Interviews

Known for their combination of epic walls of sound with technical dexterity and driving rhythms, underground legends Russian Circles make their return to Australian shores for the first time in five years. The instrumental trio will bring their brooding and intense live show across the Pacific during February 2024. Chris catches up with the trio about the tour.

Creating a tribal rock sound using their own interpretation of harmonic overtones, centred around active punk monk Vogli Bonze, with veteran punk drummer Takami and bassist Seiko. Japanese Buddhist punks, BUDDHADATTA return to Australia with their vinyl debut split 12" with Paul Kidney Experience on Melbourne's own Kasumuen Records. Tune in to Pojama People for a special live set from Studio 3 and conversation with the band and Kasumuen Records founder Don.

Queens of the Stone Age return to Australia for the first time since 2018 in support of their eighth studio album ‘The End Is Nero.’ Claire got to speak with guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen before the band kicks off their tour. Tune in to Firewater to hear their conversation.

Renowned pianist and composer Sophie Hutchings released her highly anticipated album, "A World Outside" late last year. Inspired by her transformative road trip through the NT, the album captures the essence of the vast and mystical landscapes of the territory with its spacious and hypnotic beauty. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear Sophie chat with Milo ahead of her Recital Centre performance on February 16th.

Having spent the better part of a decade lighting up dancefloors around Victoria, pairing cosmic groove with psychedelic disco, Squid Nebula have finally released their debut LP ‘From Here To You’ in 2023 via Northside Records. Now in 2024, the band are set to launch ‘From Here To You' at the Northcote Social Club this coming Thursday. Tune in to Black Wax to hear Squid Nebula play a couple of tunes and talk about the launch.

Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer IKSRE joins Lloyd on Deeep Space for an in-studio performance of songs from her new album ‘Abundance’ and talk about its launch at Jazzlab on February 13.

Melbourne's soulful alt country troubadour Rick Hart is readying himself for the launch of his long awaited third album 'In The Midnight Sky Alone.' Tune in to 5ft High & Rising to hear Rick catch up with Myles about the album and its launch at the Wesley Anne on February 4.

Dropping in to PBS this Friday afternoon, Indonesian artist Munir chats to Firas on Tomorrowland about his various creative forays as DJ, producer, designer and founder of Peels Records & Bar, Bandung's premiere listening bar. Tune in from 1pm to also hear a special guest mix from this avid record collector.

Melbourne-based vaporwave artist Ferndrop swings by Always Open to chat about DJ sets in an online game and the surprising aquatic influence behind her Melton Waves album.

Recorded in September and October 2022 at Stadium Heights Sound in Durham, North Carolina, 'What an enormous room' is the sixth studio album by alt-rocker TORRES. Michael caught up with TORRES about the album. Tune in to Junkyard to hear their conversation.

Formed in 2021 as a collaboration by Australian country music icons Catherine Britt and Lachlan Bryan, The Pleasures continue to capture the hearts of audiences with their masterclasses in on-stage chemistry. Lachlan calls by Swinging Doors for a couple of tunes and tells listeners about their gig at George Lane later that evening.

Gareth Skinner has a very colourful musical history, playing in some of the 90s most ‘out there’ acts (Bzark/Ergot Derivative) as well as being a guest musician for some ARIA topping albums. In recent years, Gareth has been a full-time member of The Sand Pebbles as well as developing his own music, resulting in Gareth’s debut band album 'Off // Axis.' Tune in to Radio City from 2pm as Gareth joins Crispi to talk about the album and its launch at The Last Chance Rock n Roll Bar on February 3.

From blazing jump blues to sizzling slow blues and in between, the Burning B3 Trio is the combination of Liam Kealy's Hammond B3 organ, Sammy Owen's Stratocaster and Tony Martin's drums that form a true traditional blues Hammond trio, in every sense. This week the trio drop in to play an intimate in-studio live session with Tom Sianidis on Jumpin' the Blues.

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.