Interviews

Godfathers of Australian ska, Strange Tenants, celebrate their 40th anniversary with a special remaster of their original vinyl albums ‘Movin’ In’ (1984) and ‘We Are Stronger’ (1985). They also embark on a 40th Anniversary Tour in December. The band's singer/songwriter Bruce Hearn joins Phil on Sunglasses After Dark to tell us more. Tune in from 8pm.

Around eight years ago, singer-songwriter Lior invited Domini Forster, then a music student at NMIT Fairfield, to perform as his support act. The pair became fast friends and strong artistic collaborators since. They now have a new EP titled 'Animal In Hiding' that Lior is eager to tell Crispi about. Tune in to Radio City to hear more.

Reservoir Stomp is touring the neighbourhood this summer/autumn, presenting three big shows in different locations across Reservoir, Kingsbury and Keon Park. Each event will be a rad live music experience, chocked full of local bands, DJs, performances, plus Darebin-based food and drinks, and some pretty darn special extracurricular activities too. Tune in to The Afterglow to hear event MC and fellow PBS presenter Emma Peel talk about the first event that's taking place on December 5.

Melbourne psychedelic jazz outfit Mildlife joins a stellar line-up for FLOW Festival, a day of music and arts in late November presented in association with Footscray Community Arts, the Foreign Brothers and The Operatives. To hear more about the festival and what Mildlife are up to, tune in to The Afterglow to hear Lyndelle chat with bassist Tom Shanahan.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary with three days and nights of performances in February 2022, the multi-award-winning Riverboats Music Festival returns to the historic town of Echuca-Moama on Yorta Yorta country with such artists as Baker Boy, Vika & Linda, and Custard, to name a few. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear David Frazer chat with Annika Priest about the full line up.

Guitarist Terrance Hobbs of brutal technical death metal band Suffocation calls in to speak about the band's new album 'Live in North America' which features the final live performances of vocalist Frank Mullen. Terrance will also chat about the future of the band after Frank's retirement.

Kene speaks to crust sludge noise band Religious Observance about recording noise for their new amazing self titled album and many other things.

The legendary Mike Rudd brings us an exciting new project that came about when composer and conductor Noel Kennedy put together a string arrangement of one of Mike’s songs, 'I Can Do Anything.' Joining forces for a truly magical event, Mike, Noel and a string quintet featuring Melbourne’s finest classical musicians present 'Mike Rudd’s Indelible String Band'. Listen in on Pojama People to hear Mike talk about this event.

In late September, emerging Indigenous artist Maanyung released his collaboration with Headland in the form of a beautiful new single and significant work in language. Through the work, titled “Nguura,” Maanyung shares the importance of us all taking on the responsibility to care for country and each other. He joins Claire on Firewater to chat more about the song. Tune in from 5pm.

Critically acclaimed musician Joan Wasser aka JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN returns to Australia in 2022 in full band mode. Her recent album, 'The Solution Is Restless,' is a collaborative work with the late, great Afrobeat genre co-founder Tony Allen and the prolific songwriter and guitarist Dave Okumu. Joan tells Elle about the album and her upcoming Australian tour. Tune in to Headhunters from 5pm to hear the whole chat.

New-wave art-punks Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice have released their powerful new album, Remember the Future?: a 31-minute whammy of 10 propulsive robo-punk anthems which document the dystopian absurdity of our times, informed by an innate hopefulness and staunch belief in a better future. Join Maddy and Kurt on Homebrew when they chat with the band's mastermind, Dougal Shaw.

Liza Lim is one of Australia's leading contemporary composers and widely respected throughout the world for her highly creative approaches to composition, often combining a large range of instruments from various cultures, and original techniques for playing them. She has a strong interest in ritual and in the narratives of human culture and the environment. Tune in to The Sound Barrier to hear her talk about her opera 'The Oresteia' and recent release 'Singing in Tongues.'

Moktar is a DJ and producer effortlessly combining club and techno with traditional Arabic instrumentation, sampling and producing to emphasise his Egyptian-Australian background. A hybrid style, Moktar’s music is new to the clubs of Australia and is itching to make its way across dance floors. Tune into Spaces Within Space on Monday morning with Jazz to hear the interview and guest mix.

Sophie Kline (Little Wise) joins Georgia Fields and John Flanagan at the Brunswick Ballroom on November 18 to share some new, yet-to-be released material plus some re-imagined old favourites. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising to hear Sophie talk about this part celebration of Georgia's new single ‘Find Your Way Back’ and return to live music in Melbourne.

With a career expanding more than a decade, Mike & The Moonpies are set release 'One To Grow On,' via Prairie Rose Music. Tune in to hear Mike talk about their new album.

Rhythm guitarist & vocalist Cody Quistad of Floridian metalcore act Wage War calls in to talk about their new album 'Manic,' returning to playing live music around the U.S.A and future plans.

Vocalist, Jack Bergin of metalcore band Void Of Vision talks about their new EP 'Chronicles 1: Lust,' changing their writing process and calling out toxicity in the music industry.

English pop and rock musician Barry Adamson has a new EP called Steal Away, out via Mute records. Tune in to Junkyard to hear him chat with Mike about the making of this EP as well as his recently published memoir titled 'Up Above The City, Down Beneath The Stars'.

Being a product of Melbourne's on-again/off-again lockdown Even explores and indulges with their first ever double album, 'Reverse Light Years.' Tune in to hear Ash talk about the pop n' roll masters 'Reverse Light Years.'

Next month, Melbourne Music Week will introduce "MMW Club," a take over of Max Watt’s for 8 consecutive nights of live music, with each night to be curated by one of Melbourne's finest labels and collectives. Kicking things off on December 3 will be a night of soul, hip hop, and r&b programmed by The Operatives whose head honcho Jerry Poon joins Milo for a round of Musical Chairs on November 11. Tune in from 8am to hear Jerry chat about MMW Club and spin a few tunes from his event's line-up.