Interviews

Castlemaine based musician Felicity Cripps' recent album Chasing Volcanoes is a heartfelt offering, shimmering with nostalgia and psychedelic tinctures. The album follows a thread, searching for connection, both in this world and with the spiritual world. Ahead of a string of upcoming shows, including being on support for Olympia's headline show at Brunswick Ballroom on October 18th, Felicity chats with Richie 1250 and plays a couple of songs on Stone Love.

NYC-based DJ, producer, and party-thrower UMA DJ is in town playing a string of shows. Ahead of a couple of shows at Whitehart Bar and Angel Music Bar this weekend, she drops in to play a guest mix on Tomorrowland.

Making his way to Australian shores from Arkansas, USA, Nick Shoulders will grace Out On The Weekend with his eccentric, country music presence this weekend. ‘All Bad’ is the name of his latest album, and he drops by Swinging Doors to chat with Ernie about his new music, and his show at The Brunswick Ball Room with Margo Cilker this Oct 14.

Playing classic Spaghetti Western film music of the 1960’s and 70’s, most wanted band The Counterfeit are riding into the Night Cat this Oct 19 to play soundtracks that have been reimagined, rearranged and carefully re-orchestrated for the 10 piece line-up. Tune into Swinging Doors as Erine chats with the band ahead of their show, and about a new album they've nearly finished.

Country artist Margo Cilker is playing at Out On The Weekend this Saturday and Sunday, along with a special show with fellow American Nick Shoulders at The Brunswick Ballroom this Oct 14. Her sophomore album, 'Valley of Heart’s Delight', refers to her home and place she can't return: California’s Santa Clara Valley. Tune into Swinging Doors as Erine chats with Margo about her latest album, and her upcoming shows.

Calibre songwriting Girl Friday has a rich, jazz/folk infused sound that transports you to a different era. Her music evokes a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, tying it all together with her glossy vocals. Tune into Radio City as Crispi chats with Girl Friday about her new album which will be launched at The Lomond on Oct 12th.

Praised violinist, artist and songwriter Xani Kolac has released a new single ‘A Cups’. She’ll be performing her prog/ jazz/ rock music at The Tote on Oct 10 as she opens for The Seven Ups, as well as a debut performance at the International Jazz Festival this Oct 21, playing her new work 'Stamina' in quadraphonic sound. Tune into Radio City as Crispi chats with Xani about her upcoming performances.

Naarm R&B artist CD has released her latest single ‘Ish You’. The track features warm nostalgia from female-led 90’s R&B artist, steering CD’s soulful sound into a new direction. Tune into the Breakfast Spread as CD drops by to chat with Milo about the latest single, and for a play on the Musical Chairs.

When Pigs Fly is back for its third New Year’s Eve celebration with a lineup of 20 diverse acts across three stages at Collingwood Children’s Farm. Festival directors Liam Alexander and Benny Rausa chat to Lyndelle Wilkinson about the festival and how they're putting on yet another relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for music lovers to come together and celebrate in a natural, open-air setting. Tune in to The Afterglow to hear more.

Local band The Seven Ups are a melting pot of some very tasty flavours, from Funk to Spiritual Jazz, to Afrobeat and Psychedelia. Their new EP comes out this Sept 27, and the band will be playing a show at The Tote on Oct 10 with guests Xani and Brown Spirits. Guitarist and band leader Trent Sterling pops by The Afterglow to chat with Lyndelle about the upcoming event.

This Wednesday, Helen Jennings celebrates her 75th birthday, joined in the studio by Monique diMattina, Rebecca Barnard, Vika and Linda Bull, and The Teskey Brothers. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm to join the festivities.

Local metalcore band Void of Vision have just released their new album ‘What I’ll Leave Behind’. The band’s vocalist Jack Bergin calls into Tyrannocoreus to chat with Ryan about his recent health scare and how this inspired the new album, and the bands upcoming touring plans.

Drummer for Philadelphian alternative metal band CKY, Jess Margera talks to Ryan about the band's beginnings alongside his brother Bam of CKY (video series) and Jackass fame, their upcoming new album 'New Reason To Dream' and co-headlined the tour of Australia in February 2025 with Alien Ant Farm.

Tune into Burning Bitumen as Kene talks to new, one entity black metal project Khazurvaal about exploring the darkness recesses of existence, whispers of ancient evil, and the malevolent forces that lurk in the shadows all within the new scene changing EP 'Unyielding Shadows'.

Sydney instrumental band Dumbsaint have reformed and will be joining Japanese post-rock band toe on their Australian tour dates this month. Tune in to Pojama People to hear more.

Colossal stout rock band Sordid Ordeal combines folkish story-telling & ballads with blistering, mangy rock and epic anthems. Their new single, Tigress, is a hot-rodded, highway road-trip banger that represents a more stripped back sound. The band drops in for a chat with Chris Pearson to chat about how they weld together the abrasive & heavy with the gentle & intimate. Tune in to Pojama People tonight from 8pm.

For over a decade, Krystel Diola, a.k.a. DIOLA, has been a dynamic force in the local music community. From organising events for emerging electronic soul musicians to her roles in publicity, artist liaison, radio broadcasting, co-founding a record label, community engagement, and teaching music workshops, DIOLA’s contribution has significantly shaped the scene. She joins MzRizk today for a chat and to play some tunes on Boogie Beat Suite.

Ezra Collective's bandleader and drummer Femi Koleoso returns to The Breakfast Spread to tell Milo how his five-piece UK jazz outfit has blossomed into one of Britain’s most eclectic and acclaimed music acts, and how their new album, Dance, No One's Watching, was conceived as an ode to the sacred, yet joyous act of dancing. Tune in early on Tuesday morning to hear more.

Country music artist Gretta Ziller has been in the music scene from 2011. Since playing the violin at age 3, she has a Bachelor of Music from Melbourne University up her sleeve and released her third album ‘All These Walls’ last year, which explores themes of love, self-belief, and self-worth. Tune into Transfigurations as Lucas chats with Gretta.

Bristol-based electronic producer Om Unit has been making cutting-edge bass music since the 1990s. A lover of drum n bass, jungle and dubstep, Om Unit has put out releases on such seminal labels as Metalheadz, and performs live both behind the decks and with live electronics. On October 10th, presented by Modern Hypnosis & Proxemics, Om Unit will perform his critically acclaimed album ‘Acid Dub Studies’ at Howler in Brunswick. Ahead of this show, he drops in to play a guest mix on The Blend.