Interviews

Melbourne-based Nick Verwey AKA Dawn Again has been crafting solo and collaborative cuts for the best part of a decade on labels like Houseworx and Enjoyment Division. 2024 sees the release of 'Every Dog's Hotel,' a dreamy and breaks-driven downtempo excursion. Edd catches up with Nick to talk about the album.

DJ and producer Gratts returns to his own imprint with the third instalment of the "Balearic but bumpin'" trilogy. Here, the Belgian puts forward a captivating piece of organic, Body & Soul-NY inspired deep house, assisted by Cata Mansikka-aho on vocals. Gratts calls by Tomorrowland for a chat.

In 2003, Barb Waters released her critically acclaimed album 'Rosa Duet.' Last year it celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a vinyl pressing on Cheersquad Records. Barb readys herself to launch the LP at the Brunswick Ballroom on February 25 alongside a bunch of special guests including Kim Salmon, Matt Walker, Lisa Miller, Sarah Carroll and many more. Barb and Matt Walker drop by Swinging Doors to play a couple of tunes and have a chat.

Recorded at MONA's Frying Pan Studios in Tasmania, 'Giving it Away' is the highly anticipated third studio album by Tasmanian songwriter Claire Anne Taylor. Claire stops by Swinging Doors for a chat about her upcoming shows in Victoria.

At the height of the Australian post-punk era, Melbourne's The Wreckery built a loyal audience by playing darkly atmospheric rock with film-noir swagger and a true renegade attitude before disbanding after 1988's album 'Laying Down Law album. Now 35 years later, The Wreckery have rejoined forces, releasing 2023's 'Fake is Forever.' Singer/guitarist Hugo Race and Nick Barker joins Crispi on Radio City to talk about launching 'Fake is Forever' at the Northcote Social Club on February 24.

Following on from a string of foundational singles, a 2021 EP that heralded her true arrival, and numerous music releases that have further cemented her status as an artist to watch. Romanie now delivers her debut studio album 'Are We There Yet?,' a matured, emotionally intelligent and immersive twelve tracks of gorgeous indie compositions that speak to the heart and individuality of her personal style. Romanie joins Crispi to talk about the album and its launch at the Curtin on February 24.

VEHL is the new art-soul project from Matty Vehl (keyboardist with Bombay Royale/Cool Explosions). VEHL celebrate the release of their debut album Panthalassa with a Vinyl LP Launch Party at the Bergy Bandroom on Friday 23 February. Matty calls in to Crispi on Radio City to chat about the project, described as having a sound that slides between 1970’s analogue grooves, vintage snake-oil R&B and a pulsing, new millennia mesmerism.

Tomarch chats with Mark Slaughter from Slaughter who played at Glam Fest 2024. They talked about playing in Australia for the very first time, special vinyl releases, the possibility of new music and a gender prediction for Tomach's third child.

Berlin-based darkwave goddess Zoe Zanias (Alison Lewis) is back home in Australia for a series of gigs to support her latest release 'Ecdysis.' She joins the Bleeding Black Hearts Revue to talk about her varied career across projects like Linea Aspera, Keluar and Fleisch Records as well as her fave current artists and expat life in the world's electro capital, Berlin.

Choreographers and performers Harrison Ritchie-Jones and Michaela Tancheff weave contemporary dance with elements from martial arts, figure skating, rodeo barnyard dance and a host of more abstract inspirations in their new production Cuddle. Cuddle uses humor and absurdity mixed with hard techniques to strike a balance of not knowing when to laugh, feel scared or be moved. Harrison Ritchie-Jones speaks to Annika on State of the Art about the production.

Cas talks to Chris Ludowyk founder of The Syncopators, Melbourne’s legendary trad jazzers, who celebrate their 40th anniversary with a 4 March concert at the Arts Centre Melbourne.

Vocalist for Welsh pop punks Neck Deep, Ben Barlow talks to Ryan about the release of their new self-titled album, recording it all in house and plans on bringing it to the world.

Vocalist for genre-bending New Zealand heavy band Banks Arcade, Joshua O'Donnell talks to Ryan about their new EP 'DEATH 2,' supporting Northlane on their Australian headline tour and plans for more music to arise throughout 2024.

A big part of the massive rebirth of OSDM, Arizona death metal band Gatecreeper will tour Australia soon for the second time in two years. Frontman Chase Mason talks to Kene about the tour, playing with their idols, and working on a new album. It's all happening on Burning Bitumen.

Local death metal band Faceless Burial come in to the studio talk about their tours of SE Asia and Europe, working on new material and their last show of the year with legends Mournful Congregation. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear more.

On the cusp of releasing their latest album 'Goodnight My Children' and a European tour, The Neptune Power Federation are readying themselves for a busy year. Mike Foxall from the band catches up with Chris. Tune in to Pojama People to hear their conversation.

Off the back of his new album 'Trillion Love,' folk musician Jack Spencer stops by PBS to play some songs on Underground Love.

Goa-based singer, choreographer and costume designer Sukanya draws from her heritage in the vocal music of Bengal, whilst intricately blending reggae rhythms with enchanting vocals in Hindi and English. She has collaborated with renowned dub and reggae artists such as Scientist and General Zooz from the Reggae Rajahs, and performed at India’s premier reggae festival, Goa Sunsplash. Tune into Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves to listen to Sukanya’s music and her conversation with Pradip.

Naarm/Melbourne digi-punks Metdog have unleashed their latest album ‘Questions and Answers Regarding Computers and Screens’. This frenetic release turns an eye toward the electric eye, appraising the absurdity of the digital age and dismantling the circuitry of usage in the deeply philosophical yet sardonic Metdog fashion. Metdog drop by Homebrew to talk about the album and its launch at The Old Bar on February 23.

This San Diego band hit the ground running in 2020 with their debut 45 'Can I Call You Rose?' on Penrose, a label dedicated to showcasing SoCal soulies founded by Daptone Records' Gabe Roth. They went on to release a self titled LP on the label and have been touring the UK and Europe since. They come to Australia in March and this week made time to catch up with Miss Goldie for a chat.