Interviews

'Five Arrows' is the name of the highly anticipated new album from UK hardcore/metal band Polar. Since forming in 2009, the band has gone through multiple lineup changes, yet this hasn’t stopped them from touring consistently around the world. Vocalist Adam 'Woody' Woodford joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus—tune in to hear when the band will next be playing in Australia.

When raw talent and diverse rock influences collided in 2016, High Vis was born. Fresh off the back of an Australian tour with Sydney hardcore band SPEED, the London-based five-piece has just dropped their newest album, 'Guided Tour'. Ryan catches up with vocalist Graham Sayle to discuss the release. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus for a glimpse of what High Vis has in store for 2025.

American rock 'n' roll bands Supersuckers and Nashville Pussy are on tour in Australia for a helluva hoedown. Raised on a diet of Marshall stacks, Gibson guitars, Jack Daniels, and weed, Nashville Pussy will kick off the party at The Croxton Bandroom on January 24th, followed by The Supersuckers—the 1988 band whose music spans alternative rock, country rock, and cowpunk. Tune in to Pojama People as Chris catches up with the band ahead of their Melbourne show.

In 2022, Claire Stuchbery caught up with vintage-infused, garage-psych band Shannon and the Clams. Since then, the band has released their seventh album, 'The Moon Is In the Wrong Place', a record that channels the unimaginable loss of singer-bassist Shannon Shaw’s fiancé in a car accident just weeks before their wedding. Produced by Dan Auerbach, it's a holistic exploration of grief and celebration, which they'll perform at The Croxton Bandroom on January 19. Tune in for this intimate catch up.

Embarking on their first-ever Australian tour, US indie supergroup The Hard Quartet consists of Jim White (Dirty Three), Stephen Malkmus (Pavement), Matt Sweeney (Chavez), and Emmett Kelly (The Cairo Gang). Together, they produce rock ’n’ roll that feels both familiar and new, warm yet icy, melodic but Sphinx-like in its seductive and subtle riddles. Jim White joins Jordan on Underground Love - tune in as he chats about the band's upcoming show at the Northcote Theatre on January 25th.

From their early days playing in a pub together in the 90s, 4-piece band The Chilli Pickers are coming into Southern Style for a full-on performance of folk, Appalachian, and bluegrass. Featuring Jane McCracken on vocals and guitar, Kate Connor on fiddle and harmonies, Gus Macmillan on banjo, and Keith Urquhart on double bass, tune in to join the shindig.

Making their name by seamlessly crossing between hip hop, jazz, and other contemporary genres, Canadian group BADBADNOTGOOD continues to push musical boundaries in their latest release, 'Mid Spiral'. The alt-jazz ensemble received their fifth GRAMMY nomination this year and has been on the road since the release. Mike Gurrieri catches up with the band during their time in Melbourne; tune in to hear this PBS exclusive interview.

Dabbling in modern jazz, psychedelic pop/soul, and progressive rock, genre-fluid five-piece FAIRTRADE NARCOTICS is taking over every Friday night this January at The Fitzroy Pinnacle. Featuring ethereal vocals, a dynamic horn section, dual guitars, and energetic rhythms, frontwoman Brooke Kymberley and producer and guitarist George Inglis drop in to Black Wax to chat with Adam about the band's newest single 'PIVOT.'

Having recently played at Strawberry Fields and with an upcoming show at Rainbow Disco Club on February 8th, local DJ Ed Kent brings his prowess this Saturday for a guest mix with Sam U on Electric Sunsets. Tune in for this two-hour takeover.

Local party purveyors Modern Hypnosis and Upstairs // Downstairs are proud to present a stacked line-up at Sub Club this Friday night featuring three critically-acclaimed artists. Azu Tiwaline, Al Wootton, and DJ Plead will join forces for a night of deep dance music rooted in dub foundation, percussive rhythms, sound system music, and techno. Ahead of this unmissable show, the trio drops in to PBS for a chat with Edd Fisher and to play an exclusive collaborative guest mix on Tomorrowland.

A key figure in Australia’s alternative rock’n’roll scene of the 70s and 80s, John Dowler’s Vanity Project is the culmination of Dowler’s previous works. Formed in 2014, JDVP have steadily built a profile in Melbourne’s inner-city scene over the past decade, and their third album, 'Existential Friend', has just dropped. John Dowler stops by Radio City to catch up with Crispi—tune in as they discuss the album and its release show happening on January 25th.

Drenched in wah-wah guitar riffs, hard-driving beats, and more hair than any band has a right to possess, Wollongong 90s band Tumbleweed has released a new punk/garage single called 'When We Were Young.' The five-piece has been touring across Australia since its release in November, with their next show taking place at Brunswick Ballroom on January 11th. Ahead of the launch show on Saturday, Richie from the band stops by Pojama People to chat with Chris about the new single.

Fostering the electronic sounds that would go on to dominate dance floors worldwide, in a club known as The Music Institute in Detroit during the '80s, MzRizk sits down for a chat with legends DJ Alton Miller and Chez Damier. Tune in for this 40-minute exclusive, where they explore music and philosophies that have shaped their journey and the culture they’ve helped create.

Based in Berlin but with roots in Ukraine, singer and composer Ganna Gryniva combines Ukrainian folklore with jazz, improvised, and experimental music. Committed to spreading Ukraine's cultural heritage internationally, she will be performing in Melbourne at the Jazzlab on January 15th. In advance of her concert, Ganna joins the Global Village to chat with Roger about her journey.

The country-folk trio from 1927 Virginia, The Carter Family, has an interesting tale to tell. This December, Jan from Southern Style will play four episodes from 'Anchored in Love: The Carter Family Story', starting with Episode 1 – Pioneers of Country Music on Dec 10th, Episode 2 – Music that Endures on Dec 17th, Episode 3 – The Radio Years on Dec 24th, and Episode 4 – The Carter Family Fold on Dec 31st. Tune in to hear this special radio documentary.

With the frenetic energy of a punk preacher and the songwriting style of a folk artist, Aotearoa-born but Melbourne-based artist D.C. Maxwell physically embodies each of his songs with intense passion. Bringing his magnetic, storytelling energy to Underground Love, tune in for a live performance from D.C. Maxwell, along with a chat with David.

'Rain of Animals' and 'Good Guy Hank' are the titles of Pepita and Theodore's latest bluegrass and country albums. The duo are also music instructors for the 'Sessions and Sail - Australia' cruise, which sets sail from Sydney on February 25th and runs until March 3rd. Tune in to Southern Style as Jan is joined by the two for a festive Christmas Eve special.

In 2023, acclaimed electronic-soul duo, Electric Fields, delivered an unforgettable, high-energy performance that lit up Hamer Hall. Recorded with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, 'Live in Concert' marks a significant milestone in Electric Fields’ career, blending modern beats with the timeless grandeur of a full symphony orchestra. One half of Electric Fields, Michael, chats with MzRizk about the new album, tune in to Boogie Beat Suite to hear more.

Renowned for his contributions to contemporary Bhangra music, veteran DJ and producer Panjabi MC pioneered the modern sound of South Asian club music. Born in the UK, his unique fusion of hip hop, electronic music, and traditional Punjabi folk styles is well known worldwide. Coming into Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves for a special guest mix, tune in as Pradip catches up with the legend.

Masterfully expressing the unspeakable beauty of decay and space in a vast and stunning body of work, The Necks are one of Australia's greatest cult bands. The Sydney jazz trio are back with a single, 42-minute composition that they'll be taking on the road this summer. Tune in to Deeep Space as Lloyd Briggs catches up with double bassist Lloyd Swanton ahead of their show at Melbourne Recital Centre on January 31st.