Interviews

Described as "blues played real wrong and real strong" Doggerel are readying themselves to release the debut ratbag blues album ' New Disgraces.' Tune in to The Juke Joint to hear the band speak with Matt about the album and its launch at Shotkickers on December 7.

Colin drops by the Global Village to talk about his just completed four-month artist-in-residence time at MONA in Hobart, and play some music that developed from it.

Ground-breaking LA-based harpist and composer Mary Lattimore returns to the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage to transport listeners to a lush realm of expansive and dreamy soundscapes. She chats to Hannah McKittrick about how her new album, Goodbye, Hotel Arkada, celebrates and mourns the bittersweet beauty of the ephemeral. Tune in to Soak every Sunday night from 7pm.

Considered "one of the premier jazz bassists on the scene today," Neal “Sugar” Caine's masterful technique has made him the chosen bassist for an array of stars from Harry Connick Jr. to Diana Krall. Whilst on tour with Harry Connick Jr. Neal catches up with Adam about the tour and a special one-night-only performance with fellow bandmate Jerry Weldon at the Jazzlab on December 16.

Formed in 1992 in Sydney, Oliver released two well-received EPs, 1994's Mr Blue Sky and 1995's Black Mountain Songs, but never made a full length album. After a long hiatus, Oliver re-convened to play some shows in 2019 and started working on new material, eventually going into the studio to complete the dream of making an album - 30 years after first starting out. Guitarist Dave Orwell caught up with Lucas ahead of the album's release. Tune in to Transfigurations to hear their conversation.

Award-winning Noongar woman and Naarm-based artist Bumpy drops by Boogie Beat Suite to talk about her latest single 'Overdrawn.'

Recently releasing their new single ‘When it Rains in Broken Hill,' The Orbweavers will be playing a special matinée presented by ALWAYS LIVE BALLROOM MIXTAPES, where they will perform new songs that were recently written in West NSW on Wilyakali and Barkindji Country, and old favourites about waterways of Narrm /Melbourne. Tune in to Radio City to hear the band talk about the gig happening at Brunswick Ballroom on December 9.

Melbourne songwright Charles Jenkins returns with the third edition of Radio Sketches, aptly named 'Radio Sketches The Third.' Originally conceived as part of an intriguing weekly radio challenge on Melbourne's much-loved independent station, 3RRR-FM. Where each week announcer Jon von Goes would throw down the gauntlet to Charles a new theme for a song. Charles speaks to Crispi about the album as well as the annual Icecream Hands Christmas show at Northcote Social Club on December 17.

Recently returned from their own 13-date tour of the UK, Sydney-based country rockers Big Wheels are ready to take their electric live show to new heights on this journey up the East coast, after a plethora of top-line support shows. Bandleaders Cass Ford and Lawson Doyle drop past Swinging Doors to play a couple of tunes and talk about their show at The Gasometer Hotel on December 8.

'Knocking The Top: A People's History of Alcohol in Australia' explores the changing nature of drinking in Australia and the role it has played in social and economic life over several generations. From the early days of colonisation through to the contemporary moment. Editor Iain McIntyre joins Michael to talk about the book and how the Australian pub/punk rock music scene formed in the mid to late 70's.

Musical champs and Grammy Award winning outfit WILCO return to Australia for the first time in more than a decade when they play a string of shows across our various capital cities in March. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising bright and early Saturday morning to hear from frontman Jeff Tweedy about the tour, the band's new album, Cousin, and Jeff's new book "World Within A Song".

Currently based in Brisbane, Prudns will return to Melbourne/Naarm for a secret location show in December to celebrate the release of their debut album 'NEXT.' Multidisciplinary producer Prudns calls in to Homebrew to talk about the album.

Tokyo-based Australian artist Tex Crick recently released his new album Sweet Dreamin’ on Mac’s Record Label, and is performing at The Curtin on December 12. Tex stops by PBS on the way to soundcheck to chat about the new record and life in Japan.

The Vovos explore the exquisite pain of one-sided love in their typically bratty and boisterous way on their latest single 'Hanahaki Disease.' Tune in to Homebrew to hear Brooke chat with the band about it.

Back in October 2023, David M Western released his second album titled ‘On, On & On.' Recorded almost entirely live with minimal overdubbing, it showcases and cements David’s status as one of Australia’s most cutting and exciting young songwriters. David speaks to Crispi about the album and upcoming shows.

The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee are Virginia’s torchbearers of the old-time sound. Their powerful harmonies and energetic instrumentals have captivated audiences. Deep knowledge and appreciation for traditional music enables the band to craft tasteful original songs and instrumentals that blend seamlessly alongside the classics. Tune in to Southern Style to hear a special live set from The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee.