Past Interviews
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Skink Tank
Tue 9 Apr 2024 15:30
Skink Tank's latest release 'Livin Under Rock' is skidding down the gravel driveway of the internet to offer up another EP's worth of tracks compiled into a fully-fledged album. Rick and Ally join Jordan on the show to chat about the new songs and upcoming shows.
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Daniele Davoli // Black Box
Tue 9 Apr 2024 11:30
In what's promises to be a a celebration of the '90s dance revolution, local label Inner Sauce invites you to the Forum on April 24th for an electrifying night with three of the most notable Eurodance outfits of the late 20th century: Black Box, Technotronic, and N-Trance. Ahead of the show, Black Box founding member Daniele Davoli chats with MzRizk about the dance genre that defined a generation. Tune in to Boogie Beat Suite to hear the whole chat.
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Firaaq
Mon 8 Apr 2024 19:00
Blending various elements from the vibrant tapestry of South Asian music traditions with the pulsating beats of deep house and techno, Shivam Choraria aka Firaaq evokes a profound sense of nostalgia and yearning amidst the complex multifaceted landscape of modern India. Tune in to Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves to hear Firaaq's conversation with Pradip.
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Erica Dunn // Tropical F--k Storm & Mod Con
Mon 8 Apr 2024 16:00
on Homebrew
Romance enthusiasts Tropical F--k Storm have gathered their dream team of Australia’s sexiest bands, C.O.F.F.I.N, Cool Sounds and Mod Con, for an excursion up the East Coast on a quest for fame, fortune and free breakfast buffets. Mod Con and Tropical F--k Storm's guitarist Erica Dunn drops by Homebrew to chat with Brook about their Melbourne show at Northcote Theatre on April 12.
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Steve Sedergreen
Mon 8 Apr 2024 11:00
on Black Wax
Pianist Steve Sedergreen joins Adam on Black Wax to talk about his upcoming birthday gig at the Central Club Hotel on April 13.
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Estudiantina
Sun 7 Apr 2024 17:00
All seven members of the Greek group Estudiantina of Melbourne come into the Global Village to play live and talk about their shows around 'Songs of Smyrne' at the Brunswick Ballroom on April 11, and at Bird's Basement on April 13.
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Ivan Aristeguieta
Sat 6 Apr 2024 11:00
on Fiesta Jazz
For 10 years now, Venezuelan comedian Ivan Aristeguieta has called Australia home. In his latest show, Ivan finds himself a true-blue Aussie, nothing bothers him anymore. Google finds everything for him. Siri tells him where to go. Even ChatGPT is writing this blurb. In fact, he doesn’t have to do anything. As long as his phone is charged, there is Wi-Fi, and he’s always near a toilet. Ivan calls in to Fiesta Jazz to talk about his comedy show 'Too easy.'
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Kid Congo
Thu 4 Apr 2024 20:00
Following the 2022 release of his long-awaited and critically acclaimed memoir, ‘Some New Kind of Kick,' Kid Congo makes his fourth trip to Australia with long-term cohorts The Pink Monkey Birds in support of their fifth album ‘That Delicious Vice.’ Kid Congo catches up with Phil ahead of his arrival in Australia. Tune in to Sunglasses After Dark to hear their conversation.
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Jim Reid // The Jesus and Mary Chain
Thu 4 Apr 2024 19:00
on Junkyard
Marking their 40-year anniversary, The Jesus and Mary Chain have released a new album ‘Glasgow Eyes.’ Recorded at Mogwai’s Castle of Doom studio in Glasgow, the record is an embrace of maelstrom melodies, feedback and controlled chaos now informed more audibly by their love for Suicide and Kraftwerk and a fresh appreciation of the less disciplined attitudes found in jazz. Singer Jim Reid spoke to Michael about the album. Tune in to Junkyard to hear their conversation.
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Sin City
Thu 4 Apr 2024 16:30
Described as "a pair of bar-crawling crooners who found themselves quarantined in a sleazy flat in Alicante, Spain with only a guitar and piano," Sin City have announced their second album 'Another Round.' The band calls by Swinging Doors to play some tunes ahead of their gig at The Tote on Friday.
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The Stetson Family
Thu 4 Apr 2024 16:00
With 16 years playing together under their belts, The Stetson Family continue to deliver spirited, freewheeling Americana, folk and bluegrass on their fourth album 'The Stars, If You Look Closely.' Tune in to Swinging Doors to hear them play a few tunes and talk about 'The Stars, If You Look Closely' launch at The Brunswick Ballroom on April 7.
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Brian Cadd
Thu 4 Apr 2024 15:00
Considered "an exceptional journey,” Australian country-rock pioneer Brian Cadd steps away from his 'rock artist persona' to release a country album. 'Dream Train' stepped new freedom to think ‘outside the musical artist's box,’ Cadd takes full creative control to deliver the country album he was always destined to make. Brian joins Ernie in the studio for a few tunes and a chat.
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Hana and Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits
Thu 4 Apr 2024 14:30
on Radio City
Sewing twang, lyrical wit and late-night musings into a captivating country-soul heart, Hana and Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits craft sauntering, hook-laden tapestries drenched in rock-and-roll swagger. Vocalist Hana Brenecki and guitarist Jessie-Lee Zubkevych call in to Radio City to talk about their second album 'Say What You Mean.'
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Queenie
Thu 4 Apr 2024 14:00
on Radio City
Described as a "fearless performer who wears her heart on her sleeve," Queenie is the trash queen alter ego of Melbourne musician Eloise Thetford. Queenie talks to Crispi about the launch of her latest single ‘Not Divine’ at Thornbury Bowls Club on April 5.
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Eric Powell
Thu 4 Apr 2024 08:00
Kubik, the globally renowned open-air event space created entirely of illuminated water tanks that are synchronised with music, is set to illuminate the Frankston Waterfront from April 5th to April 20th. On April 7th, Eric Powell of Mobile Disco fame closes out the first weekend in style, with a selection of summer jams and classic disco vibes. He joins Milo on The Breakfast Spread for a spin on the Wheels of Steel.
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James Cassells // Asking Alexandria
Wed 3 Apr 2024 01:00
Drummer for metalcore/hard rock UK band Asking Alexandria, James Cassells chats to Ryan about the band's long love affair with Australia, touring schedule for 2024 and plans to come back to Australia soon.
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Windwaker
Wed 3 Apr 2024 00:30
Melbourne-based pop-metalcore act Windwaker spoke to Ryan about how their new line-up has settled the group, new EP 'Enter The Wall' and plans for the year.
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Kyle Anderson // Brand Of Sacrifice
Wed 3 Apr 2024 00:00
During the Melbourne leg of Knotfest, Ryan caught up with the vocalist for Canadian deathcore band Brand Of Sacrifice, Kyle Anderson to talk about their expectations for their first Australian tour, working on their upcoming third album and how Kyle is managing his voice.
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Dan Blitzman // Dole Manchild
Tue 2 Apr 2024 16:30
Consisting of four new high octane bangers, mixing hardcore, surf-punk and EDM into an original art punk sound, Dole Manchild release their highly anticipated third EP 'Natural Born Contrarian.' Dan Blitzman members stop by to chat about their most ambitious EP yet, and upcoming launch party at Stay Gold on April 6.
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Winter McQuinn & Elena Jones
Tue 2 Apr 2024 15:15
Ahead of releasing his solo album 'Move To The Trees' and accompanying tour dates, Winter McQuinn (Sunfruits) plays a couple of songs live in the studio alongside bandmate Elena Jones.