Past Interviews
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Billy Pommer Jr // The Johnnys
Thu 9 Jun 2022 20:30
Building a reputation as the country’s hardest-working band since the 1980's, The Johnnys are returning to the infamous St Kilda Sports Club in their first show in Melbourne since early 2019, a show sure to leave no beer can unopened and provide a hayride full of cowpunk antics. Drummer Billy Pommer Jr calls by to talk about the show.
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Stella Mozgawa // Warpaint
Thu 9 Jun 2022 19:00
on Junkyard
Radiate Like This is the first album in six years from celebrated L.A. indie band Warpaint. Out now on via Heirlooms and Virgin Music Australia, the album is described by the band as a "joyous culmination of four musical minds over the course of a few wild and heart-opening years." Drummer Stella Mozgawa chats to Michael Mulholland about the making of the album and what lies on the horizon for the band. Tune in to Junkyard on Thursdays from 7pm.
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Ron S. Peno // The Superstitions
Thu 9 Jun 2022 14:00
on Radio City
When health issues and the Covid19 pandemic in 2020 enforced a physical hiatus, Ron was presented with an opportunity to delve deeply into his creative and collaborative resources, resulting in 'Do The Understanding.' Now nine months after it was released Ron S. Peno & The Superstitions are finally set to launch their acclaimed album Do The Understanding with long-delayed shows. Tune in to Radio City to hear Ron talk about these not to be missed shows.
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John Kennedy
Thu 9 Jun 2022 13:00
on Radio City
Returning with a second instalment on 'Raining Treasure Vol. 2 (More Australian Indie Gold Covers),' John Kennedy goes deeper and wider into the golden era of Australian indie music. John revisits the 70s and 80s to reinvent classics from Radio Birdman, The Cruel Sea, The Riptides and The Passengers. Tune in to Radio City to hear John chat to Crispi about his Melbourne launch at the Lomond Hotel on June 16.
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Joshua Kelly
Thu 9 Jun 2022 11:30
Melbourne jazz heavyweights JK GROUP grace The Evelyn for a night of future-leaning jazz on June 10. Performing brand new music from two upcoming releases, JK Group is fronted by award-winning saxophonist and PBS Young Elder of Jazz Joshua Kelly who drops in on Eternal Rhythm to spin a few records with Shio.
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Lisa Mitchell
Wed 8 Jun 2022 17:30
After a six year gap between albums Lisa Mitchell returns with her highly anticipated fourth album 'A Place to Fall Apart.' Having begun writing lyrics in the thick of 2020's global pandemic 'A Place to Fall Apart' details Mitchell's own unravelling from ingenue to powerful truth teller and magic weaver. Lisa drops by the studio to talk about the album and play a couple of tunes.
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Chris Stockley // BRAM
Wed 8 Jun 2022 10:15
BRAM are a supergroup made up of Chris Stockley, Michael Bright, John Dynon and Les Oldman and are known for funky, swingin', downright fun old fashioned guitar band rockin' blues. Chris calls in to chat about the launch of BRAM's new album at The Lomond June 12.
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Sophia Brous
Wed 8 Jun 2022 08:00
Invisible Opera sees a kaleidoscopic trip through he micro and macro dynamics amid the everyday action of Federation Square. Multidisciplinary performer and artist based across Melbourne and New-York Sophia Brous stops by State of the Art to talk about this event that poses the question; what is real and who is watching?
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Paul Graham // Tragic Impulse
Wed 8 Jun 2022 00:00
Born from the ashes of Eisengeist, Tragic Impulse is the brainchild from Pittsburgh, PA. EBM/industrial artist Paul M. Graham. Known for hard-hitting EBM and industrial Paul shifts focuses to a more dancefloor friendly sound with his new album 'Distant Worlds.' Listen in to Bleeding Black Hearts Revue to hear Kristen's chat with Paul.
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Nikki Bruman // Blood Command
Tue 7 Jun 2022 22:00
Described as 'Deathpop from Bergen', Norway' Blood Command return with their new album 'Praise Armageddonism'. Vocalist Nikki Bruman rings in to Burning Bitumen to talk about moving from Melbourne to Bergen, residing in the same place as of her musical influences, and joining Blood Command. Tune in from 10pm on Tuesday night!
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Tim Coutts-Smith // Jack Harlon and the Dead Crows
Tue 7 Jun 2022 21:00
After the success of WO FEST 2019 which was headlined by Ukraines' Stoned Jesus and Somali Yacht Club WO FEST makes it's return in 2022 with an all local line up of stoner, doom, psychedelic and blues rock. Tim Coutts-Smith from Bendigo fuzz psych rockers Jack Harlon and the Dead Crows calls in to Pyjama People to talk about WO FEST 2022 happening at the Bendigo Hotel June 11.
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Bonnie Mercer
Tue 7 Jun 2022 20:15
Bonnie Mercer has been producing ageless rock experiments for ages. Over the years, she has opened for many international acts, including Shellac, Sleep, Earth and Grouper. She joins Japanese experimentalists Boris once again, this time on the Max Watt's stage for one of the loudest, sludgiest and most hypnotic shows you'll see this year. Ahead of the show, Bonnie drops in on Pojama People to perform some of her signature drone hallucinations. Tune in from 8pm on Tuesday night.
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Mark Pottenger
Tue 7 Jun 2022 13:00
Vocalist and mandolinist of Nine Mile Creek and regular fill in host for Southern Style Mark Pottenger drops in to the studio to play a couple of tunes and spin some of his favourite records.
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Zretro
Tue 7 Jun 2022 10:30
on Mystic Brew
Naarm-based duo Zretro blends R&B vocals with golden era hiphop production. Out now on Hopestreet Recordings, Zretro's debut self-titled album draws on the African heritage of vocalist Zima and producer 2nd Thought, beautifully fusing a nostalgia for 90s hip hop with elements of Kwaito and Afrobeats. Tune in to Mystic Brew to hear more from this exciting new duo.
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Maple Glider
Tue 7 Jun 2022 08:00
In what is planned as the only Naarm/Melbourne headline performance for 2022, Maple Glider will be taking to The Night Cat on July 1 to perform songs from her debut LP, To Enjoy is the Only Thing, precisely one year after its release. The singer-songwriter visits PBS for a chat with Milo and to play a couple of live songs on The Breakfast Spread.
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Wallis Bird
Tue 7 Jun 2022 02:00
'Hands aka Nine and a Half Songs for Nine and a Half Fingers,' is the seventh studio album from Irish born, Berlin-based artist Wallis Bird. The album turns the spotlight onto the artist and raises issues that are sometimes difficult to confront. Wallis speaks to Lucas about the personal hardships that inspired the album.
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Gualberto Casas // Del Barrio
Sat 4 Jun 2022 12:30
on Fiesta Jazz
Del Barrio prides itself as being one of Melbourne's premier Latin bands. Since the mid 1990s, Del Barrio have entertained audiences with saucy tunes inspired by the New York Latin bands of the 1970s. Founder and lead singer, Gualberto Casas, drops in on Fiesta Jazz to chat about 'Club de Salsa,' the band's new Thursday residency at Hotel Westwood in Footscray. Tune in to hear more.
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Stefania Serna Quintero // Queen of Hearts
Sat 4 Jun 2022 11:30
on Fiesta Jazz
Queen of Hearts, the all-female band drawing from the Mexican Mariachi tradition, are launching their debut album, Memories, at the Gasometer on June 9. The album is a collection of of originals about love, hate, loss and a little bit of magic. Tune in to Fiesta Jazz from 11am on Saturday morning to hear more from Stefania Serna Quintero as she chats with fill-in announcer Juan Maria Colombo about her band and all things Mariachi.
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Justin Bernasconi
Sat 4 Jun 2022 08:00
Globally considered a master craftsmen of folk music Justin is a rarity among guitarists and songwriters. Having to reschedule the launch of his album 'Sleeping Like a Maniac' three times since it's release in September 2021 Justin will finally be launching it this Saturday at Brunswick Ballroom. Listen in to 5ft High & Rising to hear Justin chat with Myles about the launch.
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RONA.
Fri 3 Jun 2022 13:30
on Tomorrowland
RONA. is the electronic project of Kaytetye producer Rona Glynn-McDonald. Moving between Naarm and Mparntwe RONA. combines and explores the connection between the dance floors of Naarm with natural soundscapes and rhythms of her home, RONA. blends melodic synth lines with sounds from Country and place to create an emotional punch. RONA. drops by Tomorrowland for a guest mix and chat about the launch of her debut EP 'Closer' at Colour Club June 4.