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In Studio
Steph Strings
Thu 15 Jan 2026 10:00
Local musician Steph Strings is set to release her long-awaited debut album 'Feel Alive' in early 2026. Her new single, 'Devil Woman', showcases her intricate guitar work and emphatic lyricism, layered with driving beats, hazy textures and hypnotic melodies. Fresh off an extensive North American tour, she’ll be joining Lauren Plant on Down By The River to chat about the new record and play a couple of songs live-to-air. Tune in from 10am to hear from Steph Strings.
Interview
In Studio
Crime and the City Solution
Thu 15 Jan 2026 19:00
on Junkyard
Returning to their Australian origins for their first comprehensive tour in over a decade, rock group Crime and the City Solution are bringing their acclaimed sixth studio album, 'the killer', to the Brunswick Ballroom on January 24. Originally formed by Simon Bonney in 1977, the band released their new album in October 2023. Tune in to Junkyard as members of the band join Michael Mulholland for an interview, chatting about their career to date and what it’s like to be back where it all began.
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In Studio
Mortem Solis
Thu 15 Jan 2026 22:15
Last year, Brazilian one-woman black metal band Mortem Solis released her debut album Hermetic, a seven-track journey of melancholy and deep introspection. Kene chats to Null, the woman behind this captivating project, to discuss the themes of her new record and how it fits in the Brazilian metal scene.
Interview
In Studio
Germ
Thu 15 Jan 2026 23:15
Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear Kene chat with Tim from Australian post-black metal project Germ who are playing at home for the first time in a decade support Polish band Batushka's tour down under.
Interview
In Studio
Jadrah Tupai // Signature Choir
Sun 18 Jan 2026 10:00
One of New Zealand's leading vocal ensembles, the Signature Choir joins the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a night of powerful storytelling on January 31. With more than 90 voices in harmony, performing gospel, classical, modern and traditional Pasifika music in a sound that is fresh, moving and unmistakably Pacific. Choir Co-Director Jadrah Tupai drops in to The Gospel Show to chat with Peter about this very special collaboration.
Interview
In Studio
Aborted
Thu 22 Jan 2026 22:15
Ahead of their "Return to Prison Island Australian Tour" later this month, Belgian death metal band Aborted chat to Kene about their penchant for blending technicality with brutal, often horror-themed lyrics.
Interview
In Studio
Swallow the Sun
Thu 22 Jan 2026 23:15
Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear Kene's conversation with Finnish melodic doom/death band Swallow the Sun about their first Australian tour, spiders and being kicked in the head by a Kangaroo.
Interview
In Studio
Hydroplane
Mon 2 Feb 2026 08:00
Joining Claire Dickson for an intimate, live in-studio performance this February 2 is local atmospheric pop trio Hydroplane. Having released their new album, 'A Place In My Memory Is All I Have To Claim' late last year - their first music after more than two decades of radio silence - Andrew Withycombe, Kerrie Bolton, and Bart Cummings return to the gentle, close-quarters musical world they shared around the turn of the century. Tune in from 8am to hear this ambient, electronic performance.
Past Interviews
Interview
In Studio
Julia Wallace
Mon 26 Feb 2024 08:00
Earlier this month, 23-year-old singer and composer Julia Wallace moved to Melbourne from Perth to cut her teeth as a producer here. She has wasted no time, dropping an EP titled 'Across the Water’ just last week and making her pilgrimage to PBS where she will chat to Milo first thing on Monday morning. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear her play a couple of live songs in-studio too.
Interview
In Studio
Paco Lara
Sun 25 Feb 2024 17:00
Originally from the Spanish city Jerez de la Frontera and now based in Newcastle, NSW, flamenco guitarist Paco Lara drops by the Global Village following his concert in Kensington Town Hall that afternoon, to play some music and talk about his journey through flamenco - and his concerts coming up at Bird's Basement later in the year on 20 July and 9 November.
Interview
In Studio
Kiwat Kennell
Sat 24 Feb 2024 19:30
Eastern Torres Strait Islander Artist Kiwat Kennell recently released his debut EP "Project Kiwat," a 4-track EP that blends hiphop, indie rock and pop fusion. Straight off the back of the EP launch at the Curtin, Kiwat visits PBS for a conversation with Suzi Hutchings on Subway Sounds. Tune in Saturday night from 7pm.
Interview
In Studio
Bertie
Fri 23 Feb 2024 14:30
on Tomorrowland
Known for her energic and eclectic stylings and grounded groove, Naarm-based DJ, producer, party promoter and radio host Bertie drops in to Tomorrowland to talk about Pitch Festival happening March 8 - 12.
Interview
In Studio
Dawn Again
Fri 23 Feb 2024 14:00
on Tomorrowland
Melbourne-based Nick Verwey AKA Dawn Again has been crafting solo and collaborative cuts for the best part of a decade on labels like Houseworx and Enjoyment Division. 2024 sees the release of 'Every Dog's Hotel,' a dreamy and breaks-driven downtempo excursion. Edd catches up with Nick to talk about the album.
Interview
In Studio
Gratts
Fri 23 Feb 2024 13:30
on Tomorrowland
DJ and producer Gratts returns to his own imprint with the third instalment of the "Balearic but bumpin'" trilogy. Here, the Belgian puts forward a captivating piece of organic, Body & Soul-NY inspired deep house, assisted by Cata Mansikka-aho on vocals. Gratts calls by Tomorrowland for a chat.
Interview
In Studio
Barb Waters & Matt Walker
Thu 22 Feb 2024 15:00
In 2003, Barb Waters released her critically acclaimed album 'Rosa Duet.' Last year it celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a vinyl pressing on Cheersquad Records. Barb readys herself to launch the LP at the Brunswick Ballroom on February 25 alongside a bunch of special guests including Kim Salmon, Matt Walker, Lisa Miller, Sarah Carroll and many more. Barb and Matt Walker drop by Swinging Doors to play a couple of tunes and have a chat.
Interview
In Studio
Claire Anne Taylor
Thu 22 Feb 2024 15:00
Recorded at MONA's Frying Pan Studios in Tasmania, 'Giving it Away' is the highly anticipated third studio album by Tasmanian songwriter Claire Anne Taylor. Claire stops by Swinging Doors for a chat about her upcoming shows in Victoria.
Interview
In Studio
Hugo Race & Nick Barker // The Wreckery
Thu 22 Feb 2024 14:30
on Radio City
At the height of the Australian post-punk era, Melbourne's The Wreckery built a loyal audience by playing darkly atmospheric rock with film-noir swagger and a true renegade attitude before disbanding after 1988's album 'Laying Down Law album. Now 35 years later, The Wreckery have rejoined forces, releasing 2023's 'Fake is Forever.' Singer/guitarist Hugo Race and Nick Barker joins Crispi on Radio City to talk about launching 'Fake is Forever' at the Northcote Social Club on February 24.
Interview
In Studio
Romanie
Thu 22 Feb 2024 14:00
on Radio City
Following on from a string of foundational singles, a 2021 EP that heralded her true arrival, and numerous music releases that have further cemented her status as an artist to watch. Romanie now delivers her debut studio album 'Are We There Yet?,' a matured, emotionally intelligent and immersive twelve tracks of gorgeous indie compositions that speak to the heart and individuality of her personal style. Romanie joins Crispi to talk about the album and its launch at the Curtin on February 24.
Interview
Phone
VEHL
Thu 22 Feb 2024 13:30
on Radio City
VEHL is the new art-soul project from Matty Vehl (keyboardist with Bombay Royale/Cool Explosions). VEHL celebrate the release of their debut album Panthalassa with a Vinyl LP Launch Party at the Bergy Bandroom on Friday 23 February. Matty calls in to Crispi on Radio City to chat about the project, described as having a sound that slides between 1970’s analogue grooves, vintage snake-oil R&B and a pulsing, new millennia mesmerism.
Interview
Phone
Mark Slaughter // Slaughter
Thu 22 Feb 2024 02:00
on TNT
Tomarch chats with Mark Slaughter from Slaughter who played at Glam Fest 2024. They talked about playing in Australia for the very first time, special vinyl releases, the possibility of new music and a gender prediction for Tomach's third child.
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Phone
Zoe Zanias
Wed 21 Feb 2024 20:00
Berlin-based darkwave goddess Zoe Zanias (Alison Lewis) is back home in Australia for a series of gigs to support her latest release 'Ecdysis.' She joins the Bleeding Black Hearts Revue to talk about her varied career across projects like Linea Aspera, Keluar and Fleisch Records as well as her fave current artists and expat life in the world's electro capital, Berlin.
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In Studio
Harrison Ritchie-Jones
Wed 21 Feb 2024 08:00
Choreographers and performers Harrison Ritchie-Jones and Michaela Tancheff weave contemporary dance with elements from martial arts, figure skating, rodeo barnyard dance and a host of more abstract inspirations in their new production Cuddle. Cuddle uses humor and absurdity mixed with hard techniques to strike a balance of not knowing when to laugh, feel scared or be moved. Harrison Ritchie-Jones speaks to Annika on State of the Art about the production.
Interview
In Studio
Chris Ludowyk // The Syncopators
Wed 21 Feb 2024 05:15
Cas talks to Chris Ludowyk founder of The Syncopators, Melbourne’s legendary trad jazzers, who celebrate their 40th anniversary with a 4 March concert at the Arts Centre Melbourne.
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Phone
Ben Barlow // Neck Deep
Wed 21 Feb 2024 00:00
Vocalist for Welsh pop punks Neck Deep, Ben Barlow talks to Ryan about the release of their new self-titled album, recording it all in house and plans on bringing it to the world.
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Phone
Joshua O'Donnell // Banks Arcade
Wed 21 Feb 2024 00:00
Vocalist for genre-bending New Zealand heavy band Banks Arcade, Joshua O'Donnell talks to Ryan about their new EP 'DEATH 2,' supporting Northlane on their Australian headline tour and plans for more music to arise throughout 2024.
Interview
In Studio
Chase Mason // Gatecreeper
Tue 20 Feb 2024 23:15
A big part of the massive rebirth of OSDM, Arizona death metal band Gatecreeper will tour Australia soon for the second time in two years. Frontman Chase Mason talks to Kene about the tour, playing with their idols, and working on a new album. It's all happening on Burning Bitumen.
Interview
In Studio
Faceless Burial
Tue 20 Feb 2024 22:15
Local death metal band Faceless Burial come in to the studio talk about their tours of SE Asia and Europe, working on new material and their last show of the year with legends Mournful Congregation. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear more.
Interview
Phone
Mike Foxall // The Neptune Power Federation
Tue 20 Feb 2024 20:00
On the cusp of releasing their latest album 'Goodnight My Children' and a European tour, The Neptune Power Federation are readying themselves for a busy year. Mike Foxall from the band catches up with Chris. Tune in to Pojama People to hear their conversation.