Interviews

Americana On The Bellarine boutique music fest is back in 2024. This year’s event will be held at twilight on the rolling hills of the Bellarine at The Potato Shed’s outdoor stage in Drysdale. Andrea Robertson calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about this year's line-up.

Bassist and vocalist for Melbourne pop punk band Antiskeptic, Sean Daly joins Ryan and Michael 'Piky' White to talk about the band's Anti Vinyl Vinyl Club release 'Instincts' and plans for the year ahead.

On this week's episode of Tyrannocoreus, Ryan is joined by Anti Vinyl Vinyl Club manager Michael 'Piky' White. Tune in from midnight to hear Michael's banging selection.

Drummer for legendary Los Angeles punk rock band NOFX, Erik 'Smelly' Sandin talks to Ryan about their final Australian tour, what listeners can expect from upcoming unreleased NOFX material and plans for retirement once the 40 Years, 40 Cities, 40 Songs tour wraps up.

Drummer of South Australian death/thrash sludgesters Shatter Brain, Ryan joins Kene on Burning Bitumen to talk about their 'world tour of Melbourne,' hooking up with a heap of Melbourne's seediest bar flies, and causing havoc and damage in their wake.

Guitarist from Spanish thrashers Angelus Apatrida, Guillermo Izquierdo talks to Kene about the forthcoming Australian tour, Spain's metal scene, their last Australian tour, how hard it is to put together a set now with eight albums to choose from.

Swedish hard rockers Lucifer are about to release their latest album 'Lucifer V.' Tune in to Pojama People to hear Chris' conversation with the band.

Dead Witch are five spell-casting friends from Sydney who have their own brand of sparkling psychedelia with undertones of rock & roll and garage revival. Tune in to Pojama People to hear them talk about their new single 'Sunshine' and show at Lullie Tavern on February 2.

Castlemaine-based duo DEAD have embarked on a typically absurd venture via a series of 9 split 7”s with bands they admire creating a box set and an album in the process. DEAD and K5 have teamed up for Vol. 5 in the series. Tune in to Firewater as both bands join Claire about collaborating on their split 7".

Pete Fidler’s dobro playing has been part of the Australian bluegrass scene since taking up the instrument in the early 2000s. A longtime member of Melbourne bluegrass traditionalists Bluestone Junction, he’s played with many other artists as a sideman and “gun for hire” instrumentalist. Currently, Pete is a member of Central Victorian act The Cartwheels, and gigs around the region with The Quarry Hillbillies and other local artists. Pete graces the PBS studios to play a couple of tunes.

Echo Social Club join Brooke on Homebrew for a chat about their new single and upcoming shows.

Radiohead rose to fame in the ‘90s and considered one of the most exciting and experimental outfits of their generation. Now a new era of musicians is turning to the group’s iconic back catalogue and finding ways to reinvent the music as their own. Melbourne ensemble The Radiohead Project transforms the music for jazz quartet. Vocalist of The Radiohead Project, Amelia Evans speaks to Adam about the ensemble's performance at The Paris Jazz Cat Club on February 9.

Kokatha/Gunditjmara songman David Arden calls by the Global Village to talk about his album 'Meerta' (means "Rise Up" in the Gunditjmara - Keerray Wooroong Languages) and also about performing at the Share the Spirit concert.

Penrose Studios was founded by Daptone Records’ own Gabe Roth AKA Bosco Mann after he built a new recording studio in his hometown of Riverside, California. Penrose showcases the most exciting acts emerging from the blossoming SoCal soul scene, such as Thee Sacred Souls. Miss Goldie caught up with Gabe about Penrose and forthcoming releases on Daptone Records. Tune in to Boss Action to hear their conversation.

Founders of UK house project/record label Make A Dance, Ben and Josh join Jonny on Audio Vitamins to talk about their increasingly popular releases, edit, upcoming release of MAD008 and what they have in store for the rest of the year.

Known for his hypnotic and original one man and his Ghost Orchestra show, enigmatic multi-instrumentalist Delaney Davidson both defines and commands his own unique realm in the shadowy musical world some call ‘Country-Noir’ or ‘Gothic Americana’. Tune in to Swinging Doors as Delaney graces PBS to talk about his show at Archies Creek Hotel on January 25 and Merri Creek Tavern on January 28.

PBS' favourite Texan cowboy, Charley Crockett, is dustin’ off his boots for a wild Australian tour covering the country from east to west with his smouldering ballads and razor-sharp songs. Charley catches up with Ernie before embarking around the country. Tune in to Swinging Doors to hear their conversation.

Almost a year after releasing his third solo record 'Strange Ride,' Nick Murphy AKA Murphnick will be re-releasing the album and launching it at the Merri Creek Tavern on February 3. Tune in to Radio City to hear Crispi and Nick's conversation.

Singer of Australian metal band The Butterfly Effect, Clint Boge talks to Simon about their 20th anniversary tour for their debut album 'Begins Here' and performing the album in its entirety at The Forum on February 17 and 18.

Midsumma Festival 2024 will host over 250 events showcasing queer culture, featuring local, interstate, and international artists in spectacular performances, talks and social events, bringing a kaleidoscope of preeminent queer arts and cultural festivities. Midsumma Festival CEO Karen Bryant joins Annika on State of the Art to talk about the festival happening from January 21 – February 11, 2024.