Interviews

Al Matcott's debut album 'Summer’s Coming', was a full-throated howl against global warming and the forces behind it. And now his follow-up album, 'Fake The Days Away', explores how the electronic hallucinations of the internet have pushed reality and nature aside and are, foot-to-the-floor, driving us into a death spiral of lies, paranoia, hate, and stupidity. Al Marcott chats to Crispi about the new album, tune in to hear some of Marcott’s most personal songwriting yet.

Folk artist Rupert Bullard blends folk sensibilities with shades of country and blues, drawing deeply from the rugged landscapes of his island home of Lutruwita/Tasmania. Currently crafting his debut album with acclaimed producer John Castle (Vance Joy, Paul Kelly), Rupert Bullard’s releases have led to sold-out shows, along with festival appearances across the country. Tune in this Thursday morning on Down By The River for an acoustic performance from Rupert.

Tune in to The Breakfast Spread this morning as Sydney-based producer and songwriter Jerome Blazé joins Milo for a round of Musical Chairs. Crafting immersive, genre-blending soundscapes that weave electronic, soul and classical textures into wonderful songs, Jerome released his sophomore album ‘Living Room’ last year. Tune in to hear his show at Town Folk Festival this Saturday, along with Punters Club on Sunday.

Tune in to TNT to hear from local band King’s Vengeance. They’ll be joining Tomarch and Takla to chat about their debut album 'Overthrown' - an 11-track record of hard-hitting, diverse songs packed with pure rock ’n’ roll. The album captures the high-voltage hard rock, explosive riffs, and raw, unapologetic energy that have become synonymous with King’s Vengeance. Listen in to hear about their show at The Espy Basement on December 6.

Captured live to tape at Soul Messin’ Studios using vintage instruments and analogue gear, the new album 'Cookin’ The Books' from Cookin’ On 3 Burners is rich in texture and vibe - full of grit, groove, and the warmth of true performance. Their first studio album in six years, the powerful trio will be coming into PBS for a raw and soulful Studio 5 Live performance. Tune in to The Afterglow Radio Show to hear Lyndelle catch up with the band after the session.

Flawless playing with an undeniable musical connection - Laura Boosinger and Mike Compton, also known as The Knackered Ramblers (USA), are joining Jan Dale on Southern Style this Wednesday. A banjo player and vocalist, Laura is a leading figure in preserving the tradition of shape-note singing, and Mike Compton is a Grammy and IBMA Award winning mandolinist and composer. Tune in from the second half of the show for a live performance from the duo, and to hear about their upcoming shows.

Tune in to Southern Style this week to hear from Toronto’s preeminent bluegrass band, the Tone Rangers. The lineup includes Andrew Collins (mandolin, guitar, vocals), James McEleney (bass, mandolin, guitar), Chris Quinn (banjo, guitar), and Ben Plotnik (fiddle, guitar). They’ll be sharing a live bluegrass performance with Jan Dale ahead of their appearance at Bright’s Mountaingrass Festival, taking place November 14 - 16. Listen in to hear what else the band have planned while in the country.

Tune in to Roots of Rhythm as Helen catches up with blues musician Michael Charles, the first Australian to be inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame. Having launched his career in 1984, Michael has performed with some of the greats, including Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and Jimmy Dawkins. Some 40 years later, Michael’s roots are now in the USA, and his career boasts a catalogue of forty-one releases. Listen in to hear about his upcoming show at Bird’s Basement on November 20.

Tune in to Tyrannocoreus to catch an interview between Ryan Evans and Eric Jarrin, the lead guitarist and producer of deathcore band Despised Icon. Formed in 2002, the Quebec-based group has just released their seventh album 'Shadow Work', and are currently touring extensively across North America. Listen in to find out when we can expect to see them next in Australia.

'The Astronomer' is the debut full-length album from Melbourne post-hardcore band Caution:Thieves. Continuing the concept that began with 'Prologue: The Slow Resign Of A Dying Star' in 2024, 'The Astronomer' is an ambitious concept album that offers a dynamic and exciting musical journey. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus as Ryan chats with Nicholas Simonsen, vocalist and songwriter from the band about their show at Bergy Bandroom on November 15.

Joining Chris for the end of his show this Tuesday night is Gippsland based artist Jake, from The Jake Hills Band. Tune in to hear about his upcoming show at The Union Hotel Brunswick on November 16, alongside Caisha Sprout and Clint Wilson & The Ruins.

Tune in to Pojama People this Tuesday night as Chris Pearson catches up with Dick from Queensland band, Evil Dick Industries. They'll be chatting about Evil Dick Industries' set at Geelong's River Rock on November 15, along with their show opening for Legends Of Motorsport at The Tote the night before.

New Zealand sludge/psych-metal heavyweights Beastwars are returning to Australia this November, with a show at The Evelyn Hotel on November 15 to celebrate their sixth studio album, 'The Ship // The Sea' - released fourteen years after their 2011 debut. From the very beginning, Beastwars have embodied the apocalyptic spirit of these end times, soundtracking times of war, disaster, and collapse. Tune in to Pojama People as Chris Pearson catches up with Nathan from the band.

Tune in to Underground Love this Tuesday as Jordan celebrates the show’s 300th episode with a special guest - local artist Billiam. He’ll be premiering a brand new single on the program, and chatting about Billiam And The Split Bills' show at The Tote on November 13, which will be their first headliner show since their Europe tour and Meredith. Listen in from 4.30pm to hear his latest song.

Tune in to Headhunters to hear Elle Young catch up with Karen Nyame, followed by a special guest mix. Dubbed the "Goddess of Rhythm", she has been a driving force in percussive, genre-blending dance music for nearly a decade. Rooted in the African diaspora and known for her signature fusion of polyrhythms, sub-heavy bass, and high-energy drum patterns, KG channels the evolving sound of London’s club scene while honouring her Ghanaian heritage. Tune in to hear about her upcoming shows.

Ossicle Duo, featuring Hamish Upton on percussion and Benjamin Anderson on double-bell bass trombone, will be joining Ian on The Sound Barrier this weekend to talk about their upcoming show ‘CYCLES’ at Jolted Art Space on November 23. Tune in to hear about this adventurous ensemble, performing with some of Melbourne’s most brilliant musicians in both notated and improvised music, always exploring new music.

Tune into 5ft High and Rising for an intimate, live performance from Liv Greene. Her sophomore album ‘Deep Feeler’ is a reckoning with reality, a vulnerable snapshot of hard-won self-acceptance. It’s feminine, queer, and defiant and heralds the arrival of Greene as a powerful new voice who joins the songwriting tradition of Emmylou, Patty, Gillian, and Lucinda – in her own way. Tune in to hear about her show at The Lomond Hotel on November 8.

Tune in to 5ft High and Rising to hear Myles catch up with Portland, USA country and western band Jenny Don't & The Spurs. For over a decade, Jenny Don’t & The Spurs have been pioneering a sound that fuses the grit of garage rock with the swagger of classic country, which they'll be bringing to Victoria for a bunch of shows, including Town Folk Festival on November 15. Listen in from 8am to hear from vocalist and guitarist Jenny Don't, along with bassist Kelly Halliburton.

Owned and curated by Joshua Smith, Footscray Records took off during lockdown in 2020 as an online record store on Discogs. After about a year of looking for the perfect brick and mortar space, they have finally landed on the shop front at 1/40 Leeds Street, Footscray. Tune in to Stone Love as Joshua joins Richie 1250 to chat about the new Footscray Records compilation LP.

Moopie is back at Miscellania this Sunday for a special set supporting Carla dal Forno's first Melbourne show in a decade. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear Moopie spin an exclusive set for PBS.