Interviews

John Cage's Variations form a set of eight works composed between 1958 and 1978 that radically changed how music is formed. Decibel is one of Australia's leading ensembles of new music exploration, noted for its use of graphic and animated notation. Professor Cat Hope and Aaron Wyatt will talk to Ian about a new recording from Decibel New Music Ensemble of John Cage's complete Variations.

Dr Sure's Unusual Practice tackle lofty issues through a hopeful lens on their third album 'Total Reality.' Taking its title from the Philip K Dick sci-fi novel ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’ 'Total Reality' sees the group in constant forward motion, finding new sounds and new ways to express their joy and catharsis in making music together. Mastermind of Dr Sure's Unusual Practice Dougal Shaw catches up with Phil about the album.

Spread across eight songs that ooze frantic and focused energy in equal measure, S:Bahn captures the arc of love from flirtation and lust, through betrayal and regret with their latest album 'Love Story.' The band calls in to Sunglasses After Dark to talk about the album and its launch at the Cactus Room on May 4.

The Clouds present their first four albums, Penny Century, Octopus, Thunderhead and Futura, on vinyl in one collected box set called RetroActive. In celebration of the boxset, the band will head out on the RetroActive Tour in May, which sees them revisit our capital cities to play their greatest hits. Vocalist Jodi Phillis joins Michael on Junkyard to talk about the boxset.

Cordrazine have released their first single in fifteen years. 'Hey Man' will be the first of a series of releases scattered throughout 2024 and 2025, culminating in an album release toward the end of 2025. To celebrate, the band have a number of shows planned throughout Australia, the first at the Northcote Social Club on April 27. Hamish Cowan catches up with Crispi about the single and its launch show.

Beginning as a solo project fronted by Rhea Caldwell, Baby Blue is now a fully-fledged five-piece bringing new depth and energy to the raw yet playful story-telling. After a two-year incubation, Baby Blue has emerged with a refined sound as well as the debut full-length album 'Of My Window.' Rhea calls by Radio City to talk about the album and its launch at Northcote Social Club on May 3rd.

Melbourne-based independent theatre company The People unveil their latest offering Peacemongers. What started as an exercise in rehearsal, Peacemongers is a real-life attempt at utopia. It's documentary theatre at its most absurd, and an act of rebellious and delusional hope. Witness a group of ordinary people who set out to write a play about an ideal society, one in which bigotry doesn’t exist. Composer Zak Pidd talks to Annika about the play.

Vocalist for Californian metalcore act The Ghost Inside, Jonathon Vigil talks to Ryan about their first Australian tour in 10 years supporting Parkway Drive this September, new album 'Searching For Solace' and how fortunate the band are to be performing again after a tragic bus accident in 2015.

On this edition of Burning Bitumen, Kene speaks with Jarvis Leatherby from Night Demon/Cirith Ungol about first and last tours of Australia, helping reform a classic band, and the return of classic no bullshit heavy metal.

Considered as the first house song to become a hit in the US, Technotronic's 1989 classic 'Pump Up The Jam' fused house, electro and hip hop in what was an early example of the hip house genre. But you already knew that. What you might not have known is that Technotronic will be joined by Black Box and N-Trance for what promises to be a grand celebration of the '90s dance revolution at the Forum tomorrow night! Tune in to Boogie Beat Suite to hear more from Technotronic's very own Eric Martin.

The Xhabarabot Voice Machines, led by Rully Shabara (one-half of seminal Indonesian experimental band Senyawa) in collaboration with Australian artists Brian Fuata, Abby Sunborne and Jocelyn Tribe, will present an evening of improvisation showcasing the diverse application of AI Voice Machines at the latest presentation from sound art collective Liquid Architecture, April 24 at Darebin Arts Centre. Rully and Liquid Architecture Co-Director Kristi Monfries drop in to tell Paul all about the show.

On Monday, beloved indie-pop sisters Charm of Finches drop in to PBS bright and early to chat with Milo about their dreamy new album 'Marlinchen in the Snow' and to play a couple of live songs in-studio. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread and start the new week the right way.

Weaving tales from life’s rich tapestry, into melody and harmony-soaked songs, brought to sonic life through a rich blend of guitar, banjo, double bass, lap steel, mandolin and drums, The Distant South ready themselves to launch their latest single 'Set Me Free' at George Lane with support from Kris Mizzi. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising to hear the band and Kris join Myles for chat ahead of their launch later on Saturday evening.

On Diamond's vocalist Lisa Salvo joins Richie on Stone Love to talk about their monthly residency at Cross St Music Hall (April - November) and their upcoming album.

This Friday, Paddy will be speaking with Californian multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and exotica historian, Skip Heller about his new album Voodoo 5. Skip's music has been informed by his experiences working with some of the giants of midcentury exotica including Robert Drasnin, Les Baxter and Yma Sumac.

Celebrating Record Store Day 2024, Craig Kamber has carefully curated a collection featuring 25 iconic tracks from some of the most beloved Australian artists of the era. 'Time Capsule. Australian Sounds 1985-1994 Volume 1 spans over two LPs and delivers an immersive listening experience that captures the essence of Australian music history with tracks from bands such as Died Pretty, Falling Joys, GOD, Magic Dirt and White Cross. Craig joins Michael on Junkyard to talk about the compilation.

Vocalist and guitarist for Boston, Massachusetts technical death metal band Revocation, David Davidson talks to Ryan about their experiences in Australia, their Australian tour in April supporting Suffocation and work on their new album set for release in 2025.

Celebrating a two-decade-strong career, Brooklyn-based indie band The Hold Steady will be sharing their discography with two shows at The Croxton Bandroom and a more intimate night at Stay Gold in late May. Tune in to Firewater to hear from vocalist and guitarist Craig Finn.

The Newport Jazz Festival returns in 2024. Set across the weekend of May 3 - 5, Newport will play host to some of Melbourne's finest jazz musicians. Pianist Bob Sedergreen calls in to Black Wax to talk about the festival line up and his performance at it.

Kampot-based musician and music industry professional, Julien Poulson has been researching stories from the early days of Indonesia's recording industry. Tune in to the Global Village to hear him share some of these stories and associated music.