Interviews

Having recently played at Strawberry Fields and with an upcoming show at Rainbow Disco Club on February 8th, local DJ Ed Kent brings his prowess this Saturday for a guest mix with Sam U on Electric Sunsets. Tune in for this two-hour takeover.

Local party purveyors Modern Hypnosis and Upstairs // Downstairs are proud to present a stacked line-up at Sub Club this Friday night featuring three critically-acclaimed artists. Azu Tiwaline, Al Wootton, and DJ Plead will join forces for a night of deep dance music rooted in dub foundation, percussive rhythms, sound system music, and techno. Ahead of this unmissable show, the trio drops in to PBS for a chat with Edd Fisher and to play an exclusive collaborative guest mix on Tomorrowland.

A key figure in Australia’s alternative rock’n’roll scene of the 70s and 80s, John Dowler’s Vanity Project is the culmination of Dowler’s previous works. Formed in 2014, JDVP have steadily built a profile in Melbourne’s inner-city scene over the past decade, and their third album, 'Existential Friend', has just dropped. John Dowler stops by Radio City to catch up with Crispi—tune in as they discuss the album and its release show happening on January 25th.

Drenched in wah-wah guitar riffs, hard-driving beats, and more hair than any band has a right to possess, Wollongong 90s band Tumbleweed has released a new punk/garage single called 'When We Were Young.' The five-piece has been touring across Australia since its release in November, with their next show taking place at Brunswick Ballroom on January 11th. Ahead of the launch show on Saturday, Richie from the band stops by Pojama People to chat with Chris about the new single.

Fostering the electronic sounds that would go on to dominate dance floors worldwide, in a club known as The Music Institute in Detroit during the '80s, MzRizk sits down for a chat with legends DJ Alton Miller and Chez Damier. Tune in for this 40-minute exclusive, where they explore music and philosophies that have shaped their journey and the culture they’ve helped create.

Based in Berlin but with roots in Ukraine, singer and composer Ganna Gryniva combines Ukrainian folklore with jazz, improvised, and experimental music. Committed to spreading Ukraine's cultural heritage internationally, she will be performing in Melbourne at the Jazzlab on January 15th. In advance of her concert, Ganna joins the Global Village to chat with Roger about her journey.

The country-folk trio from 1927 Virginia, The Carter Family, has an interesting tale to tell. This December, Jan from Southern Style will play four episodes from 'Anchored in Love: The Carter Family Story', starting with Episode 1 – Pioneers of Country Music on Dec 10th, Episode 2 – Music that Endures on Dec 17th, Episode 3 – The Radio Years on Dec 24th, and Episode 4 – The Carter Family Fold on Dec 31st. Tune in to hear this special radio documentary.

With the frenetic energy of a punk preacher and the songwriting style of a folk artist, Aotearoa-born but Melbourne-based artist D.C. Maxwell physically embodies each of his songs with intense passion. Bringing his magnetic, storytelling energy to Underground Love, tune in for a live performance from D.C. Maxwell, along with a chat with David.

'Rain of Animals' and 'Good Guy Hank' are the titles of Pepita and Theodore's latest bluegrass and country albums. The duo are also music instructors for the 'Sessions and Sail - Australia' cruise, which sets sail from Sydney on February 25th and runs until March 3rd. Tune in to Southern Style as Jan is joined by the two for a festive Christmas Eve special.

In 2023, acclaimed electronic-soul duo, Electric Fields, delivered an unforgettable, high-energy performance that lit up Hamer Hall. Recorded with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, 'Live in Concert' marks a significant milestone in Electric Fields’ career, blending modern beats with the timeless grandeur of a full symphony orchestra. One half of Electric Fields, Michael, chats with MzRizk about the new album, tune in to Boogie Beat Suite to hear more.

Renowned for his contributions to contemporary Bhangra music, veteran DJ and producer Panjabi MC pioneered the modern sound of South Asian club music. Born in the UK, his unique fusion of hip hop, electronic music, and traditional Punjabi folk styles is well known worldwide. Coming into Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves for a special guest mix, tune in as Pradip catches up with the legend.

Masterfully expressing the unspeakable beauty of decay and space in a vast and stunning body of work, The Necks are one of Australia's greatest cult bands. The Sydney jazz trio are back with a single, 42-minute composition that they'll be taking on the road this summer. Tune in to Deeep Space as Lloyd Briggs catches up with double bassist Lloyd Swanton ahead of their show at Melbourne Recital Centre on January 31st.

Coming to Australia for the first time is Kentucky-born Americana artist S.G. Goodman. 'Teeth Marks' is the title of her most recent album, a sonic deep dive into love, showcasing her otherworldly voice. She will be performing her authentic, gritty country sound at Northcote Social Club on February 18th, along with an already sold-out show at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on February 20th, opening for Tyler Childers. Tune in to Swinging Doors as Ernie chats with S.G. Goodman ahead of her tour.

Joining Shio on the decks for some chats and jazzy tracks is Hudson Whitlock (Surprise Chef/Pro-teens). Tune in to Eternal Rhythm from 11am for this special co-hosted show.

With six studio albums already under their belt, the sludge-doom-punk-crust band Dopethrone has released their amazing new album 'Broke Sabbath'. Currently on tour in the USA for the new album, Vince from the Montreal band catches up with Kene. Tune in to Burning Bitumen as they chat about all things from guts to glory.

To sum up Burning Bitumen for 2024, Kene is bringing in a party of special guests to discuss their top releases of the year. Tune in to Burning Bitumen as black metal solo project Khazurvaal, Sarah from the Sin & Steel Podcast, Leah Noir and Hoops from Horror Business join Kene to talk about their favorite tracks of 2024.

Celebrating 25 years, Cherry Bar is hosting an epic party this Saturday the 21st of February, with a lineup of bands and DJs. Among the bands is heavy rock group F*ck the Fitzroy Doom Scene (FTFDS). Tune in to Pojama People as Chris chats with the band about the big night.

Going out of 2024 with a bang is garage-rock band Snake Powder. The four piece will be playing at The Beast on December 20th, alongside local bands Salmon Sisters and Blue Fur. Snake Powder stops by Firewater to chat with Claire about the show. Tune in to hear what we can expect on the night.

Finding home in the friction and warmth felt between the organic and electronic is the work of indie/folk artist Hugo van Buuren. After releasing his tender and confessional EP 'Two Truths', he stops by Underground Love to play some intimate live songs in the studio. Tune in as Jordan chats with Hugo about the new release.

Exploring music, history, and stories from around the globe, Haseeb Iqbal is a DJ, writer, and broadcaster from North London. Tune in to Deeep Space as Lloyd chats with Haseeb about music, culture, and being on tour supporting BADBADNOTGOOD.