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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
The Black Heart Death Cult
Tue 19 Sep 2023 20:00
Melbourne psych rockers The Black Heart Death Cult calls in to Pojama People to talk about their latest EP 'Pin Drops' and their upcoming gig at Shotkickers on September 29.
Interview
In Studio
Gareth Liddiard
Tue 19 Sep 2023 18:00
on Firewater
To celebrate the 13-year anniversary and the vinyl reissue of his solo LP ‘Strange Tourist,’ Gareth Liddiard is heading out on tour. Tune in to Firewater to hear Gareth talk more about this uncompromising solo narrative work.
Interview
In Studio
Peter Somerville & Fran Martin // The Burning Bridges
Tue 19 Sep 2023 13:00
Banjo, guitar player and vocalist Peter Somerville and guitarist Fran Martin from The Burning Bridges join Jan for a chat about their Studio 5 session and latest album ' Whippoorwill.'
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In Studio
Katarzyna Wiktorski
Tue 19 Sep 2023 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Katarzyna Wiktorski’s Quintet project celebrates the fusion of jazz, classical and improvisation with a compositional approach that strives to create a balance between complexity and simplicity, and an overall arc of emotional sentiment and storytelling. Katarzyna joins Mike to talk about performing a new collection of works at the Jazzlab on September 24 that explores interplay and groove and celebrates overcoming burnout and the joy of creating new music.
Interview
In Studio
Cassettes for Kids + Greetings
Tue 19 Sep 2023 08:00
Two of Naarm's loveliest tastemakers team up for some chill Tuesday morning vibes on The Breakfast Spread before teaming up back to back for an event that's all about slowing down. Experience a special mix from Cassettes for Kids and Greetings on Brekky as they chat about their upcoming 'Slow It Down, Baby' at The Gaso on September 28th.
Interview
In Studio
Pjenné ~ Penny
Mon 18 Sep 2023 17:30
on Headhunters
In true "Monday I have Friday on my mind" style, label head, DJ extraordinaire and PBS announcer Penny O'Brien a.k.a. Pjenné drops in on Headhunters to chat about her upcoming Passing Note Live, featuring an exclusive performance from OK EG upstairs at Music Market this Friday night. Tune in this afternoon from 5pm to hear more.
Interview
In Studio
Nibson Mother Records
Mon 18 Sep 2023 15:00
on Homebrew
Co-owners of Nibson Mother Records, Maddy and John join Brooke to talk about the label and play some unreleased tunes from Zelkova, Heavy Amber, Morning and Neon Goblin.
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In Studio
Kumar Shome
Mon 18 Sep 2023 11:30
on Black Wax
After a long awaited hiatus, Kumar Shome & The Punkawallahs return with 'Kanya,' an album that explores Kumar's personal story, with songs celebrating his Indian culture, his experiences growing up in Australia and his journey through the Melbourne music scene. Tune in to Black Wax to hear Kumar chat with Adam about the making of the album.
Interview
In Studio
Juice Webster
Mon 18 Sep 2023 08:00
Local singer-songwriter Juice Webster's debut album, JULIA, is a heady rumination on loss, change and uncertainty. The record feels like a kind of summoning, crafted between the bush and the city with her live band. Juice visits Milo on The Breakfast Spread to chat about the album and to play a couple of live songs in-studio. Tune in early on Monday morning to hear more.
Interview
In Studio
Anthony Schulz
Sun 17 Sep 2023 17:00
Anthony Schulz visits the Global Village to talk about the work of the Accordion Society of Australia (ASA) in the lead-up to the first ASA accordion festival at Church of All Nations, Carlton on September 30.
Interview
In Studio
Geoff Achison
Sun 17 Sep 2023 13:30
Staged on the lands of the Wadawurrung nation on the Bellarine Peninsula, Queenscliff Music Festival has announced its first line up for 2023. This year will see the premiere music festival expand to four days with the inclusion of Thursday evening. Guitarist Geoff Achison talks to Matt about this year's line-up.
Interview
In Studio
Tangerine
Fri 15 Sep 2023 14:15
on Tomorrowland
Local producer and DJ Tangerine comes in to liven things up with a chat and mix on Tomorrowland. Tune in Friday from 1pm.
Interview
In Studio
Charlie Hill
Fri 15 Sep 2023 13:15
on Tomorrowland
Meanjin drummer/producer Charlie Hill's debut EP 'Yore' lives and breathes in the slipstreams between the vibrancy of jazz-funk, neo-soul and downbeat and the machine beats of house, techno and broken beat. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear a special guest mix from Charlie that will bring that very vibrancy to your Friday afternoon.
Interview
In Studio
Amin Payne
Fri 15 Sep 2023 08:00
On his recent album G-Funk The System, local producer Amin Payne invoked the talk box melodies, soulful chords, mesmerizing synthesizer leads, deep basslines, and bouncing drums that defined so much of the classic hip hop that's inspired him in his own career. Amin drops in on The Breakfast Spread to chat about the album and play a special guest mix on the Wheels of Steel.
Interview
In Studio
Douglas Skene // Hemina
Thu 14 Sep 2023 22:00
Hemina have just released their fifth album 'Romancing the Ether,' consisting of a single 35 minute track of syncopated grooves, multi-part vocal harmonies, and melodic signatures that can only be described as mind-bending. Guitarist, vocalist and keyboardist Douglas Skene joins Peter and Gary on Screaming Symphony to talk about the album.
Interview
In Studio
David Thrussell // Snog
Thu 14 Sep 2023 20:00
30 years ago, Snog's 'Lies Inc.' changed the face of industrial and electronic music forever. Melbourne industrial pioneer David Thrussell joins Phil to talk about the album's 30th anniversary reissue.
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In Studio
Myles O'Neil-Shaw & Ben Mastwyk
Thu 14 Sep 2023 16:00
To mark the 50th anniversary of Gram Parsons passing, PBS' Myles O'Neil-Shaw and Ben Mastwyk plus a huge array of local musicians are putting on a show called "20,000 Roads: A Gram Parsons Tribute" at The Brunswick Ballroom on September 17, celebrating the life and music of the Cosmic Cowboy. Myles and Ben call in to Swinging Doors to talk about Gram Parsons and then will be joined by Patrick Wilson and Hana Brenecki for a couple of Gram's tunes.
Interview
In Studio
James Marples
Thu 14 Sep 2023 14:30
on Radio City
Impossible Visions is a showcase of music videos by Australian songwriters, featuring Freya Josephine Hollick, Dominic Byrne, Jessie Warren, Parvyn and James Marples. Shown on the big screen for the first time, these five videos feature contrasting visual genres and styles, from dystopian sci-fi and moody film-noir to gritty lo-fi esthetics. Song-writer James Marples joins Crispi to talk about the showcase happening at the Thornbury Picture House later on in the evening.
Interview
In Studio
Nick Mason and Gary Kemp
Thu 14 Sep 2023 13:15
on Radio City
Representing two of history's most important bands Pink Floyd and Spandau Ballet, Nick Mason and Gary Kemp are in Melbourne to play at the Forum Theatre in September. Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets re-visits some of the most iconic works from Pink Floyd's catalogue from the perspective of the band's founding drummer and only constant member through a career of more than 50 years. Mason and touring guitarist Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet) join Crispi to share some musical history.
Interview
In Studio
Erica Tucceri
Thu 14 Sep 2023 08:00
Improvising flutist, composer and producer Erica Tucceri sits at the cutting edge of Melbourne’s music scene. Best known to audiences for bringing the flute to the front with Billy Davis, WVR BVBY and Z*F*E*X, Erica is currently in post-production for her debut album, which she will tell us about when she plays a round of Musical Chairs with Milo.