Interviews

Melbourne-born country-folk troubadour Les Thomas is readying himself to release his latest album 'All My Friends are Superstars.' Described as a celebration and musical love letter to the rich community that encompasses Naarm/Melbourne, it is a testament to his songwriting prowess and his commitment to crafting beautiful and inspiring songs. Les stops by 5ft High & Rising for a chat about the album and its launch at Wesley Ann on October 29.

The Peach State country-rockers from Athens, Georgia, The Pink Stones will be heading down under for their first ever Australian tour with their new album 'You Know Who.' Vocalist and guitarist Hunter Pinkston calls in to 5ft High & Rising to talk to Myles and the tour and performance at Out On The Weekend next Saturday 14 October.

For over two decades, Willie Watson has made modern folk music rooted in older traditions. Most known as one part of the classic Old Crow Medicine Show, Willie brings his solo troubadour country sounds to the Out On The Weekend stage on October 14. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising to hear Myles' conversation with Willie.

Melboune's Trip Hazard Sound System stops by for a guest mix and to talk to Jonny about Naarm's ever growing sound System culture and its influences/output.

Melbourne's rock n' roll kings The Casanovas release their fifth album, Backseat Rhythms. Mixed by legendary producer Ron Nevison, the album is a pure distillation of the riff-heavy and melodic '70s hard rock that they love and is the first to feature new drummer Brett "Wolfe" Wolfenden. Brett and Damo join Phil to talk about the album and its launch at the Espy on October 13.

Dynamic duo of raucous rock' n roll mayhem from Oakland, CA, Cut-Rate Druggist call by Sunglasses After Dark to chat about their debut 7'' vinyl single, Tragedy, available via Fantastic Mess Records, and their Melbourne shows at The Last Chance Rock' n' Roll Bar on October 7 and the Gem Bar on October 8.

Making her debut in Australia for the first time this October, bassist and songwriter Melissa Carpe brings her good ol’ fashioned ramblin’ style to Out On The Weekend. Tune in to Swinging Doors to hear Melissa speak to Ernie about her performance at this year's Out On The Weekend as well as her other shows around Melbourne.

Songwriter Nat Vazer joins Crispi on Radio City to talk about her sophomore album 'Strange Adrenaline' and an in-store performance at Rocksteady Records on October 6 as part of her indie record tour.

To help celebrate The Huxton Creepers' 40th anniversary, they have asked friends from back in the day, Charles Jenkins and Ups & Downs, to join the festivities. Ups And Downs call in to Radio City ahead of the show at the Corner on October 7.

As a part of their Brain Worms Album Tour, consummate rockers RVG will play the Northcote Theatre on October 7th ahead of a few Australian cities before heading off on a tour of the US and Europe. While they're in town, band leader Romy Vager drops in to PBS for a chat with Milo and to play a round of Musical Chairs on The Breakfast Spread.

The So Soirée Fringe Garden returns to the City of Pennington on October 7 - 22 with a bigger and brighter program with offerings for everyone for 2023. Festival director Nicole Warren calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk to Helen about this year's line up.

The Caledonia Castaways are a group of ex-pat Scots musicians from Melbourne. They perform their own songs that have a Scottish flare as well as are influenced by blues and roots. Trumpeter of the group Stuart Ferguson called in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about their gig at George Lane on October 7.

Zaffé is a glimpse into an abandoned building in Beirut where a generation has come together to commemorate what has been lost through migration and time. There is dancing, singing, ululation, wedding games, gossip, and long-distance video calls, but something is missing. Featuring Arabic-language covers of pop songs and underground techno, Zaffé is a celebration hosted by artists from the Middle Eastern diaspora. Zaffé drop by Boogie Beat Suite to talk about the show at Melbourne Fringe.

The upcoming debut self-titled EP from Melbourne/Naarm-based supergroup CLAPS features four tracks that demonstrate the band's versatility and creative voltage with excursions through broken beat, house, prog rock, hip hop, ambient and jazz. Tune in to Headhunters on Monday afternoon to hear more about the EP directly from the band.

This year, PBS teamed up with Strawberry Fields to present emerging live music acts with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take the stage at the festival. The winner is Perth-raised artist Your Girl Pho who drops in to PBS today to chat with Brooke on Homebrew about what it means to have the opportunity to perform in front of 12,000 people in Tocumwal next month.

Despite releasing a lot of music previously, experimental Naarm-based group bodies of divine infinite and eternal spirit finally share what they consider their first official album 'All the Songs I know about Fire.' Guitarist and vocalist Daniel Ward speaks to Brooke about the album and their Half Strange Outback Music Tour.

British DJ and producer Jossy Mitsu is a specialist of electro-infused, groove-driven and bass heavy rhythms. With a style that spans house, jungle, footwork, big subs and riveting percussion, Jossy graces Naarm this weekend with shows at Miscellania and Sub Club. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear a special mix from her ahead of the big long weekend.

Get ready to rock like it's 1983 when Melbourne's legendary and much-loved Huxton Creepers celebrate their 40th anniversary with a big show. Joining them will be friends from back in the day, Ups & Downs and Charles Jenkins. Singer and guitarist Rob Craw and bassist Matthew Eddy talk to Phil about this massive show happening at The Corner Hotel on October 7.

Last month, matriarch mates Krissy & Tarsha - a.k.a. m8riarchy - released their brand new UKG banger 'Guessing' to great acclaim. Ahead of their single release party at Miscellania on October 20th, the duo drop in to PBS for a chat with Milo and to play a round of Musical Chairs on The Breakfast Spread. Tune in bright and early on Thursday morning for some delicious vibes.

Caution:Thieves' vocalist Nicholas Simonsen joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus to premier their first new single in four years called 'Far From The Sun' and its launch at The Bergy Bandroom on November 23 and how fans can get their hands on a physical copy through Anti Vinyl Vinyl Club.