jun 2022 10:15
'Skeletons’ is the new New Orleans styled blues/jazz record from piano centric Damon Smith. His virtuosic piano style and ‘whiskey as’ voice is complimented by guest performances from Wilbur Wilde, horns from Sugarfoot Ramblers, Nashville session musician Ross Sermons and locals David Cosma, Ben Wicks, Ben Franz, Adrian Whyte, Sabrina McKenzie and Harry O'Mara. Damon calls in to talk about 'Skeletons' and it's launch at the Jazz Lab on June 29.
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Chris McCarter, Dino Molinaro & Cliff Ennis // IKON
Wed 22 Jun 2022 00:00
Described as "pioneers of the gothic genre" IKON are celebrating their 30 anniversary in 2022 with a new album and first Victorian performance in 5 years at the Goldfield Gothic festival in Maldon July 1 - 3. Chris, Dino and Cliff join Bleeding Black Hearts Revue to talk about what's in store for their 30th anniversary.
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Klavier Krieger
Tue 21 Jun 2022 22:00
Klavier Krieger is coming in on the 21st of June to help create a ritual of celebration of rebirth and baptism of blood for the winter solstice. Klavier Krieger means Keyboard warrior and this dungeon synth act will be helping to create a show unlike any in the Burning Bitumen cannon. Very little is known about the secretive Klavier Krieger the only way to find out more is to tune in .
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Steve McLennan // Buried Feather
Tue 21 Jun 2022 20:30
With a sound built on fuzzy drones and swirling keyboards that has drawn regular comparisons to the likes of Dead Meadow and Spacemen 3, Buried Feather have built a loyal following with their live shows. Guitarist and vocalist Steve McLennan calls in to Pojama People to talk about the band's forthcoming tour.
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Jimmy Kyle // Chasing Ghosts
Tue 21 Jun 2022 18:00
on Firewater
Founded by hip hop artist Briggs, Bad Apples Music is a label that nurtures and supports Blak excellence. A label showcase, titled Bad Apples House Party, will take place on June 24 as part of Leaps and Bounds. Telling us more about this is Jimmy Kyle from Chasing Ghosts who drops in on Firewater for a chat with Claire.
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DJ JNETT
Tue 21 Jun 2022 12:15
Wildlife & Love Above Records are joining forces to present one of Detroit's most prized exports, Alton Miller, on July 1 at 24 Moons. The one and only DJ JNETT drops in to chat with MzRizk about the event's great line-up, which includes Zepherin Saint and Love Above Records head honchos DJ Ingrid & Ryan Berkeley.
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Anyo & Mo'Funk
Tue 21 Jun 2022 11:15
DJs Anyo & Mo'Funk drop by for a chat and a mix on Boogie Beat Suite. Tune in from 11 to brighten up your Tuesday morning.
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Izy
Tue 21 Jun 2022 10:30
on Mystic Brew
For the third edition of Kindred Studios collaborative event series with Hop Nation, they have invited the now Narrm-based funk soul trio Izy alongside boom-bap superheroes Zretro plus Good Luck Omen and PBS' MzRizk DJing. Tune in to Mystic Brew to hear them talk about the event.
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Luke Joseph
Tue 21 Jun 2022 05:00
With the ability to play a vast array of genres Luke’s adaptability labels him as the ultimate performer, whether it's solo acoustic moments at wineries to rocking some of the biggest stages in the country, Luke can always bring excitement, vibe, versatility and pure entertainment. Tune in to Transfigurations to hear Luke play a couple of tunes and talk about his upcoming shows.
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Nat Vazer
Mon 20 Jun 2022 15:15
on Homebrew
Showcasing some of our city's finest emerging pop artists, Leaps and Bounds presents Rockhopper Records Music-Mart - a part of their Labels Live series. 2020 Music Victoria Award Best Breakthrough Artist nominee, Nat Vazer, joins Maddy and Kurt to talk about this event and play a few tunes.
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Claire Cross
Sat 18 Jun 2022 10:00
Melbourne electric bassist Claire Cross recently released 'Into Light,' a dark-hued, immersive suite exploring themes of hope and struggle. She joins Andrew Young for a chat about the ambient-chamber works and subtle approaches to improvisation that inspired the album. Tune in to Jazz on Saturday from 9am.
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DJ Ingrid & Ryan Berkeley
Fri 17 Jun 2022 08:00
Wildlife & Love Above Records are joining forces to present one of Detroit's most prized exports, Alton Miller, on July 1 at 24 Moons. Coming in on The Breakfast Spread to promote the line-up, which includes PBS favourites Zepherin Saint and DJ JNETT, Love Above Records head honchos DJ Ingrid & Ryan Berkeley bring the party vibes to your Friday morning on the Wheels of Steel. Tune in from 8am.
Russell Baricevic // Bored!
Thu 16 Jun 2022 20:30
Negative Waves is a festival that has been gracing the Barwon Club since 2017, initially as celebration for seminal Geelong band Bored! After a couple of postponements, the festival returns with a stellar line-up including a recently reunited Bored! Bassist Russell Baricevic talks to Phil MacDougall about putting the band back together as well as Maree Robertson's recent book about the band and the Geelong scene. It'll be a great chat that you won't want to miss.
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Steve Wynn // The Dream Syndicate part 1
Thu 16 Jun 2022 19:00
on Junkyard
Originally forming in 1981 in California by guitarist and vocalist Steve Wynn and often associated with the underground Paisley scene The Dream Syndicate released four albums before breaking up in 1989. Steve joins Michael in part 1 to talk about the band's initial history and albums.
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Rob Snarski
Thu 16 Jun 2022 15:30
Featuring an all-star cast of singers and musicians Rob Snarski's latest album 'Searching For The Heart Of It All' sets out to be like an early Tarantino soundtracks where each song is a sonic surprise. Rob calls in to Swinging Doors to talk about 'Searching For The Heart Of It All' and it's launch at MEMO on June 18.