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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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I sat down with Harry from Mouseatouille to dive deep into the band’s ambitious new album DJ Set and the unique creative process behind their nine-piece indie rock sound.Blending experimental indie with orchestral arrangements, Mouseatouille have built a reputation for expansive, genre-fusing music, with DJ Set being be their most mature project yet. Harry explains how the album came together over five years, why the title reflects a collage approach to songwriting, and how having nine equally invested members has reshaped the band’s dynamic.We discuss the evolution of Mouseatouille, from a two-person recording project to a full nine-piece band, and how that growth has impacted everything from songwriting to live performance, including the experiences at festival sets like Meredith. We also get into the influences that shaped DJ Set, from indie legends like Yo La Tengo to the songwriting genius of Sufjan Stevens and Burt Bacharach. We talk about discovering lesser-known artists, the importance of musical community, and how opening for Black Country, New Road helped push the band to get back into making music.

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I caught up with Hot Chip to talk about where they’re at after more than two decades of making some of the most distinctive electronic music around.We got into their Joy and Repetition comp, where the title comes from (with a nod to Prince), and how that idea of repetition sits at the core of what they do. They also reflect on how their live shows and approach to performing have changed over time, and on what it’s like seeing a whole new generation of fans discovering their music.

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Ty Segall is one of the 21st century's most prolific rock-n-roll musicians. With 17 studio albums to his name, his approach to making records has shifted from early garage-rock instincts to a more reactionary, forward-moving process driven by boredom, curiosity, and experimentation. His latest release, Possession, is in the same spirit, incorporating chamber and jangle elements to create a thematically heavy, but anthemic and feel-good album. I chatted to Ty about innovation over a wide catalogue, 60s psychedelic rock and balancing creative influences.

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