Interviews

On The Doom Saloon this morning, JRoc catches up with the crew from Hook Riff & Banger, a local music publication reviewing and documenting live gigs, podcasting and recording live sessions. Tune in to hear from Ben, Dave, Dan and Faye from Hook Riff & Banger.

Joining Milo on the show this morning all the way from the UK, is Royal Male. With a radio show called 'Do You! Radio', and also an NTS program with Red Laser Records, he'll be chatting about a show taking place at Collingwood Basement on October 17. Find out more about the show, along with a special guests mix, on The Breakfast Spread with Milo Eastwood. 

Berlin-based Norwegian DJ Fett Burger and DJ Telephones will be jumping on the decks on Tomorrowland for a guest mix with Edd Fisher. As one half of record labels Sex Tags Mania and Amfibia, DJ Fett Burger runs left-field experimental project Mongo Fett, and taste maker mix series Trushmix. Known for his eclectic approach, curveball-mixes and pure dancefloor hedonism, Telephones has over 25 years' experience behind the decks. Tune in for this special edition of the show.

Tonight on Audio Vitamins, Jonny will catch up with Brooklyn‑born surrealist blues poet, aja monet. Making her Melbourne debut this October as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, she'll be presenting her new album 'the color of rain', accompanied by her outstanding US-based trio, at Max Watt's on October 22. As the youngest winner of the Nuyorican Poets Café Grand Slam at 19, aja monet's performances have filled venues and festivals worldwide. 

On the first half of Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves today, Pradip will be joined by Prannay & Co. Prannay is an Indian origin songwriter, producer and guitarist currently based in Naarm/ Melbourne. His style brings together cutting-edge electronic production and thoughtful live instrumentation and vocals, with influences from Carnatic music, to Indian folk and rock. Tune in to hear about Prannay & Co's upcoming show at the Workers Club on October 23.

This week on the Gospel Show, Peter Miles is thrilled to be bringing some more incredible live music. Local musicians Bob Sedergreen and Carl Pannuzzo (Checkerboard Lounge) will be teaming up to bring a fine Gospel sound from PBS' Studio 3 direct to your ears. The musical blessing will begin from the second half of the Gospel Show, tune to hear the special music that's created when these two talented musicians meet.

Italian musicians Ciccio Nucera and Alessandro Santacaterina are in town from Calabria for the Segmento Tarantella Festival, which is happening over the weekend of October 23 - 25. They visit the Global Village to play some live music and talk about their traditional influences and modern adaptations on accordion and chitarra battente. As they say, “The tarantella is addictive”. Tune in to find out more.

Tune in to SITS tonight as Greg catches up with musicians playing at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. To start off, Greg will interview New York trumpeter Adam O’Farrill, chatting about a bold new collaboration that will unite Australian bassist Ross McHenry and Adam O'Farrill at the Jazzlab on Oct 21. The duo shares a restless creative curiosity, drawing on jazz, chamber music and experimental traditions to create music that is at once structured and spontaneous. 

For more than two decades, The Bad Plus have proven themselves to be the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention, they have consistently made their own rules with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorisation, The Bad Plus have won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide. Tune in as Greg Sher catches up with his heroes ahead of their show at Melbourne Recital Centre on Oct 21, as part of the MIJF.

Hot off the back of their first single 'Playbook', Bad Bangs now serve up 'Interest' - a punky, grittier track that highlights the false sense of security that our growing dependence on our robot overlords brings us. It’s a rock song about “the pervasive nature of technology, and the feeling of not standing a chance against the tidal wave”. Tune in to Homebrew this afternoon to hear about Bad Bangs' upcoming third album, which will be coming out on November 20.

Formed in Bristol in the UK in 2020, the Tara Clerkin Trio are Pat Benjamin, Sunny Joe Paradisos and Tara Clerkin, three musicians involved in cult Bristol bands before confidently settling down in triangle formation. Drawing on jazz, trip hop, electronica, psychedelia, and minimalism, the trio turn these influences into an uncanny and blissful sound that’s all their own. Claire catches up with them this morning, chatting about their upcoming debut shows in Australia.

Musicians Finn Rees (30/70, Close Counters) and Erica Tucceri will be coming onto Mystic Brew this morning for an intimate live performance of keys and flute. Having recently moved to London and signed to UK label DeepMatter records, Erica will be performing her soon to be released album 'Route 96' at Spiegel Hauson on October 21 as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Tune in to hear what else these cutting edge jazz musicians have in store for the rest of 2026.

While best known as the voice of Tumbleweed, recent years have found Richie Lewis forging a distinctly personal creative path, exploring new musical territory through songwriting, collaboration and a series of adventurous projects that continue to redefine his work. Joining Chris Pearson on Pojama People, tune in to hear about his upcoming gig with Brush Prairie and J.P. Shilo at Geroge Lane in St Kilda on October 24.

German metalcore band Half Me are coming back to Australia for their first headline tour, playing a show in Melbourne's Leadbeater on October 25. The band will be dropping their sophomore album 'Crusade' at the start of the tour and will be joined by local band Deficit. Vocalist Chris Zühlke and guitarist Chris Hesse join Ryan on the show to chat about their busy tour schedule and upcoming album release.

Ahead of her show at The Railway Hotel on October 23 with support from Danika, Hannah Cameron joins Milo Eastwood for a live, stripped back performance on The Breakfast Spread. 'Arm's Length' is the new single from Hannah Cameron, and the song explores the experience of avoidant attachment through the lens of the recipient, carried by Cameron's signature fingerpicking and the intricate harmonies she's become known for. Tune in to hear the latest music from Hannah Cameron.

President of Blues Music Victoria, Dennis ‘Salty’ Trevarthen calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about 'Blues for a Cause'. Presented by Blues Music Victoria and taking place at Mount Martha Bowls, Pétanque & Social Club, the event’s net proceeds will support the charity’s work promoting mental health awareness and community connection. Tune in to hear more about this fundraiser. 

The voice of Ali Penney is husky and soulful, with a rawness that matches the smooth sounds of her band. She has played for and supported many blues acts, such as Lynwood Slim, Johnnie Johnson, Chris Cain, Lucinda Williams, Cephas and Wiggins to name a few.  Helen Jennings chats with Ali Penney on Roots of Rhythm, chatting about her upcoming Melbourne tour with the Divine Devilles.

Guitarist and composer Sir Richard Bishop is returning to Australia for a run of intimate performances. Best known as a founding member of the Sun City Girls, Bishop has spent more than forty years exploring the outer reaches of folk, improvisation, psychedelia and global musical traditions. Tune in this morning to hear Lauren Plant catch up with Richard about his show at the John Curtain Hotel later that night.

Long-time friends Bec Howell and Marty Mckenna aka Valley Road appreciate a good harmony, thoughtful instrumentation, and quality songcraft. Most importantly, they value honesty and authenticity in music. They collaborate in an organic way, creating moments of gentle beauty and magic that often stir the soul. Joining Lauren Plant on the program, the duo will perform a few acoustic songs live in studio, as well as chat about their new album 'Plein Air'.

Cheersquad Records & Tapes are taking over The Corner for one huge birthday party, celebrating 30 years of the venue with an all-star lineup of incredible femme artists. There will be performances from A.C. Saunders, Barb Waters, Freya Josephine Hollick, Grace Mitchell, The Maggie Pills and more. Ahead of the show on October 31, Crispi catches up with Meghan Maike, Joyce Prescher and musical director for the night Barb Water about the event.

Lisa Gibbs and Frank Galgano from DIY electro post punk band USER will be coming onto Junkyard today to chat with Michael Mulholland about their fourth album, 'EXTINCTION'. Tackling topics such as human hopelessness, greed, confinement, and this earth we live on, the band will be playing at The Old Bar on October 30. Tune in to hear Michael Mulholland spin tracks from the band, including their earlier recordings, and to learn about USER's history. 

Hailing from Tāmaki Makaurau in Aotearoa/ New Zealand and based locally, D. Tyrone will be joining Edd Fisher on the program today to spin some tracks and to chat about their new music. Sounds inspired by the naive joy D. Tyrone felt as a kid when falling in love with music, their new album 'tough' has just dropped this October. Tune in from 2pm for a special guest mix, and to hear about their upcoming show at Hopkins Creek music festival from November 6 - 9.

Founded to spotlight the talent of underrepresented young artists, 'Jazz re:freshed' has since scouted and nurtured the biggest names in UK jazz including Shabaka Hutchings and Yussef Dayes. This year, 'Jazz re:freshed' welcomes award-winning tuba player and composer Theon Cross, along with Summer Pearl, whose distinctive blend of jazz, soul, hip-hop, dub and reggae creates an unmistakably London sound. Tune in to Audio Vitamins as Jonny catches up with both artists live in studio.

WA group Bures Band are heading to Melbourne to play at Shotkickers on Oct 23, followed by a performance at Archies Creek on Oct 24. Having performed at SXSW Austin, recorded a live session at KEXP, their new album 'Ozonia' draws from the golden age of folk-rock, psychedelic country and kraut-rock-inspired experimentation. This morning on 5ft High and Rising, members of the Bures Band stop by to catch up with Myles about their new album and musical journey. 

Coming onto Fiesta Jazz this Saturday is local 12-piece Afro-Cuban salsa band La Influencia. Led by pianist Daniel Mougerman (The Bamboos) and timbalero Salvador Persico (Blue King Brown), they will be performing their original music alongside the music of Cuban heavyweights Alain Pérez, Havana D’Primera and Irakere at the Jazzlab on November 5. Saúl Zavarce interviews Daniel Mougerman about the upcoming show.

Boundary-pushing Indian electronic music producer and live performer Todh Teri will be chatting with Pradip on Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves this October 24. Known for reimagining cinematic sounds from the golden era of Indian film for contemporary dance floors, Todh Teri blends these timeless melodies with deep house, acid, and funk, crafting edits that are as nostalgic as they are dancefloor-ready. Tune in to find out about his new EP which comes out this October. 

This morning on the program, Helen Jennings welcomes back local blues and soul guitarist Geoff Achison to the show for an acoustic live performance, alongside Aaron Pollock. They'll be coming on to chat about 'Fingerstyle Freakout!', a show which strips acoustic performances back to its raw essence, showcasing the astonishing power of human hands, imagination, and musicianship. Tune in to hear more about this concert taking place at the Wesley Anne on October 30.

Drawing from the rich traditions of the American songbook, Sterling Drake’s music spans cowboy and Western music, honky-tonk, Appalachian and Celtic traditions reflecting the diverse musical influences that have shaped his sound. Presented by Love Police, Drake’s Australian tour runs from October 15 - 31, playing at Brunswick Artists' Bar on October 29. A few hours before his show in Brunswick, Drake drops by Swinging Doors to catch up with Ernie.

Tonight on Burning Bitumen, Kene Lightfoot speaks with Diego Tello, the bass player from Chilean band Critical Defiance. Formed in Villa Alemana, Valparaíso in 2010, tune in to hear the latest from this violent thrash metal band.

Bassist Jimbo is part of local group Virulent Invocation. Formed around a shared love for ancient history, mythology, misanthropy, and pure blasphemy, the brutal five-piece will be taking their heavy dark metal music to 'Metal In The Mountains' next month. Tune in to hear about the band's upcoming shows, along with the new material they've been working on. 

'I Still Miss You' is the new album from award-winning saxophonist, composer and performer Cheryl Durongpisitkul. A highly personal and cathartic exploration of trauma, loss and grief, as Cheryl says: "The album draws on my lived experiences in a family shaken by my mother’s diagnosis of ovarian cancer and her battle with bipolar disorder." Tune in to Stars In The Static as Cheryl Durongpisitkul shares with Greg Sher what this record means to her.