Interviews

London-based composer Giovanni Rotondo has extensive experience working on feature films, TV series, and documentaries. Founder of Human Sweat Records, Giovanni has recently released 'BitShift - The Cartridge of Time', an album of iconic tracks from 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom', reimagined for the NES. Tune in to Game Jams to hear about this 8-bit music, recorded from the console and presented on vinyl and NES cartridges, arriving in Australia soon.

The Melbourne Chiptune Academy is a group of local artists who are supporting the local chiptune community through regular meetups. The MCA runs workshops, album previews and networking events to introduce newcomers to the world of chiptune music. Jam Nawaz (Jamatar), alongside Alex (Dot.AY) and Woz (Tom Foolery) from MCA, join Matt on Game Jams to chat about the upcoming chiptune open mic night on November 22 at Mamma Chen's in Footscray.

Sydney trio Sweetie carves feral, gothic post-punk into something sharp and political in their debut album 'Dogtooth'. Across the record, the trio draw on a wide range of references - from gothic Australian narratives, mythic archetypes and the slowrot of late capitalism - to craft a visceral portrait of what it means to be a woman in contemporary Australia. Ahead of their show at Thornbury Bowls on November 14, Crispi catches up with the band about their new release.

On November 14, the Sean Simmons Band, alongside the Simon Juliff Band will be heading down to the Merri Creek Tavern to put on a show. Both inspired by classic songwriting, underground pop hooks and fuzzed-up major chords, the night promises to give fans the Spring bounce they need. Ahead of the gig, Crispi catches up with Sean Simmons on Radio City. 

After an extensive tour across the UK and Europe, Kristin Hersh is back in the city to perform the songs from her new album 'Sugar On Blackstone'. Exploring life and death, enrichment and poverty, and the small but defining moments of childhood that continue to echo through adult life, the new record is deeply personal and emotionally expansive. Michael Mulholland catches up with Kristin on the show, chatting about the process and inspiration behind making her new album. 

Founding member of Sacred Cowboys, Garry Gray will be joining Phil MacDougall on the program tonight. Forming in 1982 as a fun nihilistic jolt to the senses on national pop show 'Countdown', Sacred Cowboys released 'In the Manifesto' early this year, and have just wrapped up a European tour in support of their latest record. Tune in to hear about their show at Northcote Social Club on November 22 at 4pm. 

Known as a stalwart of the thriving underground dance scene in Leeds, DJ Subaru holds a residency position at Lovemuscle, one of the institutions of Queer clubbing in the north of England, as well as standing at the helm of her own party, Pleaseuremaxxx, the forward-thinking Queer dance gathering. While in the city, DJ Subaru drops in to play a guest mix on The Breakfast Spread. Tune in to hear about her show at an inner north warehouse location on November 14.

'Cowgirl Manifesto' is the new EP from local alt-country singer-songwriter Matilda Sutherland. Matilda began her music career as a DJ in the local electronic underground, then in 2021, she began writing music, which led to the release of her highly praised 'Holy Water' EP, followed by the country ballad 'Heart Stroke'. Bringing in her acoustic guitar, tune in for a stripped-back live performance from Malitda Sutherland this morning. 

Coming in for an interview today is locally based Zambian and Botswanan artist Mwanjé. Having performed at the Sydney Opera House, The Late Night Show and NPR’s Tiny Desk, her music brings her African influences into conversations about intimacy, power, identity and desire, with a contemporary imprint on a sound that places Mwanjé side-by-side with Kelela to Qendresa. Tune in to hear about her new music and recent musical adventures. 

Melbourne-born, Crete-based punk rock sibling trio FRENZEE are back in Australia to celebrate the release of their new album 'Runnin’ Amok'. Relentlessly touring across Europe, the UK and the Balkans, including supporting Amyl & The Sniffers, the trio will be playing a free show at Fed Square on November 26 as part of the PBS Fang It! OB, along with a three-day residency at The Tote from December 8 - 10. Claire Stuchbery catches up with the band about their busy music schedule. 

A slithering juggernaut of gurgling guitars and dreamscape lyrics bubbling from Melbourne's dark underground, The Silversound is a deep psychedelic trip in the melody-rich tradition of rock's golden age of discovery. Their new psychedelic rock album 'The Brightness Will Come' just came out this month, and Shane O’Mara stops by Pojama People to chat with Chris Pearson about the new release.

Local five-piece Future Static blend technical precision with melodic chaos, reflecting themes of personal struggle, resilience, and self-discovery. Amariah Michelle Cook, the vocalist for the metalcore act will be dropping in to the show tonight to chat about their experiences performing on the Hellbound cruise and their sophomore album 'Ornaments & Memories'. Find out more about Future Static's upcoming shows with German metalcore group Vianova.

Perth nu-metalcore group 生 Conform 死 (also known as liveconformdie) have a new EP called 'Die In My Prime' out now via Summit Distro. On the second half of the program tonight, Ryan will catch up with vocalist and songwriter Troy Van Der Meer about the challenges of being a band in an isolated city, and what the future holds in store for the Western Australian genre blenders.

USA Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews is back with her distinctive blend of folk and Americana in her latest album 'Valentine'. An artist who challenges herself and who finds new interplays of folk and americana, Courtney will be playing at Howler on December 8 alongside Small Town Romance and Alex Hamilton. Tune in to the show as Lauren Plant chats with Courtney Marie Andrews ahead of her trip to Melbourne. 

Link Meanie - aka Link McLennan - has always been known for his love of pop, even when screaming his guts out and jumping around like a loon in The Meanies. His DIY pop project Bagful of Beez is releasing their new record 'In Parallax', which captures the group as a real live band for the first time. Before their album release show at The Bergy Bandroom on November 27, Crispi catches up with members from the band. 

Tokyo garage punk band Angel Face is coming to Melbourne, and Rodney Shah will be catching up with them on Sunglasses After Dark. Featuring members of Japanese garage-punk outfits Teengenerate, Firestarter and The Fadeaways, the band will be playing a show at The Vineyard in St Kilda on November 19, with The Wraylettes joining them for the night. Tune in after 8pm to hear from the Japanese punk rockers. 

For more than 20 years, Nytt Land have followed their living, breathing connection with ancient traditions and beliefs. In March this year, the dark folk family duo welcomed the spring equinox with a special performance in Moscow. Now, fans around the world can join in their shamanic ritual with the live album Ritual of Stone Sun (Live 2026). Tonight on Burning Bitumen, Kene catches up with Anatoly from the Siberia based duo. 

Einar from Norwegian dark folk group Wardruna will be catching up with Kene on the show tonight. Writing music inspired by Norse culture and esoteric traditions, Wardruna use unique methods when it comes to making their instruments, using the likes of deer-hide for the drums to a goat's horn. Tune in as Einar discusses the new version of Wardruna's song 'Helvegen II' with Kene. 

Formed in 1989 by Nuclear Holocausto Vengeance, Beherit quickly gained a reputation for their raw, unfiltered sound and blasphemous themes, laying the foundation for the atmospheric and ritualistic side of black metal. Coming to Australia for their first ever show, catch them at Max Watt's Melbourne on December 11, alongside Portal. Tune in to Burning Bitumen tonight as Kene catches up with Marco aka Nuclear Holocausto Vengeance about the upcoming tour in Australia.