Past Interviews

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Nichaud Fitzgibbon
Wed 13 Aug 2025 10:15
Australia lost one of its greatest voices when Renée Geyer passed away on 17 January 2023. For over five decades, Renée was celebrated as Australia’s queen of soul, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and uncompromising artistry. On August 22 at Birds Basement, members of her own band will come together for a special evening to honour Renée’s memory. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm as Nichaud Fitzgibbon chats with Helen about the show.

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Monique di Mattina and Rebecca Barnard
Wed 13 Aug 2025 09:30
Tune in to Roots of Rhythm this Wednesday morning for a special live performance from Monique di Mattina and Rebecca Barnard. Continuing their golden musical collaboration, the duo will delight fans at The Jazz Lab on August 23 with their show 'The Dao of Dylan'. Listen in from 9.30am for a sneak peek of this show, which touches on grand themes of life, the universe and almost everything else.

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Chitra
Wed 13 Aug 2025 08:00
Born out of personal transformation, creative risk, and emotional release, Chitra's debut album 'You Can See It When It’s Dark' spans four years of her life. Blending soft intimacy with dramatic bursts of energy, she brings in her acoustic guitar for a special stripped-back performance on The Breakfast Spread. Immerse yourself in the sounds of Chitra this Wednesday, August 13.

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Born Of Osiris
Wed 13 Aug 2025 00:30
Chicago-based progressive metalcore band Born of Osiris have just released their new album 'Through Shadows', their first release since the 2021 album 'Angel or Alien'. Vocalist Ronnie Canizaro chats with Ryan on Tyrannocoreus about the state of the band following a major lineup change, tune in to find out when we can expect to see Born of Osiris on Australian shores.

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Paleface Swiss
Wed 13 Aug 2025 00:00
This week on Tyrannocoreus, Ryan chats with Yannick Lehmann, guitarist for Swiss deathcore/beatdown band Paleface Swiss. They’ll talk about their latest album 'Cursed', which dropped in January, and reflect on their experience touring Australia last year with In Hearts Wake. Tune in to find out when you can next catch Paleface Swiss live in Melbourne.

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Pig Destroyer
Tue 12 Aug 2025 22:00
USA-based band Pig Destroyer are coming back to Melbourne on September 5 to perform their bone-razor-sharp guitar and percussive pummelling grindcore at Max Watt's Melbourne. With lyrics that paint loathsome, frightening images of pitch-black self-hatred and the frailty of the human experience, tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear Kene chat with the band ahead of their Australian tour.

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The Night Terrors
Tue 12 Aug 2025 20:00
Northcote Social Club is turning 20! Join us for a night of dark synths on August 28 with The Night Terrors and many other special acts. Featuring Miles Brown on haunting theremin melodies, and Sarah Lim blasting danceable darkness on vintage synthesisers, they’ve built a reputation as one of the country’s most original acts. See the band roar through material from all their albums with special guest Mitch McGregor on live drums. Miles visits Pojama People to chat about what to expect.

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Claire Birchall
Tue 12 Aug 2025 18:00
on Firewater
It's Claire meets Claire on this edition of Firewater. Ahead of her show at the Northcote Social Club on August 28, Claire Birchall drops into the studio to chat about her upcoming set. From stunningly raw confessions to big-time rock to pop songs lavished with fuzzed out guitar, Casio and loops, Claire continues to find new ways to present her material to audiences. Come raise a glass to celebrate 20 years of great gigs and good yarns at NSC with all your PBS favourites.

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Dragnet
Tue 12 Aug 2025 16:00
'Dragnet Reigns!' is the latest album from local punk-rockers Dragnet, their first release in a few years. Thematically, this album draws as heavily from the Cold War as it does from 2000s indie rock, whilst tiptoeing around the post-punk and egg punk labels, and trying to avoid the current rock'n'roll resurgence. Coming in to Underground Love to chat with David about the new album, which comes out on August 15, tune in to hear from Dragnet's Jack Reigns.

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Headhunter's 8th Birthday with Amy Chapman
Mon 11 Aug 2025 17:00
on Headhunters
Headhunters is turning 8 this Monday, and to celebrate, Elle is welcoming back a very special guest - Amy Chapman, who co-hosted the show in its early days. Join them as they spin some high-energy tracks, and celebrate eight years of groove-laden goodness. Tune in from 5pm to kick off the festivities and to boogie down with Amy and Elle!

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Milly Strange
Mon 11 Aug 2025 08:00
Milly Strange heads to The Breakfast Spread to perform a few stripped back acoustic songs ahead of her debut self-titled album, out August 8 via Community Music. The 8-track project reveals its tensions in full, weaving sharp emotional honesty with vivid imagery and tender moments of introspection. Milly's music thrives on contrasts – light and dark, past and present, beauty and unease. With a headline show at Northcote Social Club on September 18, don't miss this special set and interview.

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Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh
Sun 10 Aug 2025 22:00
Taiwanese-Australian composer Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh, internationally acclaimed for her work with both acoustic and electronic media, creates visceral, physical experiences and explores sonic expression through spatial gestures and relational sociality. Ian chats with Annie about her new work 'Swell', for solo viola d’amore and electronics. Tune in to hear more about her upcoming performance at Monash University on August 17.

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Anthony Schulz and Lucas Michailidis
Sun 10 Aug 2025 17:00
On Saturday August 16 at the Brunswick Ballroom, friends and collaborators of acclaimed Tatar-Australian artist Zulya Kamalova will come together for a very special event, marking her birthday following her untimely passing in 2024. Anthony Schulz and Lucas Michailidis from Zulya's band, The Children of the Underground, visit the Global Village to talk about the line-up of artists who were influenced by Zulya, and how funds raised will be donated to Melbourne City Mission.

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Nikki Lane
Sat 9 Aug 2025 08:00
It’s been 11 years since Nashville’s outlaw country queen, Nikki Lane, last played in Australia, and this October, she'll bring her signature blend of vintage country and rock ‘n’ roll swagger to the Out On The Weekend stage. With a voice as sharp as her style and songs that walk the line between heartbreak and honky-tonk rebellion, Nikki Lane catches up with Myles on 5ft High and Rising. Tune in to hear from the Nashville-based, Americana artist.

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Alex 'Lexx' Storrer
Fri 8 Aug 2025 22:00
Releasing music as LX72 and one half of Leisure Dub, Alex 'Lexx' Storrer is an artist, music producer and DJ based in Zürich, Switzerland. Making music since the early 2000s, Lexx often explores various corners of the downtempo spectrum, releasing much of his work through his own label, Lexx Music.
Tune in for a special guest mix from Lexx, along with an interview with Jonny Alexander as they chat about his recent LP 'Rhythm of Love'.

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Alice Payne
Fri 8 Aug 2025 08:00
Melbourne based producer and vocalist Alice Payne delivers her latest EP 'Sweet Temptation', a soulful house collection that blends groovy rhythms, funky basslines, and her soft, captivating vocals. Inspired by classic house and modern sounds, each track balances timeless grooves with fresh energy. Bringing her new sounds to The Breakfast Spread dancefloor, tune in to hear Alice Payne take over the Wheels of Steel.

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Máquina Peligrosa
Thu 7 Aug 2025 20:00
Hitting The Gem to slay the crowd with the darker side of surf punk, garage and psych, Máquina Peligrosa have released their single 'Chased By Goons', a hectic car chase, with spy-tinged tension and a big fuzzed out groove. Releasing it on vinyl, along with their B side track 'Everybody Up', tune in to Sunglasses After Dark as Phil MacDougall catches up with the band, ahead of their show on Saturday night.

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Digger and the Pussycats
Thu 7 Aug 2025 17:00
on Fang It!
Local two-piece garage-trash band Digger & The Pussycats is celebrating their 21st birthday with a big party at The Tote. Tune in to Fang It! to hear more about this from bandmates Sam and Andy.

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Proto Exotica
Thu 7 Aug 2025 08:00
Party organisers and record label Proto Exotica have put together a six-track compilation of Balearic and downtempo productions from artists across the Asia-Pacific region. Each track is created asynchronously, allowing artists to contribute in their own time, resulting in a laid-back, genre-blurring release, perfect for slow afternoons and sunset transitions. Label co-founders Freddy and Alex bring the tracks to The Breakfast Spread, tune in for this upbeat, exotic round of Musical Chairs.

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EDEN
Wed 6 Aug 2025 20:00
Since 1988, EDEN has carved out a distinct and immersive sonic identity - emotional, atmospheric, and deeply resonant. From Melbourne’s underground to international stages, EDEN returns to PBS this August for an ethereal and unforgettable live performance on Bleeding Black Hearts Revue. Tune in to hear Kristen Solury chat to them about their upcoming album, which is set to come out next year.