Interviews

Committed to delivering hip-hop in its golden, neo-soul form, Melbourne duo SO.Crates has put together a collection of their castaway tracks into one album, titled 'Be-Sides and Rarities'. It’s an array of tracks that cover every era, every studio, and nearly every creative turn the duo has taken over their 8+ years. Producer and one half of the band, Skomes, takes a turn on the Musical Chairs—tune in to hear what selection of music he’ll share with Milo.

Rolling the festive tradition once again is The Ronson Hangup (Christmas Show), an indie supergroup band featuring musicians Ashley Naylor and Steve Pinkerton, taking place at The Workers Club on December 20th. The night will also feature Pinkerton Pendlebury, Pinko’s collaboration with sports star Andrew Pendlebury. Tune in to Radio City as Steve and Andrew stop by to wish Crispi a very Ronson Christmas.

Roll With The Punches, Make It Swing And Groove On Your Hunches is the motto of Melbourne band Mooney Valley Drifters. They’ve been a staple in the local country-blues scene for 40 years, and to celebrate, they’re putting on a shin-digging birthday show at the Thornbury Bowls Club on December 14th. Tune in to Swinging Doors as the band stops by to chat with Ernie ahead of the show.

Last month, LA punk band Pat Todd and The Rankoutsiders dropped into Sunglasses After Dark for a Studio 5 session. If you missed their live show while they were in Melbourne, tune in to hear high-energy rock 'n' roll infused with elements of country and rhythm & blues, followed by an interview with Phil MacDougall and Pat Todd himself.

Packing a post-punk punch is Wollongong's two-piece band Chimers. The duo has released their second album called 'Through Today' via Poison City Records, and the band swings by Sunglasses After Dark to chat with Phil about the new record. Tune in to hear the latest from Chimers.

After touring across Europe and the USA for the past 6 months, DJ Reptant has returned home with more electro, techno, and acid sounds to slide into the Melbourne airwaves. He's playing a show at Miscellania on December 29th, but first, he comes into B.P.M. for a special guest mix. Tune in as Ivy and Reptant take over PBS from midnight.

Making their name by seamlessly crossing between hip hop, jazz, and other contemporary genres, Canadian group BADBADNOTGOOD continues to push musical boundaries in their latest release, 'Mid Spiral'. The alt-jazz ensemble received their fifth GRAMMY nomination this year and has been on the road since the release. Mike Gurrieri catches up with the band during their time in Melbourne; tune in to hear this PBS exclusive interview.

Finding home in the friction and warmth felt between the organic and electronic is the work of indie/folk artist Hugo van Buuren. After releasing his tender and confessional EP 'Two Truths', he stops by Underground Love to play some intimate live songs in the studio. Tune in as Jordan chats with Hugo about the new release.

Going out of 2024 with a bang is garage-rock band Snake Powder. The four piece will be playing at The Beast on December 20th, alongside local bands Salmon Sisters and Blue Fur. Snake Powder stops by Firewater to chat with Claire about the show. Tune in to hear what we can expect on the night.

With six studio albums already under their belt, the sludge-doom-punk-crust band Dopethrone has released their amazing new album 'Broke Sabbath'. Currently on tour in the USA for the new album, Vince from the Montreal band catches up with Kene. Tune in to Burning Bitumen as they chat about all things from guts to glory.

In 2023, acclaimed electronic-soul duo, Electric Fields, delivered an unforgettable, high-energy performance that lit up Hamer Hall. Recorded with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, 'Live in Concert' marks a significant milestone in Electric Fields’ career, blending modern beats with the timeless grandeur of a full symphony orchestra. One half of Electric Fields, Michael, chats with MzRizk about the new album, tune in to Boogie Beat Suite to hear more.

The country-folk trio from 1927 Virginia, The Carter Family, has an interesting tale to tell. This December, Jan from Southern Style will play four episodes from 'Anchored in Love: The Carter Family Story', starting with Episode 1 – Pioneers of Country Music on Dec 10th, Episode 2 – Music that Endures on Dec 17th, Episode 3 – The Radio Years on Dec 24th, and Episode 4 – The Carter Family Fold on Dec 31st. Tune in to hear this special radio documentary.

A key figure in Australia’s alternative rock’n’roll scene of the 70s and 80s, John Dowler’s Vanity Project is the culmination of Dowler’s previous works. Formed in 2014, JDVP have steadily built a profile in Melbourne’s inner-city scene over the past decade, and their third album, 'Existential Friend', has just dropped. John Dowler stops by Radio City to catch up with Crispi—tune in as they discuss the album and its release show happening on January 25th.

When raw talent and diverse rock influences collided in 2016, High Vis was born. Fresh off the back of an Australian tour with Sydney hardcore band SPEED, the London-based five-piece has just dropped their newest album, 'Guided Tour'. Ryan catches up with vocalist Graham Sayle to discuss the release. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus for a glimpse of what High Vis has in store for 2025.

'Five Arrows' is the name of the highly anticipated new album from UK hardcore/metal band Polar. Since forming in 2009, the band has gone through multiple lineup changes, yet this hasn’t stopped them from touring consistently around the world. Vocalist Adam 'Woody' Woodford joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus—tune in to hear when the band will next be playing in Australia.

Two-piece outfit Boogie Rockafella is a rock and roll fusion of big-riffin’, hard-hitting, and foot-stomping boogie. They will kick-start 2025 by releasing their new EP 'Makin' Money' and playing the launch show at the Town Hall Hotel in North Melbourne on January 18th. Tune in to Radio City as one half of the band, Liam Hopkins, chats with Crispi about their new music.

Canadian deathcore band AngelMaker is about to embark on an Australian tour, supporting British heavy metal band Sylosis. Ahead of the tour, Ryan catches up with AngelMaker’s dual vocalists, Casey Tyson-Pearce and Ian Bearer. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus as Ian shares what it’s like to be the newest member of a 7-piece band that formed in 2011.

Florida band Hot Water Music are well-established figures in the punk rock and post-hardcore scenes. Since their formation in 1994, they've released nearly 10 studio albums, with their most recent record, 'Vows'. Bassist Jason Black chats with Ryan about the band's 30th anniversary this year. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus to hear when the band will next be playing in Australia.

At the age of 17, Luther Russell formed his first band with Bob Dylan's son, Jakob Dylan. He then went on to form The Freewheelers, followed by the start of his solo career in 1997, and later formed other musical projects such as Those Pretty Wrongs with Jody Stephens. Liam joins Crispi on Radio City; tune in as they chat about his 7th studio album, 'Happiness For Beginners', coming out on January 17th.