Interviews

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tomorrow at Night Trade, the Nyege Nyege Collective will bring their afro-galactic dance energy into the light with a free day party running from 12pm till late. Founded in 2014, the group are here as part of RISING, playing a residency at Night Trade and teaming up with Day Tripper to host a free day party in Howey Place. Tune in to The Breakdown as Lady Love Potion and Emelyne chat with members of the Ugandan group.

RONA., DJ PGZ, and Kalaji, three visionary First Nations artists, are the masterminds behind First Frequency, a journey through music and storylines across Country, hosted by Rising Festival. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear RONA. and DJ PGZ chat with Firas about how they've constructed a sovereign space for mob to move, celebrate and gather, to shake loose, and experience deep storytelling and movement, embedded in sound.

Inspired by a myriad of musical influences, ranging from House and Electro to Breakbeat and UKG, get ready for a dynamic Wheels of Steel with DJ and producer duo, Lay Down The Groove. Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Bogotá, Colombia, the duo also runs a record label and party collective under the same name. Tune in from 8am to experience the sounds of Lay Down The Groove.

Ahead of her RISING performance on June 8, Thalia Zedek swings by Junkyard to detail her upcoming revue style concert featuring Leah Senior, Michael Beach, plus many more acts. In true collaboration, all of them are playing together in no particular order. There’s no support act, just songs from each artist, scattered here and there like seeds in a psychedelic forest. An unrepeatable act, one night only in the Athenaeum. Tune in to hear more about this intense, dark songwriter show experience.

The second LP 'By Design' from Sydney band The Electorate explores themes both personal and political, ethical and ethereal. Sonically, it’s layered with gangly guitars, rich harmonies, and solid indie rock beats, with the trio of Eliot Fish, Josh Morris, and Nick Kennedy venturing into new territory on this album. Listen in to Radio City to hear Josh Morris chat to Crispi about the new album, along with some tracks from the record.

Tune in as Belgian-born, Naarm-based songwriter Romanie joins Crispi to chat about her new single ‘Uh Oh’—out May 14—and her single launch at Merri Creek Tavern on June 6. With a voice that cuts straight to the heart, Romanie blends intimate lyricism with indie-folk charm, drawing comparisons to the likes of Lucy Rose and Big Thief. From her 2021 debut 'Little Big Steps' to now, Romanie continues to shape a sound that’s equal parts vulnerable, vivid, and unmistakably her own. Don’t miss it!

Listen in to Down By The River this Thursday for an intimate acoustic performance from Irish folk musician James Vincent McMorrow. Celebrating the 15th anniversary of his beloved album Early In The Morning, James is set to perform the record in full across Australia, with a stop at Northcote Theatre on June 5. Tune in from 10am for a sneak peek of the show taking place that same night.

Coming together to share their love for the Zamrock movement, 'Spiritual War' is the new EP from local Afrodelik artist Immy Owusu and hip hop producer and drummer Sensible J. Blending swirling psychedelia, Afrobeat, and funk, the EP is a rowdy, boisterous collection of songs exploring injustice, insanity, and the absurdity of modern life in the burning house that is late capitalism. Joining Milo for a round of Musical Chairs, tune in to hear the music that inspires these two talented artists.

Gary Jones, presenter of 'Kickin' the B' at Bar 303 enters Jumpin' the Blues airwaves to chat about the show's 14th anniversary on June 5. Joining the evening of celebrations is Paul Williamson's Hammond Combo, Jake Mason Trio and Juicebox. With a strong passion for the culture and people of New Orleans, expect the distinctive rhythm of Orleanian blues in their performances. Listen in for more event details!

Blues powerhouses Lloyd Spiegel (AUS) and Charlie A’Court (CAN) reunite for a special run of NSW/VIC shows this June. Long-time collaborators and award-winning artists, the duo brings their soulful vocals, jaw-dropping guitar work and playful storytelling to the stage. With deep roots in blues, soul and rock, their chemistry is undeniable. They'll perform live on air and join Helen for an interview on Roots of Rhythm—don’t miss this electric preview of two masters at work.

After releasing four albums under his Sonny Ism alias, the Melbourne singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and mix engineer Xavier Bacash flips the script and starts again with the debut album ‘Into The Doldrums’ from his new project, 'Now Always Fades.' Recorded in the wake of returning to Australia with his family after spending seven years in Copenhagen and Stockholm, Xavier comes into The Breakfast Spread to chat with Milo about this beautifully melancholic, trip-hop album.