Interviews

An interview two years in the making, and well worth the wait. The Chain flew over from Planet Perth over the weekend for a couple of shows. After several failed attempts since 2024, Robyn finally got to sit down with Tom for a yap about all the fun stuff they've been up to since the release of their debut LP 'Blind The World' in 2025, including playing Concrete Jungle in Bangkok earlier this year. Tune in midnight - 2am for plenty of giggles. 

US metalcore act Miss May I is set to release their 8th studio album 'No Place For Me' this October. Formed in 2007, the band currently consists of Levi Benton on vocals, Jerod Boyd on drums, Ryan Neff on bass, and Elisha Mullins on guitar. Tune in as Ryan chats with bassist Ryan Neff about how the band's lineup change has impacted the group, and their fond memories of performing at Knotfest Australia in 2024.

Ruby Soho (aka Ruby Martha Koomen) has a show coming up at Lulie Tavern on October 10, with Spittin Chips and Easy Freeman. Alongside her solo work, Ruby plays guitar in punk band Bitch Diesel and pop-rock feminist group Modesty, and has previously performed in Frank, LOOBS and Bunny Monroe. Tune in to hear about the new music Ruby Soho has been working on recently.

Describing themselves as a galactic oasis of rock 'n' roll freedom, TTTDC are heading to The Old Bar on October 10 for a show with Swedish Magazines, Swidgen and Primitive Deserters. Ahead of the gig, members from TTTDC join Chris Pearson on Pojama People. 

What started as late-night bar shifts and shared ideas amongst friends at Fremantle's Mojos Bar, GRUB has grown into a formidable musical force. Fronted by songwriter and lyricist Matilda Beales, GRUB's new single 'Shake It' is a frenetic plunge into GRUB's world, crashing together raw garage-punk energy with a dark-disco pulse. Claire Stuchbury catches up with Matilda on Firewater, tune in to hear about the band's self-titled debut album, which comes out October 9.

Naarm/Melbourne-via-Belgium indie artist Romanie is hitting the road in celebration of her sophomore album 'It's Not That Funny', which landed #14 in the AUS album ARIA charts and was nominated for the Australian Music Prize. Playing at Shedshaker in Castlemaine on October 25 then Northcote Social Club on November 27, each show will be a unique experience. Tune in to hear what this unique experience entails, along with an acoustic live song from Romanie. 

Stopping by Dounya this afternoon for a special guest mix is DJ Moi. Traversing through culture and time, DJ Moi will bring a unique energy from her homeland of Greece, as well as music from dance floors, restaurants and radio from beyond. Tune in to hear these club hits after 1pm this Tuesday. 

Standing Circle is the locally based contemporary ensemble led by composer, guitarist and instrument innovator, Larry Crestani. Known for his work with Black Jesus Experience and Mulatu Astatke, Standing Circle draws on deep grooves, jazz and improvisation, bringing together a constantly evolving mix of sounds and influences. Tune in to hear about the band's debut self-titled album launch at Wax Music Lounge on October 22. 

Neo-soul artist Greentea Peng is headed to Australia in November, stopping off at Forum Melbourne on November 17. Born in South London, Greentea Peng's work is guided by self-inquiry, shaped by the dualities she inhabits: pain and pleasure, engagement and withdrawal, expression and stillness. Her emotional literacy is transformed into a blend of neo-soul, dub and jazz, all draped in psychedelic textures. Elle Young catches up with Greentea Peng on Headhunters ahead of the tour. 

Melbourne-based trio LIIT blends contemporary jazz with multi layered electronic soundscapes, shaping each performance through improvisation. Featuring Niran Dasika (trumpet, electronics), Lawrence Folvig (guitar, electronics), and Kyrie Anderson (drums), the group brings together a formidable list of individual accolades. LIIT join Greg Sher on the show to play some live music, and to chat about their new album 'River Walks Forest Talks'.

ZEDSIX aka Zvi Belling is the founder, director and bass player for the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, the ARIA nominated Afrobeat ensemble; composer and arranger for South African jazz outfit The Royal Swazi Spa, and leader of the live hip-hop project ZEDSIX. Joining Stani on the show this afternoon, tune in to hear about AFROSPACE Interchange's collaboration and tour with Mandisi Dyantyis, playing at The Jazzlab on October 25 as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Nashville, USA group Lambchop have released their new album 'Punching The Clown', consisting of just vocals, backing vocals, banjo and guitar. On the one hand, it’s focused and stripped-back. On the other hand, it's incredibly rich and powerful. In the band's 33rd year, Myles catches up with frontman and song-writer Kurt Wagner about the new record.

On Friday 9th October, the historic Thornbury Theatre will transform into a mid-century Latin jazz club with cabaret seating and Cuban cocktails. A dazzling 25-piece Afro Cuban orchestra will perform 3 sets of Stan Kenton's Latin hits, including his iconic "Cuban Fire Suite" adapted from the original manuscripts. Tune in to Ports of Paradise to hear musical director Andrew Mott tell Palmtree Paddy all about this spectacular event!

At the John Curtin Hotel on October 24, Kilat will be returning home to launch their new album 'Tirai Niskala'. Across eight compositions, 'Tirai Niskala' is explored through visceral sonic landscapes, hyper blast beats, tremolo picked full spectrum guitar sonics and dense vocals, bringing atmosphere and invocation into collision with abrasive black metal. Kilat stops by Burning Bitumen to catch up with Kene. 

For its fifteenth anniversary, Adalita has been performing her self-titled album in full, which marked the beginning of her remarkable solo journey. Raw, intimate, and emotionally fearless, the album struck a deep chord with listeners and remains one of the most beloved and influential Australian releases of its time. Michael Mulholland is joined by Adalita on Junkyard to chat about the record. 

'Mixed Light' is the latest and 8th album from Ned Collette, and the record flows freely between styles, genre-hopping and rollercoasting through moods. Sometimes delicate and dreamy then warm, dramatic and melancholy, it tumbles into rhythmic, almost psychedelic, melodic pop, before diving into a whirlpool of raucous and raw offerings. Today on Radio City, Crispi catches up with Ned about his new album, chatting about his 20+ year career.

On the same day as their show at The Tote, Crispi will catch up with Benny J Ward and Jamie Coghill from Lava Fangs. After years of playing in different bands and touring together, Benny J Ward and members of local garage-pop outfit Lava Fangs are uniting for a split 7" record. Drawing on a shared love of hook-heavy power pop, garage rock and underground guitar music, the split captures two artists whose paths have crossed countless times before finding their way onto the same record. 

Local garage-punk five-piece band Delivery will be heading overseas for a massive tour across Europe and the UK this October. To celebrate the tour announcement, members of the band will be joining Milo Eastwood on the show for a round of Musical Chairs, playing a bunch of their favorite tunes, new and old. Find out what else Delivery have in store for the rest of 2026.

Extra Lives is an interactive video game band based in Los Angeles. Their concerts are Audience RPG musical experiences: fully narrated, choose-your-own-adventure games where the audiences are the main characters. Ahead of their ANZ tour, band founder and guitarist Michael Kohl chats with Matt on Game Jams about this unique live music experience and what audiences can expect from their shows during Melbourne International Games Week.

Adelaide-based film writer/director Dario Russo will be joining Matt on Game Jams this Thursday morning. ​Having created, co-written, and directed the cult series 'Danger 5', the viral web series 'Italian Spiderman', Dario has just completed his debut live-action feature film, 'The Fox'. Dario joins Matt on Game Jams to chat about his work with Powerbomb Games on 'Pro Jank Footy'.