Interview
In Studio
Steph Strings
Thu 15 Jan 2026 10:00
Local musician Steph Strings is set to release her long-awaited debut album 'Feel Alive' in early 2026. Her new single, 'Devil Woman', showcases her intricate guitar work and emphatic lyricism, layered with driving beats, hazy textures and hypnotic melodies. Fresh off an extensive North American tour, she’ll be joining Lauren Plant on Down By The River to chat about the new record and play a couple of songs live-to-air. Tune in from 10am to hear from Steph Strings.
Interview
In Studio
Crime and the City Solution
Thu 15 Jan 2026 19:00
on Junkyard
Returning to their Australian origins for their first comprehensive tour in over a decade, rock group Crime and the City Solution are bringing their acclaimed sixth studio album, 'the killer', to the Brunswick Ballroom on January 24. Originally formed by Simon Bonney in 1977, the band released their new album in October 2023. Tune in to Junkyard as members of the band join Michael Mulholland for an interview, chatting about their career to date and what it’s like to be back where it all began.
Interview
In Studio
Jadrah Tupai // Signature Choir
Sun 18 Jan 2026 10:00
One of New Zealand's leading vocal ensembles, the Signature Choir joins the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a night of powerful storytelling on January 31. With more than 90 voices in harmony, performing gospel, classical, modern and traditional Pasifika music in a sound that is fresh, moving and unmistakably Pacific. Choir Co-Director Jadrah Tupai drops in to The Gospel Show to chat with Peter about this very special collaboration.
Interview
In Studio
Hydroplane
Mon 2 Feb 2026 08:00
Joining Claire Dickson for an intimate, live in-studio performance this February 2 is local atmospheric pop trio Hydroplane. Having released their new album, 'A Place In My Memory Is All I Have To Claim' late last year - their first music after more than two decades of radio silence - Andrew Withycombe, Kerrie Bolton, and Bart Cummings return to the gentle, close-quarters musical world they shared around the turn of the century. Tune in from 8am to hear this ambient, electronic performance.
Past Interviews
Interview
Phone
Samantha Fish & Jesse Dayton
Sun 7 May 2023 13:00
'Death Wish Blues' is a body of work born from a shared passion for pushing the limits of blues between Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton. Samantha and Jesse speak to Matt about their first-ever collaborative album.
Interview
In Studio
The Distant South
Sat 6 May 2023 08:00
Continuing to evolve their sound and song writing prowess, whilst taking influences from Southern Appalachian, alternative country, blues and roots music The Distant South are excited release their self titled debut album. The band joins Myles in studio ahead of its launch at the The Retreat Hotel later on that evening.
Interview
In Studio
Heartical Hi-Powa & Echo Chamber
Fri 5 May 2023 12:30
on Riddim Yard
Heartical Hi-Powa and crew meets Echo Chamber and crew, playing top notch pick outs in reggae, dub, jungle, roots and dancehall, as part of Dub Club Melbourne's soundsystem extravaganza at Kindred Bandroom on May 13th. Tune in to Riddim Yard to hear more from Heartical Hi-Powa & Echo Chamber.
Interview
In Studio
Dave Lang // Sorcerer Records
Thu 4 May 2023 19:00
on Junkyard
Co-creator of Melbourne-based label Sorcerer Records, Dave Lang joins Michael on Junkyard to talk about the label and some of its recent releases that includes Ash Wednesday's compilation 'Love and Other Numbers 1980-1984' and the first ever reissue of post-punk outsider Ron Rude album 'The Borders Of Disgrace.'
Interview
In Studio
Fenn Wilson
Thu 4 May 2023 14:30
on Radio City
Before packing his guitar and heading to Europe for six months Fenn Wilson will play one last show to celebrate his new album 'Honey Dates Death/ Ghazals.' Fenn drops by Radio City to talk about Honey Dates Death/ Ghazals' and its launch at The Curtin on May 6.
Interview
Phone
Rob Damiani // Don Broco
Thu 4 May 2023 02:00
on TNT
It has been a huge 12 months for Don Broco. In the span of 52 weeks they released a UK number 1 album 'Amazing Things,' had 4 hit singles, headlined the Slam Dunk Festival; and impressively were one of the four artists selected to each play an evening at the legendary Royal Albert Hall for 2022 Teenage Cancer Trust. Vocalist Rob Damiani joins TNT for a chat ahead of their show at 170 Russell the following evening.
Interview
In Studio
Brendan Anderson // Squaring Circles
Wed 3 May 2023 18:00
Melbourne electronica outfit Squaring Circles have a sultry new single out called 'Liminal.' It's their first teaser off their forthcoming album, Circles Make Lines Spiral. As they prepare for their live show on May 4th at Miscellania - their last Australian show before an EU tour and relocation - the band's Brendan Anderson drops in for a chat with Lyndelle on The Afterglow.
Interview
In Studio
Benny Peters // The Flybyniters
Wed 3 May 2023 13:00
Benny & The Flybyniters have been a stalwart of the Melbourne roots music scene since 1999. Tune in to Jumpin' the Blues to hear Tom catch up Benny about The Flybyniters' gig at George Lane on May 7.
Interview
In Studio
David Arden
Wed 3 May 2023 08:00
Meerta - Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden, tells the story of David Arden’s Great Grandfather James Arden, and the Gunditjmara People– a story of identity, urban and tribal life, friendship, repatriation, racism, freedom and fighting for your rights. Kokatha, Gunditjmara singer and songman David Arden joins Annika on State of the Art to talk about Meerta and Yirramboi.
Interview
Phone
Crooked Royals
Wed 3 May 2023 00:00
Vocalist Lee Mackley, guitarist Jake Andrews and bassist Conor Lawson of New Zealand progressive metalcore band Crooked Royals call in to Tyrannocoreus to talk about their debut album 'Quarter Life Daydream,' insane vinyl releases courtesy of Stiffcut Records, signing with Periphery's label 3DOT and upcoming Australian tour.
Interview
In Studio
Alex Bonner
Wed 3 May 2023 00:00
Alex Bonner from Stiffcut Records and The Dream Division (aka We Are SCR) calls by Tyrannocoreus to talk to Ryan about his label's creation, lathe cut records, filled pressed records and what the label has in store for the rest of 2023.
Interview
In Studio
Nephalem and SCRÆPË
Tue 2 May 2023 23:00
Two of Melbourne's most outrageous bands, Nephalem and SCRÆPË, chat with Kene about Disdain Records' upcoming event 'Last Spew at the Tote'. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear more about these bands' crazy antics.
Interview
In Studio
Choof
Tue 2 May 2023 22:15
Melbourne-based outlaw grind band Choof has unleashed their debut 10″ vinyl EP, Dimwitted Amoral Exploitation. They drop in on Burning Bitumen to chat about the EP and their upcoming tour.
Interview
In Studio
Sunfruits
Tue 2 May 2023 16:30
Sunfruits drop by PBS to discuss their brand new album 'One Degree' and upcoming launch show at Northcote Social Club May 6.
Interview
In Studio
Elly Hewitt // Porpoise Spit
Tue 2 May 2023 15:30
Porpoise Spit have just released their new single 'People Like Me' and are performing at The Gem on May 12. Jordan chats with vocalist Elly Hewitt about all the new Porps news!
Interview
In Studio
Vardos
Sun 30 Apr 2023 17:00
Celebrating fifty years of the Táncház (Dance House) movement in Hungary and thirty years of the band, Vardos are collaborating with Hungarian dancers Hien Albert and Karoly Albert who present long form dance suites. Vardos drops by the Global Village to play some live music and chat about the Hungarian Dance House Revival at Melbourne Recital Centre's Primrose Potter Salon on May 13.
Interview
In Studio
The Counterfeit & Freya Josephine Hollick
Sat 29 Apr 2023 08:00
Ten-piece posse The Counterfeit have teamed up with cosmic country queen Freya Josephine Hollick on vocals for a night of interpreting iconic western themes including The Good, the Bad & the Ugly, Ecstasy of Gold and Django. The gang stops by the station to play a couple of tunes and talk about their upcoming shows.
Interview
In Studio
Ryan Martin John
Thu 27 Apr 2023 15:00
Taking cues from country singer-songwriters and record makers of the late 60's and early 70's, alt-country singer songwriter/producer Ryan Martin John releases his debut album ‘Goodness Gracious Graceless.’ Ryan joins Ernie on Swinging Doors for a chat ahead of his gig at The Wesley Ann on May 18
Interview
In Studio
Radio City 500th Show
Thu 27 Apr 2023 13:00
on Radio City
Ash Naylor, Liz Stringer and Tracy McNeil and Dan Parsons (Minor Gold) are some of Radio City's nearest and dearest. Tune in to Radio City's 500th show as they drop by to celebrate and reminisce.
Interview
In Studio
Steve Purcell, Dai Jones & Andy Swann
Wed 26 Apr 2023 13:00
Local blues musicians Steve Purcell, Dai Jones and Andy Swann call by Jumpin' the Blues for a live set.