Interviews

Vieux Farka Touré, The Hendrix of the Sahara, returns to Australia in 2023 on a tour that sees the legendary Malian guitarist perform in a number of our cities from February 24 until March 11. Tune in to Deeep Space to hear Lloyd Briggs chat to Touré about his extraordinary back catalogue, his critically acclaimed new album ‘Les Racines,’ and his upcoming Australian tour.

Filipino and Aboriginal rapper, composer and multi-instrumentalist Rhyan Clapham, aka DOBBY, teams up with L-FRESH The LION in the commanding new single ‘That’s not me'. Tune in to Subway Sounds to hear the rapper chat with Suzi Hutchings about how he expresses an unwavering rejection of cultural tokenism in the song.

Head down to the Arts Centre Forecourt from 6am - 9am tomorrow morning to see The Breakfast Spread LIVE in action! Milo Eastwood will be getting your weekend started early alongside special guest DJs Sophie McAlister, Stick Mareebo, and Citizen Maze. Or tune in from 6am!

Following up to 2021's 'Radio Sketches', singer-songwriter Charles Jenkins returns with 'Radio Sketches 2 – The Death of Stars'. Originally conceived as part of an intriguing weekly radio challenge on Melbourne's much-loved independent station, 3RRR-FM. Where each week announcer Jon von Goes would throw down the gauntlet to Charles a new theme for a song. Charles speaks to Crispi about the album.

Melbourne trio The Pictures return with their first single in fifteen years ‘I Can’t Hold It Back’. Guitarist and vocalist Davey Lane joins Crispi to chat about its launch at Clingan Guitar Tone on December 10.

The 2022 Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival is proud to present the exceptional talents of Australian and International jazz women from in a week long showcase to be held at The Jazzlab from December 4th to the 11th. Pianist and composer Nat Bartsch is one of the artists on the line-up. She drops in to PBS for a chat with Shio on Eternal Rhythm ahead of her 'crybaby session' on December 7th.

Fitzroy’s filthiest icon The Old Bar turns 21 this year and they are throwing themselves a big birthday bash on Saturday December 3 featuring Cash Savage and The Last Drinks, SPOD, Skyscraper Stan and The Commission Flats, Ute Root and Streetsweeper. Chatting about this epic line-up is co-owner of the Oldie Joel Morrison who drops in on Shock Treatment for a yarn with Kev.

Singer, harmonica and steel guitarist of The Railway Gang, Rick Dempster calls by Jumpin' The Blues to talk about playing at The Railway Hotel every Thursday night.

Beloved sisters of soul Vika & Linda have made their very own Christmas album – Gee Whiz, It’s Christmas! – now out via Bloodlines. This is not your usual Christmas album. The sisters are not singing the standard seasonal songs. Instead, the record is filled with their own festive favourites, delivering a special take on contemporary Christmas classics by the Ramones, Slade, Wizzard and Queen. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm to hear the sisters chat to Helen about the album.

'Mixtape Memories: A Gala of Story and Song' is the Wheeler Centre’s end-of-year celebration for 2022. Some of Melbourne's favourite writers, performers and music lovers share the songs that have sound tracked their lives' in an evening of tales and tunes at the Melbourne Recital Centre. Wheeler Centre programming manager Lauren Taylor and vocalist Thndo join Annika on State of the Art to talk about the gala.

William Faith and Sarah Rose of The Bellwether Syndicate joined the Bleeding Black Hearts Revue to talk about their upcoming album Vestige & Vigil, William's extensive musical chops including being a member of Christian Death, The March Violets, Faith & The Muse and Mephisto Walz and Sarah's journey from long time DJ to musician.

Black Lava draws influence from old school death and black metal while injecting groove-laden melodies and progressive elements to create their own experimental sound. Founded by drummer Dan Presland (Vipassi, AMDBL, ex-Ne Obliviscaris) and guitarist Ben Boyle (Vipassi, AMDBL, Hadal Maw) talk to Kene about their new album 'Soul Furnace' and its upcoming launch show.

Pojama People favourites El Colosso have snuck themselves into a gig - their first in a very long time. It will take place at The Bendigo and they're excited to tell Chris about it, so tune in on Tuesday night from 8pm to hear more.

Australia Day Weekend 1972, Melbourne is set to have its own 'Woodstock-style' festival – The very first Sunbury Pop Festival. A three-day festival of music, fun, love, and peace. 50 years on, Spectrum have joined forces in Madder Lake along with Broderick Smith to celebrate the festival. Spectrum's Mike Rudd and Madder Lake's Brendan Mason drop by the station talk about this celebration of the festival at Hotel Westwood December 4.

“Tales of Woah” is the fourth album from lo-fi indie rock duo Farewell Horizontal. Tune in to Firewater to hear Pat and Lauren tell Claire about their ten new songs about voyeuristic landlords, existential doubt, living through old computer games, having a cold in summer, selling out, political cynicism, the daily struggles of the DIY artist, and arseholes who live by the sea.

'Mythologies' is the latest EP from Kulin nation producer Komang. Inspired by her time living in Bali and Central Java in 2017, 'Mythologies' stands as a love letter to lands that Komang both calls home and is learning more about each day. Mike chats to the producer ahead of the launch of 'Mythologies' happening at Baby Snakes December 4.

MONA FOMA returns to the Apple Isle in 2023 with a sprawling program of music and events celebrating the depth of lutruwita/Tasmania’s homegrown talent alongside acclaimed acts from further afield. Artistic Director and Violent Femmes bassist Brian Ritchie joins Milo on The Breakfast Spread to chat about the festival's line-up.

Begin Again, Emily Lubitz’s brand new EP, is a collection of songs that tell stories of the everyday uncanny, the gravitational pull of love, and the unveiled honesty in a long term relationship. Emily drops in to PBS to play a couple of live songs from the album and to chat with Milo on The Breakfast Spread.

Join Stani and members of the Rwandan Cultural Ensemble this Sunday for a celebration of Rwandan rich and diverse music scene and culture.

The inaugural Bluesfest Melbourne will be held on April 8 and 9 next year at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, making it the city’s first two-day indoor festival. Melbourne music industry veteran Neil Croker is co-promoting Bluesfest Melbourne and joins Matt on The Juke Joint for a chat about the festival. Tune in on Sunday from 1pm.