Interviews

Keeping himself busy with a variety of projects, from The Pleasures to 10 Years of Tom, Lachlan Bryan and his band The Wildes now make their long-awaited return to MEMO Music Hall to celebrate the release of their new album. On June 14 from 7pm, they'll take the audience on a journey through their unique blend of Americana, country, southern rock, and folk, showcasing some of their most poignant and heartfelt songs to date. But first, Lachlan stops by PBS to chat with Myles about the show.

This Sunday on the Global Village, one of Iran’s foremost folkloric ensembles Lian Band stop by PBS for a special Studio 5 Live session ahead of a string of shows with celebrated instrumentalist and Kalkadunga man, William Barton. Tune in to hear Roger catch up with ney-anbān master Mohsen Sharifian, along with his daughter and first ney-anbān player in Iran, Liana Sharifian.

Naarm-based pianist Mina Yu honed her craft in New York, performing at Carnegie Hall and touring globally. She’s featured at Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Melbourne Recital Centre and Arts Centre Melbourne. A collaborator on award-winning albums, Mina also teaches at VCA and Monash college and holds Berklee and Manhattan School of Music degrees. The gifted pianist and composer will join Greg for a chat and live performance ahead of her show at the Jazzlab on June 14.

Kaurna-based quintet The Empty Threats fuse Australian post-punk and noise rock into a metallic rainbow of snarling bass, frenzied guitar work, restless percussion, and electric clarinet. Playing a sold-out show presented by Dark Mofo on June 15, the band bring their unadulterated party rock energy into Homebrew. Tune in to hear about their new single 'the one'. If you're an admirer of unconventional spectacles and stagecraft, tune in to this one.

Fresh from releasing his new song 'Poison Dart', Michael Beach has announced his new album 'Big Black Plume' which features artists such as Gareth Liddiard, Fiona Kitschin and Mick Turner (to name a few). Catch Mike chatting on Underground Love about the making of the record, upcoming EU and US tours, and performing an unreleased song, live in the studio.

Coming up on Pojama People this Tuesday is local rock ’n’ roll power trio, Mammoth Mammoth. Originally founded and named in 2006 by Ben ‘Cuz’ Couzens and Gareth ‘Gash’ Sweet, the band soon brought on Mikey Tucker as vocalist and Frank ‘Bones’ Trobbiani on drums. Tune in to Pojama People to hear their latest material - and meet the band’s new lineup.

Fast and mean, Melbourne rock ’n’ roll machine Fly! specialise in delivering their signature blend of high-speed, raw-power rock ’n’ roll. This Tuesday, tune in to Pojama People as the band joins the show to talk about their latest album '...or Die.' Tune in for some raw rock from Fly!

Driven by a love of all that is heavy in the live music scene of Melbourne, Kat Wartooth is set to bring the community together - with shower caps, unicorns and all. Tune in this Tuesday night, where she will be guest programming and showcasing some of Melbourne's choicest chops, along with chatting to Kene and Leah about the Melbourne Metal Mates crew.

Ryan sits down with Sean Harmanis, vocalist for Boorloo's progressive metalcore force Make Them Suffer. They discuss the band’s busy international tour schedule, the revitalizing energy of their 2024 self-titled album, and what’s in store for their upcoming regional Australian tour with Justice For The Damned and The Gloom In The Corner. From their symphonic deathcore roots to their evolving, genre-blurring sound, Make Them Suffer continues to push boundaries.

This Wednesday, Duncan Schmoll from Twiggs – the Australian Allman Brothers Band – joins Helen Jennings OAM to chat about his upcoming show with Geoff Achison and The Soul Diggers at MEMO Music Hall on Sunday, June 22. Tune in to hear about the magic of The Allman Brothers Band and what to expect from the 7-piece during their performance in St Kilda.

Ricky McCandlish, vocalist for Naarm-based melodic hardcore band Saving Face, sits down for a chat with Ryan. The pair will discuss Saving Face's sophomore EP 'The View From Up There', the upcoming album launch on June 21 at the Bergy Bandroom, as well as the band's goals and ambitions for the rest of the 2025. For more on the event, including the slew of special guests, listen in to their conversation.

Bringing a handpicked selection of tunes, including his own atmospheric art rock and playful arrangements, to Musical Chairs is Lewis Coleman. The Naarm/Melbourne-based artist will take his dynamic ensemble to The Tote on June 19 for an evening of hot, saturated fun; sweet, sincere silliness; and some damn good musicianship. Tune into The Breakfast Spread with Milo Eastwood to hear more about the show and the new music he'll be performing.

Naarm's The Jimmy C—aka multi-instrumentalist Jamie Coghill—joins Crispi on Radio City to chat about his new album 'Refreshing', out June 13. A one-man band since 2005, Jamie has released nine albums, scored U.S. web series and horror films, and played drums in cult Aussie acts like Luxedo and The Devilrock Four. His music pays homage to 60s psych, power pop and cinematic flair yet is something else entirely. Tune in for the chat and a sneak peek into his quirky, sonic world.

On June 15, the Megahertz will go head-to-head with the rugged Rock Dogs in a battle for the Community Cup. Taking place at Victoria Park, the event will feature entertainment from a range of incredible acts, including Spiderbait and Frente! Ahead of their performances at the Reclink fundraiser, Crispi catches up with Spiderbait vocalist and bassist Janet English, as well as Angie Hart from Frente!

Dropping into Swinging Doors to play some live country tunes on his acoustic guitar is Tasmanian musician Van Walker. His latest album 'Healing Decent' was recorded in Canada and emerged from the strange and dark times of lockdown, exploring themes ranging from ruin and refuge to death and reanimation. Tune in for some hearty music from Van Walker, followed by an interview with Ernie.

Guy Blackman from Chapter Music drops by to celebrate the reissued release of 'Can't Stop It!', a homegrown collection of post-punk from 1978-82. This deluxe remastered compilation boasts six bonus tracks, pressed on black vinyl, as well as limited edition green and white. 'Can't Stop It!' documents a fantastically inventive and dynamic era, when Australian acts stepped out of the shadow of overseas influence and asserted their own musical identity. Tune in to hear more on this landmark era!

Instrumental group hailing from New York, The Budos Band, have released a new album featuring 11 sweaty, hard-hitting funk songs, like 'Escape from Ptenoda City,' alongside explorations of Turkish psych in 'Night Raid' and Zambian rock in the riff-heavy 'Overlander.' The album continues the stylistic evolution the group began with their bold 2014 release, 'Burnt Offering'. Tune in to The Breakdown to hear DJ Manchild chat with the band about their new album titled 'VII'.

Having gained international recognition for her fusion of indie, folk, and Americana - following early success as the writer and performer of the theme for the crime drama Wallander starring Kenneth Branagh - Emily Barker has returned home to Fremantle after 20 years living in the UK. Alongside Lachlan Bryan, Emily will perform songs from her latest album 'Fragile as Humans' at George Lane on June 19. Listen in to 5ft High and Rising to hear from this emotive storyteller.

Indie-folk darlings Rowena Wise and Didirri are stopping by The Breakfast Spread for a special live performance of their latest release, 'No Cure for Love'. The single is raw and rapturous in theme, drawing on the pain and pitfalls of their eight-year relationship to craft a troubled ballad of real beauty, featuring sweeping melodies and harmonies that hold the listener in a vice. Tune in to hear about their upcoming Australian tour and show at Howler on July 19.

Aotearoa dream-pop quartet Phoebe Rings have just released their debut LP 'Aseurai' - a sonically luscious album, featuring warm synth textures, gentle wave-like sounds, and airy flute solos. Out now on Carpark Records, the band are about to embark on a world tour, starting in South Korea and Japan this month. Ahead of their shows, Brooke catches up with the band to talk about their new release. Tune in to find out when Phoebe Rings will next be playing in Australia.

This July 5, SPACEJUNK returns to The Old Bar to launch their COVID-era album 'JUNK TIME' - a record that's equal parts post-hardcore fury and burnout riffage. With support from action rockers Swedish Magazines, nostalgic indie rockers Assteroid, and garage rock supergroup The Nowa Nowas, it's set to be a night to remember. But first, the SPACEJUNK crew drops in to Pojama People to chat with Chris Pearson about the new album.

Titans of thrash metal, Testament, have delivered some of the greatest metal anthems of all time. Recently inducted into Decibel Magazine’s prestigious Hall of Fame - alongside legends like Metallica, Black Sabbath, and Motörhead - the USA group will return to Australian shores this month for the first time in a decade. Tune in to Burning Bitumen as Kene and Leah chat with founding member Eric Peterson about their upcoming show at Northcote Theatre on June 21.

For the first time ever, UK thrash metal band Onslaught are set to hit Australia, celebrating four decades of fury since the release of their seminal debut Power From Hell. Fans can expect a series of bone-crushing shows featuring this iconic album played in full — and in album order — for the very first time… and the very last. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear Kene and Leah catch up with bassist Jeff Williams.

Yoav Landau and Sam Haft from Israeli-American electronic-rock duo The Living Tombstone land in the studio to chat with Ryan ahead of their Australian tour. The duo share insights from their new album 'Rust' and divulge their thoughts and feelings on internet culture — listen in to hear about their process and sound before The Living Tombstone's show at Max Watts on July 6.

Zac Bergholtz (vocals) and Patrick Haas (guitar) from deathcore metal band Zeolite enter Tryannocoreus airwaves to chat about their sophomore album 'L'Appel Du Vide', re-grounding the group after a major lineup change, and their plans for the rest of 2025. Having been handpicked for tours alongside some of metal’s biggest names, including The Black Dahlia Murder and At The Gates, the future looks bright for this Naarm outfit.

Naarm's Steve Ryan-Gledhill joins Helen on Roots of Rhythm to chat about his upcoming self-titled album, launching June 27 at George Lane in St Kilda. Blending heartfelt storytelling with country, blues and Americana, his music draws on years of lived experience. His latest release is a double A-side of upbeat break-up tunes—'End Of The Line' and 'It Happens Every Day'—delivering foot-stomping rhythms, rich horn riffs and timeless charm.

Burning B3 Trio is the spirited combination of Liam Kealy's Hammond b3 organ and Sammy Owen's Stratocaster, together with Tony Martin on drums. From blazing jump blues to sizzling slow blues and everything in-between, Owen and Kealy play a true "Hammond trio, traditional blues show" in every sense. Turn up the dial and settle in for an afternoon performance with all the hues of the rhythm and blues.

Fresh from their Canadian tour, ZÖJ visit Global Village to discuss their new album 'Give Water to Birds', created in collaboration with Brett Langsford. Gelareh Pour and Brian O'Dwyer will share insights into their musical journey, the concept of neo-Persian experimentalism, and details of their upcoming local album launch. Gelareh, alongside long-time collaborator Brian, continue to push the boundaries of contemporary music, fusing Persian and Australian sound worlds in bold, avant-garde ways.

Pizza Death are crashing into Arockalypse Now with a live set that’s as greasy as it is gnarly. Hailing from Naarm, this cult thrash-punk crew serves up blistering crossover anthems about three things: pizza, death, and—you're on the money—death by pizza. Riding high on the global buzz of their sophomore record 'Reign of the Anticrust', Pizza Death has topped Coretex Records’ charts and left sold-out crowds sauced and stunned. Catch the most brutal dinner-and-a-show experience on August 2.