Downtown Boys on American politics, productive anger & punk rock

Rhode Island outfit Downtown Boys chat with Tanya Ali about industry labels, their album ‘Cost Of Living’ and the difficulties of being political – particularly in America’s current climate.

Tokimonsta: “I Didn’t Know if I Was Going to Make it Through”

Tokimonsta chats with Tommy Codling about her upcoming album ‘Lune Rouge’ and the trauma that inspired it.

Transforming trauma: Shoeb Ahmad on Jack Off With Jack Shit

Shoeb Ahmad has made some bold changes in the past year, somehow transforming trauma into a courageous coming out. Listen to Shoeb’s story – and marvel at two stunningly sincere and plaintive songs performed live in the studio.

Lil Yachty on self expression, Yachty vs Boat and ‘bubblegum trap’

Lil Yachty – the self-proclaimed ‘King of the Teens’ – spoke to Tommy Codling about doing his own thing, the personalities he shares through his music and how it feels to be the poster boy for modern hip hop.

Life & loss: Gang Of Youths’ Dave Le’aupepe chats self improvement & plays live in the studio

Gang Of Youths’ Dave Le’aupepe joined Chris Twite on Arvos to chat about the band’s new record, Go Farther In Lightness, and to play their new single live in the studio.

Steve Gunn Plays Two Songs and Talks Touring, Philly Record Stores & His Roots In Skate Punk

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Steve Gunn joined Alex Pye during his first ever Australian tour. He performed two songs live in the studio and let us in on what it’s like playing with Kurt Vile and Lee Ranaldo.

Kardajala Kirridarra: Beatrice Lewis on storytelling & connection to country

Kardajala Kirridarra producer Beatrice Lewis chats the importance of women as creators and connection to country with Samantha Groth.

Kwame: A fateful freestyle, ‘Lessons Learned’ & the future

Western Sydney MC Kwame joined Tommy Codling in the studio. Hear how he ended up making an impromptu cameo on stage with A$AP mob.

Remi & Sampa The Great On Collaboration, Public Sleeping & Pitbull

The collaboration between Sampa, Remi and producer Sensible J is a musical blessing. Currently touring the country, Sampa & Remi chat joint touring and wanting to make as much music together as possible.

Phoenix Interview: Christian Mazzalai on writing new chapters & life in Paris

Up For It’s Lucy Smith phoned guitarist Christian Mazzalai for the lowdown on what went into making their sixth studio album ‘Ti Amo’.