Interviews

Sydney’s indie rock/blues artist Nathan Cavaleri is coming to town for his show 'Growing Pains - The Nathan Cavaleri Story', playing at Memo Music Hall on September 10. From child prodigy to cancer survivor, from global stages to mental health collapse, Nathan has quite the story to tell. Joining Lauren Plant on Down By The River ahead of his show that night, tune in for a live performance from Nathan. 

The second album from DC Maxwell called 'The Singer' came out in May, and today on Radio City, DC Maxwell and his band will be joining Crispi to perform tracks from the album, live in Studio 3. Inspired from 90s rock bangers to tenderly written ballads with legendary US songwriter Bonnie “Prince” Billy, 'The Singer' is an album for the current moment, interrogating what it means to make and enjoy art in an age where death looms over our every breath. Tune in for this live performance.

Ahead of his show at Memo Music Hall on September 11, Pinky Beecroft will be stopping by Swinging Doors to catch up with Ernie on the show. Launching his new album 'Lonesome Wolf' - his first studio album in more than a decade, Pinky was also the singer songwriter and frontman of Machine Gun Fellatio, a band known for legendary live shows, extreme shenanigans and a string of radio hits. Tune in after 3pm to hear Pinky Beecroft live in the studio.

Victoria songwriter Jess Parker has released her second single off her forthcoming 5th album 'Blue Collar Tanline', and she'll be joining Ernie on Swinging Doors to perform the song live in studio. An old soul in a modern world, Parker's signature haunting vocals and fierce fingerpicking rings true on their latest single release 'Lady from Doreen'. Tune in from 4pm to hear from Jess Parker.

'Psychedelia in White', the third album from former member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Mick Harvey and longtime collaborator Amanda Acevedo, is a natural evolution from their 2023 duet debut, 'Phantasmagoria in Blue'. Tonight on Junkyard, Mick drops by the show to chat with Michael Mulholland about their new record, which explores themes of mysticism, mythology, love, and loss. 

Joining Kene on Burning Bitumen tonight is Greg from UK gothic doom band Paradise Lost. Formed in Halifax in 1988, Paradise Lost carved out their legacy as pioneers of gothic metal; a brooding fusion of crushing heaviness and shadow‑drenched melody. Never content to remain static, the band has spent decades fearlessly exploring every corner of the dark‑music spectrum.  Tune in to hear about their forthcoming tour in Australia, playing at Max Watt's on October 20.

Off the back of his sixth album 'Age of Aquarius', acclaimed synthwave group Perturbator will bring his cyberpunk sound all the way from France, to support Health at the Forum on September 20. Ahead of his trip to Australia, Kene catches up with the mastermind behind Perturbator, James Kent, on Burning Bitumen.

The South of the River Choir is a community choir celebrating diversity and harmony through a shared passion for singing. Under the direction of Annemarie Sharry, the choir explores the music and rhythms of Africa, African American gospel and original compositions. Kicking off the 'Gospel Showcase' this Sunday morning, tune in to hear the magic happen as the choir squeezes into Studio 3 for a massive live performance.

'Bus Stop' is the new single from local ten piece band Orange Moon. Infusing filthy rhythms and funky brass with ethereal vocals, 'Bus Stop' evokes a journey of heartbreak, exploring what it is to rebuild a sense of self and home. Anchored in their love for story-telling, Anna and Jasmine lead the listener to an orchestral-like climax, which dissipates to a gentle resolve, an invitation to a next chapter. Tune in to Homebrew with Brooke to find out when you can next catch Orange Moon live.

Stopping by Underground Love this week is local artist Babyccino. A collection of eight powerfully solemn lullabies surrounding themes of grief, identity, loss and healing, 'Green Light Turned Red' is Babyccino’s debut album that just dropped at the end of August. Bearing influence to artists like Wednesday, PJ Harvey and Mazzy Star - Babyccino’s new album sits on a spectrum of angry sad haze. Tune in to hear about the album launch happening at The Tote on September 19.

On their sophomore album 'Pareidolia', Adelaide psychedelic rock project Druid Fluids explores the human instinct to find meaning in patterns, connections and coincidences. Through their melange of psych-pop and prog-rock, paired with experimental production, the band asks a central question: what do we truly see, and what do we only think we see? Coming out in November, tune in to Pojama People to hear about Druid Fluids' new record.

Tonight on Tyrannocoreus, Ryan Evans will be joined by Leah Noir for a special collaborative show. During the program, Leah will air her interview with German atmospheric post-metal group The Ocean (also known as The Ocean Collective). Tune in to hear about the band's new album 'Solaris', which will be out on September 25 via Pelagic Records, and much more. 

Seasoned musical director Kent Ross is a composer and chief conductor of the Casey Philharmonic Orchestra. On October 10, the orchestra will be presenting 'Level Up! Orchestral Game Music' at Bunjil Place, featuring music from beloved titles such as God of War, Skyrim, Assassin's Creed, The Legend of Zelda, as well as several Australian-developed games, including Bones: Wandering Soul and Copycat. Kent joins Matt on Game Jams to chat about this performance, and the games that will be featured.

'Daughter of The King' is the debut album from local artist Grace Mitchell, bringing together her unmistakable songwriting with a raw, guitar-heavy sound steeped in the grit and melodicism of ’90s alternative and grunge rock. With a special hometown launch at Shotkickers on Friday September 18, Crispi catches up with Grace on Radio City. Tune in to hear Grace chat about the new record.

French-Belgian producer Tour-Maubourg will be bringing his blend of soulful house, acid jazz and trip-hop to Australia for the very first time. Over the past few years, Tour-Maubourg has established himself as one of Europe's most exciting electronic artists, captivating audiences with his warm, groove-driven productions and emotionally rich live sets. Tune in to Audio Vitamins for an interview and guest mix from Tour-Maubourg, ahead of his show at The Night Cat on October 17.

Stopping by Tyrannocoreus tonight is local band Vault Hill, who produce heavy, thrash music laced with menacing, metal-core intensity. Guitarist Adro O'Brien will be discussing with Ryan the band's new EP 'Modern Way', how the band are navigating the new era split across the country, and what they'll be doing to celebrate the release. Tune in to hear the latest from Vault Hill.

'BLAK N BLUES' is a conversation in blues music, art and poetry. Created by Wiradjuri man Uncle Glenn Loughrey and internationally awarded blues guitarist Fiona Boyes, it brings together two enduring oral traditions - First Nations storytelling and the deep blues. Ahead of the show, Helen catches up with Fiona about the event, which will take place at Wheat, Wine and Whisky from October 13 - 18.

'This Parallel Dimension' is Dan Flynn's new album featuring his two sons, Sebastian Flynn on bass guitar and Euca Flynn on drums. While it's a proud dad moment, the record is a collection of some of Dan's most compelling work, propelled by a combination of masterful songwriting and youthful abandon. Crispi catches up with Dan on Radio City ahead of his album launch at Cross Street Music Hall in Brunswick on October 4.

Locally based visual artist and author Pauline Bailey has got a new book coming out called 'Blues portrait Vol Six'. Recognised for her depictions of music venues, Pauline was awarded the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society’s Allan Stafford Award for Services to Blues Music. Tune in to hear about the book launch taking place at The Yorkshire Stingo on October 10, with live music from The Blow Out, Stingo’s resident house band, plus special guests from 3.30pm–9.30pm.

Local blues harmonica player and educator Matthew “Whalebone” White has been immersed in the blues for more than 15 years. As one half of Wilson & White, a popular acoustic and electric blues duo known for their authentic juke-joint sound, Matthew performs classic Chicago blues and stomps at venues across Victoria, bringing that same raw feel-for-the-music directly into the workshop room. Tune in to hear about his upcoming harmonic workshop at LVK Music on October 18.

For its fifteenth anniversary, Adalita will be performing her self-titled album, which marked the beginning of her remarkable solo journey, at Theatre Royal in Castlemaine on September 18. Raw, intimate, and emotionally fearless, the album struck a deep chord with listeners and remains one of the most beloved and influential Australian releases of its time. Ahead of her show in Castlemaine, Michael Mulholland is joined by Adalita on Junkyard to chat about the record.