Past Interviews
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esperanza spalding
Sat 26 Oct 2024 09:00
It’s hard to know where to begin with Oregan-born Grammy winning, jazz bassist, vocalist, and composer esperanza spalding. She is a music virtuoso, dominating the jazz world and sharing the stage with other legends such as Stevie Wonder, Prince and Herbie Hancock. She’ll be in Melbourne this October to play at Hamer Hall for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, but first she’ll be stopping by Jazz on Saturday for an intimate chat with Andrew Young.
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OK Williams
Fri 25 Oct 2024 13:30
on Tomorrowland
Kanyin aka OK Williams is quickly becoming a well-known name in the London and European scene. She has a monthly show on NTS playing a range from UK rap, to deep house and techno records, to jungle & UK funky. Tune into Tomorrowland as OK Williams joins Edd Fisher for a chat and guest mix.
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Emelyne X Edd Fisher
Fri 25 Oct 2024 13:00
on Tomorrowland
Emelyne (The Blend) and Edd Fisher are taking over The Night Cat for MIDNIGHT DRIVER on November 1. Get a taste of what to expect when they go B2B on Tomorrowland! Don't miss this meet up of PBS legends.
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Hektor and Planète
Fri 25 Oct 2024 08:00
Naarm-based producers Hektor and Planète are teaming up to present a special evening of live electronic music and DJs this Friday night at Angel Music bar. But first, they drop in to PBS to play a back-to-back mix behind The Wheels of Steel. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread early.
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Steve Cohen
Thu 24 Oct 2024 20:00
Rowdy's Records and ‘Too Far Gone’ T-shirt company owner Steve Cohen will be taking over The Tote this Friday and Saturday night for ‘Rowdy’s Rager’. It will be a night of unhinged rockin’ and rollin’ bands, headlined by USA band Annihilation Time. Tune in as Steve comes in to Sunglasses After Dark to chat with Phil about this massive night.
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Ollie Olsen - Tribute Show
Thu 24 Oct 2024 19:00
on Junkyard
For over four decades, Ollie Olsen has been an influential multi-instrumentals and producer in Australia’s post-punk and underground scene. He started over 10 bands, from The Young Charlatans to Whirlywirld, and will be forever remembered for the musical mark he’s left us. To honour the passing of Ollie Olsen, Mike Mulholland will play a tribute show of the music by the Melbourne-born punk star.
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Van Walker
Thu 24 Oct 2024 14:30
on Radio City
Tasmanian born Van Walker has many songs to his bow, and his new album ‘Healing Descent’ is the latest. He’ll be strumming his guitar and singing his latest folk-country tunes down at the Brunswick Ballroom this Oct 26. Tune into Radio City as Crispi chats with Van Walker about his new album release.
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Coda Chroma
Thu 24 Oct 2024 14:00
on Radio City
Ballart musician Coda Chroma, aka Kate Lucas, creates innovative music that sways between cinematic folk and baroque pop. Her music is riddled with otherworldly harmonies, futuristic synth sounds and catchy melodies. Her new album ‘Luminous As It Is’ comes out on October 18th, and she stops by Radio City to chat with Crispi about her exciting new release.
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Sinj Clarke
Thu 24 Oct 2024 08:00
Melbourne composer Sinj Clarke makes downtempo electronica and continues to reinvent himself artistically. His latest EP ‘Lovesick - The Height of Love Re-Imagined’ is an evolved version of his LP ‘The Height Of Love’, with reminiscent of 90’s downtempo electronica and early aughts dream pop. Tune into The Breakfast Spread as Sinj comes in for a game of Musical Chairs with Milo.
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Harvey Blues // Blues Arcadia
Wed 23 Oct 2024 10:15
Five-piece blues powerhouse Blues Arcadia are coming back to Melbourne this October 27. With three Australian Blues Music Awards in the bag, the band will be bringing their swagger, style, and sensitivity to Newport Bowls Club. Tune into Roots of Rhythm as Helen chats with Harvey Blues about their upcoming show.
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Outer Worlds
Wed 23 Oct 2024 00:00
Using their technical skills and melodies to portray emotion and heaviness, is what local metalcore band Outer Worlds specialize in. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus as Corey, Dean and Davey chat with Ryan about their new EP, and the launch show happening at Bad Decisions Bar on November 2nd.
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Callum Robinson // Semantics
Wed 23 Oct 2024 00:00
Brisbane altrock/shoegaze band Semantics have a new album out called ‘I Feel It All At Once’. This October the band embark on a national tour, stopping off at The Workers Club on Oct 26. Tune into Tyrannocoreus as vocalist Callum Robinson chats with Ryan about the upcoming tour and Melbourne show.
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Ash Acid
Tue 22 Oct 2024 20:15
Melbourne indie-rocker Ash Acid is artistly seductive, throwing us her feminism in all forms. Her latest single ‘I Love Myself’ is a hot-mess rock anthem with heavy guitars and solid drumbeats. Tune into Pojama People as Ash Acid chats with Chris about her upcoming EP launch in Footscray’s Mamma Chens on Oct 26.
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Claire Anne Taylor
Tue 22 Oct 2024 17:00
on Firewater
Growing up amongst Tasmania's ancient Tarkine rainforest and listening to the growls of the Tasmanian Devils has shaped the raspy vocals, and bluesy folk music that Claire Anne Taylor makes. She’s played at some iconic festivals such as Byron Bay Bluesfest, Nannup Music Festival and Dark Mofo to name a few, and her third studio album ‘Giving it Away’ came out earlier this year. Tune in as Claire Anne Taylor stops by Firewater to chat with Claire Stuchbery about her current tour.
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Steam Down
Tue 22 Oct 2024 10:00
on Mystic Brew
Multi-award-winning collective from London’s jazz scene Steam Down have come across to Australia for the first time as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. The band have quickly blown away crowds and cutting-edge music fans with their earth-shaking stamina and distinctive London sound. The band come into Mystic Brew to chat with Mike about their upcoming show.
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Audrey Powne
Tue 22 Oct 2024 10:00
on Mystic Brew
UK based Melbourne artist Audrey Powne’s latest album ‘From The Fire’ is filled with luxurious melodies and future jazz tones to sink your ears into. She’s back in Melbourne for a headline show at Brunswick’s Howler on Oct 24, along with a soulful Studio 5 Live session on Mystic Brew, followed by a chat with Mike Gurrieri.
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Tiana Khasi
Mon 21 Oct 2024 18:00
on Headhunters
Naarm/Melbourne-based Samoan-Indian powerhouse Tiana Khasi has the voice of a 90s RnB superstar. Her new single ‘Good As It Gets’ is thick with soulful grooves and juicy harmonies, and she’s playing at Wax Music Lounge on Oct 24 as part of Night Crawl at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Tune into Headhunters as Tiana comes in to chat with Elle about her current musical affairs.
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Ebi// Ebi Nori and The Phantom Fingers
Mon 21 Oct 2024 15:30
on Homebrew
Naarm 5-piece Ebi Nori and The Phantom Fingers are a hard driving jazz band, with elements of post rock and goth added into the mix.
The band are going on tour this November for their single ‘Moth Song’, and guitarist and vocalist Ebi drops by Homebrew to play some live, stripped back songs.
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Antonio Sánchez
Mon 21 Oct 2024 11:00
on Black Wax
Legendary Mexican jazz drummer Antonio Sánchez is well known for his Grammy winning soundtrack for Birdman, along with playing with many jazz icons from Pat Metheny to Chick Corea. On Oct 20 you can catch him delivering the beats live, while watching Birdman at the Recital Centre. Tune in as Adam from Black Wax chats with Antonio ahead of his Melbourne show.
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Felipe Lara
Sun 20 Oct 2024 22:00
Brazilian-American composer Felipe Lara is widely awarded and respected within his field. He has an ability to reflect the micro in the macro, and the macro in the micro, connecting powerfully with the human experience. Tune into The Sound Barrier as Felipe chats with Ian about his new composer-portrait album.