Interviews

Newcastle, UK riff wizards Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs (Pigs X7) are set to release their new album 'Death Hilarious' on April 4, a title juxtaposing absurdity and seriousness. Defined by calculated aggression and self-lacerating lyrics, this will be the fifth studio album released from the stoner metal band since forming in 2012. Tune in to Pojama People to hear Chris Pearson catch up with the band.

Local psychedelic rock group DIV has been rolling out the new music this March, with their second single 'Calm Yourself' featuring Scott Penberthy out March 21. Mastermind behind the project, Lance Div, comes into Pojama People. Tune in as he chats with Chris Pearson about a new DIV album.

Music in Exile is back with its annual autumn fundraiser on March 30, bringing together some of Melbourne's finest audio aficionados to curate an all-star lineup. Among those featured is internationally recognised DJ Sista Sara, whose musical taste spans Jamaican music, funk, and hip hop, all while raising the volume to support a great cause. Sista Sara joins MzRizk for a guest mix on Boogie Beat Suite - tune in to hear about the upcoming fundraiser at Bodriggy.

The Godfather of Neo Soul, writer of the masterpiece 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine', and influencer of genres ranging from disco and funk to jazz, hip-hop, and pop since the '60s, Roy Ayers was a musical legend of our time. To celebrate his life, Mike Gurrieri will dedicate his show to the artist, along with an interview he had with Roy Ayers a few years ago. Tune in to Mystic Brew from 9am to warm your soul from the sounds of Roy Ayers.

The 2005 'World ITF Experimental DJ Champion' and 13-time 'Australian DJ Champion', DJ J-Red, is coming on to Electric Sunsets. Tune in this Saturday for a one-on-one experience with one of our country's most celebrated DJs, and expect diverse sounds and innovative turntablism techniques, perfect for anyone who appreciates the art of DJing and its culture in Melbourne.

The King of Diggin', Japanese DJ Muro, is back in Australia for the first time in 12 years, in collaboration with Deus Records and Kirin Ichiban. With a massive following worldwide for his music style, record collection, and productions, this collaboration pays homage to kissaten, or 'listening bar' culture, which DJ Muro helped shape over three decades ago. Tune in to The Breakdown to hear DJ Manchild catch up with the legend and for an exclusive guest mix.

Beloved Melbourne live music venue, the Gasometer Hotel, announced it would be shutting its doors after March 31st. Venue manager Asher Trainor drops in to PBS for a chat with Ruari about the challenges facing live venues in Victoria. Tune in to Fang It! from 5pm.

Serving up a Melbourne-flavored surf twang with a tasty band-next-door jangle, The Delvenes create sweet songs that are scuffed in all the right places. Their new album 'Quite The Dilemma' is out this month, and they'll be launching it into the airwaves at Shotkickers on March 23. But first, Simon, Marty, and Pip come into Radio City to chat with Crispi about their new music

In 1995, Sydney rock band You Am I released their ARIA award-winning second album, 'Hi Fi Way', and today, they're celebrating its 30th anniversary. Playing the album in full at Forum Melbourne on April 10 - 11, they'll also be performing their classic 1996 record 'Hourly Daily'. Tune in to Radio City as lead singer Tim Rogers and drummer Rusty come in to chat with Crispi about their 'Hi Fi Daily Double Down' tour.

Celebrated Irish folk artist and master bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell will be gracing the stages in Australia once again at Memo Music Hall, St Kilda, on April 27. Nominated for 'Best Folk Singer' in the 2024 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards in Ireland, his fourth album, ‘The Wedding Above In Glencree’, made the RTÉ Radio 2 playlist in Ireland, reaching number 11 on the official UK folk albums chart. Ahead of his Australian tour, Lauren Plant catches up with the folk singer-storyteller.

On this week's rotation of 'Musical Chairs', Naarm-based Balinese community orchestra Gamelan DanAnda (GDA) enters the studio. GDA is dedicated to increasing awareness of the unique features of Balinese Gamelan music, for audiences to enjoy, performers to understand, and composers to be inspired. Can't tune in? No worries – the Gamelan music collective is set to perform at Sunday Sounds: Flight 1067 to Africa and Global Village LIVE at Kingston City Hall on Sunday, March 23. Mark your calendars!

Known for his masterful banjo playing, Old Man Luedecke is one of Canada’s best-loved and most intriguing roots singer-songwriters. With a storyteller’s heart, his narrative-driven songs are playful, coy, and soul-warming, appealing to anyone looking for new growth from old roots. Coming into Southern Style to play an intimate live set, tune in to hear about his Australian tour and Melbourne show at Northcote Social Club on March 19.

Nestled in the Dandenong Ranges, the Open Studios program is a cultural event that began as an idea to share the creativity of the hills with the wider community. Now in its 22nd year, all are welcome to explore the artists' inner sanctum on March 22-23 and 29-30. Singer-songwriter, graphic designer, and visual artist Tracey Roberts catches up with Helen - tune in to hear more about this vibrant event.

Legendary Naarm 5-piece Behind Crimson Eyes has announced their final body of work and subsequent farewell tour, following the band's decision to hang up their instruments after 20+ years in the game. Vocalist Joshy Stuart has a chat with Ryan about the band's wild history and why they've decided to end Behind Crimson Eyes. Tune in to Tyrannosaurus to hear about their final EP ‘An Exodus Of Eden’.

Colorado melodic technical death metal band Allegaeon has released their seventh studio album 'The Ossuary Lens', the first album since 2015 to feature original vocalist Ezra Haynes. Having rejoined the band after a sabbatical of seven years, Ezra Haynes catches up with Ryan. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus to hear the band's hectic plans for 2025.

Following up their iconic thrash release 'Dead End Destiny', Adelaide band Hidden Intent has just released their heaviest and most thought-provoking album 'Terrorform'. Diving deep into the human psyche, challenging warped thinking, inherited prejudices, and self-imposed limitations, the band will be play at Northcote Social Club on April 5. Chatting about the new album and the songwriting process, tune in to Burning Bitumen as Kene and Leah Noir catch up with drummer Pauly.

On March 22, The Mill Brewery will celebrate their 8th birthday, putting on an evening of extreme metal, industrial noise, karaoke, at their new venue, The Bendigo Hotel. On the lineup is one of Melbourne's most revered black metal acts, Kilat, whose sound draws from contemporary raw black metal artists, as well as Nusantara and ancient Javanese imagery, script, and traditions. Ben and Karina drop in to Burning Bitumen to chat about the big night, tune in to hear more about the festivities.

Known for their weighty combination of post-metal and doom, shot through with influences from Eastern modal music traditions, local band Black Aleph has a borderline spiritual quality to their music, which comes from the unique instrumentation of guitar, cello, and Iranian daf drum. Chris chats with Lachlan from the band about Black Aleph's recent album 'Apsides', tune in to hear more about their show coming up at Shotkickers on March 22.

A former pro snowboarder reborn as a nomadic psych-pop prophet, Hawaii musician Gus Englehorn has lived a rollercoaster life that reads like one of the fantastical fables that fill his songbook. His recent record 'The Hornbook' magically transmutes the entire history of 20th-century rock 'n' roll into an alien transmission from the future. Claire Stuchbery catches up with Gus Englehorn on Firewater - tune in to hear more about the new album.

Coming into Mystic Brew for a Studio 5 Live session is the instrumental, cosmic dance outfit Intermood. Weaving between instrumental dream odysseys, club ravers, and feel-good bops, their EP 'Casuarina' is like dystopian waiting room music, evoking contrasting and varying moods. With touches of disco, psychedelia, and jazz, tune in to hear the band live, followed by a catch up with Mike Gurrieri about their new release.