Interviews

Bundjalung Country/Byron Bay Shire-based singer-songwriter Merryn Jean has crafted a genre-bending, dreamy world of soundscapes with enticing musical wisdom. Ahead of the release of her first full-length album, Dog Beach, Merryn sits down with Milo for a round of Musical Chairs. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread on Thursday morning to hear more.

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have just released their fifth album 'Dark Rainbow' and, to celebrate, they have announced their biggest tour to date. Simon from TNT spoke with Frank about the album and their Melbourne show at 170 Russell on April 19.

Prog-rock band Cog will be hitting the road for The Vinyl Tour, which celebrates the release of their albums 'Sharing Space' and 'The New Normal' on vinyl for the first time ever. They will be playing at the Northcote Theatre on March 1st along with special guests Yomi Ship and Kodiak Empire. Drummer Lucius Borich drops in for a chat on TNT.

The Port Fairy Folk Festival is back in 2024 with a superb line-up of homegrown talent as well as prolific folk musicians from across the seas such as Graham Nash, Alice Skye, Judy Collins and many, many more. Program director Justin Rudge chats with Helen about planning the festival and some of the artists on the line-up. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm their conversation.

ONEFOUR: Against All Odds traces the meteoric rise of Australia’s first drill rap stars, defiant in the face of police efforts to stop them from performing. Director Gabriel Gasparinatos joins Annika on State of the Art to talk about the documentary.

Vocalist for Northlane, Marcus Bridge talks to Ryan about their new single 'Miasma' featuring Winston McCall (Parkway Drive), upcoming EP 'Mirror's Edge' and headline Australian tour.

Drummer Brandon Gawith of Melbourne death metal band Cemetery Urn joins Kene to talk about their upcoming show at The Leadbeater Hotel on February 10 and playing with such stalwarts of the scene.

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.