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As a key band in the early 2000s post-punk revival, few acts have had such a seismic influence on contemporary rock as Interpol. They are set to return with their eighth studio album, This Mirror Weighs a Ton, their first with Partisan Records. I sat down with Paul Banks to explore the themes of the new record, how fatherhood has changed Banks' perspective on touring and songwriting, and the challenge of continuing to evolve Interpol's sound more than two decades into their career. We get into his love of hip hop, lyric writing, photography, and three of his favourite albums of all time.Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

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Getdown Services have quickly become one of the UK's most exciting underground bands, blending dance-punk, electronic music, sharp wit and absolute chaos into something uniquely their own.Ahead of their Sydney headline show, I sat down with Josh and Ben to talk about their journey from Minehead to international touring, why humour is at the heart of everything they do, their upcoming second album, and the records that shaped their sound. We also discuss Australian crowds, DIY recording, British culture, Bristol's music scene, Daft Punk, Cornershop, and much more.Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

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As frontman of The National, Matt Berninger has established himself as one of the preeminent songwriters of the last half-century. A career spanning over three decades and multiple seminal albums has led us to his latest effort, Get Sunk, which was released mid-last year to a glowing reception.

I caught up with Matt to chat about sunken places, art and more.

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With a career spanning more than two decades, M. Ward has released over a dozen studio albums and buckets of collaborative material, establishing him as one of the preeminent voices in alternative folk. I caught up with Matt before his Sydney headline to talk about collaboration, legacy and more.

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Best known for his work in King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, CAVS is a drummer from Melbourne. Following his self-titled and strictly percussive 2021 debut, he’s recently released Sojourn, his first step into being a bandleader and arranger with Jim Rindfleish from Mildlife. I sat down with CAVS and Jim to chat drumming, expanding into new musical territory and more.

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In this interview, I sit down with the endlessly charismatic Jeff Goldblum in Melbourne to talk about his lifelong relationship with music and the release of his latest album Night Blooms. Best known for his iconic film roles, Jeff dives deep into his parallel career as a jazz musician, leading the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra and interpreting classics from the Great American Songbook.We also get into Jeff’s earliest musical memories, from childhood records to discovering jazz through legends like Erroll Garner, and how those influences shaped his approach to piano and improvisation.

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In this interview, I catch up with Mark William Lewis ahead of his Sydney headline show to talk about his rise as one of the most talked-about solo artists in recent years.As the first artist signed to A24’s music imprint, Mark dives into the story behind his self-titled album, his influences, and how he’s developed such a distinct creative voice. We also get into individuality in music, building a catalogue, and what’s next.

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I caught up with Water From Your Eyes while they were in Sydney to chat about their rapid rise as one of indie music’s most talked-about bands.Nate Amos (This Is Lorelei) and Rachel Brown (Thanks For Coming) dive into the creative process behind It’s A Beautiful Place, balancing noise with melody, and why humour plays such a big role in their music. We also get into life on Matador Records, the pressure of a growing global audience, and the three albums they think everyone should listen to.

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I caught up with Dylan Young from Way Dynamic while he was in Sydney to chat about his latest album Massive Shoe, songwriting, and everything that’s been happening as the project keeps growing.We get into how Dylan builds his songs around melody first, why he likes leaving space in arrangements (even in a six-piece band), and how that balance between intricate and easy-listening comes together. He also talks about the band’s recent rise, touring plans in Europe and beyond, and why focusing less on “success” has actually helped the music connect more.

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Alternative folk artist Annahstasia discusses her acclaimed debut album Tether, the meaning behind her self-defined genre “power folk,” and how she’s reclaiming folk music through soul, blues and Black musical traditions.Ahead of her Sydney shows, Annahstasia shares the ten-year journey behind Tether, the cruciality of truth and honesty in songwriting, and the emotional demands of performing such vulnerable work live. She reflects on burnout, building a “spiritual shell” to protect her energy, and creating collaborative studio spaces rooted in openness and trust.

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