Interviews

Matt Stonehouse is a musician, composer and instrument maker based in St Andrews. He specialises in Arabic and Turkish styles of drumming and is featured on more than forty albums of both local and international artists. Matt pops in to Global Village to illustrate various styles of frame-drumming and to chat about a workshop he's doing at the Ballarat-based Centre for Rare Trades and Forgotten Arts on the weekend of October 18 – 20.

Ash Wednesday has a long history as an adventurous, genre-bending musician both in Australia and internationally. He's been a member of diverse bands such as JAB, Models, and Einstürzende Neubauten as well as being a solo artist, spanning styles including punk, new wave, industrial, and the avant-garde. Ash has released a new album AfterMATH, performing on the Grand Organ of the Melbourne Town Hall. Ash joins Ian to chat about the album and the challenge of living with multiple sclerosis.

Folk singer Ailsa Mitchell has a way of transporting you to the picturesque mountains and clear blue waters as seen on her single artwork, through her soft vocals and layered harmonies. You can catch her live at this year’s Strawberry Fields presented by PBS, and she’ll be dropping by The Breakfast Spread to share some of her latest tunes for a live, acoustic performance.

Music industry consultant Sarah Hamilton has over 15 years experience in the digital side of the music world. She aims to help artists and others navigate the digital space and the rise of streaming. Tune into Homebrew as she stops by to share her knowledge with Brooke.

Bristol-based electronic producer Om Unit has been making cutting-edge bass music since the 1990s. A lover of drum n bass, jungle and dubstep, Om Unit has put out releases on such seminal labels as Metalheadz, and performs live both behind the decks and with live electronics. On October 10th, presented by Modern Hypnosis & Proxemics, Om Unit will perform his critically acclaimed album ‘Acid Dub Studies’ at Howler in Brunswick. Ahead of this show, he drops in to play a guest mix on The Blend.

Country music artist Gretta Ziller has been in the music scene from 2011. Since playing the violin at age 3, she has a Bachelor of Music from Melbourne University up her sleeve and released her third album ‘All These Walls’ last year, which explores themes of love, self-belief, and self-worth. Tune into Transfigurations as Lucas chats with Gretta.

Ezra Collective's bandleader and drummer Femi Koleoso returns to The Breakfast Spread to tell Milo how his five-piece UK jazz outfit has blossomed into one of Britain’s most eclectic and acclaimed music acts, and how their new album, Dance, No One's Watching, was conceived as an ode to the sacred, yet joyous act of dancing. Tune in early on Tuesday morning to hear more.

Tune into Burning Bitumen as Kene talks to new, one entity black metal project Khazurvaal about exploring the darkness recesses of existence, whispers of ancient evil, and the malevolent forces that lurk in the shadows all within the new scene changing EP 'Unyielding Shadows'.

Local metalcore band Void of Vision have just released their new album ‘What I’ll Leave Behind’. The band’s vocalist Jack Bergin calls into Tyrannocoreus to chat with Ryan about his recent health scare and how this inspired the new album, and the bands upcoming touring plans.

Drummer for Philadelphian alternative metal band CKY, Jess Margera talks to Ryan about the band's beginnings alongside his brother Bam of CKY (video series) and Jackass fame, their upcoming new album 'New Reason To Dream' and co-headlined the tour of Australia in February 2025 with Alien Ant Farm.

This Wednesday, Helen Jennings celebrates her 75th birthday, joined in the studio by Monique diMattina, Rebecca Barnard, Vika and Linda Bull, and The Teskey Brothers. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm to join the festivities.

Local band The Seven Ups are a melting pot of some very tasty flavours, from Funk to Spiritual Jazz, to Afrobeat and Psychedelia. Their new EP comes out this Sept 27, and the band will be playing a show at The Tote on Oct 10 with guests Xani and Brown Spirits. Guitarist and band leader Trent Sterling pops by The Afterglow to chat with Lyndelle about the upcoming event.

Naarm R&B artist CD has released her latest single ‘Ish You’. The track features warm nostalgia from female-led 90’s R&B artist, steering CD’s soulful sound into a new direction. Tune into the Breakfast Spread as CD drops by to chat with Milo about the latest single, and for a play on the Musical Chairs.

Praised violinist, artist and songwriter Xani Kolac has released a new single ‘A Cups’. She’ll be performing her prog/ jazz/ rock music at The Tote on Oct 10 as she opens for The Seven Ups, as well as a debut performance at the International Jazz Festival this Oct 21, playing her new work 'Stamina' in quadraphonic sound. Tune into Radio City as Crispi chats with Xani about her upcoming performances.

Calibre songwriting Girl Friday has a rich, jazz/folk infused sound that transports you to a different era. Her music evokes a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, tying it all together with her glossy vocals. Tune into Radio City as Crispi chats with Girl Friday about her new album which will be launched at The Lomond on Oct 12th.

Co-founder of Glasgow record label 12th Isle and NST Radio presenter Fergus Clark joins Penny on Passing Notes to chat about his passion for leftfield dance music.

Naarm based, Noongar woman Bumpy is an incredible musical force. With a voice that ripples stars, she is an award-winning composer, Triple R presenter and will be performing at this year’s International Jazz Festival, premiering her new work Tooni, as well as sharing the stage with jazz legend Herbie Hancock. Tune into The Breakfast Spread as Bumpy comes in to share a soulful, live-to-air performance.

UK singer-songwriter Laura Marling crafts beautifully intricate folk music, with an angelic voice that effortlessly floats across her melodies. With two Grammy nominations to her name, her eighth studio album 'Patterns in Repeat' reflects on her experiences of motherhood, diving deep into the ideas and behaviors passed down through generations. Milo chats with Laura about her new album, soon to be released this Oct 25th.

Psych-rock band The Black Heart Death Cult are putting on their third ‘Cactus Cult’, a night of psychedelic underground sounds at Cactus Room this October 19. The band will be joined by Grinding Eyes and Night Rites. Tune into Pojama People as Chris chats with the band about this exploding fuzz & verb event.

Emo group The Beautiful Monument create high energy music with raw and vulnerable lyrics. They’ve just released their new single ‘Duerme’ and the band have recently been on tour with RedHook. Tune into Tyrannocoreus as Ryan chats with band vocalist Lizi McIntosh, and the makings of The Beautiful Monument's new album.

Japanese, all girl band BRIDEAR have been making power-metal music since they formed in Fukuoka in 2012. This year the band will begin their biggest ever world tour, starting first in Australia to support Dream Evil. Tune into Tyrannocoreus as band members Kimi, Moe and Ayumi chat with Ryan about their upcoming Australian shows and their latest album ‘Born Again’.

Hypnotic dance-punk group Gut Health formed in Brunswick’s Hope St in 2022, and have staked their claim as one of so-called-Australia’s most compelling new acts. Their new single ‘Stiletto’ is a condemnation of contemporary so-called-Australia, and a call to prioritise Indigenous imagery and voices. Tune into Sunglasses After Dark as the sextet come in for an epic Studio 5 live performance, and a chat with Phil about their forthcoming debut album, due out Oct 11.

Local DJ Mikey Goodfellow spins a mix of disco, punk, soul and techno. Tune in as he grooves by the Breakfast Spread to take over the Wheels of Steel.

Melbourne indie-rocker Ash Acid is artistly seductive, throwing us her feminism in all forms. Her latest single ‘I Love Myself’ is a hot-mess rock anthem with heavy guitars and solid drumbeats. Tune into Pojama People as Ash Acid chats with Chris about her upcoming EP launch in Footscray’s Mamma Chens on Oct 26.

Ballart musician Coda Chroma, aka Kate Lucas, creates innovative music that sways between cinematic folk and baroque pop. Her music is riddled with otherworldly harmonies, futuristic synth sounds and catchy melodies. Her new album ‘Luminous As It Is’ comes out on October 18th, and she stops by Radio City to chat with Crispi about her exciting new release.

Tasmanian born Van Walker has many songs to his bow, and his new album ‘Healing Descent’ is the latest. He’ll be strumming his guitar and singing his latest folk-country tunes down at the Brunswick Ballroom this Oct 26. Tune into Radio City as Crispi chats with Van Walker about his new album release.

It’s hard to know where to begin with Oregan-born Grammy winning, jazz bassist, vocalist, and composer esperanza spalding. She is a music virtuoso, dominating the jazz world and sharing the stage with other legends such as Stevie Wonder, Prince and Herbie Hancock. She’ll be in Melbourne this October to play at Hamer Hall for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, but first she’ll be stopping by Jazz on Saturday for an intimate chat with Andrew Young.

‘Just My Luck’ is the new album from Melbourne-based musician BATTS, the musical project of Tanya Batt. Having toured recently with Sharon Van Etten, Nilüfer Yanya and The Teskey Brothers, BATTS returns with a new album that offers something for everyone, with the first half upbeat and punchy, then a melancholic turn towards the end. Tune in to hear the soft-folk-pop sounds of this wonderful artist when she comes in for an acoustic live performance on The Breakfast Spread.