Interviews

Merging pop culture with jazz and Afro-Cuban melodies, Arandù (meaning 'to feel time') join Fiesta Jazz for a vibrant Studio 5 Live performance. Hailing from Melbourne, their infectious rhythms and soulful melodies take audiences on a journey of passion and excitement. Tune in as Saúl Zavarce catches up with the band after their performance.

Catching up with Jesse I while in the city, tune in this Saturday for a Babylon Burning exclusive interview with Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician Kranium. Since launching his career with the 2013 hit 'Nobody Has to Know', the Grammy Award winner has continued to shape and evolve today’s dancehall scene into something beautiful. Listen in from 5pm to hear about Kranium's show in Australia, along with his Pacific nations tour.

Born in Patagonia, Argentina, with roots tracing back to the Indigenous Mapuche people, Elena Zaléz sings and dances tango. Since 2016, she has been based in Naarm/ Melbourne, where she teaches, dances, sings, and organises events. Stopping by the Global Village, tune in to hear about 'Gossip Tango': a tribute to women artists throughout history and a message of female liberation, expressed through music, dance, spoken word and theatre, taking place at Aces Bar on October 2.

Delivering Balkan-French inspired sounds to folk lovers internationally, MZAZA are preparing to take Melbourne audiences on an unforgettable theatrical journey with their Fringe show 'MZAZA: The Birth and Death of Stars'. Lead singer of the Meanjin/Brisbane-based band, Pauline Maudy, chats to Roger about the upcoming performances, taking place from October 1 - 5 at Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom in Carlton. Tune in to hear about their show, along with other matters cosmological and musical.

ARIA Award-winning saxophonist, composer, label director, and academic Jeremy Rose will be joining Greg on Stars In The Static this September 28. With a career spanning over 25 recordings as a leader and more than 150 original works, his current ensembles include The Vampires, The Earshift Orchestra, Vazesh, Visions of Nar, Project Infinity, and the Jeremy Rose Quartet. Tune in from 8pm to hear from the Sydney-based musician, who also holds a PhD in composition and ethnomusicology.

Widely acknowledged for his dark ambient and maximalist electro-acoustic music, Tilman Robinson draws on a range of genres to create sound works that are deeply experiential, engaging with profound ideas of human experience and connection. This Sunday, Tilman comes on to The Sound Barrier to chat with Ian about his upcoming show, 'The Quieter You Become'. Tune in to hear more about this performance, taking place at The Substation on October 15 - 18, as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Since 2016, MESS has been building a community around the positive impact of music-making on wellbeing. Director of MESS, Robin Fox, is a leading audio-visual artist known for his work in live performance, exhibitions, public art projects, and contemporary dance design, and drops in to Deeep Space to catch up with Lloyd Briggs. Tune in to hear about the new MESS space in Fed Square.

Listen in to Black Wax for a live performance from one of Melbourne’s most respected jazz identities, Steve Sedergreen, and acclaimed French chanteuse/vocalist Noria Letts. They'll be joining Adam to chat about their upcoming show at Bird's Basement on October 11, where the Steve Sedergreen Trio, along with special guests, will perform music by Gainsbourg, Michel Legrand, and Camille Bertault, through to Coltrane, Monk, and Brubeck. Tune in from 11.15 to hear this dazzling performance.

Tune in to Homebrew this Monday at 3.30pm to hear Brooke catch up with soul artist and proud Noongar woman, Bumpy. They’ll be chatting about her latest singles, including 'Feel Good', a celebratory, radiant neo-soul/R&B/funk track - as well as the announcement of a full-band show in anticipation of her long-awaited debut album 'Kanana'.

Presented by N0 R3PLY and Chuleo Club, CADENA is a four-day festival celebrating the creative excellence of the Latinx diaspora in Naarm/ Melbourne. Bringing together artists, writers, musicians, and performers, CADENA showcases the breadth and diversity of Latinx voices across artistic disciplines. Tune in to Headhunters as Tina Disco joins Elle to chat about the event.

Known for his distinctive gravelly, soul-drenched vocals and cinematic sound, Jacob Banks’ music has made waves worldwide. He’s commanded stages at Coachella and Lollapalooza and sold-out headline shows across Europe and North America. Whether backed by a full band or delivering a stripped-back acoustic moment, Banks captivates audiences with every note. Jacob drops in to Boogie Beat Suite to catch up with MzRizk, tune in to hear about his show at Northcote Theatre on October 1.

Playing a unique mix of psych and doom, local band Oceanlord are dropping in to Pojama People to chat with Chris Pearson about the new music they've been working on. Bringing something new, something dark, and marking a new chapter for the band, tune in to hear about their upcoming show at the Leadbeater Hotel on September 4, where they’ll be performing alongside Stoned Jesus.

With a music career that stretches all the way back to Ross Wilson’s Party Machine in the 1960s, through to the seminal progressive band Spectrum/Murtceps in the 1970s, Mike Rudd is a well-seasoned musician. Mike Rudd's Indelibles now join forces with The Hornets, featuring ARIA Hall of Fame guitarist Jeff Burstin and singer-songwriter and author Craig Horne. Helen catches up with Mike and Craig, tune in to hear about the show taking place at Newport Bowls Club on October 26.

Drifting east for the first time, Boorloo/Perth goth gloomers Life Cult are bringing their blend of '80s-influenced darkwave, goth, and post-punk to Melbourne this October. Their latest 7" 'The Death Bell / Life Is Love', offers a fresh take on the classic Leeds goth sound, which they’ll bring in to Studio 3 for a special live performance. Tune in to Bleeding Black Hearts Revue as Kristen catches up with the band ahead of their show at The Tote on October 2, and Footscray's Spit on October 3.

Combining live music performance and storytelling set in an imagined town from years past, The Village Square presents narratives of love and loss, misfortune and mirth, the graceful and the grotesque. Featuring renowned cellist Zoe Knighton, award-winning guitarist/composer Robbie Melville, and the charismatic Richard Piper as the narrator, the fables sparkle with the magic of traditional mythology. Tune in at the start of the show for a special live performance from the trio.

Standing six feet tall and with a gossamer voice, Emily Lubitz holds every audience in the palm of her hand. Fresh off the release of her romantic, old Hollywood-esque debut album 'Two Black Horses', Emily will perform two songs from the new record live on Swinging Doors. Tune in for this intimate performance, and to hear about her recent album tour across Australia.

On October 4 at the Fairfield Amphitheatre, '9 Years of Finding Figaro' is going down with four special guests: Mike Who, Omoloko, Adriana, and Finding Figaro. Coming all the way from Brazil, Omoloko is part of a new wave of artists leading the Brazilian music scene from the front. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread this Friday morning to hear Omoloko spin the Wheels of Steel, playing his selection of disco, global music, techno, and broken beat.

Back in Melbourne after a year of touring Europe for their debut LP 'Temple Of Mirth', Thee Cha Cha Chas will be playing at The Tote - Upstairs on October 24. Bringing their old-school rock ’n’ roll to Twistin’ Fever for a live session, tune in from 7pm to start your Friday night off with some hearty grooves from the band.

Local post-punk, fun-time, gal-pals Party Pest will be finishing up with a bang on October 18 with a final party at Shotkickers. Starting their journey at a saucy 69th birthday, which inspired their creative dive into the depths of human depravity and their own wild abandon, the four-piece released their debut album 'Uninvited' last year. Jules, Jemma, and Kate join Crispi on Radio City, tune in to hear about their eight year journey as Party Pest.

‘The Blue Hour’ is the fifth album from local singer-songwriter Amaya Laucirica, launching at Northcote Social Club on October 25. A compelling meditation on the nuances of motherhood, identity, acceptance, and connection, the album explores themes of optimism and reflection. As Amaya puts it,“It’s about inhabiting an optimistic landscape, one that looks brightly towards the future and appreciates its past as well". Stopping by Radio City, tune in to hear Crispi catch up with Amaya.

On this episode of Roots of Rhythm, local guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, producer, Jeff Lang drops in to chat with Helen Jennings about his upcoming shows. Having built a reputation for making startling music that is accomplished, intricate, gutsy, melodic and loaded with soul, Jeff has consistently inspired audiences with a stylistically diverse catalogue spanning 32 albums. Tune in to hear about Jeff's upcoming appearance at the Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival on November 2. 

After years of honing his craft in bands like the powerpop-driven Rinehearts and the high-energy LEECHES!, Benny J Ward drops 'Super!', his self-recorded and debut album. Brimming with poptastic charm and irresistibly catchy tunes, 'Super!' is a joyous ride from start to finish, bursting with jangly guitars, glittering hooks, and pure melodic magic. Crispi catches up with Benny on Radio City, chatting about the new release and his upcoming show at The Tote on November 4 with The Meanies.

'Rain in Space' is the latest album from local three-piece Tarcutta, and they're coming in to Pojama People to perform their swirling space rock live. Expect to hear their analogue-only instruments, including a Hammond organ built in 1933, played in a way its makers probably never intended. Tune in as Brian Polli chats with Peter Barrett, Justin Buckley, and Justin Wheelahan about their upcoming show at The Old Bar on November 8.