Interviews

Musicians Finn Rees (30/70, Close Counters) and Erica Tucceri will be coming onto Mystic Brew this morning for an intimate live performance of keys and flute. Having recently moved to London and signed to UK label DeepMatter records, Erica will be performing her soon to be released album 'Route 96' at Spiegel Hauson on October 21 as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Tune in to hear what else these cutting edge jazz musicians have in store for the rest of 2026.

While best known as the voice of Tumbleweed, recent years have found Richie Lewis forging a distinctly personal creative path, exploring new musical territory through songwriting, collaboration and a series of adventurous projects that continue to redefine his work. Joining Chris Pearson on Pojama People, tune in to hear about his upcoming gig with Brush Prairie and J.P. Shilo at Geroge Lane in St Kilda on October 24.

German metalcore band Half Me are coming back to Australia for their first headline tour, playing a show in Melbourne's Leadbeater on October 25. The band will be dropping their sophomore album 'Crusade' at the start of the tour and will be joined by local band Deficit. Vocalist Chris Zühlke and guitarist Chris Hesse join Ryan on the show to chat about their busy tour schedule and upcoming album release.

Ahead of her show at The Railway Hotel on October 23 with support from Danika, Hannah Cameron joins Milo Eastwood for a live, stripped back performance on The Breakfast Spread. 'Arm's Length' is the new single from Hannah Cameron, and the song explores the experience of avoidant attachment through the lens of the recipient, carried by Cameron's signature fingerpicking and the intricate harmonies she's become known for. Tune in to hear the latest music from Hannah Cameron.

President of Blues Music Victoria, Dennis ‘Salty’ Trevarthen calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about 'Blues for a Cause'. Presented by Blues Music Victoria and taking place at Mount Martha Bowls, Pétanque & Social Club, the event’s net proceeds will support the charity’s work promoting mental health awareness and community connection. Tune in to hear more about this fundraiser. 

The voice of Ali Penney is husky and soulful, with a rawness that matches the smooth sounds of her band. She has played for and supported many blues acts, such as Lynwood Slim, Johnnie Johnson, Chris Cain, Lucinda Williams, Cephas and Wiggins to name a few.  Helen Jennings chats with Ali Penney on Roots of Rhythm, chatting about her upcoming Melbourne tour with the Divine Devilles.

Guitarist and composer Sir Richard Bishop is returning to Australia for a run of intimate performances. Best known as a founding member of the Sun City Girls, Bishop has spent more than forty years exploring the outer reaches of folk, improvisation, psychedelia and global musical traditions. Tune in this morning to hear Lauren Plant catch up with Richard about his show at the John Curtain Hotel later that night.

Long-time friends Bec Howell and Marty Mckenna aka Valley Road appreciate a good harmony, thoughtful instrumentation, and quality songcraft. Most importantly, they value honesty and authenticity in music. They collaborate in an organic way, creating moments of gentle beauty and magic that often stir the soul. Joining Lauren Plant on the program, the duo will perform a few acoustic songs live in studio, as well as chat about their new album 'Plein Air'.

Cheersquad Records & Tapes are taking over The Corner for one huge birthday party, celebrating 30 years of the venue with an all-star lineup of incredible femme artists. There will be performances from A.C. Saunders, Barb Waters, Freya Josephine Hollick, Grace Mitchell, The Maggie Pills and more. Ahead of the show on October 31, Crispi catches up with Meghan Maike, Joyce Prescher and musical director for the night Barb Water about the event.

Lisa Gibbs and Frank Galgano from DIY electro post punk band USER will be coming onto Junkyard today to chat with Michael Mulholland about their fourth album, 'EXTINCTION'. Tackling topics such as human hopelessness, greed, confinement, and this earth we live on, the band will be playing at The Old Bar on October 30. Tune in to hear Michael Mulholland spin tracks from the band, including their earlier recordings, and to learn about USER's history. 

Hailing from Tāmaki Makaurau in Aotearoa/ New Zealand and based locally, D. Tyrone will be joining Edd Fisher on the program today to spin some tracks and to chat about their new music. Sounds inspired by the naive joy D. Tyrone felt as a kid when falling in love with music, their new album 'tough' has just dropped this October. Tune in from 2pm for a special guest mix, and to hear about their upcoming show at Hopkins Creek music festival from November 6 - 9.

Founded to spotlight the talent of underrepresented young artists, 'Jazz re:freshed' has since scouted and nurtured the biggest names in UK jazz including Shabaka Hutchings and Yussef Dayes. This year, 'Jazz re:freshed' welcomes award-winning tuba player and composer Theon Cross, along with Summer Pearl, whose distinctive blend of jazz, soul, hip-hop, dub and reggae creates an unmistakably London sound. Tune in to Audio Vitamins as Jonny catches up with both artists live in studio.

WA group Bures Band are heading to Melbourne to play at Shotkickers on Oct 23, followed by a performance at Archies Creek on Oct 24. Having performed at SXSW Austin, recorded a live session at KEXP, their new album 'Ozonia' draws from the golden age of folk-rock, psychedelic country and kraut-rock-inspired experimentation. This morning on 5ft High and Rising, members of the Bures Band stop by to catch up with Myles about their new album and musical journey. 

Coming onto Fiesta Jazz this Saturday is local 12-piece Afro-Cuban salsa band La Influencia. Led by pianist Daniel Mougerman (The Bamboos) and timbalero Salvador Persico (Blue King Brown), they will be performing their original music alongside the music of Cuban heavyweights Alain Pérez, Havana D’Primera and Irakere at the Jazzlab on November 5. Saúl Zavarce interviews Daniel Mougerman about the upcoming show.

Boundary-pushing Indian electronic music producer and live performer Todh Teri will be chatting with Pradip on Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves this October 24. Known for reimagining cinematic sounds from the golden era of Indian film for contemporary dance floors, Todh Teri blends these timeless melodies with deep house, acid, and funk, crafting edits that are as nostalgic as they are dancefloor-ready. Tune in to find out about his new EP which comes out this October. 

Inclusive, experimental sound event 'Safe in Sound' is back for another year, and founder and artist director Robbie Avenaim will be chatting with Ian Parsons about the festival. Showcasing Melbourne’s thriving experimental music and sound art communities, the festival provides a platform for mentored and professional artists with disabilities to perform alongside seasoned professional sound artists from around Australia. Tune in from 10pm to hear more about 'Safe in Sound'.

'Purple Patch' is the sophomore album from Whadjuk Noongar Boodja/ Fremantle formed band Spice World. Made up of Jonny Burrows, Lyndon Blue, Julia Suddenly, Rhian Todhunter, and Layla Martin, Spice World perform DIY, ad-hoc pop music that is sometimes sad and sometimes silly, but always offered in earnest. Having just played a show in Melbourne for the album release, the group stop by The Breakfast Spread for a Monday morning acoustic performance. 

USA four piece All Them Witches resides at an elusive crossroads where clouds of slow-burning meditative distortion soak up strains of stratospheric psychedelia, out-of-body blues, and thundering no-frills hard rock. Formed in Nashville in 2012, the band are coming to Australia in December, playing at the Corner Hotel on December 2 as well as Good Things Festival on December 4. During his Halloween special, Chris Pearson catches up with the band ahead of their tour. 

This morning on the program, Helen Jennings welcomes back local blues and soul guitarist Geoff Achison to the show for an acoustic live performance, alongside Aaron Pollock. They'll be coming on to chat about 'Fingerstyle Freakout!', a show which strips acoustic performances back to its raw essence, showcasing the astonishing power of human hands, imagination, and musicianship. Tune in to hear more about this concert taking place at the Wesley Anne on October 30.

Local band Mustang & Sally are the world’s first 'Call of Duty Zombies' cover band, bringing to life the game mode’s golden era by performing tracks from musical masterminds Kevin Sherwood, Elena Siegman, Avenged Sevenfold, and more. In anticipation of their debut show and special hour-long set at Pockets Moorabbin on Friday November 6, band members Chae, James, and Marsh join Matt on Game Jams to chat about the band's formation, connection to the games, and more.

Based in Aotearoa, David Mason is a sound designer and composer best known for his soundtrack for the 2023 award-winning indie game 'Dredge'. With Naarm indie studio Origame Digital, which is led by director Naphtali Faulkner, David has just released the soundtrack to Penguin Colony, a game described as "Lovecraft through the eyes of a penguin". Tune in to Game Jams as David Mason joins Matt to talk about the exciting collaborations across the score, and much more.

Drawing from the rich traditions of the American songbook, Sterling Drake’s music spans cowboy and Western music, honky-tonk, Appalachian and Celtic traditions reflecting the diverse musical influences that have shaped his sound. Presented by Love Police, Drake’s Australian tour runs from October 15 - 31, playing at Brunswick Artists' Bar on October 29. A few hours before his show in Brunswick, Drake drops by Swinging Doors to catch up with Ernie.

Tonight on Burning Bitumen, Kene Lightfoot speaks with Diego Tello, the bass player from Chilean band Critical Defiance. Formed in Villa Alemana, Valparaíso in 2010, tune in to hear the latest from this violent thrash metal band.

Bassist Jimbo is part of local group Virulent Invocation. Formed around a shared love for ancient history, mythology, misanthropy, and pure blasphemy, the brutal five-piece will be taking their heavy dark metal music to 'Metal In The Mountains' next month. Tune in to hear about the band's upcoming shows, along with the new material they've been working on. 

'I Still Miss You' is the new album from award-winning saxophonist, composer and performer Cheryl Durongpisitkul. A highly personal and cathartic exploration of trauma, loss and grief, as Cheryl says: "The album draws on my lived experiences in a family shaken by my mother’s diagnosis of ovarian cancer and her battle with bipolar disorder." Tune in to Stars In The Static as Cheryl Durongpisitkul shares with Greg Sher what this record means to her.

Local desert stoner rock group Planet of the 8s is back after an extended hiatus. With some new material to share, the three piece are heading to the Old Bar on November 13. Tune in to Pojama People tonight as Chris Pearson chats with the band about their rebirth, and what we can expect at their upcoming show.

Coming onto the show this morning is Michael Pollitt aka Mr Black & Blues. Inspired by a life changing experience; a broken neck which almost cost him his life, Michael Pollitt has been determined to fulfill the creative passion that burned within and share music to uplift and inspire from the darkest corner. Helen Jennings chats with him about his new album, along with his recent European tour. 

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.