Interviews

The legendary Mike Rudd brings us an exciting new project that came about when composer and conductor Noel Kennedy put together a string arrangement of one of Mike’s songs, 'I Can Do Anything.' Joining forces for a truly magical event, Mike, Noel and a string quintet featuring Melbourne’s finest classical musicians present 'Mike Rudd’s Indelible String Band'. Listen in on Pojama People to hear Mike talk about this event.

In late September, emerging Indigenous artist Maanyung released his collaboration with Headland in the form of a beautiful new single and significant work in language. Through the work, titled “Nguura,” Maanyung shares the importance of us all taking on the responsibility to care for country and each other. He joins Claire on Firewater to chat more about the song. Tune in from 5pm.

Critically acclaimed musician Joan Wasser aka JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN returns to Australia in 2022 in full band mode. Her recent album, 'The Solution Is Restless,' is a collaborative work with the late, great Afrobeat genre co-founder Tony Allen and the prolific songwriter and guitarist Dave Okumu. Joan tells Elle about the album and her upcoming Australian tour. Tune in to Headhunters from 5pm to hear the whole chat.

New-wave art-punks Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice have released their powerful new album, Remember the Future?: a 31-minute whammy of 10 propulsive robo-punk anthems which document the dystopian absurdity of our times, informed by an innate hopefulness and staunch belief in a better future. Join Maddy and Kurt on Homebrew when they chat with the band's mastermind, Dougal Shaw.

Liza Lim is one of Australia's leading contemporary composers and widely respected throughout the world for her highly creative approaches to composition, often combining a large range of instruments from various cultures, and original techniques for playing them. She has a strong interest in ritual and in the narratives of human culture and the environment. Tune in to The Sound Barrier to hear her talk about her opera 'The Oresteia' and recent release 'Singing in Tongues.'

Moktar is a DJ and producer effortlessly combining club and techno with traditional Arabic instrumentation, sampling and producing to emphasise his Egyptian-Australian background. A hybrid style, Moktar’s music is new to the clubs of Australia and is itching to make its way across dance floors. Tune into Spaces Within Space on Monday morning with Jazz to hear the interview and guest mix.

Sophie Kline (Little Wise) joins Georgia Fields and John Flanagan at the Brunswick Ballroom on November 18 to share some new, yet-to-be released material plus some re-imagined old favourites. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising to hear Sophie talk about this part celebration of Georgia's new single ‘Find Your Way Back’ and return to live music in Melbourne.

With a career expanding more than a decade, Mike & The Moonpies are set release 'One To Grow On,' via Prairie Rose Music. Tune in to hear Mike talk about their new album.

Rhythm guitarist & vocalist Cody Quistad of Floridian metalcore act Wage War calls in to talk about their new album 'Manic,' returning to playing live music around the U.S.A and future plans.

Vocalist, Jack Bergin of metalcore band Void Of Vision talks about their new EP 'Chronicles 1: Lust,' changing their writing process and calling out toxicity in the music industry.

English pop and rock musician Barry Adamson has a new EP called Steal Away, out via Mute records. Tune in to Junkyard to hear him chat with Mike about the making of this EP as well as his recently published memoir titled 'Up Above The City, Down Beneath The Stars'.

Being a product of Melbourne's on-again/off-again lockdown Even explores and indulges with their first ever double album, 'Reverse Light Years.' Tune in to hear Ash talk about the pop n' roll masters 'Reverse Light Years.'

Next month, Melbourne Music Week will introduce "MMW Club," a take over of Max Watt’s for 8 consecutive nights of live music, with each night to be curated by one of Melbourne's finest labels and collectives. Kicking things off on December 3 will be a night of soul, hip hop, and r&b programmed by The Operatives whose head honcho Jerry Poon joins Milo for a round of Musical Chairs on November 11. Tune in from 8am to hear Jerry chat about MMW Club and spin a few tunes from his event's line-up.

It has been 50 years since the release of Thin Lizzy's self-titled LP and 35 years since lead singer & bassist Phil Lynott passed away, aged 36. Award winning writer and director Emer Reynolds showcases Lynott as more than just ‘The Boys Are Back In Town’ singer with her captivating and thoughtful portrait of this charismatic poet, songwriter and wild man in her new documentary 'Phil Lynott: Song for While I'm Away.' Tune in to hear Emer's conversation with Julie & Lucy.

Georgia Fields joins forces with Little Wise (Sophie Klein) and John Flanagan in putting on a night of great music on Thursday 18 November at Brunswick Ballroom. It's part single launch for Georgia and part celebration of our beautiful music community. Tune in to The Afterglow to hear Georgia chat with Lyndelle about her new single and the show.

The Pearly Shells Hot 6 return to Jazzlab on November 12 for a night of jump blues and swing with special guest Julie O’Hara. Bandleader Steve Purcell joins Tom Sianidis for a chat about the gig and the band's new single with Julie, titled 'Harmless Boogie', which is lifted from the forthcoming album New Hat, due out early 2022. Tune in on Wednesday afternoon from 1 to hear more.

Biennale has enriched the cultural landscape of regional Victoria and become the most significant, prestigious photographic arts festival in Australia. The centrepiece of the 2021 program is the Australian Premiere and exclusive run of (pictured) Linda McCartney: Retrospective, curated by her daughter Mary. The exhibition features over 200 never seen photos and offers an intimate look of McCartney's family. Tune in to hear artistic director & CEO Fiona Sweet discuss Biennale.

Kene speaks to legend Johnny Hedlund foundation member of Swedish death metal band Unleashed about their journey from 1989 and the 5th part in their 5 album saga 'No Sign of Life' and much more.

Taking their name from the Hebrew translation of 'Vulture' Nesher has burst on to Australia's metal scene and features some of its most respected members. Nesher seeks to capture the sense of menace and majesty embodied by the creature within their sound, whilst raging into the injustices they see around them. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear the band talk with Kene.

Fuzzed out riffs perfectly capture the wild essence of Psychedelic Porn Crumpets latest single, ‘Lava Lamp Pisco.’ This new single takes the group into a heavier guitar-centric space. Tune in to hear Chris chat to the band about exploring new territory and upcoming tour.