Vibe Machine Radio

Our album of the week is the brand new record by Wollongong/Newcastle outfit Jacob. Full to the brim of emo/pop goodness this 4-piece are leading the melodic punk revival. Josh Kiff catches up with guitarist Andrew to discuss the album, signing to Resist Records and more.

Stephen takes you through this year's Till the Wheels Fall Off in Launceston, Tasmania. You'll hear tracks from Tired Lion, Ceres, Waax and more; as well as interviews with Luca Brasi, Slowly, Slowly and Ride the Tiger.

Stephen chats with Alex from All Time Low about their forthcoming Good Things Festival appearances, their latest album Last Young Renegade and whether Dookie is better than Smash. Plus, listen to the smash hits "Birthday" and "Time Bomb".

Top Shelf Records started in 2005 and operates out of San Diego in the USA. They friggin' love what they do!

Josh Kiff catches up with ASH drummer Rick McMurray to discuss the band's new record, how the band write when scattered all over the globe, Weezer boat cruises and we discover Rick's favourite ASH tracks!

This week we delve into the catalogue and connections of Darren Cross. Solo artist, member of folk duo Jep and Dep and part of the electro-punk legends Gerling. Find out how Darren is only 1 degree of separation away from Elvis, the Beatles and how he broke a piece of Eagles History, and here some amazing tunes at the same time!

The Spring Peaks from WA have unleashed a an addictive summertime classic in "Sports". Josh Kiff catches up with Jake from the band to discuss the track, the band's origins, being played in Philadelphia and what's next! Listen to the interview and "Sports" together.

This week on Music Matters Stephen and Kailei talk about the recent rise of guitar sales amongst women, a new report showing alarming stats around sexual violence at Australian music festivals, a report detailing the growing health of Australian live performances and finally, the release of a secretly recorded tape of XXXTentacion detailing his involvement in various crimes.

Stephen chats with Frank from Caravela about Fest, touring and more! Plus, listen to songs "Car" and "On Time".

Stephen has a brief chat to Sal from Rebuilder about covering Blink 182 albums, Fest times and punk rock siblings.