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Nela Trifković & Lamine Sonko
Sun 5 May 2024 17:00
Nela Trifković and Lamine Sonko will visit the Global Village to talk about their joint show 'The Gathering, a night of Senegalese, Bosnian and Sephardic Jewish music presented at Memo Music Hall in St Kilda on May 19th. Tune in to hear original compositions, traditional melodies and stories that accompany them from a Senegalese Guewel (culture keeper) and a Bosnian song-teller.
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Underground Lovers
Tue 7 May 2024 15:30
This year marks the 30th anniversary of 'Dream It Down,' the third studio album from alt-pop visionaries Underground Lovers. To celebrate, the sextet will release the album on vinyl for the very first time ahead of their East Coast tour in July and August. In turn, we celebrate this by inviting Underground Lovers on Underground Love when two members from the band, Glenn Bennie and Vincent Giarrusso, drop in for a chat with Jordan Oakley. Tune in on from 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon.
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In Studio
Johnny Casino
Tue 7 May 2024 17:00
on Firewater
Recorded in Philadelphia, Johnny Casino’s newest album ‘High Stone’ endured road blocks, detours and lost recordings before its completion in October 2023. Now ready for release - Johnny Casino joins Claire on Firewater to chat about this new album.
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Amy McIntosh // Vilify
Wed 8 May 2024 00:00
Vocalist for Newcastle heavy band Vilify, Amy McIntosh talks to Ryan about their new EP 'Fever Dream,' experience opening Cvltfest, aspirations for the band and headline tour this May.
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In Studio
Mark Adams // Fuzzy Sunday
Thu 9 May 2024 14:00
on Radio City
Celebrating its second anniversary, Fuzzy Sunday brings family-friendly vibes, delicious food and a healthy dose of distortion in its twang to Coburg RSL on May 19th. Boasting a banging lineup that includes The Wraylettes, The Sand Pebbles, and Bones Mackinnon, it's more 'Tonight’s The Night' than 'Harvest.' Event organiser Mark Adams drops in to Radio City to talk about the event.
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Norwood
Thu 9 May 2024 14:30
on Radio City
Alternative folk duo Norwood are set to release their latest single 'Big Talker' on May 10. Tune in to Radio City to hear more.
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In Studio
TUPPERWAVE
Fri 10 May 2024 02:00
on Always Open
Straight from Brisbane, vaporwave producer TUPPERWAVE drops by to chat about exploring different styles of music and how this inspired his approach to his latest album 'Grocery Store Sunset'.
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In Studio
Divanhana
Sun 12 May 2024 17:00
Ahead of their Melbourne show on May 24th, visiting Bosnian group Divanhana called in from Sarajevo to chat with Global Village's roving reporter Nela Trifković about sevdah and the band's modern interpretations of this traditional music. Tune in on Sunday from 5pm to hear from band members Selma Droce and Neven Tunjić.
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Warren Ellis // Dirty Three
Tue 4 Jun 2024 17:00
on Firewater
After twelve years, Dirty Three is back with new compositions to play and new stories to tell, marking their return to the hometown stage where it all began in 1992 at an Abbotsford pub. They don’t get together very often these days, but to see them perform is to witness three men shoulder-deep in the task. Join Claire as she chats with Warren Ellis about Dirty Three's upcoming show at the Hamer Hall during this year’s RISING Festival.
Past Interviews
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Thee Sacred Souls
Sat 17 Feb 2024 15:00
on Boss Action
This San Diego band hit the ground running in 2020 with their debut 45 'Can I Call You Rose?' on Penrose, a label dedicated to showcasing SoCal soulies founded by Daptone Records' Gabe Roth. They went on to release a self titled LP on the label and have been touring the UK and Europe since. They come to Australia in March and this week made time to catch up with Miss Goldie for a chat.
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IN2STELLAR
Fri 16 Feb 2024 14:15
on Tomorrowland
Staples of the Naarm underground IN2STELLAR present a special version of their party and club series Neurotiq Erotiq. As part of Brunswick Music Festival, the duo will bring Bogotá-born Berlin-based artist THC along for the ride with support from Afrodisiac and Mabel for a dark sweaty dance until early dawn at Rubix Warehouse on March 9th. They drop in on Tomorrowland for a quick chat and a hoon behind the decks.
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In Studio
Suki
Fri 16 Feb 2024 13:15
on Tomorrowland
Beloved Naarm label Butter Session's first release of 2024 comes from psychedelic specialist Suki who gifts us with a four-track EP of extra-terrestrial transmissions titled ‘Elevate’. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear him chat with Edd about how his new EP spans a range of tempos, moods and energy levels, all with an underlying psychedelic spirit and tongue-in-cheek attitude.
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Saxon Sound System
Fri 16 Feb 2024 11:00
on Riddim Yard
Iconic British sound systems pioneers Muscle Head, Double O, Mikey Boops and Sean Muscle drop in to PBS for a very special edition of Riddim Yard and to chat with Rick Howe about the indelible impact on popular culture that Saxon Sound System has made over the past forty years. Tune in from 11am.
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In Studio
Dark5lalom
Fri 16 Feb 2024 02:00
on Always Open
Local experimental electronica and laidback vaporwave artist Dark5lalom stops by Always Open to discuss finding a unique sound as a producer and co-running the Kanga Corp label.
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In Studio
Lydia Lunch
Thu 15 Feb 2024 19:00
on Junkyard
This March, New York's "punk poet queen of extremities" Lydia Lunch is bringing to our shores 'Tales of Lust & Madness,' her new show with US musician and performing artist Joseph Keckler. Combining the dynamic spoken word of Lunch and the dark humour of Keckler, Tales of Lust & Madness brings two of New York’s most notorious performers together to create an intimate evening of provocative musical poetry. Tune in to Junkyard to hear Lunch tell Michael Mulholland all about this project.
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In Studio
Delsinki & Brooke Taylor
Thu 15 Feb 2024 15:00
Melbourne singer-songwriters Delsinki and Mick Thomas have come together to write and record the song 'Sunkilda Sinset (A Song for Dion)' in tribute to their "dear friend and musical partner" Dion Hirini, who passed away in March 2021, just hours after playing a show with the pair and the extended cast of Keep The Circle Unbroken played in Gippsland. Delsinki and Keep The Circle Unbroken bandmate Brooke Taylor call by Swinging Doors to talk about the song.
Interview
In Studio
PepperCreek Revival with Kelly Auty
Wed 14 Feb 2024 10:00
PepperCreek Revival with Kelly Auty drop in to PBS to chat about their upcoming gig at The Bruthen Inn on February 17th, and their double single/video launch at Way Out West Roots Music Club on February 25 alongside special guest Kerri Simpson. They'll also grace us with a special live session from Studio 3. Tune in to Roots Of Rhythm, Wednesday from 9am.
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Paddy Donovan
Wed 14 Feb 2024 08:15
Returning to the stunning St Kilda foreshore and surrounds, the St Kilda Festival celebrates Australian music. Now in its 43-year, the festival has announced an amazing line-up of home-grown talent and fun for all ages. With Saturday showcasing a huge line-up of First Peoples' talent, followed by the traditional big festival Sunday. Paddy Donovan joins Annika to talk about the inaugural live music precinct and the festival happening February 17 – 18.
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Heavensgate & Prompts
Wed 14 Feb 2024 00:00
A few weeks ago, Ryan ventured to the Espy to interview Melbourne modern metalcore up-and-comers Heavensgate, along with half Japanese, half South Korean nü-metalcore band Prompts. Tune into Tyrannocoreus on February 14 to hear them speak about the current tour they're on supporting The Gloom In The Corner, being part of the Greyscale Records roster and the big year ahead scheduled for both bands.
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Jesse Barnett // Stick To Your Guns
Wed 14 Feb 2024 00:00
Vocalist for US hardcore band Stick To Your Guns, Jesse Barnett talks to Ryan about their upcoming Australian tour celebrating a decade since their breakout album Diamond, bringing SeeYouSpaceCowboy over to Australia for their first tour of the continent and when new material is expected.
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Anders Fridén // In Flames
Wed 14 Feb 2024 00:00
Vocalist for iconic Swedish heavy metal band In Flames, Anders Fridén talks to Ryan about 2023's album 'Foregone,' their upcoming Australian tour in February with Kreator co-headlining and plans for the rest of 2024.
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Midnight
Tue 13 Feb 2024 23:15
Blackened speed metal legend Athenar hails from Cleveland and is a member of the revered satanic band Midnight. He chats with Kene about their upcoming tour, his love for Australian audiences, and the new album 'Hellish Expectations,' which comes out just after the tour.
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Riot City
Tue 13 Feb 2024 22:15
As Canadian metal outfit Riot City gears up for their first ever Australian tour, they have a yarn with Kene about getting away from the snowy weather, the sparseness of the Canadian scene, their various music projects and how they bring the speed on stage! Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear more.
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In Studio
Hugh Cornwell
Tue 13 Feb 2024 21:00
As leader of The Stranglers, Hugh Cornwell was the main writer behind all of the band’s most memorable songs across ten stellar albums. Widely regarded as the poet laureate of punk, he has also built a substantial and singular body of impressive solo albums. Ahead of his Australian tour in August where the UK legend will perform some of the Stranglers' most iconic hits, Cornwell speaks to Chris Pearson on Pojama People. Tune in Tuesday night from 8pm.
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Mick Simpson
Tue 13 Feb 2024 20:00
DO THE POP Festival is back in the epic seaside town of Port Campbell for 2024. Spread across the weekend of April 20 and 21, the Port Campbell hotel will be packed full of epic rock n' roll bands. Mick Simpson calls by Pojama People to talk about the festival line-up.
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Art Alexakis // Everclear
Tue 13 Feb 2024 17:00
on Firewater
Singers Art Alexakis of Everclear and Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus have teamed up to perform each of their bands' hits and fan favourites in an intimate acoustic setting. They'll tell in-depth stories behind their songs and interact with the audience, giving fans the opportunity to ask each of them questions. Art Alexakis joins Claire to talk about this unique experience happening at The Brunswick Ballroom on February 17.
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Good Morning
Tue 13 Feb 2024 15:15
Good Morning is the Naarm band/duo/recording-thing of Stefan Blair and Liam Parsons about to embark on a big American tour with Waxahatchee in April and May. They dropped in for a big ol' yarn with Jordan and to play a special mini-set on Underground Love. Tune in Tuesday from 3pm.
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In Studio
Johnny Can't Dance Cajun Band
Tue 13 Feb 2024 13:00
The Johnny Can’t Dance Cajun Band - will be performing on Southern Style on 13th February prior to their celebration of Cajun Mardi Gras at Open Studio Music House. Led by Craig Woodward on accordion/fiddle/vocal, Campbell Shaw on fiddle, Tom Kendall guitar and Lloyd O’Hanlon playing Cajun triangle they will play two-steps, one-steps, waltzes, blues and stomps from the swamps.
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Komang // Saudara Sound System
Mon 12 Feb 2024 18:15
on Headhunters
After a sold-out show at OzAsia Festival in Adelaide, Saudara Sound System comes home to Brunswick Music Festival, bringing a work of Balinese dance and music set to the mesmerising rhythms of Gamelan DanAnda, the electronic execution of artists JIWA and Joelistics, and the soulful vocals of Komang and Ria Soemardjo. Ahead of this special show at Estonian House on March 8th, Komang chats with Elle Young on Headhunters. Tune in on Monday night from 5pm.