Interviews

Berlin power-pop group Slander Tongue are in Australia for the first time this November, performing at The Gem on Saturday, November 22. The band’s latest album 'Monochrome', has drawn favourable comparisons to The Plimsouls, Johnny Thunders, and The Real Kids, packing clubs with their brand of aggro power-pop punk sensibilities, meshed with full, guitar-driven ’70s ballroom blitz. Tune in to Sunglasses After Dark as Phil MacDougall catches up with the band while they’re in town.

Local three-guitar rock’n’roll power poppers The Prize are coming onto Sunglasses After Dark for an exclusive Studio 5 Live session this November. Having just released their debut album ‘In The Red’ via Anti Fade Records in September, the band will be launching their new record at The Curtain Hotel on November 15. Tune in from 8pm to hear this live performance, followed by an interview with Phil MacDougall.

Tune in to Swinging Doors for a special, in-studio performance from Queenie and Hank, the dynamite duo dripping in rhinestones and soaked in ’60s charm. With golden harmonies and a smoky twang, they channel the sultry swagger of Nancy and Lee and the tender fire of Dolly and Kenny, while offering something undeniably fresh. Listen in to hear about their new self-titled album, and upcoming show at The Quad Club on November 7.

Delivering intricate folk-pop that is simultaneously graceful and darkly bewitching, Charm of Finches is the project of sisters, Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes. Having toured their fourth studio album ‘Marlinchen In The Snow’ in 2024, they return with their new single ‘Meteor’, inspired by the powerful forces of nature that reflect a tumultuous inner world. Tune in to hear about their upcoming show at Town Folk Festival on November 15 and at Brunswick Ballroom on November 20.

Indie-folk songstress Isabel Rumble is captivating audiences worldwide with her intimate songwriting and a voice that speaks directly to the heart. Hailing from a rich folk music community in the southern valleys of NSW, Isabel's live show is a tender invitation into presence, soul soothing and quietly powerful. Coming in to Down By The River to perform her music live, tune in to hear songs from her 2023 Folk Alliance Australia nominated debut album, 'Bird Be Brave'.

Hailing from the UK, musician and DJ Hidden Spheres will be joining Milo on The Breakfast Spread for a round of Musical Chairs this Thursday morning. Known for his highly sought-after and continually repressed EP 'Waiting', as well as his monthly 'Fruit Merchant' show on NTS, Hidden Spheres’ DJ sets draw on his deep musical knowledge, always striving for togetherness and inclusivity on the dance floor. Tune in to hear about his upcoming show at Angel Music Bar with Edd Fisher on November 7.

'Through The Wall' is the new album from British-Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer Rochelle Jordan. With collaborations on the album with KAYTRANADA, DāM-FunK, Terry Hunter, Byron the Aquarius, and Initial Talk, Rochelle expands her distinctive, boundary-pushing sound into new worlds, which has already received praise from Pitchfork and MTV Latin America, to name a few. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread as Milo catches up with Rochelle about her new album.

Following the singles 'Walkin’ Through That Door', 'Always Looking,' and 'Growing Old,' local psych-folk artist Winter McQuinn shares his new album 'Where Are We Now?', out via Third Eye Stimuli Records. Winter McQuinn and his band will perform songs from the new album at Northcote Social Club on November 14, with Lewis Coleman and Za Noon opening up the night. Tune in to hear more about his upcoming performance and tour across the country.

Tune in to Dounya this Tuesday to hear DJ Matab chat with Palestinian pop singer-songwriter Kokym. Born and raised in occupied Palestine in a family rich with musical talent, Kokym will chat about his new album 'Kokemon'. Listen in to hear tracks from the album and learn how he innovated 'Fallahi Pop', a genre that blends modern music with traditional Palestinian melodies and rural accents.

Valencian-born Australian musician whose work transcends genre, Raul Sanchez i Jorge is shaped by deep curiosity and a lifelong fascination with sound, seeing music as a kind of medicine, opening pathways into memory, emotion, and the unknown. Contributing to the 'Sunnyside' art experience by creating an immersive soundscape to accompany Morag Myerscough's installation, 'Chasing Sunbeams', Lucas Packett catches up with Raul to chat about 'Sunnyside', taking place in Ballarat from November 6-23.

Tune in to Transfigurations as Lucas chats with Precious Mess on the same day he celebrates 100 episodes of the show. Inspired by the connection between sound and vision, the new album 'An Exercise in Letting Go' features ten songs and ten paintings, each song its own work of art. Tune in for a live performance by the band and an interview with the masterminds behind the project, Nate and Reggie.

Blossom Rot Records is turning 5, and to celebrate, they’re hosting a month-long residency at The Tramway Hotel this November, along with a special compilation release on vinyl. The label’s name was inspired by Soph’s veggie patch, where an abundant zucchini crop was struck by a serious case of blossom rot. Today, Blossom Rot Records is home to a stellar roster of musicians, including Dianas, Cool Sounds, and Bad Bangs, to name a few. Tune in as Brooke catches up with Nat and Jet from the label.

This Monday on Come Together, tune in for a special live performance from local musician Hannah Acfield. Delivering soulful roots music interwoven with luminous threads of gospel and RnB, Hannah will be performing songs from her new album 'Golden Light'. Listen in to hear more about the album and find out when you can next catch her performing live.

Genre-defying music collective The Cloud Maker create music inspired by goddesses from their diverse cultural backgrounds. Channelling ancient tales of fierce battles, shamanic dances and journeys to the afterlife, The Cloud Maker harness the power of these archetypal stories to transport listeners across time and space. Tune in to Deeep Space as Lloyd Briggs catches up with the group following their ethereal Studio 5 Live performance.

Globally celebrated Belgian pianist Daan Vandewalle will be joining Ian on The Sound Barrier this Sunday. They’ll be discussing his new releases of Rzewski’s 'The Road', an almost ten-hour journey through life, its surprises, and absurdities, and the 'Nanosonatas', also by Rzewski, a two-and-a-half-hour cycle of miniature glimpses of the world. Tune in from 10pm to hear about his standard-defining performances, along with excerpts from these new releases.

Lithuanian kanklės (zither) artist Regina Marozienė is bringing her music to Naarm/Melbourne on October 29, performing in collaboration with Chinese-Australian sheng player Dr Wang Zheng-Ting at the Lithuanian Club. Then, on November 5, Regina will perform at the Church of All Nations alongside local kanklės players. Between these shows, Regina visits the Global Village to play her kanklės and chat with Roger about this traditional music.

‘Guewel’ is a landmark multi-artform work by Senegalese-born, Melbourne-based artist Lamine Sonko, created in collaboration with the National Theatre of Senegal. Premiering at Arts House this November 12 – 16, 'Guewel' fuses live music, animated projection, filmed landscapes and sacred dance to convey gestural languages rich with history, cosmology and collective memory. Tune in to hear about this project that’s been 7 years in the making.

On October 31 at Sub Club Melbourne, 1800 Play and Charades join forces to welcome Reptant, a leading figure in the new wave of electro producers, with releases on labels like 'Trust' and 'Kalahari Oyster Cult'. Reptant will play an exclusive 4 hour set in the basement, with support from Séarlait, the founder of 1800 Play and the forthcoming label: 'esensual', known for her wiggy dub, tech house, and minimal-driven sets. Tune in to Tomorrowland as Edd catches up with both DJs.

To kick off Tomorrowland today, Edd Fisher will be joined by local producer, DJ, and instrumentalist Harvey Sutherland. His new album ‘Debt’ came out earlier this month, which explores the cost of doing business in the meme economy. The album's title nods to the financial contortions necessary to strive as an independent artist, but ‘Debt’ is better understood as the ledger of what we owe, and to whom, in the course of a creative life. Tune in to hear Edd Fisher catch up with Harvey.

Formed in Melbourne in 2013, psychedelic punk rock band SPACEJUNK have just released their new album 'JUNK TIME', and it’s full of fuzzy guitars, left-field sonic touches, and barely controlled energy. Playing at Mamma Chen’s in Footscray on November 22, Phil catches up with the band ahead of their show with Assteroid and The Nowa Nowas.