Interviews

Eloquent, spellbinding, monumental, exquisite, are the words used to describe the Germany-based ensemble: the Esmé Quartet. Launching their career by winning the 2018 International String Quartet Competition at London’s Wigmore Hall, the quartet embark on their debut Australian tour this April – May. Tune into The Modernist as Cas chats with Yuni Ha from the Esmé Quartet.

Malthouse Theatre invites you to embark on an odyssey of self-discovery and liberation with the world premiere of Homo Pentecostus, Joel Bray's intimate exploration of his secret queer identity within the confines of a 1990s Pentecostal Church. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear from the actor, dancer, and writer when he chats with Annika Priest on State of The Art.

Exploring melancholic introspection, dealing in alienation, impermanence, despair and darkness and revelation, songwriter Jess Locke attempts to make sense of a world that feels more and more unreal on her latest LP 'Real Life.' Jess calls by Radio City to talk about the album and her national tour, playing in stores at record shops.

Nela Trifković and Lamine Sonko will visit the Global Village to talk about their joint show 'The Gathering, a night of Senegalese, Bosnian and Sephardic Jewish music presented at Memo Music Hall in St Kilda on May 19th. Tune in to hear original compositions, traditional melodies and stories that accompany them from a Senegalese Guewel (culture keeper) and a Bosnian song-teller.

Recorded in Philadelphia, Johnny Casino’s newest album ‘High Stone’ endured road blocks, detours and lost recordings before its completion in October 2023. Now ready for release - Johnny Casino joins Claire on Firewater to chat about this new album.

Vocalist for Newcastle heavy band Vilify, Amy McIntosh talks to Ryan about their new EP 'Fever Dream,' experience opening Cvltfest, aspirations for the band and headline tour this May.

Celebrating its second anniversary, Fuzzy Sunday brings family-friendly vibes, delicious food and a healthy dose of distortion in its twang to Coburg RSL on May 19th. Boasting a banging lineup that includes The Wraylettes, The Sand Pebbles, and Bones Mackinnon, it's more 'Tonight’s The Night' than 'Harvest.' Event organiser Mark Adams drops in to Radio City to talk about the event.

Alternative folk duo Norwood are set to release their latest single 'Big Talker' on May 10. Tune in to Radio City to hear more.

Straight from Brisbane, vaporwave producer TUPPERWAVE drops by to chat about exploring different styles of music and how this inspired his approach to his latest album 'Grocery Store Sunset'.

Ahead of their Melbourne show on May 24th, visiting Bosnian group Divanhana called in from Sarajevo to chat with Global Village's roving reporter Nela Trifković about sevdah and the band's modern interpretations of this traditional music. Tune in on Sunday from 5pm to hear from band members Selma Droce and Neven Tunjić.

After twelve years, Dirty Three is back with new compositions to play and new stories to tell, marking their return to the hometown stage where it all began in 1992 at an Abbotsford pub. They don’t get together very often these days, but to see them perform is to witness three men shoulder-deep in the task. Join Claire as she chats with Warren Ellis about Dirty Three's upcoming show at the Hamer Hall during this year’s RISING Festival.