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BADBADNOTGOOD
Tue 31 Dec 2024 10:00
on Mystic Brew
Making their name by seamlessly crossing between hip hop, jazz, and other contemporary genres, Canadian group BADBADNOTGOOD continues to push musical boundaries in their latest release, 'Mid Spiral'. The alt-jazz ensemble received their fifth GRAMMY nomination this year and has been on the road since the release. Mike Gurrieri catches up with the band during their time in Melbourne; tune in to hear this PBS exclusive interview.
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Anchored in Love: The Carter Family Story
Tue 31 Dec 2024 14:00
The country-folk trio from 1927 Virginia, The Carter Family, has an interesting tale to tell. This December, Jan from Southern Style will play four episodes from 'Anchored in Love: The Carter Family Story', starting with Episode 1 – Pioneers of Country Music on Dec 10th, Episode 2 – Music that Endures on Dec 17th, Episode 3 – The Radio Years on Dec 24th, and Episode 4 – The Carter Family Fold on Dec 31st. Tune in to hear this special radio documentary.
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Ganna Gryniva
Sun 5 Jan 2025 17:00
Based in Berlin but with roots in Ukraine, singer and composer Ganna Gryniva combines Ukrainian folklore with jazz, improvised, and experimental music. Committed to spreading Ukraine's cultural heritage internationally, she will be performing in Melbourne at the Jazzlab on January 15th. In advance of her concert, Ganna joins the Global Village to chat with Roger about her journey.
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John Dowler’s Vanity Project
Thu 9 Jan 2025 14:00
on Radio City
A key figure in Australia’s alternative rock’n’roll scene of the 70s and 80s, John Dowler’s Vanity Project is the culmination of Dowler’s previous works. Formed in 2014, JDVP have steadily built a profile in Melbourne’s inner-city scene over the past decade, and their third album, 'Existential Friend', has just dropped. John Dowler stops by Radio City to catch up with Crispi—tune in as they discuss the album and its release show happening on January 25th.
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The Chilli Pickers
Tue 14 Jan 2025 13:00
From their early days playing in a pub together in the 90s, 4-piece band The Chilli Pickers are coming into Southern Style for a full-on performance of folk, Appalachian, and bluegrass. Featuring Jane McCracken on vocals and guitar, Kate Connor on fiddle and harmonies, Gus Macmillan on banjo, and Keith Urquhart on double bass, tune in to join the shindig.
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Polar
Wed 15 Jan 2025 00:00
'Five Arrows' is the name of the highly anticipated new album from UK hardcore/metal band Polar. Since forming in 2009, the band has gone through multiple lineup changes, yet this hasn’t stopped them from touring consistently around the world. Vocalist Adam 'Woody' Woodford joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus—tune in to hear when the band will next be playing in Australia.
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High Vis
Wed 15 Jan 2025 00:00
When raw talent and diverse rock influences collided in 2016, High Vis was born. Fresh off the back of an Australian tour with Sydney hardcore band SPEED, the London-based five-piece has just dropped their newest album, 'Guided Tour'. Ryan catches up with vocalist Graham Sayle to discuss the release. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus for a glimpse of what High Vis has in store for 2025.
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Boogie Rockafella
Thu 16 Jan 2025 13:00
on Radio City
Two-piece outfit Boogie Rockafella is a rock and roll fusion of big-riffin’, hard-hitting, and foot-stomping boogie. They will kick-start 2025 by releasing their new EP 'Makin' Money' and playing the launch show at the Town Hall Hotel in North Melbourne on January 18th. Tune in to Radio City as one half of the band, Liam Hopkins, chats with Crispi about their new music.
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AngelMaker
Wed 22 Jan 2025 00:00
Canadian deathcore band AngelMaker is about to embark on an Australian tour, supporting British heavy metal band Sylosis. Ahead of the tour, Ryan catches up with AngelMaker’s dual vocalists, Casey Tyson-Pearce and Ian Bearer. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus as Ian shares what it’s like to be the newest member of a 7-piece band that formed in 2011.
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Hot Water Music
Wed 22 Jan 2025 00:00
Florida band Hot Water Music are well-established figures in the punk rock and post-hardcore scenes. Since their formation in 1994, they've released nearly 10 studio albums, with their most recent record, 'Vows'. Bassist Jason Black chats with Ryan about the band's 30th anniversary this year. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus to hear when the band will next be playing in Australia.
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Luther Russell
Thu 23 Jan 2025 13:00
on Radio City
At the age of 17, Luther Russell formed his first band with Bob Dylan's son, Jakob Dylan. He then went on to form The Freewheelers, followed by the start of his solo career in 1997, and later formed other musical projects such as Those Pretty Wrongs with Jody Stephens. Luther joins Crispi on Radio City; tune in as they chat about his 7th studio album, 'Happiness For Beginners', coming out on January 17th.
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Bec Sykes
Mon 27 Jan 2025 08:00
Crafted in Melbourne's outer suburbs, 'Pepperpot Magic' is the debut album from dreamy-folk singer-songwriter Bec Sykes. Inspired during a time of intense personal development, the album reflects her religious upbringing and leaving an unhealthy relationship. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread as Bec shares her raw talent and soulful wisdom with Claire in a special Monday morning performance.
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Oh Gibson
Tue 28 Jan 2025 13:00
High-energy, good old-fashioned bluegrass band Oh Gibson will be bringing the good times to Southern Style this January 28th. With Jim Taylor on double bass, Thomas Kendall on guitar, and Elwood Tze on banjo, tune in as Jan chats with the band about their latest musical ventures.
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Clay J Gladstone
Wed 29 Jan 2025 00:00
'Is This How I Die?’ is the debut album from Sydney's sad-party-punk band Clay J Gladstone. The band took the new album on tour with Sienna Skies earlier this year, and has plans for an upcoming headline tour sometime soon. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus to hear about the band's latest release.
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Headwreck
Wed 29 Jan 2025 00:00
Brisbane nu-metal band Headwreck have developed a different style to writing with their new producer, Chris Lalic. Guitarist and bassist of the band, Jamo and Dayne, come into Tyrannocoreus to share this new approach with Ryan, along with their upcoming EP and Australian tour with Windwaker, Thousand Below and Diamond Construct.
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Double Dole Stringband
Tue 11 Feb 2025 13:00
Playing innovative yet old-time tunes is local 4-piece band Double Dole Stringband. With a sound that's both sweet and rowdy, the band has become a familiar face at venues around Naarm, along with folk festivals across the country. Tune in to Southern Style as Jan brings them in for some live, old-time music.
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Mindy Meng Wang and Monica Lim
Mon 17 Feb 2025 10:00
on Deeep Space
Created by award-winning artist Mindy Meng Wang, and sound technologist and composer Monica Lim, 'Opera for the Dead (祭歌)' is inspired by Chinese mourning rituals but speaks to our common experiences of death, mourning, and ancestry. This breathtaking contemporary Chinese cyber-opera will be running as part of Asia TOPA from the 20th of February - 10th of March at Space 28, University of Melbourne. Tune in to Deeep Space as Mindy and Monica chat with Lloyd about their epic new work.
Past Interviews
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UpStart Award 2020
Thu 6 Aug 2020 13:15
on Radio City
Ed from the Upstart Award calls into Radio City to talk about the history and this year's award.
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Jeremy Gronow
Thu 6 Aug 2020 13:00
on Radio City
Jeremy Gronow from Blackbirds FC joins Crispi for this months Radio City Record Selector segment (formerly called Classic Albums), to talk about The Posies' album 'Amazing Disgrace.'
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Julianna Barwick
Thu 6 Aug 2020 07:15
American composer, songwriter and producer Julianna Barwick calls in to chat about her stunning new album 'Healing is a Miracle', released recently on Ninja Tunes.
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Justin Ashworth
Wed 5 Aug 2020 08:00
Next week on SOTA, sound artist/curator Justin Ashworth talks to Annika about the latest edition of the ongoing collaborative sound project Little Songs of the Mutilated. This has been created by an ever growing community of sound artists and musicians - mostly based in Melbourne - coming together to experiment and play with their medium. The project focuses on cultivating collective creativity, reveling in surprise, and investigating new possibilities for musical form and content in.
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Aeons Abyss
Tue 4 Aug 2020 22:00
Victorian death metal band Aeons Abyss discuss their new single ‘The Great Hanging’ and the special guests Involved.
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Ben Blackwell
Tue 4 Aug 2020 18:30
on Firewater
Ben Blackwell from Third Man Records talks about the new Iggy And The Stooges recording, Live at Goose Lake, released nearly 50 years to the date since it was recorded on 8th August 1970.
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Crack Cloud
Tue 4 Aug 2020 16:15
Vancouver-based art-punk collective Crack Cloud recently released their outstanding new album PAIN OLYMPICS. We loved it so much it was PBS Feature Album. Vocalist and drummer Zach Choy and keyboardist Mohammad Ali Sharar spoke to Jordan Oakley about the making of the album. Don't miss this great interview.
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Yirgjhilya Lawrie
Mon 3 Aug 2020 15:15
on Homebrew
Yirgjhilya Lawrie calls into Homebrew to talk about her debut soul single 'Bagana.'
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Holly Moore
Sun 2 Aug 2020 19:00
Winner of the Take Note initiative Holly Moore joins Owen McKern on Impressions to talk about how the initiative is addressing the underrepresentation of women in jazz by celebrating and promoting female leaders on stage and in high schools across Victoria.
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Margo Price
Sat 1 Aug 2020 07:00
Margo Price calls in from Nashville to chat with Myles about her new album That's How Rumors Get Started, produced by Sturgill Simpson and featuring some of America's finest musicians.
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Dave Faulkner
Thu 30 Jul 2020 13:30
on Radio City
Hoodoo Gurus front-man Dave Faulkner talks about their new Trump-baiting single 'Hung out to Dry.'
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Ben & Guy
Thu 30 Jul 2020 08:00
Coming up on Musical Chairs, Ben & Guy from Chapter Music Skype in to play a selection of tunes from the recently released compilation 'Midnight Meditations.'
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Daniel Clarke
Wed 29 Jul 2020 08:00
Arts Centre creative & executive producer Daniel Clarke joins Annika Priest on State of the Art to discuss Take Over! A project that gives audiences the chance to share in the creative process with artists’ digitally.
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Freyja Garbett
Wed 29 Jul 2020 04:45
Freyja talks to Cas about her debut album MAYA and the seeds of musical resurgence in Sydney.
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Onslaught
Tue 28 Jul 2020 22:00
Founding Member Nige of influential UK thrash metal band Onslaught will be talking to Kene about their new album 'Generation Antichrist' which is AWESOME and how they got there.
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Cash Savage
Tue 28 Jul 2020 18:00
on Firewater
Claire chats to Cash Savage about Cash Savage & the Last Drinks Hamer Hall live stream performance happening August 6.
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Sarah Hardiman
Tue 28 Jul 2020 16:30
Sarah Hardiman (Deaf Wish, Moon Rituals) rings up Jordan to chat about her new project BRICK HEAD.
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Jane Gazzo
Mon 27 Jul 2020 15:00
on Homebrew
Broadcaster, music TV host and author, Jane Gazzo, calls in to chat about The Shoebox Diaries - a new compilation of tracks from Australian indie artists that ruled the '90s live scene.
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Riley Catherall
Sun 26 Jul 2020 08:00
Riley calls into 5ft High & Rising to talk about his latest single ‘Leave Me Out To Dry,' taken from his forthcoming debut album.
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Brent DeBoer
Thu 23 Jul 2020 14:30
on Radio City
Brent DeBoer of Immigrant Union to discuss new album Judas released Friday 19 June via Cheersquad Records & Tapes.