Music Interviews
Independent Artist of the Week: Ruu.
Southwestern Sydney’s Ruu. has been hip hop obsessed since he was young. Ruu. is releasing hip hop that will get you dancing but also make you think – something that’s earned him the title of Independent Artist of the Week.
Hatchie on lyrical honesty and her new record ‘Giving the World Away’
Hatchie joined Maia Bilyk on Mornings to speak about “autobiographical” lyrics and her new album Giving the World Away
Romæo on art pop, the beauty myth and aestheticism
Eora-based Romæo is a high energy, high concept musician who commands the stage and airwaves. She joined Red Rey on Tuesday Lunch to talk about her Beauty EP and the idea behind it.
An unlikely conception and unlikely performance: Kelly Lee Owens speaks on her stunning third album LP.8
Kelly Lee Owens has delivered her surprising and stunning third album LP.8: nine atmospheric tracks that look inwards and outwards all at once. Kelly joined Sophie Gordon on Mornings to discuss the album’s unlikely beginnings, influences and bringing it to life through a unique performance.
IJALE talks D-sides and his debut on Up For It! with Naz and Dan
IJALE joined Dan & Naz on Up For It! for a chat and a special edition of their segment D-Sides ahead of his two sold out shows happening at Phoenix Central Park.
Jerome Blazé on recording with the windows open and wind trios
Folktronica artist and producer Jerome Blazé joined Kana Frazer on Mornings to discuss deadlines, recording with the windows open, and his unconventional live band.
King Stingray are making waves and riding them too: Interview with guitarist Roy Kellaway
Yolŋu surf-rock legends King Stingray have their feet on the ground and eyes set squarely ahead in spite of a meteoric 12 months. Founding member and guitarists Roy Kellaway caught up with Grace and Al on Arvos last week to talk through where King Stingray are from and where they’re heading.
Nilüfer Yanya on how collaboration and the seaside helped create her sophomore album ‘PAINLESS’
London singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya has delivered her anticipated sophomore album ‘PAINLESS’. Nilüfer Yanya caught up with Sophie Gordon on Mornings to talk through the writing of the album, the power of collaboration and her eagerness to hit the road.
Chakra Efendi on ‘I of the Err’ – The Album That Almost Didn’t Happen
‘I of the Err’ is a vulnerable and joyous return. Equal parts sentimental and forward-facing, it’s a welcome return from Chakra Efendi.
Black Country, New Road’s Charlie Wayne on ‘Ants from Up There’, New Sounds and New Beginnings
What’s next for the ever-changing Black Country, New Road? From a new album to potential musical adaptations, the future is bright.