Interviews

September 9th will be an auspicious date. It's when Marlon Williams releases his new album, My Boy, and then performs it at a special one-off launch show in his home away from home, Melbourne. Ahead of what promises to be an exquisite show at Howler, Marlon drops in to PBS for a lovely morning chat with Milo on The Breakfast Spread.

Who We Love is the latest film from Irish actress Alison McGirr. Who We Love is a warm, funny and at times gritty film that places your faith in acceptance and the hurdles that are leapt over in order to achieve it. The film focuses on teenage LGBTQI kids who have to deal with the outside influences concerning their sexuality, gender fluidity, lack of acceptance and bullying in Ireland, where religion still has a strong presence. Listen in to hear Alison's conversation with Julie and Lucy.

Forklift Assassins are heading to The Bendigo Hotel upstairs on September 2 to launch their new single 'Weedkiller.' Tune in to Shock Treatment to hear their chat with Kev.

Known for high energy funk and reggae tunes in their native tongue, Andrew Gurruwiwi Band have honed their chops on the beach at Birrtjimi and in the dirt of Yirrkala. Andrew and his band are set to delight audiences at Queenscliff Music Festival in November when they bring their unique and truly fresh Yolngu Funk sound. Tune in to the Afterglow to hear Lyndelle chat with Andrew about Queenscliff Music Festival.

Growing up with blues, jazz and soul in the household, Nathan has developed an 'all killer no filler' approach to his guitar style. Making his return to Melbourne Nathan calls in from NSW ahead of his gig at George Lane on September 2 with support from Zevon Hiltz (The Werewolves).

Vocalist Alan Boyle for Brisbane soul blues outfit Blues Arcadia calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about their Melbourne tour for their new single 'Dollar Bill.'

Fuse Festival Spring 2022 kicks off this week and is celebrating local artists and performers in its exciting multi-arts program of music, dance, performance and more. Festival director Jodee Mundy OAM speaks with Annika on State of the Art about the festival program.

What do you talk about with someone who's sung for Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Beyond fear, KK's Priest, The Three tremors, Leviathan Project, Charred Walls of the Damned, Tred, Yngwie Malmsteen, Hollentor, Brainicide, Winter's Bane, Spirits of Fire and many more? Well, you start with his forth coming tour playing the songs of Dio & Judas Priest and you go from there.

Packed with jammed out tracks of psychedelic blues and full-tilt heavy rock, West Australian boogie masters Datura4 return with their highly anticipated fifth album Neanderthal Jam. Guitarist Dom Mariani calls in to Pojama People to talk about the album.

Taking their influences from 70's metal, rock and psychedelia, Los Angeles-based Sasquatch return to Australia to celebrate their recently released album 'Fever Fantasy.' Bassist Jason Casanova called in to Pojama People for a chat ahead of their tour in September.

Naarm's delightful disseminators of wholesome rock and spinners of striking yarns, The Fillmores announce the release of their double single 'Heart Shaped Orange' and 'A Bit Too Much,' out on local label Critter Records. Tune in to Firewater to hear brothers Seamus and Jack Fillmore talk with Claire about their double single launch at the Old Bar September 3.

Green Music Australia have launched Sound Country: A Green Music Guide . It’s an official guide that unpacks all the ways both artists and the music industry can reduce their footprint and advocate for change. GMA CEO Berish Bilander joins Kurt on Homebrew to chat about the initiative.

Due to high demand, award winning multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier has added second shows for Melbourne and Sydney in December. These Australian shows join the massive run of more than 67-dates on Collier's global tour, which sees him performing music from Djesse; a four-volume, 50-song collection of classical-jazz-funk numbers that blend musical genres and defy all expectations. Collier graciously made time for a chat with Adam Rudegeair, which you can hear in full on Black Wax.

Beloved local songwriter Danika returns with expressive new single, titled 'Coolshit Bullshit,' alongside Paul Bender and Maria Moles in the rhythm section. She drops in for a chat and to play a couple of stripped back songs live in-studio with Milo. Tune in on Monday morning to hear more.

Co-presented by FUSE Festival and Wurundjeri Land Council, Ganbu Gulin (meaning ‘One Mob’ in Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung) celebrates and recognises First Nations peoples. This free event invites all residents, old and new to be officially welcomed onto Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. DRMNGNOW calls in to Subway Sounds to talk about performing at the opening party and what punters can expect.

When he's not presenting fills on PBS or shows on Radio Alhara, you'll find DJ Matab bringing tasty global feel-good dance grooves to various music venues around Melbourne. He drops in on The Breakfast Spread to play a fun Friday mix on The Wheels of Steel.

If you haven't heard of The Gas Babies, it's because they haven't played live in 35 years. But back in the day, they played the legendary Seaview Ballroom in St. Kilda and released just one 7'', which had a cover of the Flamin' Groovies song 'Headin' For The Texas Border'. And you know their bass player, Russell Baricevic, from garage rock outfit Bored! Well, he's coming in to chat with Phil MacDougall about the band's first gig in decades, at The Corner on August 27.

The ’90s was a magical time for Australian music, record labels had money to spend and the Big Day Out was in full force. Co-authored by Jane Gazzo and Andrew P Street, 'Sound as Ever' is a celebration and a documentation of this fertile period with archival photos and never told before stories from the artists and industry folk who were there. Tune in to Junkyard to hear Jane talk to Michael about the book and it's launch.

Truckload of Sky celebrates the the lost songs of Triffids founder, frontman and songwriter David McComb. Formed by brother and fellow Triffids member Robert McComb, Truckload of Sky focuses on songs that were mostly not yet written during the Triffids’ life-span, rather they were written by David in Melbourne and London in the 90s and never properly recorded for various reasons. Robert drops by to chat with David Pisker about the Truckload of Sky show at The Brunswick Ballroom on October 8.

Saxophonist Flora Carbo has been selected as one of three national finalists for The Freedman award, arguably the most prestigious jazz music fellowship in Australia this year. Each finalist will head to Sydney for a play off at the Sydney Opera House on September 3. Flora calls in to Eternal Rhythm to talk about the award and performance.