Interviews

Weaving tales from life’s rich tapestry, into melody and harmony-soaked songs, brought to sonic life through a rich blend of guitar, banjo, double bass, lap steel, mandolin and drums, The Distant South ready themselves to launch their latest single 'Set Me Free' at George Lane with support from Kris Mizzi. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising to hear the band and Kris join Myles for chat ahead of their launch later on Saturday evening.

On Monday, beloved indie-pop sisters Charm of Finches drop in to PBS bright and early to chat with Milo about their dreamy new album 'Marlinchen in the Snow' and to play a couple of live songs in-studio. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread and start the new week the right way.

Tribqu celebrates its five-year anniversary on Skylab Radio. Tune in to Headhunters from 6pm to hear host Zjoso join Elle for a guest mix.

The Xhabarabot Voice Machines, led by Rully Shabara (one-half of seminal Indonesian experimental band Senyawa) in collaboration with Australian artists Brian Fuata, Abby Sunborne and Jocelyn Tribe, will present an evening of improvisation showcasing the diverse application of AI Voice Machines at the latest presentation from sound art collective Liquid Architecture, April 24 at Darebin Arts Centre. Rully and Liquid Architecture Co-Director Kristi Monfries drop in to tell Paul all about the show.

On this edition of Burning Bitumen, Kene speaks with Jarvis Leatherby from Night Demon/Cirith Ungol about first and last tours of Australia, helping reform a classic band, and the return of classic no bullshit heavy metal.

Vocalist for Californian metalcore act The Ghost Inside, Jonathon Vigil talks to Ryan about their first Australian tour in 10 years supporting Parkway Drive this September, new album 'Searching For Solace' and how fortunate the band are to be performing again after a tragic bus accident in 2015.

Melbourne's King of the Rockabilly Blues, Tommy McEwan (Louis King) has teamed up with the Rhythm and Blues Queen of London, Aisha Khan for a special gig at Way Out West on March 24. Tommy joins Helen on Roots of Rhythm to talk about it.

Straying away from their early days of guitar-driven and folk-oriented, Holy Holy's fifth album 'Cellophane' might come as a shock to the system, with its AutoTune-driven vocal runs and an electric undercurrent that surges through each blood-pumping cut, this album is less about pop and more about perspective. The band calls in to The Afterglow for a chat ahead of their show at The Forum on April 26.

Beginning as a solo project fronted by Rhea Caldwell, Baby Blue is now a fully-fledged five-piece bringing new depth and energy to the raw yet playful story-telling. After a two-year incubation, Baby Blue has emerged with a refined sound as well as the debut full-length album 'Of My Window.' Rhea calls by Radio City to talk about the album and its launch at Northcote Social Club on May 3rd.

Cordrazine have released their first single in fifteen years. 'Hey Man' will be the first of a series of releases scattered throughout 2024 and 2025, culminating in an album release toward the end of 2025. To celebrate, the band have a number of shows planned throughout Australia, the first at the Northcote Social Club on April 27. Hamish Cowan catches up with Crispi about the single and its launch show.

The Clouds present their first four albums, Penny Century, Octopus, Thunderhead and Futura, on vinyl in one collected box set called RetroActive. In celebration of the boxset, the band will head out on the RetroActive Tour in May, which sees them revisit our capital cities to play their greatest hits. Vocalist Jodi Phillis joins Michael on Junkyard to talk about the boxset.

Spread across eight songs that ooze frantic and focused energy in equal measure, S:Bahn captures the arc of love from flirtation and lust, through betrayal and regret with their latest album 'Love Story.' The band calls in to Sunglasses After Dark to talk about the album and its launch at the Cactus Room on May 4.

Dr Sure's Unusual Practice tackle lofty issues through a hopeful lens on their third album 'Total Reality.' Taking its title from the Philip K Dick sci-fi novel ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’ 'Total Reality' sees the group in constant forward motion, finding new sounds and new ways to express their joy and catharsis in making music together. Mastermind of Dr Sure's Unusual Practice Dougal Shaw catches up with Phil about the album.

Vocalist Kynan Groundwater and guitarist Braden Groundwater from Diamond Construct chats with Ryan about their sophomore album 'Angel Killer Zero,' being the first Australian act to sign with the US-based label Pale Chord Records and their upcoming headline tour in conjunction with AM//PM Emo Night.

Exploring melancholic introspection, dealing in alienation, impermanence, despair and darkness and revelation, songwriter Jess Locke attempts to make sense of a world that feels more and more unreal on her latest LP 'Real Life.' Jess calls by Radio City to talk about the album and her national tour, playing in stores at record shops.

Nela Trifković and Lamine Sonko will visit the Global Village to talk about their joint show 'The Gathering, a night of Senegalese, Bosnian and Sephardic Jewish music presented at Memo Music Hall in St Kilda on May 19th. Tune in to hear original compositions, traditional melodies and stories that accompany them from a Senegalese Guewel (culture keeper) and a Bosnian song-teller.

Celebrating its second anniversary, Fuzzy Sunday brings family-friendly vibes, delicious food and a healthy dose of distortion in its twang to Coburg RSL on May 19th. Boasting a banging lineup that includes The Wraylettes, The Sand Pebbles, and Bones Mackinnon, it's more 'Tonight’s The Night' than 'Harvest.' Event organiser Mark Adams drops in to Radio City to talk about the event.

Alternative folk duo Norwood are set to release their latest single 'Big Talker' on May 10. Tune in to Radio City to hear more.

Straight from Brisbane, vaporwave producer TUPPERWAVE drops by to chat about exploring different styles of music and how this inspired his approach to his latest album 'Grocery Store Sunset'.