Interviews

Celebrating 50 years of Chain's 'I Remember when I was Young,' vocalist and Oz blues pioneer Matt Taylor has put a show together to tell the story of how the iconic song came about, taking the evolution of blues from Oz blues to Oz indigo as his latest creation. Matt speaks to Helen about his Melbourne performances at Memo Music Hall, St Kilda on August 24 and Way Out West, Newport Bowls on August 27.

Guitarist and founding member of The La De Da’s, Kevin Borich has firmly cemented himself as a legendary musician. With a 50-year-career, Kevin has performed with and shared stages with some of the greatest musicians. Now in 2023, he is celebrating a lifetime of music with the release of ‘Duets.’ Kevin speaks to Helen about the album and some of the guests featured on it.

Cas talks to Kaylie Melville and Tamara Kohler of the Rubiks Collective about the ensemble’s premier of not one but two world premieres at the Melbourne Recital Centre this Friday from rising art music composers Alice Chance and Maria Kaoutzani, which explore the intricacies between love, intergenerational relationships and complex modern-day perceptions of ‘home’.

Vocalist for Newcastle hardcore band Vilify, Amy McIntosh calls in to Tyrannocoreus to talk to Ryan about their latest single 'From the Inside,' owning their sexuality as a band with multiple LGBTQ+ members and an EP in the works.

Vocalist and guitarist from UK metal band Sylosis (and ex Architects), Josh Middleton speaks to Ryan about their new album 'A Sign Of Things To Come,' leaving Architects on good terms and when we can expect to see the band back in Australia.

Bassist and longest serving member of Napalm Death, Shane Embury talks to Kene about being a fan of the band before joining them in 1987, how he got involved with music, having a passion for heavy music, the joys of visiting Australia and choosing a set list.

Guitarist for Singaporean grindcore Wormrot, Rasyid talks to Kene about their upcoming show with Napalm Death and Extortion at the Croxton on September 9, performing with only two members, the Singaporean metal scene and their 2022 album 'Hiss.'

Up and coming local singer-songwriter Sasha Millar channels her Middle Eastern roots with her new single On Your Mind. Ahead of the release of her upcoming debut EP, she drops in to PBS for a chat with MzRizk and to play a couple of songs live in-studio.

Ahead of his Melbourne performance in partnership with Melbourne International Jazz Festival and The Eighty-Six, critically acclaimed Chicago-based percussionist, composer, and producer Makaya McCraven makes time with Mike Gurrieri for an intimate chat about his unique approach to music making. Tune in to Mystic Brew on Tuesday from 9am.

Known for her in-depth vocal exploration of popular singers from early twentieth-century Greece and Asia Minor, Haroula Tsalpara has been compared to Roza Eskenazi or Rita Abatzi. Haroula Tsalpara and Con Kalamaras stop by the Global Village to talk about her upcoming concert at Brunswick Ballroom on August 24.

Award-winning musician and Philadelphia-based producer, Aaron Livingston aka Son Little, will be coming down under this September, for the first time since 2016, for a run of his largest headline shows to date in celebration of his 2022 album Like Neptune. Tune in to Subway Sounds to hear his conversation with Suzi Hutchings.

Coming all the way from Durham, North Carolina, Hiss Golden Messenger will grace the sunny shores of Australia this September for the first time ever fresh off the back of releasing their 15th album 'Jump For Joy.' Vocalist and guitarist MC Taylor speaks to Myles ahead of their arrival.

Written by Melbourne music legend Ollie Olsen in 1987, 'Rooms For The Memory' holds a special place in Australian music history as it was Michael Hutchence's only solo single released during his lifetime. On a new project that pays homage to Hutchence and aims to raise funds for Olsen's medical bills, Mick Harvey, Adalita and Andrew Duffield have teamed up with Jane Gazzo to record a heartfelt rendition of the song. Jane calls by Sunglasses After Dark to talk to Phil about the project.

'The Music That I Make' reveals singer-songwriter Leah Senior at her most intimate with songs that cycle vulnerable meditations on what it means to create. 'The Music That I Make' transports the listener to her sandstone shack in Anglesea, where autumnal British folk meets late night AM radio. Leah stops by Radio City ahead of its launch at Northcote Social Club on August 19.

Post-rock instrumental trio Badinage return to the Wesley Anne on August 27 for a special show, which will revisit material from their acclaimed debut EP 'Meander' as well as give preview to a selection of fresh new tracks from their forthcoming album. Cellist/bassist Simon Capp and drummer Matt Omond stop by Radio City to talk about the show.

Get ready for another Studio 3 session by the Jumpin' the Blues All-stars (Boof and Jazz Party). Tune in on August 16 from 1pm to hear them play a live set with special guest singer Jody Bell.

Hailing originally from the streets of East Village, New York City, bassist, producer, and songwriter Dean Zucchero teams up with New Orleans bluesman Sean Riley to bring a set of originals and old school blues to Australian cities this month. The pair drop in to PBS for a yarn with Helen on Roots of Rhythm and to play some songs.

Witness the dark mystery of the Otways with three days of music, art, food and fire at WinterWild, taking place on Gadubanud Country in Apollo Bay on August 25 - 27. Music programmer Bill Fraser joins Annika on State of the Art to chat about this year's line-up.

Alex Pertout is a Chilean-born Australian award-winning percussionist, composer, educator, recording artist and producer. His creative percussive touch has graced hundreds of albums and soundtracks, including iconic Australian number one hits such as Daryl Braithwaite's 'The Horses' and Powderfinger's 'My Happiness.' Alex joins DJ Matab on the Dounya show to discuss his upcoming release Quadrifoglio.

Vocalist for Adelaide metalcore band Those Left Behind, Tim Bishop calls in to Tyrannocoreus to talk about their new single 'Mark My Words,' getting Hardcore Keen to react to their video and crossing the border in to Victoria for some shows.