Past Interviews
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Gwyn Ashton
Wed 10 Apr 2024 10:15
One of the hardest working and powerful one-man bands, Gwyn Ashton is back touring a new solo album titled Mojosoul. Gwyn calls by Roots of Rhythm to talk about his Australian tour.
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Bridget Mackey & Alice Darling
Wed 10 Apr 2024 08:00
The Exact Dimensions of Hell is an unflinching examination of the desires of young women, and a spell to eviscerate the forces that seek to control them. Playwriter Bridget Mackey and director Alice Darling join Annika on State of the Art to talk about its premiere at Fortyfivedownstairs theatre on April 18 - 28.
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Mitch Fogarty // Alpha Wolf
Wed 10 Apr 2024 00:00
Drummer for Australian nu-metalcore Alpha Wolf, Mitch Fogarty talks to Ryan about their new third LP 'Half Living Things,' how rapper Ice-T was featured on the album, upcoming tour cycle and their mini festival Cvltfest.
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Flaming Wreckage
Tue 9 Apr 2024 22:00
Unbound by any defined genre of metal, Flaming Wreckage is a force stronger than the sum of its parts, creating a sound that transcends the typical sub-genres of heavy music. The Sydney melodic death thrashers call in to Burning Bitumen to chat with Kene about their new album 'Terra Inferna' and its Melbourne launch show at The Workers Club on May 25.
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Witchgrinder
Tue 9 Apr 2024 22:00
Rising from the depths of Australia's promising underground metal scene, dark metal outfit Witchgrinder release their new album 'Nothing Stays Buried.' Travis and Jake from the band join Kene to talk about the album.
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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.