Interviews

Dave Butterworth’s (ex The Double Agents) new band DB4 has wasted no time with their debut LP ‘Maximum Maximum’. They’ve been busy playing around town with The Drones, Mudhoney, Digger & The Pussycats and more, and will be supporting The Saints early next year. Ahead of their launch show upstairs at The Tote on November 2, Crispi chats with Dave about DB4's new record. 

George Carroll Wilson aka Pollyman will be on Radio City this week to premiere his new single 'Walking In Circles'. Being released on Cheersquard Records the day after, Pollyman will be heading down to the Tote's front bar on November 6 to launch the new single. Tune in to hear Pollyman's latest music, which draws on sounds from the past and present of pop and rock.

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. 

Bali based DJ DITA was born in New Delhi, a melting pot of different Indian cultures that developed her interest in eclecticism. Taking her multicultural interest to Indonesia, DITA started DJing in 2014 when the diversity of Indonesian music culture pushed her to dig deeper with the founding of her collective 'Perky Club'. This weekend at the Collingwood's Children Farm, DITA will share her selections at Echo Beach. Jumping onto the Wheels of Steel, DITA drops by for a guest mix.

Iration Steppas Sound System is the foundation of the West Yorkshire, UK underground bass music scene. Mark Iration and Dennis Rootikal met in the early 1990’s when sound system culture was changing and the music was evolving, and their partnership led to the development of a progressive style of reggae and dub, which has inspired a generation of new sound systems and dub producers. Jesse I catches up with Mark Iration, chatting about his string of shows in Melbourne from Oct 31 - Nov 2.

'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.

Local musician Tilly Vickers Willis and her band pull listeners into the darkroom for her beautiful and haunting debut record, 'Silver Halide Film'. Guided by the conventions of photographic processes through sound and analog projection, the performance explores each song as a newly developed photograph, each with its own distinct, mysterious world, inky and wet to the touch. Ahead of her show at Brunswick Artist Bar on November 13, TVW drops by for an intimate, live performance.

This morning on Deeep Space, Anna Morley and Hand Clap will be coming onto the show to play and discuss their upcoming show hosted by Warm Mids Afternoon on November 8. Hand Clap is the moniker of Maya Borjesson, an architect and visual/sound artist, using synthesizers, spoken word, and field recordings. Anna Morley, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer crafts electro-acoustic music. Ahead of their show at Norla Dome, the duo drops in for a live performance.

Local desert stoner rock group Planet of the 8s is back after an extended hiatus. With some new material to share, the three piece are heading to the Old Bar on November 13. Tune in to Pojama People tonight as Chris Pearson chats with the band about their rebirth, and what we can expect at their upcoming show.

Sam Cameron (vocals) and Tommy Williams (guitar) from Brisbane deathcore group A Night In Texas will be joining Ryan on the show tonight. They'll be chatting about their new album 'The Darkest Side Of Humanity', their first tour in seven years with Body Prison and Seek Misery and what the band has in store for 2027. Tune in to hear more. 

Davey McArthur is the bassist for Adelaide deathcore outfit Seek Misery. Ryan will be catching up with Davey on the second half of Tyrannocoreus to discuss Seek Misery's 2025 debut album 'Everyone You Love Will Leave', along with their national Australian tour with A Night In Texas and Body Prison. Find out when we can expect to hear new material from Seek Misery during this episode of Tyrannocoreus.

Coming onto the show this morning is Michael Pollitt aka Mr Black & Blues. Inspired by a life changing experience; a broken neck which almost cost him his life, Michael Pollitt has been determined to fulfill the creative passion that burned within and share music to uplift and inspire from the darkest corner. Helen Jennings chats with him about his new album, along with his recent European tour. 

Sydney trio Sweetie carves feral, gothic post-punk into something sharp and political in their debut album 'Dogtooth'. Across the record, the trio draw on a wide range of references - from gothic Australian narratives, mythic archetypes and the slowrot of late capitalism - to craft a visceral portrait of what it means to be a woman in contemporary Australia. Ahead of their show at Thornbury Bowls on November 14, Crispi catches up with the band about their new release.

On Junkyard today, Russell Kilbey from The Crystal Set will be chatting with Lisa Gibbs about their Victoria tour in December, along with releasing their first album in 30 years. An indie rock band from Sydney, The Crystal Set formed in 1983 by Russell Kilbey (bass and lead vocals), Phillip Maher (guitar and vocals) and Davey Ray Moor (keyboards and vocals). Find out more about their show at Northcote Social Club on December 5, along with their new record 'Don't Peak Early'.

Formed in Norway in 1991, Enslaved was inspired by 'Demonaz' of Immortal after the Immortal demo track 'Enslaved in Rot'. After three consecutive albums with a stable line-up, the band has since then had a change up in band members. Tune in to Burning Bitumen tonight to hear from Enslaved drummer and vocalist Iver Sandøy, along with founding vocalist and bass player Grutal, chatting about their latest music.

Tune in for the second half of Burning Bitumen tonight as Kene catches up with Norwegian group Mortiis, ahead of their Melbourne show at the Croxton Bandroom on November 21. Having performed in Australia before as a solo one-man show, this time folks will be treated to the full Mortiis band line-up for the very first time, performing songs from 'The Smell Of Rain' album and other volumes of 'Dystopian Despair'. Find out more about their upcoming show alongside Nytt Land and Tir.

Born in Türkiye, Muharrem Aslan is a Sydney-based musician, bağlama virtuoso and music therapist. Fusing traditional Turkish folk with global influences, Muharrem Aslan bridges cultures through emotionally rich storytelling in both Turkish and English. Following his concert at Club Voltaire and ahead of his show at Open Space on December 5, Muharrem drops by the Global Village to talk about his music and play some songs live.

On November 15 at Church of All Nations in Carlton, the Forest Collective will present an evening of music that explores the tumults of love and heartbreak, celebrates new life and lives well-lived, and acknowledges the transformations of self over time. On The Sound Barrier tonight, Ian will chat with Evan J Lawson, the artistic director from the Forest Collective about their upcoming show 'To Love and Grief'.

Classically jazz-trained and internationally seasoned, Nefeli Fasouli blends Greek psychedelia, nostalgic folk textures and modern groove into a sound that feels both timeless and forward-leaning. Her music weaves bouzouki-tinged melodies with hypnotic rhythms, while her expressive vocals move effortlessly across Greek, Arabic and Turkish. From Athens to Australia, MzRizk is joined by Nefeli Fasouli on the program, chatting about her show at Northcote Social Club on November 14.

Ruby Fraser and Ingrid Saker from RUBY INGRID BAND will be stopping by Underground Love today to chat about their new single 'House of Cables', and for a powerhouse live performance in the studio. Hailing from Aotearoa, Ingrid is known for her bluesy punk rock group Ingrid and The Ministers, while Ruby is the lead vocalist and guitarist for The After and Leopard Print Aunt. Tune in after 4pm to hear about their upcoming show at Shotkickers on November 21, alongside Willie J 6v6s.

Master of the mandolin, John Reischman is returning to Australia with his bluegrass band, The Jaybirds. Known as one of the very top mandolin players and composers since he played with the iconic Tony Rice Unit in the early 1980s, Grammy and International Bluegrass Music Awards winner John has produced eight acclaimed albums with The Jaybirds over three decades. Tune in for some live music from John Reischman and The Jaybirds, ahead of the show at Brunswick Ballroom that night.

Since 2018, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run has been on a mission to blend the roots of traditional bluegrass with the energy of modern performance, crafting a sound that is both deeply authentic and refreshingly original. With genuine songwriting, tasteful arrangements, and a knack for breathing new life into forgotten covers, the band resonates with both traditionalists and new audiences alike. Tune in to the second half of the show to hear a special live performance from the band.