Interviews

Minimalist pianist Luke Howard calls in to Soak to talk about his collaborative performance with digital artist Simon Burgin (Responsve) for Melbourne Music Week on December 6. Luke will also tell Hannah about his trio's upcoming performance for Melbourne International Jazz Festival on December 2.

Originally conceived in 2020, The Resonant Heart is a uniquely curated and crafted multidisciplinary project that celebrates the work of an international group of Melbourne-based BIPOC and CALD female artists. The project's new live-streamed miniseries launches on November 22 with a heart-to-heart between MC Lizzie Kuoth and sitarist and vocalist Sarita McHarg. For more information, tune in to Global Village to hear Roger chat with Sarita about the miniseries.

Having recorded between Melbourne and Nashville & released their critically acclaimed album 'Country Lion' during 2020. After many postponements James Ellis and the Jealous Guys are set take the Brunswick Ballroom stage to finally launch this album. Tune in to hear James talk about the launch and recording process.

Godfathers of Australian ska, Strange Tenants, celebrate their 40th anniversary with a special remaster of their original vinyl albums ‘Movin’ In’ (1984) and ‘We Are Stronger’ (1985). They also embark on a 40th Anniversary Tour in December. The band's singer/songwriter Bruce Hearn joins Phil on Sunglasses After Dark to tell us more. Tune in from 8pm.

Around eight years ago, singer-songwriter Lior invited Domini Forster, then a music student at NMIT Fairfield, to perform as his support act. The pair became fast friends and strong artistic collaborators since. They now have a new EP titled 'Animal In Hiding' that Lior is eager to tell Crispi about. Tune in to Radio City to hear more.

Reservoir Stomp is touring the neighbourhood this summer/autumn, presenting three big shows in different locations across Reservoir, Kingsbury and Keon Park. Each event will be a rad live music experience, chocked full of local bands, DJs, performances, plus Darebin-based food and drinks, and some pretty darn special extracurricular activities too. Tune in to The Afterglow to hear event MC and fellow PBS presenter Emma Peel talk about the first event that's taking place on December 5.

Melbourne psychedelic jazz outfit Mildlife joins a stellar line-up for FLOW Festival, a day of music and arts in late November presented in association with Footscray Community Arts, the Foreign Brothers and The Operatives. To hear more about the festival and what Mildlife are up to, tune in to The Afterglow to hear Lyndelle chat with bassist Tom Shanahan.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary with three days and nights of performances in February 2022, the multi-award-winning Riverboats Music Festival returns to the historic town of Echuca-Moama on Yorta Yorta country with such artists as Baker Boy, Vika & Linda, and Custard, to name a few. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear David Frazer chat with Annika Priest about the full line up.

Guitarist Terrance Hobbs of brutal technical death metal band Suffocation calls in to speak about the band's new album 'Live in North America' which features the final live performances of vocalist Frank Mullen. Terrance will also chat about the future of the band after Frank's retirement.

Kene speaks to crust sludge noise band Religious Observance about recording noise for their new amazing self titled album and many other things.

The legendary Mike Rudd brings us an exciting new project that came about when composer and conductor Noel Kennedy put together a string arrangement of one of Mike’s songs, 'I Can Do Anything.' Joining forces for a truly magical event, Mike, Noel and a string quintet featuring Melbourne’s finest classical musicians present 'Mike Rudd’s Indelible String Band'. Listen in on Pojama People to hear Mike talk about this event.

In late September, emerging Indigenous artist Maanyung released his collaboration with Headland in the form of a beautiful new single and significant work in language. Through the work, titled “Nguura,” Maanyung shares the importance of us all taking on the responsibility to care for country and each other. He joins Claire on Firewater to chat more about the song. Tune in from 5pm.

Critically acclaimed musician Joan Wasser aka JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN returns to Australia in 2022 in full band mode. Her recent album, 'The Solution Is Restless,' is a collaborative work with the late, great Afrobeat genre co-founder Tony Allen and the prolific songwriter and guitarist Dave Okumu. Joan tells Elle about the album and her upcoming Australian tour. Tune in to Headhunters from 5pm to hear the whole chat.

New-wave art-punks Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice have released their powerful new album, Remember the Future?: a 31-minute whammy of 10 propulsive robo-punk anthems which document the dystopian absurdity of our times, informed by an innate hopefulness and staunch belief in a better future. Join Maddy and Kurt on Homebrew when they chat with the band's mastermind, Dougal Shaw.

Liza Lim is one of Australia's leading contemporary composers and widely respected throughout the world for her highly creative approaches to composition, often combining a large range of instruments from various cultures, and original techniques for playing them. She has a strong interest in ritual and in the narratives of human culture and the environment. Tune in to The Sound Barrier to hear her talk about her opera 'The Oresteia' and recent release 'Singing in Tongues.'

Moktar is a DJ and producer effortlessly combining club and techno with traditional Arabic instrumentation, sampling and producing to emphasise his Egyptian-Australian background. A hybrid style, Moktar’s music is new to the clubs of Australia and is itching to make its way across dance floors. Tune into Spaces Within Space on Monday morning with Jazz to hear the interview and guest mix.

Sophie Kline (Little Wise) joins Georgia Fields and John Flanagan at the Brunswick Ballroom on November 18 to share some new, yet-to-be released material plus some re-imagined old favourites. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising to hear Sophie talk about this part celebration of Georgia's new single ‘Find Your Way Back’ and return to live music in Melbourne.

With a career expanding more than a decade, Mike & The Moonpies are set release 'One To Grow On,' via Prairie Rose Music. Tune in to hear Mike talk about their new album.

Rhythm guitarist & vocalist Cody Quistad of Floridian metalcore act Wage War calls in to talk about their new album 'Manic,' returning to playing live music around the U.S.A and future plans.

Vocalist, Jack Bergin of metalcore band Void Of Vision talks about their new EP 'Chronicles 1: Lust,' changing their writing process and calling out toxicity in the music industry.