Interviews

Naarm-based Wiradjuri / Filipino artist Mo'Ju has a new mini album on its way. O.K. is Set for release November 19 via Heavy Machinery Records, and features the singles ’Wave’ and ‘Sometime’. Don’t miss Homebrew this week, Maddy and Kurt will be catching up with Mo’Ju about the album and what we can expect heading into 2022.

Cong Josie is the alter ego of Nic Oogjes of Heat Beat ensemble NO ZU. His debut album Cong! is a set of noir narratives that traverse a hyperreal world of romance and contorted machismo. Tune in Stone Love to hear more about the album from the Cong himself.

Save Our Scene have launched an online petition urging the Victorian Government to provide a staged roadmap to reopening, as well as ongoing financial support for the Victorian music industry. Tune in to Fang It! to hear from Sasha Janssen, owner/operator at Whole Lotta Love, who will be speaking with Ruari about this important campaign.

T. Wilds is the new moniker for Tania Bowers and is her return to songwriting. Recorded in her native Blue Mountains 'Ten Songs' explores stripped-back live performances and lands between soul & country. Listen to Radio City to hear Crispi's conversation with Tania about the album.

Returning in December with a massive four-day-long weekend of live music & events Melbourne International Jazz Festival CEO & program director, Hadley Agrez rings in to talk about the festival program.

Coming out via Heavy Machinery Records on October 29 is 'Pressure Acts,' the exciting new EP from experimental quartet Big Yawn. The new work promises to be give the listener a wash of sweeping synthesizers, heavily refracted vocal sampling, motorik style percussion and disorientating dub FX. Errol Green joins Milo to talk about the EP and to play Musical Chairs. Tune in from 8am on The Breakfast Spread.

Tom catches up with Peter Jackson of the Jackson Duo to talk about their upcoming gig at the Moldy Fig as well as other gigs.

Developed during the pandemic, 'Seeing the Invisible' was initiated by the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens and Outset Contemporary Art Fund and is co-curated by Hadas Maor and Tal Michael Haring. The most ambitious and expansive exhibition of contemporary artworks created with augmented reality technology will premiere simultaneously in September 2021, across 12 gardens around the world. Tune in to State of the Art to hear Annika's chat with Kara about 'Seeing the Invisible.'

Pianist, composer and producer On-Ly (aka Joshua Smetlink) talks to Cas about his debut album Yurodivy.

Kim from Adelaide post-punk band Placement chats with Jordan about their upcoming EP 'Lost Sun' releasing on Endless Recordings. Jordan will also be premiering the song 'Disintegrate' off the EP.

Melbourne-based South Sudanese rapper, songwriter and producer POOKIE celebrates the release of her debut album 'FLick', out via Heavy Machinery Records on October 25. With its roots still deep in hip-hop, 'FLick' explores jazz, rock and r&b in true POOKIE fashion. Tune in to Boogie Beat Suite to hear her tell MzRizk about the making of the album.

Originally emerging from Erica Dunn's solo project Palm Springs, 3-piece MOD CON started taking on a life of its own in 2017. They're now set to release album #2, Modern Condition, and Erica will give Maddy and Kurt a call to chat about how it all came to be.

October's Radio City Record Selector, Van Walker talks about The Powder Monkeys 'Smashed on a Knee.' Released at their creative pinnacle 'Smashed on a Knee' exhibits the band's clearest sonic palette. Listen in to hear Crispi & Van talk about the quintessential Aussie rock ‘n roll album and play some tracks.

What began as a friend helping another friend move house, has, over only a few short years, turned into an ongoing musical collaboration. Today, Lachlan Denton + Emma Russack celebrate the release of their fourth album together, titled 'Something Is Going to Change Tomorrow, Today. What Will You Do? What Will You Say?', out now via Spunk Records. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear the pair play Musical Chairs with Milo.

Experimental dance icon Papaphilia releases a new series of meditations called, 'Remembrance of Things to Come' which explores the cyclical character of time and grieving the violence of life within the decaying colonial politics of so-called Australia. Listen to Fjorn's conversation with Pete about the album and collaborating with producers Kuya Neil and Various Asses, transform her initial improvisations into a concise collection of high-intensity tracks.

Perth rockers The Shakeys celebrate the release of their debut album 'Mob Mentality' by having a chat with Kev. Tune in to Shock Treatment to hear more.

Joe Camilleri celebrates the release of his 50th career album, The Black Sorrows' 'Saint Georges Road'. Now out through Ambition Records, the album is an 11-track work written in collaboration with Joe's long-time writing partner Nick Smith. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm to hear more about the album.

What do Hollywood actor, Yael Stone, cooking-champion, Nat’s What I Reckon and screen legend, Stephen Curry have to do with climate change? They’re on board THE NEW Joneses Road Trip, the digi-series showing simple stuff we can do at home to be part of the climate change solution. In the digi-series, Slatts Everyday (King Parrot) hits the road in a 100% electric vehicle with Nat to meet Aussies doing better for our people and planet. Tune in to State of the Art to hear Slatts discuss the series.

Guitarist & vocalist Peter Tägtgren of Swedish melodic death metal masters, Hypocrisy calls in to talk to Kene about celebrating 30 years of Hypocrisy, the release of 'Worship,' their first album in eight years and writing music with his son.

Chris from synth-punk band Screensaver rings Jordan to discuss the band's debut LP 'Expressions of Interest', releasing through the UK's Upset The Rhythm and Melbourne's Heavy Machinery Records.