Interviews

This week David Pisker chats to Sienna and Neve from Heavy Amber, an all-female psychedelic rock trio bringing hard-driven guitars, earthy bass grooves and harmonious experimentations on saxophone and flute. Fresh off of a busy 2021, Heavy Amber will be releasing fresh music in the new year and continuing to play around Melbourne.

Tune in to Radio City to hear Matt Johnson from English post-punk band The The about what started as an unforgettable live experience and eventually came to be a very special new release. 'The Comeback Special' live album, film & book presents one of the band’s first performances after a 16 year hiatus and is the result of a collaboration between Matt's London-based Cinéola label and Hamburg-based international label earMUSIC.

Tim Shiel talks to Cas about his first album under his own name, 'Distractions One' and why he likes collaborating so much.

2021 finally saw the release of Big League's second offering ‘A Symbol Like a Cloud.' Recorded entirely at home during DIY renovations, the album is a lo-fi affair; weaving the best elements of ’90s alternative rock with power-pop harmonies to deliver strong, fuzzy, hook driven tunes. Now after 6 months of postponements Big League have organised a launch show for ‘A Symbol Like a Cloud.' Tune in to Firewater to hear Travis talk about their show.

Queen of Hearts Mariachi is an all-female band drawing from the Mexican Mariachi tradition. Breaking all paradigms, these ladies from Latin America and Australia, do not just cover traditional classics but also write and perform original music. Their love for Mexican music unites them and creates a rich harmony of lyrical drama. Tune in to Global Village to hear Bonnie talk about the launch of the latest album 'Memories' happening at the Night Cat on December 16.

Vocalist for Californian metalcore band Volumes rings in to talk about their new album 'Happier?,' tumultuous lineup changes over the past few years and plans for 2022 and beyond.

Based on over 150 interviews with Spencer and more than 150 family, friends and bandmates and illustrated with a treasure trove of previously unseen photos, 'Execution Days' traces Spencer P Jones’ life from his childhood in New Zealand to his evolution as a musician in Australia to his profound impact on those around him. Tune in to hear Patrick discuss how this definitive biography of one of Australia's most beloved musician came to be.

After many delays, Quivers' album tour is finally here. The band is launching 'Golden Doubt' on December 18 at the Northcote Social Club with support from Emma Russack & Lachlan Denton and Hannah Blackburn. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear them talk about the launch and album tour.

With gigs back on and now back to full capacity, Trent from heavy-groove band the Seven Ups chats to Lyndelle about a few of the band's upcoming gigs in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Tune in to The Afterglow to hear more.

Songman and Mutti Mutti man Kutcha Edwards was recently awarded an Australia Arts Council Fellowship, which will help him spend time over the next year travelling and pursuing artistic relationships with other Aboriginal Songmen. Before setting off on this journey, Kutcha will perform a special show at The Brunswick Ballroom on December 17, which he's eager to tell Helen Jennings about. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm to hear more.

Into the Woods is set a small village fringed by a vast forest, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Jack (and the beanstalk) wrestle with unknown curses, untold desires and unnamed danger. There's no avoiding the dark woods, into which they all must venture into to pursue their dreams and confront their demons. Collaborators, Melanie Hillman & Sonya Suares will co-direct and bring their directorial vision to this legendary musical. Listen in to hear Annika's talk with Meanie.

Lead singer/Bass player and creator of traditional heavy metal band 'HAUNT' Trevor William Church calls in to Burning Bitumen to talk about writing 6 full length albums in 4 years (as well as 2 EP's and an acoustic album) and about his Father who played with Montrose and with Sammy Hagar as well as heaps of other things eighties themed.

The Aerial Maps have announced their third studio album, ‘Intimate Hinderland,’ and pays tribute to Simon Holmes – a founding member who passed away in 2017 as well as Joanie Gibson, mother of Adam and Simon Gibson, who passed earlier this year. Tune in to Firewater to hear Adam talk their first album in a decade.

Tune in to Mystic Brew to hear superstars Carl Cox and Eric Powell have a good ol' yarn with Mike Gurrieri about growing organic veggies and bending musical genres ahead of two main upcoming summer gigs; their Hot Sauce show in the Mornington Peninsula with Christine Anu and other guests, as well as their Mobile Disco show for Piknic Électronik later in January 2022.

Kate Lucas AKA Coda Chroma has been running an online songwriting group for 18 months, during Melbourne's many lockdowns. She and her collaborators will celebrate the end of restrictions and a year and a half of work with a break up gig at the Northcote Social Club on December 19. The event is called Sunday Subterranean Break-Up and will feature performances from Ben Mason, Brian Campeau, PBS's very own Elle Young, and Coda Chroma, to name a few. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear more.

JAALA frontwoman Cosima Jaala joins Maddy & Kurt for a chat about her trio's new album 'Gap Tooth' and to reminisce about playing live in Studio 5 back in 2018 before we revisit that session on Homebrew. Tune in to PBS from 3pm on Monday to hear the whole thing.

Love Police Records & Tapes recently releases 'Sweetest Wine', the debut album from Melbourne singer/songwriter Alex Hamilton. Alex joins Myles on 5ft High & Rising to chat about the album and his upcoming performance at the Out On The Weekend festival on December 11.

Tassie's premier summer festival Mona Foma returns in 2022 with a sprawling program of music and events celebrating the depth of lutruwita/Tasmania’s homegrown talent alongside acclaimed acts from further afield. Mona Foma Artistic Director and Violent Femmes bassist Brian Ritchie joins Milo on The Breakfast Spread to chat about the festival's line-up.

Launching their latest single, 'Reasons to be Anxious,' Pinch Points are back to grace the Max Watts stage for MMW Club on December 5 as part of Melbourne Music Week. Set up in partnership with independent label Mistletone, and with support from Delivery, CLAMM & Zig Zag, this MMW Club show will no doubt be a ripper. Tune in to Sunglasses After Dark to hear vocalist and guitarist Adam Smith chat to Phil about this show.

Melbourne dream pop luminaries Dianas' third full-length release, 'Little Glimmer', showcases the intelligent songwriting, powerful instrumentation, and intricate arrangements that have gained this band the reputation as one of Australia's most talented and original bands. Tune in to Radio City to hear from songwriter Nathalie Pavlovic, who is December's Radio City Record Selector.