Interviews

Calling the road home and working tirelessly as full-time musicians, the whiskey-drenched Americana and hill-country blues artists Julian James and Beci Kate are true to life troubadours - living out of a bus while enthralling and connecting with audiences across Australia through their performances. Bringing their new record 'Prey to the Crow' to towns across Australia this month, Helen catches up with the duo on Roots of Rhythm to chat about their new album.

Anchored by their lead single 'The Deep' - a driving, cinematic statement of intent, Telenova's sophomore album 'The Warning' expands the group's universe into something more urgent and exposed than ever before. They'll be taking their shadowy, sample-driven songs laced with trip-hop and electronica influences to Forum Melbourne on May 2. But first, Telenova stops by PBS to join Milo Eastwood on The Breakfast Spread. Tune in for a live, stripped back performance from Telenova.

Another artist joining Ryan on Tyrannocoreus this Tuesday night is Shane Lyons, the guitarist for Pennsylvania metalcore band Varials. Their 2025 album 'Where The Light Leaves' marks a rebirth, pulling from their heaviest roots and introducing Skyler as the band’s new frontman. Chatting about the reception their new record has received across North America, tune in to hear about their Australian tour in April, supporting Spite.

Southern California’s Spite, the decibel-and-soul-crushing deathcore unit, are returning to Melbourne this April for their first-ever Australian headline tour, bringing with them Pennsylvania’s Varials and local heavyweights DIESECT. Having released their debut album 'Nothing Is Beautiful’ in 2017, the band are entering the next cycle as they drop their new album, 'New World Killer' via Rise Records. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus to hear about their show at Max Watt's Melbourne on April 30.

Ashley Davies is a local composer and drummer. He has recorded and produced six albums and created three live theatre shows incorporating his own compositions. He’s a highly sought after session musician having played on over 60 albums, recorded for film and television soundtracks, and performed with various artists in Australia and internationally. Chris Pearson catches up with Ashley, tune in to hear what he's been up to recently.

Tune in to Underground Love this Tuesday as Jordan chats with McKimmie, Nicole Thibault and Lachlan Denton who are playing at Melbourne Popfest '26. Presented by Lost and Lonesome Recording Co, the festival will be taking place at Coburg RSL from April 11 - 12 to celebrate the city's undying love for underground, indie pop music. There will be eighteen bands at various stages in their career – some new, some less new – but all searching for that vital POP moment.

On April 2, Brunswick Ballroom will host Bluetile Lounge’s first live performance in over 20 years. Persevered with refining a unique downtempo sound in Perth in the 1990s adrift from contemporary rock values, Bluetile Lounge favours slow burn permanence to quick reward. Although their two albums ‘lowercase' and 'Half | Cut' went unrecognised, in the decades since they have been rediscovered and admired. Dan of Bluetile Lounge joins Claire Dickson to chat about the band's upcoming show.

Boorloo / Perth-based experimental psych outfit Monotonic have just released their new single, ‘Lazers At Dawn’, the second track to be taken from their upcoming album ‘Heavy Metal’, out March 27. A hazy, fuzz-drenched expedition fuelled by cult cinema and various altered states, ‘Lazers At Dawn’ pushes deeper into the band’s hypnotic, genre-blurring sound. Lucas is joined by Liam Coffey, tune in to hear more about this band that's made up of veterans from Perth’s golden alt-rock era.

Produced by Alice Payne, 'Evolution' is a three-track EP that weaves between deep house, tech house and dub reggae infusions. Each track focuses on percussive grooves that gradually evolve into uplifting, dreamy energies. Alice’s vocal harmonies are layered alongside sound-healing instruments, adding a personal and distinctive flavour to the project. Brooke catches up with Alice on Homebrew about her new release, tune in to find out where you can catch her playing live.

Local duo Zoltan Fecso and Anna Morley are about to release their debut collaborative album 'Desire Path' on Sydney's Oxtail Recordings on March 27. A collection of atmospheric duets for vibraphone and synthesiser, the album was recorded live and unedited. Tune in to Deeep Space as they join Lloyd to chat about their upcoming east-coast tour with shows in Hobart, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Mutti Mutti, Yort Yorta and Nari Nari Songman, Kutcha Edwards has been recognised as one of the nation’s most powerful and soulful voices. Since emerging in the 90’s, Kutcha has been prolifically combining songwriting and activism. Through his songs, stories, and the connections he makes with others, Kutcha shares truths that are too often unheard. Playing at the Recital Centre on April 17, Kutcha stops by The Breakfast Spread. Tune in for a live performance from Kutcha Edwards and Jay Jerome.

Australian composer, performer, and academic, Professor Cat Hope, will be joining Ian Parsons on The Sound Barrier to talk about the music and legacy of Éliane Radigue, one of the world's most important composers of experimental music, who died on February 23 at the age of 94. Éliane Radigue is especially known for her deeply immersive music, which focuses on stillness and slowly, microscopically shifting sound colours and textures. Tune in to hear about Cat's friendship with Éliane Radigue

After 35+ years in music, juggled between careers in family law and as a Federal Circuit Court Judge, feminist and political songwriter Judy Small bids farewell to music due to illness, releasing two final tracks 'Stand or Fall' and 'Within These Walls (Yad Vashem)', marking the close of her music story. Joining Roger Holdsworth on the Global Village, tune in to hear about Judy Small's incredible musical journey. 

This week PBS presents a very special delayed broadcast of The Juke Joint Live in Concert, recorded at the 2026 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Tune in to hear live sets and interviews from Nick Charles, Anna Scionti (pictured) and the Lloyd Spiegel Trio as well as a thrilling all-in jam to bring the concert to a close.

On March 21, singer-songwriter Matt Joe Gow will be performing at Kew Court House. With powerful and captivating songs, Matt has won awards ranging from Music Victoria’s Country Album of the Year (twice) to a New Zealand Country Music Award, and has played at festivals around the globe. Bringing in his guitar to play some live songs, tune in to 5ft High and Rising as Myles catches up with Matt ahead of his show that night.

Tune in to The Breakdown for a Studio 5 Live performance from Temporary Blessings – followed by an interview with DJ Manchild. Led by local trumpet player /composer Liam McGorry, ‘Sumbisori’ is the debut album by the newly formed Melbourne group. Assembled to realise McGorry’s compositions drawing on 1960s Italian and French soundtrack music, Temporary Blessings brings together trusted instrumentalists and fellow travelers from Melbourne’s rich enclave of cinematic soul.

'Light Of Midnight’ is happening on March 27 and 28, a curated collection of Melbourne/Naarm creatives across art, design, and performance. People can expect to dissolve deep into a beanbag, with live electronic sets, dance, breathwork, live painting, and performance to reset the nervous system. Joining Edd Fisher on Tomorrowland is local DJ and event organiser Badeo, tune in to hear more about the artists on the line-up.

Ports of Paradise listener Adrian has found possibly the world's rarest exotica record, which is potentially worth thousands of dollars. Having discovered it in a Frankston op shop, Adrian will be joining Palm Tree Paddy on the Ports of Paradise to chat about and play the record. Tune in to hear this rare artifact, 'The N.Z. Jazz Trio Plays Exotica'.

The iron-fisted thrash metal group Warbringer is gearing up to tear through Australia with a highly anticipated national tour in April. The US titans will hit Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney, bringing their signature blend of high-speed intensity and relentless energy to Australian fans. But first, the band’s lead singer, John Knevill, calls in to Burning Bitumen to chat with Kene. Tune in to hear about Warbringer headlining Brutefest at The Tote on April 25.

On Saturday, March 28, local grind-splattered death metallers Circle Of Blood launch their new album, 'In Praise Of Darkness' at The Last Chance Bar. Joining the band on the night are reigning hellhammer swingers Reaper!, crushing death-sludge group Bog Monster, and the eldritch melodeath of Slime Dimension. Tune in to Burning Bitumen as Kene catches up with Circle Of Blood about their debut album.