Interviews

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.

George Carroll Wilson aka Pollyman will be on Radio City this week to premiere his new single 'Walking In Circles'. Being released on Cheersquard Records the day after, Pollyman will be heading down to the Tote's front bar on November 6 to launch the new single. Tune in to hear Pollyman's latest music, which draws on sounds from the past and present of pop and rock.

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. 

Iration Steppas Sound System is the foundation of the West Yorkshire, UK underground bass music scene. Mark Iration and Dennis Rootikal met in the early 1990’s when sound system culture was changing and the music was evolving, and their partnership led to the development of a progressive style of reggae and dub, which has inspired a generation of new sound systems and dub producers. Jesse I catches up with Mark Iration, chatting about his string of shows in Melbourne from Oct 31 - Nov 2.

'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.

Four-piece alternative rock band The Owls blend rhythm and blues, alt-country and folk influences with raw electric guitar textures and poetic songwriting. Led by singer-songwriter Sean McMahon, the band are launching their new single 'T.V. Rain' at The Gem on November 15, alongside Macrocarpa. During Radio City this week, Sean pops in to chat with Crispi about his new music.

Formed in Norway in 1991, Enslaved was inspired by 'Demonaz' of Immortal after the Immortal demo track 'Enslaved in Rot'. After three consecutive albums with a stable line-up, the band has since then had a change up in band members. Tune in to Burning Bitumen tonight to hear from Enslaved drummer and vocalist Iver Sandøy, chatting about the band's latest album.

Tune in for the second half of Burning Bitumen tonight as Kene catches up with Norwegian group Mortiis, ahead of their Melbourne show at the Croxton Bandroom on November 21. Having performed in Australia before as a solo one-man show, this time folks will be treated to the full Mortiis band line-up for the very first time, performing songs from 'The Smell Of Rain' album and other volumes of 'Dystopian Despair'. Find out more about their upcoming show alongside Nytt Land and Tir.

Born in Türkiye, Muharrem Aslan is a Sydney-based musician, bağlama virtuoso and music therapist. Fusing traditional Turkish folk with global influences, Muharrem Aslan bridges cultures through emotionally rich storytelling in both Turkish and English. Following his concert at Club Voltaire and ahead of his show at Open Space on December 5, Muharrem drops by the Global Village to talk about his music and play some songs live.

On November 15 at Church of All Nations in Carlton, the Forest Collective will present an evening of music that explores the tumults of love and heartbreak, celebrates new life and lives well-lived, and acknowledges the transformations of self over time. On The Sound Barrier tonight, Ian will chat with Evan J Lawson, the artistic director from the Forest Collective about their upcoming show 'To Love and Grief'.