Interviews

After performing and collaborating for 17 years with Janelle Monáe, opening and performing with legends such as Prince, Stevie Wonder, No Doubt, Bruno Mars and others, legendary guitarist and composer KELLINDO plays his first headlining Australian tour with his trio. Tune in to Black Wax to hear Adam Rudegeair chat with KELLINDO ahead of his Melbourne shows.

Curated around the notion of 'Flight,' Saray Iluminado introduces a new face and voice, revealing the various sonic and stage configurations of the group. Joining them will be Swedish dancer Israel Aloni for a performance of songs from forgotten lands, sung in disappearing languages that ring true to contemporary existences. Vocalist Nela Trifkovic calls by the Global Village to talk about their concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre on November 19.

'Suite Brasileira' is the latest album by Paul Carey. Crating compositions that cover various styles of Brazilian instrumental music including choro, samba, north-eastern rhythms, waltz and ballads, Paul utilises five unique distinctive Brazilian guitars (seven string guitar, cavaquinho, tenor guitar, mandolin and viola caipira) acquired by The University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Paul stops in to the Global Village to play a couple of tunes and talk about the album.

From some of the minds behind Runner Up, Colour, and Something Unlimited comes When Pigs Fly, a one-day live music festival on New Year’s Eve, featuring 14 local and international acts performing across two stages at the Collingwood Children’s Farm. Coming in to chat about the line-up are festival organisers and beloved local DJ duo 6am at the Garage, who are also going to play a special mix on Tomorrowland. Tune in on Friday from 1pm.

It comes as no surprise that Surprise Chef's recent album, Education and Recreation, was chosen as a PBS Feature last month. It's a solid release that's about to get its launch at Northcote Theatre this Saturday November 12. To chat more about this, the band rolls in to PBS on Friday morning for a yarn with Milo and to spin some rad records on the Wheels of Steel.

Psychedelic surf-billy punk outfit The Blistered Minds are coming down from their home in the Northern Beaches of Sydney to play some shows in Melbourne in mid-November. Tune in to Sunglasses After Dark to hear from their frontman Brent Blister about their new album and upcoming gigs.

In anticipation of the two albums being re-released on vinyl via MUTE, original members of These Immortal Souls Harry Howard & Genevieve McGuckin pay tribute to their band alongside JP Shilo and Brett Poliness, plus special guests Adalita and Kim Salmon. Genevieve joins Michael to talk about the vinyl reissues and one off show.

Extending his forays into funky country rock, Ben Mastwyk returns with a cheeky nod to the twang-loving locals that patronise his favourite Melbourne bars in his latest single 'Country Club Cousins.' Listen to Swinging Doors to hear Ben play a couple of tunes and talk about the launch of 'Country Club Cousins' at George Lane November 12.

'Stars' is the forthcoming album from Melbourne singer-songwriter and guitarist Simon Juliff. Being backed by a band made up of members from legendary acts God and The Surrealists, Simon will showcase material from 'Stars' at the Merri Creek Tavern throughout Thursdays in November. Simon calls by Radio City to tell listeners about the month long residency and 'Stars' released on December 1 via Dog Meat Records.

Drawing from familiar endings to friendships and relationships, and the inevitable sadness and grief we feel, 'Yanoo' meaning ‘goodbye’ in Guringai language is the latest single from Trumpeter Charlie Woods' solo project Charlie Needs Braces. Charlie calls by Radio City to talk about 'Yanoo.'

The past couple of years have been momentous for the Hard-Ons. They introduced Tim Rogers (You I Am) to the band, released their 13th studio album 'I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff's Been Taken,' and celebrated 40 years of being together. To commemorate these milestones the band are heading to Melbourne for one matinée show at Hotel Westwood on November 13. Guitarist Peter "Blackie" Black talks with Kev ahead of the show.

Celebrating their 10th year of Monday night residencies, Jazz Party return to The Curtin front bar for Monday nights throughout November. Vocalist Loretta Miller calls by the Afterglow to tell listeners about what the band have in store for their upcoming shows.

Following on from his 2018 debut 'Lightheavyweight,' Trumpeter Jack Howard returns with the similar but different 'Lightheavyweight 2.' Written and recorded during the 2021 lockdown, the album's inspiration draws mostly from Jack’s life living in St. Kilda. Jack drops by The Afterglow to talk about 'Lightheavyweight 2' and its launch at MEMO Music Hall November 19.

Once "the hardest working band in town," The Swingin' Sidewalks are back after a 20 year hiatus for a one off show at the Brunswick Ballroom, along side the Swing Sisters, the band will play their own brand of Swing, Blues and Pub RnB from that classic pre internet, pre mobile phone, pre-pokies, live-music-rules period of Melbourne music. Swingin' Sidewalks frontman Steve Purcell and Swing Sister Rebecca Barnard call by Jumpin' the Blues to talk about this one off show on November 13.

'Sun Rising - the songs that made Memphis' is an acclaimed show that celebrates the songs and stories to the music of Sun Records. Interpreting the timeless songs of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbision, BB King and many more that were captured by Sam Phillips at his Sun Records recording studio in the 1950’s. Guitarist David Cosma calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about Sun Rising happening at Ella's Music Club, Oakleigh Music Hall November 12.

South Australian black metal band Endless Loss have a new album out called ‘Bloodletting Narcotic Divination.’ They chat to Kene about the new album and their upcoming Melbourne shows.

Victorian rock metal legends The Blacklist chat with Kene about River Rocks as they gear up to perform at this once a year Geelong show. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear more.

Fresh off the back of a jam-packed United States and European headline tour, LA-based psych-rockers Frankie and The Witch Fingers return to Australia for five shows across all major cities throughout November. Chris spoke to the band ahead of the tour.

The Black Crowes have reunited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band’s 1990 breakthrough album 'Shake Your Money Maker.' To help perform the album and other fan favourites the band has employed Earthless guitarist Isaiah Mitchell to be their touring guitarist. Isaiah spoke to Chris ahead of the tour.

Beverly Smith, Kellie Allen, and Pete Peterson have combined their talents and love of old time Americana to form Smith Allen Peterson aka SAP. The powerhouse trio stops by Southern Style to play a live in studio set.