Interviews

Amyl & The Sniffers are back with their sophomore album 'Comfort To Me', out now via B2B Records. Still raucous, rowdy and a bit rude, the album is a more mature offering from one of PBS's favourite rock n roll bands. Amy Taylor joins Phil MacDougall to chat about the album. Tune in to Sunglasses After Dark to hear more.

Dream pop experimenters HTRK wanted to do things differently with their new record 'Rhinestones'. In their bid to champion their music community networks they decided to minimise online access to their singles, making them available to the public only through radio, until the album is officially released on September 17. Ahead of the official release, they drop in on The Breakfast Spread to play Musical Chairs with Milo. Don't miss this one!

Described as bleak, smoky, dehydrated bad-dream pop, Time For Dreams return with their sophomore album 'Life of the Inhabitant.' Recorded on the low slopes of Geboor/Mt Macedon in the winter of 2019. The new album explores the desire to create something romantic. Not sexy, swoony romantic but “terrible/lonely/beautiful romantic. Listen to bassist & vocalist Amanda Roff talk about the album.

Australia's beloved soul sisters Vika & Linda are gearing up to drop their first album of original songs in 19 years. Aptly titled 'The Wait', the album will be released by Bloodlines on 17 September. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm to hear them chat with Helen about the album.

Mainstays of the German underground for over two decades, F.S. Blumm & Nils Frahm have just released their fourth collaborative album 2X1=4. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread this Wednesday as Milo gets F.S. Blumm (Frank Schültge) on the line to chat about the album and this ongoing collaboration.

Dusk Cult are a new two-piece black metal band, featuring members from long-standing bands Rainshadow and Be'lakor. Formed in the throes of a global pandemic and fueled by red wine, the group brought together old friends seeking to create something new, darker and more extreme than their other music endeavours. 'Embrace The Lunar Age' is the forthcoming debut album from Dusk Cult, which releases on September 18th 2021.

Blues rock trio from the Yarra Valley, Smoke Stack Rhino call in to Pojama People to chat about their new single 'Ultraviolet.'

NIDALA (Nidala Barker) calls in to Homebrew to discuss her debut EP and carbon neutral project, 'Colours of my People' which aims to create reconciliation in all forms. Proud Djugun artist Nidala Barker aka NIDALA is a French-Aboriginal woman, activist, singer and songwriter. Hailing from the coastal West Kimberley region around Broome, and now based on Bundjalung country Byron Bay, NIDALA makes music for open hearts and raised fists.

After a competitive search for Australia's most exciting young jazz talent, The Music Trust’s Freedman Jazz Fellowship finalists have been announced for 2021. Flora Carbo, Joseph Franklin, Hilary Geddes and Maria Moles have been nominated as this year’s finalists. Tune in to Impression to hear Flora & Joseph talk about being nominated and the Jazz Fellowship set up by the Freedman Foundation.

Tune in to B.P.M to hear Alex Robertson's talk to Enclave as well as a special mix.

After thirteen years of performing together, The Luke Howard Trio releases their fourth album, 'The Sanctuary' via Hobbledehoy Records on September 10. Tune in to Eternal Rhythm to hear Luke talk about the record.

Celebrated Punjabi Australian singer, producer and dancer Parvyn is gearing up to release her debut album ‘Sa’ on September 10. The album draws inspiration from a broad palette of Indian and Western musical styles, paying homage to the sounds of British Asian Underground and garage-esque bounce. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear Parvyn play Musical Chairs and chat with Milo about the album.

Australians are massive consumers of the arts, but why are our news outlets asleep at the wheel when it comes to reporting on culture? Listen to State of the Art to hear Artist and arts advocate Tai Snaith talk to Annika Priest about the 'Arts are Newsworthy' campaign.

Ngaiire's anticipated new album '3' is now out via Dot Dash. A deeply personal album, '3' is an exploration of Ngaiire's roots and influences. Tune in to Homebrew to hear the Sydney-based, Papua New Guinea-born future soul artist chat with Maddy & Kurt.

I Hold the Lion's Paw launch their long-awaited sophomore release, 'Lost in Place.' Join Ross for his chat with trumpeter & group leader Reuben Lewis about the album and launch show at Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Joining Crispi in September as Radio City Record Selector is Sherry Rich who's going to chat about Beachwood Sparks' 2000 self-titled album.

The solo and collaborative moniker of pianist and producer Joshua Smeltink, On-Ly has a new album, titled Yurodivy, out now via La Sape Records. Tune in to Eternal Rhythm to hear On-Ly chat with Shio about the concept of the album while also playing a special mix.

FUSE, Darebin City Council’s multi-arts festival, will be proceeding in an online capacity, known as FUSE Digital. Launching September 4 FUSE will host a series of online events and activities for participants to enjoy. Tune in to State of the Art to hear Annika discuss this year's program with festival director jodee Mundy OAM.

Australian industrial death metal band The Amenta drop by Burning Bitumen to talk about their new album 'Revelator,' is their first in 8 Years.

Known as the only onomatopoeia band around, Sydney psych-junk foursome WAWAWOW discusses their tour and Melbourne shows.