Interviews

Interview: Wishy

The whole world is learning the name Wishy, and the lyrics of Mona Lisa. I got to chat with the masterminds behind it all, Nina Pitchkites and Kevin Krauter, not only to test their memory (sorry), but to get an extra taste of that Wishy magic, chatting all things effects, songwriting, and children's choir.

Interview: Swapmeet

Bad Things Feel Good* is the second album to come from Naarm-based songwriter Rowena Wise, and the title honours the way she transforms her hardships into rich lullabies. Diving into a conversation with Rowena shows her thoughts are as deep as her music; it’s always an honour to discuss art as meaningful as this.

Interview: Protomartyr

Since their debut album No Passion All Technique in 2012, Detroit post-punk band Protomartyr has epitomised a thousand stylistic layers of punk, with each new release seeming to inch closer to mastery.

Interview: Wishy

3 days ago

Interview: Swapmeet

3 days ago

Interview: Protomartyr

6 days ago

Interview: The Lazy Eyes

Gadigal/Sydney psych-rock band The Lazy Eyes’ second LP Cheesy Love Songs is a perfect continuation of their detailed, refined approach to pop melodies and sonic fuzz. I caught up with the band to talk all about the recording process, collaboration, fixations, and what’s changed in the last four years.

Sep 8

Interview: Rowena Wise

Aug 17

Interview: Body Type

Australian punk band Body Type just dropped their third album, Tally, a record that softens their edges. We spoke with Annabel and Cecil about California days, collaboration, and the roots of Tally.

Aug 6

Interview: Peter Hook

I had the chance to sit down with the legendary Peter Hook ahead of his Australian tour celebrating 25 years of Get Ready.

Jul 16

Interview: Modest Mouse

Isaac Brock, the founding member of Modest Mouse, caught up with us to chat all about their brand new record 'An Eraser and a Maze'. We talked about discography, lyricism, weird pedals, and the ways we discover music. Getting into his artistic process was a blast.

Jun 18

Interview: Public Figures x Tomorrow's Forecast

Naarm's punk rockers Public Figures and Meanjin's indie heartbreakers Tomorrow's Forecast catch up and chat all things wardrobe, weather and band recommendations ahead of their sets at Against The Grain this weekend.

Jun 18

Q&A with Arlo Parks

Arlo Parks answers some quick-fire questions about the making of her newest record, 'Ambiguous Desire'

Jun 12

Interview: Pond

Beloved psychedelic-rock group Pond is returning this month with their eleventh record, 'Terrestrials'Lead singer and founding member Nick Allbrook caught up with us to chat all about the upcoming album, tour activities and the beauty of physical performance..

Jun 12

Interview: Gut Health

In a recent interview, lead vocalist Athina Uh Oh and I got talking about all things to do with art and creative process. In this chat, you’ll hear about everything from 1970s New York to Athina’s takes on queerness, S&M, and recording a new album.

Jun 9

On The Record with Way Dynamic

The past six months have been busy for Dylan Young, the mind at the helms of Naarm/Melbourne’s rising indie outfit Way Dynamic. Keen crowds heading to Brisbane’s Against The Grain one-day festival will be welcoming the band home - a special moment for Dylan who loves playing to a home crowd.

May 13

Interview: Sonic Alien 4ZZZ

There are many heartbeats behind the current Magandjin music scene, and Jordan Royal, or more famously known under her radio show Sonic Alien, is one of them. If you have ever dialled your radio into 102.1FM, you would know her voice, as she dominates the airwaves with her passion for local music.

May 1

Interview: The Belair Lip Bombs

We got to sit down with Maisie, Mike, Jimmy and Dev during their Australian album tour and chat all about their past shows, the release, and their touring habits.

Apr 20

Interview: Hatchie

"For me, it was about accepting my abilities and working with what I had rather than constantly striving for something more impressive. Deciding what was best for the song and not feeling like I had to keep working at it over months."

Apr 13

Interview: LB aka LABAT

A project as large as ‘Feel So Good Around U’ let LB explore different genres - drum & bass, house, elektroclash, reggaeton, mumble rap, and French techno, paying homage to the scene that paved the way before him. It has showcased that his artistry runs deeper than club music and DJing.

Mar 20

Interview: Skeleten

"I think the tackling of those ideas is not what I do as some kind of social commentary or some project where I'm intending to use my voice to converse about these ideas. It's more about how in the world we live in, things are crazy and it’s on my mind all the time. And this is me processing stuff."

Mar 6