Interviews

For over 30 years Sydney trio The Necks have carved out a unique place in the global music landscape and they are unquestionably one of Australia's most important musical entities. This week on Eternal Rhythm bassist Lloyd Swanton calls through to chat to Shio about The Necks' shows at Melbourne's RISING Festival and the myriad side shows each member is doing as the festival's artists in residence.

Guitarist and manager of Northlane, Josh Smith, joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus to talk about headlining Full Tilt festival, creating their sixth full length release, and the line-up changes the band have been through recently.

Presenting an authentic narrative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities across Australia through song and story, Jessie Lloyd’s acclaimed production Mission Songs Project is touring nationally in 2021 including a show at Darebin Arts Centre on May 1. This week on Acid Country with Glen Morrow, Jessie calls in to chat about the project and these amazing songs.

Around this time last year, Tracy McNeil & The GoodLife released their album 'You Be the Lightning' and immediately secured a spot as a PBS feature. The band capped 2020 off with 'Best Country Album' at the Music Victoria Awards on top of an ARIA Award nomination and an Australian Music Prize nomination. Now ready to bring their critically acclaimed album to the stage, the Americana 5 piece outfit have a run of shows across the country between April-July. Tracy McNeil tells Crispi all about it.

The moniker of Melbourne musician Eva Popov, Hello Satellites celebrates the new album 'There Is A Field', out in late April. Tune in to Radio City to hear about how the album was shaped by the limitations of a long Melbourne lockdown and recorded in the quiet, stolen moments of working motherhood.

This week on Musical Chairs, Milo is joined by Tori Zietsch (Maple Glider) to play some of her favourite tracks and to about her soon to be released debut album 'To Enjoy is the Only Thing.'

Beautiful Bedlam & Mushroom Giant drop by to talk about Beautiful Bedlam's album launch.

Cash talks to Lyndelle about the 2017 Drive Live Studio 5 Rewind performance of Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, as well as performing at Good Times Music Festival.

Singer, harmonica and steel guitar player Rick Dempster from The Railway Gang, rings in to Jumpin' The Blues to chat about their music and playing some live shows.

This week on State of the Art, Annika is joined by Troy Rainbow director of Stargazed festival. Stargazed Festival reignites the flames of Footscray by showcasing some of the best in local arts and music. From the 1st to the 16th of May, a series of immersive concerts and experiences will envelop the area and draw your attention to some more unusual locations. Tune in from 8am to hear more.

D-beat punk/death metallers, 100 Years War talk about their new record and their first show out of Lock down as well as new band members.

Jackson Reid Briggs and The Heaters stop by Garageland to talk about their new album 'Waiting In A Corner' and launch show at the Gasometer Hotel on May 7th.

Winter McQuinn (Sunfruits, Ruby Gill, Candy) chats to Jordan about his newly announced solo debut LP coming out on Third Eye Stimuli.

French producer Folamour returns with his second single of 2021, "The Journey" feat. Zeke Manyika. Tune into Boogie Beat Suite to hear him discuss the single and forthcoming album of the same name.

Dean Zepherin & Horatio Luna drop by Mystic Brew to talk about the Inner Sauce Vol. 1 launch at the Gasometer on April 30th.

Coming up on Sound & Vision, Xan speaks to 'Hard Times to Fall in Love' producer Dan Cahill. Hard Times To Fall In Love is about the modern dating scene in Melbourne, shot in cafes and the streets. With some great performances out of Sunny Leunig, Stu Daulman, Dominik Shields and even Tim Rogers turns up, playing himself and a soundtrack featuring Jess Cornelius, Sui Zhen, Pearls, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever and more.

Bassist & vocalist of Time For Dreams, Amanda Roff calls into Homebrew to talk about their new single 'Death to all Actors.'

New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Esther Rose talks about her third studio album 'How Many Times' on 5ft High & Rising.

Americana influenced songwriter, Riley Catherall calls into 5ft High & Rising to discuss the launch of his single 'Vacant Lot.'

Legendary Melbourne musician, Hugo Race drops into Sunglasses After Dark to talk about paying tribute to the classic Doors album 'LA Woman' on it's 50th anniversary.