Interviews

Fusing old-school funk, acid jazz, Mediterranean vibes, and Hendrix-style psychedelia, G_Tano is a multicultural group delivering high-energy, groove-heavy shows. Having recently performed at the NGV and many other venues across the city, the group is excited to release their debut single, 'Jet Lag feat. Tyla Moonchild'. Tune into Black Wax as they share the new single with Adam Rudegeair, along with their launch show happening at Bar Oussou this Friday.

Created by award-winning artist Mindy Meng Wang, and sound technologist and composer Monica Lim, 'Opera for the Dead (祭歌)' is inspired by Chinese mourning rituals but speaks to our common experiences of death, mourning, and ancestry. This breathtaking contemporary Chinese cyber-opera will be running as part of Asia TOPA from the 20th of February - 10th of March at Space 28, University of Melbourne. Tune in to Deeep Space as Mindy and Monica chat with Lloyd about their epic new work.

Playing at Drive Live this month is the dynamic alternative pop group On Diamond. With their debut album receiving a lot of airplay on PBS, the five-piece will blend their pop with improvisation and avant-garde elements live on February 28 during Stone Love. But first, frontwoman Lisa Salvo and bassist Jules Pascoe give PBS listeners a stripped-back teaser of what’s to come. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread at 8am to hear Claire chat with Lisa and Jules ahead of Drive Live.

Celebrating goddesses in songs and stories, The Cloud Maker brings together five female musicians from diverse cultures. With Te Kahureremoa Taumata on vocals, delivering Māori Singing Treasures, the band's diverse instrumentation transports listeners across time and space. Aviva Endean (woodwinds, electronics) stops by Global Village to discuss channeling ancient bloodlines and breathing new life into old stories, ahead of the group's shows across Victoria and at WOMADelaide.

The powerful voice and captivating songs of Matt Joe Gow will headline the stage at Americana on the Bellarine this February 22. Having won awards ranging from Music Victoria’s Country Album of the Year (twice) to a New Zealand Country Music Award, Matt’s performances are truly an unforgettable experience. Bringing in his guitar to play some live songs, tune into 5ft High and Rising as Myles catches up with Matt ahead of his festival performance.

HK-based Chinese American DJ, promoter, and the mind behind Bad Times Disco, Ani Phoebe, will be bringing a global, modern edge to Tomorrowland with Edd Fisher this Friday. Having toured the world and made her debut at Wonderfruit and Magnetic Fields Festival, catch her live in Melbourne at Proto Exotica this February 15. Listen in at 2pm to hear her guest mix of underground dance music on Tomorrowland.

Playing surf and spy/detective music from the 1960s, with a nod to rockabilly, R&B, soul, and instro shakers, The Agents of Reverb are launching their debut EP this Sunday at The Tote's front bar. Having shared their weird stage antics and twisted performances over the past two years, the group will join Palmtree Paddy on Ports of Paradise to share some classified intelligence about their debut release and launch show.

Dynamic DJ and producer duo known for their energetic festival sets, IN2STELLAR are on a roll after their debut Boiler Room and their UK and European tour. Taking their underground dance music on tour this February from Perth to New Zealand, the duo stops by The Breakfast Spread to spin the Wheels of Steel with Milo ahead of their show at Sub Club Melbourne on February 22.

What started as a lockdown project between James and Bec, Delivery has now released their punk-driven second studio album, 'Force Majeure', on Heavenly Recordings. A title that so aptly describes the content, the group is about to embark on a world tour across the UK, Europe, and the USA. But first, the band stops by Sunglasses After Dark to play a Studio 5 session of tracks from their new album, followed by a chat with Phil ahead of their big tour.

Immersed in the Australian and US music landscapes, ARIA-nominated singer-songwriter and visual artist Sherry Rich has been mixing up a powerful musical brew of roots, country, folk, and rock since 1985. To celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, she’s putting on a show at George Lane on February 14th with her husband Rick Plant, along with other musical couples: Jeff Lang & Alison Ferrier, and Suzannah Espie & Jack O'Dell. Tune in to Radio City as Sherry pops in to talk about the lovely evening.

'Those Were Days' is the upcoming third album from Aotearoa-born, Melbourne-based artist Skyscraper Stan. A true songwriter with a belief in the power of words, the album was written during the pandemic, reflecting on places, people, and the state of the world as he put pen to paper. Coming into Radio City the day before its release, tune in as Skyscraper Stan chats with Crispi about the new album

'Mentalized' offers the feeling of your brain being shaped by all the forces in the world—at least, that's how Eora/Sydney-based artist Skeleten describes his upcoming second album. It's a mix of rhythmic melodies, synth-heavy layering and exotic beats, which you can catch live at this year's Golden Plains Festival in March. Bringing in his selection of tunes for a round of Musical Chairs with Milo, tune in to hear what music inspires Skeleten.

Member of the German DJ duo Dancefloor Gladiators and dark electro act Faderhead, Raphael Chaos will join Kristen Solury on the Bleeding Black Hearts Revue this Wednesday for a unique guest mix of dark'n'hard electro and EBM. Tune in as they catch up between the beats.

2025 marks a bold new chapter for Uzbekistan-born and Melbourne-raised artist Rita Satch with the release of her highly anticipated debut album, 'Meet Me in the Garden'. Backed by her electrifying five-piece band and enriched with lush, cinematic arrangements, the jazz-soul infused album is set for release on 14 February via Silk Throne Records. Ahead of the album release, tune in to The Afterglow Radio Show for a catch up between Lyndelle and Rita Satch.

Iconic guitarist Geoff Achison is joining forces with UK saxophonist Tom Waters this February through to March for a unique showcase of blues, country, rock, funky jazz and folk. Both artists will bring their own catalogues of original music to the project and will be performing at Brunswick Ballroom on 28 February, alongside some classic roots gems. Tune into Roots of Rhythm as the duo stops by PBS to catch up with Helen ahead of the tour.

Formed in 2000 by guitarist Josh Middleton and bassist Carl Parnell, the British band Sylosis are returning to Australian shores for the first time in 12 years. After dropping a surprise EP late last year, the band are currently working on a new album set for release in 2025. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus as Ryan catches up with Josh Middleton ahead of the band's show at Max Watt’s on February 14.

Demonstrating an uncanny ability to blend different forms of technical, cerebral metal into a coherent synthesis of death metal, German technical death metal band Obscura is about to release their new album 'A Sonication'. It’s the second part of a three-part album concept, which singer and songwriter Steffen Kummerer shares with Ryan. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus to hear what the band has planned for the rest of 2025.

This Tuesday on Burning Bitumen, Kene and Leah Noir are hosting a Florida special. They'll be chatting with Terry Butler from the death metal tribute band Left to Die, discussing his work with other bands Obituary, Death and Six Feet Under. Then, they'll catch up with Chris Whited, drummer for Bodysnatcher, chatting about his upcoming show in Melbourne and playing some of the band's older repertoire. Tune in to hear it all.

Valentine's Day just got a whole lot more fuzz-fueled and chaotic as Riff Fist reunites for one night only at the Bergy Bandroom this February 14. The riff-fueled romance will include local legends Fungoose and the always-entertaining Trash and the Treasures, ensuring the night kicks off with a bang. Tune in to Pojama People as Chris catches up with the Riff Fist team ahead of the night.

Playing innovative yet old-time tunes is local 4-piece band Double Dole Stringband. With a sound that's both sweet and rowdy, the band has become a familiar face at venues around Naarm, along with folk festivals across the country. Tune in to Southern Style as Jan brings them in for some live, old-time music.