Music Interviews
Hamilton Leithauser on Jack Off with Jack Shit
A day after restrictions in NSW first eased slightly earlier in 2020, Jack Shit spoke to Hamilton Leithauser as he isolated with his family at his parents’ farm in Virginia.
Malian music pioneer Moussa Diakité looks to Australia’s First Nations Peoples with new album
Infusing an amalgamation of West African music styles with blues, jazz and Cuban music, Diakité’s sunshiny guitar licks bring an ultra-cool ‘Afro-groove’ to the world of music.
Combatting discrimination and amplifying queer voices: JamarzOnMarz on Up For It
From campaigning to stop school discrimination against Afro hair textures to auditioning for the Mardi Gras stage, JamarzOnMarz is on the up.
Of Women, Cows and War – Ajak Kwai shares her experiences as a South Sudanese refugee
From speaking very little to recording albums in three languages and hosting a show on Melbourne community radio, Ajak Kwai has thrived in the face of adversity.
Staying prepared, community care & hard rap sh*t: Tasman Keith on Race Matters
The rapper & proud Gumbaynggirr man spends time with Sara Khan during NAIDOC Week ruminating on how he came to be and where he wants to go.
Rapper JK-47 on his recipe for change
“Go out there and learn. Keep your ears open. Be quick to hear, but slow to speak.”
Will Toledo of Car Seat Headrest talks influences, evolution and keeping his options open
The Car Seat Headrest blueprint to making a record in a post-genre world.
Musical genius in isolation: The Streets’ Mike Skinner on Arvos with Tommy Codling
Call Mike Skinner’s phone thinking he’s doing nothing better? He’s probs doing a puzzle.
Flowers & Superpowers (& Tumblr): Wafia on Arvos with Tanya Ali
Ever had to confront a celeb you used to DM on Tumblr? Tanya Ali has, and it was CUTE!