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King’s Vengeance
Thu 14 Nov 2024 02:00
on TNT
'Mystery' is the name of the newest single from local heavy rock band King’s Vengeance, and TNT will be the first to air the song before it's released to the world on Nov 15. The single launch party is taking place at Perseverance Bar in Brunswick on Nov 22, alongside rock'n'roll bands Cherry Octane and HZED. Tune in as Tomarch and Takla chat with the band, and for a sneak peek of their new song.
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Electric Mary
Thu 14 Nov 2024 02:00
on TNT
Having formed in 2003 out of a mutual passion for 70's rock and roll, Melbourne band Electric Mary have been making blues-based tunes that have found their way into the souls of thousands of strangers across the world. Their latest song 'Shaun' was written as a dedication by lead singer Rusty to his friend and former writing partner Shaun Gardener, who passed away July this year. Tomarch & Takla chat with Rusty, tune in to TNT as the band announce the end of their musical adventure.
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Ella Thompson
Thu 14 Nov 2024 08:00
Take a slice of Ella Thompson’s new delicious, modern soul track ‘One More Step’. It’s the third single from Ella’s new album ‘Ripple On The Wing’, which the beloved Melbourne musician is set to release on Nov 14. Tune into The Breakfast Spread as Ella pops by to play a round of Musical Chairs on the day of the album release.
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Dean Kalaitzidis
Thu 14 Nov 2024 11:00
Where water meets land and the spirit meets the body there is a place. This place is 'Slatland', the name of the spiritual jazz record by Naarm artist Dean Kalaitzidis, that will take you on a scenic sonic journey . He is a saxophonist by trade and blends in new forms of composition through his creative improvisational style. Tune into Eternal Rhythm as Shio chats with Dean about his upcoming album launch on Nov 17.
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The Saints
Thu 14 Nov 2024 19:00
on Junkyard
One of the most revered, reviled and talked about records in Australian music history, (I'm) Stranded by The Saints has been remastered for vinyl for the first time in over 40 years. To celebrate, Michael Mulholland dedicates his show to the re-release. Tune into Junkyark for this special edition.
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Jembaa Groove
Fri 15 Nov 2024 02:00
Blending together their roots from Ghana, Benin & Germany, Jembaa Groove are a soul and jazz band taking the Ghanian Highlife sound and cranking it up a notch. They’ve been on tour for the last two years, stopping off at KEXP and BBC 6 along the way, as well as working with legends such as Tony Allen, Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas. Tune into Audio Vitamins as band leader Yannick Nolting chats with Jonny about the band’s upcoming releases.
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Maeve Grieve
Mon 18 Nov 2024 08:00
Complex guitar licks and interwoven narrative songwriting is the signature sound of Tasmanian-born musician Maeve Grieve. Think Joni Mitchell meets Radiohead. ‘Midnight Commute’ is the name of her upcoming EP, which Maeve will release at The Gaso on Nov 14. Brining in two acoustic guitars, she joins Milo on The Breakfast Spread for an intimate, stripped back live session.
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Hetty Kate
Mon 18 Nov 2024 11:00
on Black Wax
Award winning British/Australian vocalist Hetty Kate is known for her clear tones, impeccable timing and witty humour. She has toured the world for almost two decades and is playing two different shows in Melbourne this month, one with her Quintet, Bass², a distinctive jazz ensemble playing at the Counts, and the second at Uptown Jazz Cafe where she'll be reimagining New Wave anthems through a jazz lens. Tune into Black Wax as Hetty stops by.
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Precious Mess
Tue 19 Nov 2024 02:00
Exploring the possibilities of combining the audio realm with the visual world is Precious Mess, the project of Nate and Reggie, together creating a fully immersive experience. They've written an album that has a canvas painting to accompany each of the 10 tracks, describing how 'each song is art and each song creates art'. Tune in as Lucas chats with the band about their album and for a unique live performance.
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Hachiku
Tue 19 Nov 2024 15:00
‘The Joys of Being Pure at Heart’ is the name of the soon to be released album from local artist Hachiku. She’s recently dropped a feel-good electric pop single called ‘Tell Your Friends You Love Them’, a song layered in bubbly synths which you can catch live at the Merri Creek Tavern throughout November. Listen in to Underground Love as Hachiku comes in to plays some live songs and for a chat with Jordan.
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Crippled Black Phoenix
Tue 19 Nov 2024 20:15
The new album from UK band Crippled Black Phoenix is about to be released. The psychedelic, space rock band have dropped ‘444’, a heavy prog-rock single with wolf sounds scattered throughout, clearly a teaser of what we can expect to hear from the new album ‘The Wolf Changes its Fur But Not its Nature’. Tune into Pojama People as Chris chats with CBP about their upcoming album release.
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Ryan Coonan
Tue 19 Nov 2024 22:00
The Red is a new kangaroo zombie horror film directed by Ryan Coonan. Chatting about what inspired him to make the film to the cast and location, Ryan comes into Burning Bitumen to share with Kene how you go about making a zombie kangaroo.
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Nembutolik
Tue 19 Nov 2024 22:00
Proudly Frankston band Nembutolik have been in the metal scene since 2022. ‘All Along the Frankston Line’ was their last LP release and the band are eager to be launching their new single into the universe at Singing Bird Studios on Nov 30. Listen in to Burning Bitumen as the band stop by to chat with Kene about the single release party, and when we can expect to hear a new album.
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Emmy Mack//RedHook
Wed 20 Nov 2024 00:00
Sydney heavy-rock outfit RedHook are a four piece band lead by charismatic punk-star Emmy Mack. She lead the band to success with their debut LP 'Postcard From A Living Hell ‘ last year, and their new album ‘Mutation’ has fans anticipating for the release. Emmy comes in to Tyrannocoreus, tune in for a run down on the bands recent tour, and their plans for an album release party.
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Nick McLernan//Make Them Suffer
Wed 20 Nov 2024 00:30
For over the last decade, Perth band Make Them Suffer have been killing it in the metalcore scene. Nov 8 is the date of their new self-title album release, which features a new lineup of musicians and 11 tracks of inventive ferocity. Guitarist and songwriter Nick McLernan joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus, tune in as they chat about the new album and Nick's gym routines.
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Louis TM
Wed 20 Nov 2024 17:00
Kiwi pianist and vocalist Louis TM is popping over to Naarm for a night of soul and R&B with flavours of Aotearoa sprinkled throughout the mix. PBS's Miss Goldie will be warming up the stage at Shotkickers on the 23 Nov, along with Fulton Street and Oscar LaDell. Tune into The Afterglow Radio Show as Louis pops in for some chats about the big night.
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Sarah Blasko
Thu 21 Nov 2024 08:00
The seventh studio album of 3x ARIA Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer Sarah Blasko has just been released. It's an album that reflects on goodbyes, grief, new beginnings, and friendship, which all wraps under the album's name 'I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain'. Sarah Blasko joins Milo on The Breakfast Spread, tune in as she chats about the new album, and takes a turn on the Musical Chairs.
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Mikey Goodfellow
Fri 22 Nov 2024 08:00
Local DJ Mikey Goodfellow spins a mix of disco, punk, soul and techno. Tune in as he grooves by the Breakfast Spread to take over the Wheels of Steel.
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DJ PGZ
Fri 22 Nov 2024 14:00
on Tomorrowland
Music Victoria has recently awarded DJ PGZ for the best DJ of the year, and it's well deserved with his curation of underground sounds and forward thinking Australian dance music. He'll be playing 'Upstairs at The Rochey' on Dec 20, the new music series at The Rochey in Fitzroy, but first he stops by Tomorrowland to spin some tunes with Edd Fisher. Tune in for your dose of Friday dance music.
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La Descarga
Sat 23 Nov 2024 13:00
on Switched On
Vibrant and colourful Afro-Latin-Australian band La Descarga will be bringing a lot of joy into PBS' Studio 5 on Nov 23. Their explosive performances of traditional Colombian music, blended with contemporary Australian sounds creates a party in the heart - which also translates to the name of their debut album 'Fiesta de Corazón'. Tune in to Switched On as Emma Peel is joined by the band for a Studio 5 live performance, followed by a chat with the 9 piece outfit.
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Fotis Vergopoulos
Sun 24 Nov 2024 17:00
Renowned for his deep affinity with rebetika (Greek Blues), Fotis Vergopoulos represents the new generation of Greek musicians. On his return visit to Melbourne, Fotis joins Roger on Global Village to talk about his music and to play some live tunes ahead of two concerts at the Brunswick Ballroom, joined by key figures from the local rebetika scene.
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Astro Elevator
Tue 26 Nov 2024 20:00
Mid way through 2019 garage psychedelia band Astro Elevator were born. The Melbourne four piece define their bold-edged, delay-drenched, spacey jam sound in their 2022 album ‘Lysergic Liquid Maze of the Psychotropic Triptonauts’, and their second studio album is soon to be release. Tune into Pojama People for an exclusive insight to when the album will be released.
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Nephalem
Tue 26 Nov 2024 22:00
Known as one of Melbourne's craziest metal bands, Nephalem make hardcore satanic boogie and have a new EP on the horizon. They'll be dropping a split release at The Bendigo Hotel on Nov 30, playing alongside local grinders TongueScum. Tune into Burning Bitumen as Kene chats with the band about the upcoming show along with other shenanigans.
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Wardruna
Tue 26 Nov 2024 22:00
Norwegian dark folk group Wardruna write music inspired by Norse culture and esoteric traditions. They use unique methods when it comes to making their instruments, using the likes of deer-hide for the drums to a goat's horn. Currently on a world tour, the band will be stopping off in Melbourne on Jan 23. Tune into Burning Bitumen as Kene chats with Einar from the band about their forth coming album, and their plans to make it through customers with their array of animal instruments.
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Fit for an Autopsy
Wed 27 Nov 2024 00:00
New Jersey deathcore band Fit for an Autopsy have had a massive year touring North America and Europe. They've just dropped their seventh studio album 'The Nothing That Is', and the band are making plans to come back to Australia next for a bunch of shows. Tune into Tyrannocoreus as guitarist Pat Sheridan swings by for a chat with Ryan.
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Voodoo Glow Skulls
Wed 27 Nov 2024 00:30
Californian band Voodoo Glow Skulls are no strangers to ska punk, in fact, since 1988 they’ve released over 10 albums and featured in over 30 compilation albums. The band will be playing at The Croxton on Nov 30 and Dec 1 as part of the Ska Nation International Music Festival. Tune into Tyrannocoreus as Ryan is joined by guitarist Eddie Casillas. They'll be chatting about his brother Frank Casillas re-joining the band after 7 years and when we can expect to hear new music.
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CALENTURA: El Gran Mono Meets Bellaqueo
Mon 2 Dec 2024 18:00
on Headhunters
A Latino Fiesta with 100% Latino line up is taking place on Dec 2 for 'CALENTURA: El Gran Mono Meets Bellaqueo'. Sets from DJs Walla C, Mad Rhythm B2B Zafiro, Slim Shady, and Lorena Lee will be pumped through Colombia’s Picó sound system, a fluorescent speaker stack that will send bass ripples through the MPavilion. Tune into Headhunters for a special guest mix of Reggaeton, Champeta, Cumbiaton and Baile Funk from the DJ line up.
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Jumpin’ Jack William
Tue 3 Dec 2024 20:00
The ambient sound of a 12 string overlayed with distorted guitars and vocal harmonies is the sound of Jumpin’ Jack William. He’s a generous guy, offering his music for free download on Bandcamp and he’ll be playing at Shotkickers soon. Tune in to Pojama People to hear when Jumpin’ Jack William’s next show will be.
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Threats
Wed 4 Dec 2024 00:00
‘Backward Alchemy’ is the new record soon to be released by Nipaluna/Hobart hardcore punk band Threats. We can expect to hear more dizzying drums, fast riffs and words of introspection on the album, as heard in their latest single ‘Hurricane’. Tune in as Matt, Kane and Dale drop in to Tyrannocoreus to chat with Ryan about the new record and their aspirations to tour the mainland in 2025.
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The Last Martyr
Wed 4 Dec 2024 00:30
Local metalcore band The Last Martyr is fronted by powerful vocalist Monica Strut. The band touch on electronic, trap and emo influences which you can immerse yourself in at Revolver Upstairs on the 25 Jan as they open up for Future Static. Monica stops by Tyrannocoreus, tune in to hear Ryan chat with her about the band’s latest EP ‘Requiem’ and a recent Facebook hacking scandal.
Past Interviews
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Julianna Barwick
Thu 6 Aug 2020 07:15
American composer, songwriter and producer Julianna Barwick calls in to chat about her stunning new album 'Healing is a Miracle', released recently on Ninja Tunes.
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Justin Ashworth
Wed 5 Aug 2020 08:00
Next week on SOTA, sound artist/curator Justin Ashworth talks to Annika about the latest edition of the ongoing collaborative sound project Little Songs of the Mutilated. This has been created by an ever growing community of sound artists and musicians - mostly based in Melbourne - coming together to experiment and play with their medium. The project focuses on cultivating collective creativity, reveling in surprise, and investigating new possibilities for musical form and content in.
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Aeons Abyss
Tue 4 Aug 2020 22:00
Victorian death metal band Aeons Abyss discuss their new single ‘The Great Hanging’ and the special guests Involved.
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Ben Blackwell
Tue 4 Aug 2020 18:30
on Firewater
Ben Blackwell from Third Man Records talks about the new Iggy And The Stooges recording, Live at Goose Lake, released nearly 50 years to the date since it was recorded on 8th August 1970.
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Crack Cloud
Tue 4 Aug 2020 16:15
Vancouver-based art-punk collective Crack Cloud recently released their outstanding new album PAIN OLYMPICS. We loved it so much it was PBS Feature Album. Vocalist and drummer Zach Choy and keyboardist Mohammad Ali Sharar spoke to Jordan Oakley about the making of the album. Don't miss this great interview.
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Yirgjhilya Lawrie
Mon 3 Aug 2020 15:15
on Homebrew
Yirgjhilya Lawrie calls into Homebrew to talk about her debut soul single 'Bagana.'
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Holly Moore
Sun 2 Aug 2020 19:00
Winner of the Take Note initiative Holly Moore joins Owen McKern on Impressions to talk about how the initiative is addressing the underrepresentation of women in jazz by celebrating and promoting female leaders on stage and in high schools across Victoria.
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Margo Price
Sat 1 Aug 2020 07:00
Margo Price calls in from Nashville to chat with Myles about her new album That's How Rumors Get Started, produced by Sturgill Simpson and featuring some of America's finest musicians.
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Dave Faulkner
Thu 30 Jul 2020 13:30
on Radio City
Hoodoo Gurus front-man Dave Faulkner talks about their new Trump-baiting single 'Hung out to Dry.'
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Ben & Guy
Thu 30 Jul 2020 08:00
Coming up on Musical Chairs, Ben & Guy from Chapter Music Skype in to play a selection of tunes from the recently released compilation 'Midnight Meditations.'
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Daniel Clarke
Wed 29 Jul 2020 08:00
Arts Centre creative & executive producer Daniel Clarke joins Annika Priest on State of the Art to discuss Take Over! A project that gives audiences the chance to share in the creative process with artists’ digitally.
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Freyja Garbett
Wed 29 Jul 2020 04:45
Freyja talks to Cas about her debut album MAYA and the seeds of musical resurgence in Sydney.
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Onslaught
Tue 28 Jul 2020 22:00
Founding Member Nige of influential UK thrash metal band Onslaught will be talking to Kene about their new album 'Generation Antichrist' which is AWESOME and how they got there.
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Cash Savage
Tue 28 Jul 2020 18:00
on Firewater
Claire chats to Cash Savage about Cash Savage & the Last Drinks Hamer Hall live stream performance happening August 6.
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Sarah Hardiman
Tue 28 Jul 2020 16:30
Sarah Hardiman (Deaf Wish, Moon Rituals) rings up Jordan to chat about her new project BRICK HEAD.
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Jane Gazzo
Mon 27 Jul 2020 15:00
on Homebrew
Broadcaster, music TV host and author, Jane Gazzo, calls in to chat about The Shoebox Diaries - a new compilation of tracks from Australian indie artists that ruled the '90s live scene.
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Riley Catherall
Sun 26 Jul 2020 08:00
Riley calls into 5ft High & Rising to talk about his latest single ‘Leave Me Out To Dry,' taken from his forthcoming debut album.
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Brent DeBoer
Thu 23 Jul 2020 14:30
on Radio City
Brent DeBoer of Immigrant Union to discuss new album Judas released Friday 19 June via Cheersquad Records & Tapes.
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Marcel Borrack
Thu 23 Jul 2020 14:00
on Radio City
Described as a 'one man band with eight arms' Minibikes creator Marcel Borrack talks about their recent album 'Freaky Dreams.'
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Sneha Varma
Wed 22 Jul 2020 08:00
Coming up on State of the Art, Annika Priest is joined by Sneha Varma from MAV to talk about Shelter. A new commissions program that will reflect on and respond to the challenges we face both during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.