Interview
Primitive Calculators

Neon Sunset: Little Bands Are Alive Again

Annaliese dives into Melbourne's Little Bands scene with Australian Post-Punk innovator Denise Rosenberg from Primative Calculators, and Musician and Curator Jenny Branagan ahead of RISING Festivals ode to the scene, set to take…

Interview
Sacred Cowboys

Velvet Haze: Sacred Cowboys And Cong Josie Join Forces

Clara welcomes the leather wearing dream team of Cong Josie and Gary Gray (Sacred Cowboys) to Velvet Haze, to tell all about their upcoming collaboration Sacred Money, with an EP set to be…

Interview
Nicholas Galanin

Banksia: Nicholas Galanin on Neon Anthem at Dark Mofo

Multi-disciplinary artist and musician Nicholas Galanin from Sitka Tribe of Alaska of Tlingit and Unangax̂ descent joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss Neon Athem presented at Dark Mofo.

Providing space for mourning…

Interview
Shura by Charlotte Croft

The International Pop Underground: Shura Got Too Sad for Her Friends

The title of the newly-released third LP for English songwriter Shura is plenty evocative: I Got Too Sad for My Friends.

"It's not a criticism of my friends, it's an insight of…

Interview
Blakout

Smart Arts: Monash University’s Blakout Program Celebrates First Nations Artists

Oliver Coleman guest hosts Smart Arts and welcomes Tom Molyneux to the show. Tom is Monash University’s Head of First Nations Programming & Engagement and speaks about the upcoming Blakout programme, which celebrates…

Interview
Charlie Needs Braces

The Distant Sky: Charlie Needs Braces Kicks Off 2025's Community Cup

Charlie Woods from Charlie Needs Braces stopped by the Triple R studio this week for a chat with Kate Kingsmill on The Distant Sky.

Charlie Needs Braces is a musical duo which…

Interview
C.Keller, Wambaya people,A Journey Starts with a Single Step2024, acrylic on canvas, 199 x 188 cm

Breakfasters: The Torch's Annual CONFINED 16 Exhibition

Martu woman Susannah Day is the CEO of First Nations-led arts organisation The Torch, who provide support to First Nations people who are currently incarcerated or who have been recently released from prisons…

Special Program
nabii

Mooncake Guest Mix: An Emotional High Energy Hyperpop Mix with nabii

Naarm-based artist/producer/DJ with an emotionally driven high energy guest mix including her own hyperpop inspired dance tracks from upcoming EP Temporary Bliss

See nabii performing live tonight Thursday May 29 - QQQ St…

Interview
Dane Simpson

Uncommon Sense: Dane Simpson on Red Dust Models' Reconciliation Week Fundraiser

Comedian and Red Dust Role Models ambassador Dane Simpson joins guest host Glen Morrow to discuss his work with the charity over National Reconciliation Week. Red Dust Role Models is a non-profit organisation…

Interview
The Astor

Primal Screen: Melbourne's History of Arthouse and Repertory Cinema

You may have heard of these iconic cinemas in Melbourne, The Astor Theatre and The Valhalla (which later moved and became the Westgarth Cinema), but how much do you know about their history…

Interview
Dick Diver B&E

Breaking and Entering: Dick Diver Reignited

Two of the members from Dick Diver – Steph Hughes and Al Montfort – delve into their feelings of anticipation regarding their upcoming shows at the Thornbury Theatre, sharing details of the line…

Interview
Davis Gonsalvez

Einstein A Go-Go: Dr. David Gonsalvez on Examiner Bias

Anatomy and Developmental Biology Expert, Scientist and Lecturer Dr. David Gonsalvez joins the team to discuss his research into examiner bias, and the suprising results and effects this may have upon students. He…

Interview
Kate Miller

How High The Moon: Kate Miller Spins into the Studio

Naarm based DJ, composer, sound designer (and Triple R fill-in host) Kate Miller drops by the studio, for a chat with Dan Dare about her brand new debut record Sprint. She discusses her…

Interview
Dylan Bird with Zoe Coombs-Marr and Lewis Garnham

Future Perfect: Zoë Coombs Marr & Lewis Garnham On Replay Festival

Comedy Republic in Melbourne has announced Replay Festival 2025, with a program of standout shows returning from this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Dylan Bird is joined by comedians Zoë Coombs Marr and…

Interview
Ella Hooper

Twang: Ella Hooper Returns Home From Nashville

Local legend Ella Hooper drops by the studio after her return from Nashville, where she has spent a month recording her latest upcoming record. She shares all about her bucket list experience working…

Interview
Murujuga

Future Perfect: Murujuga And The Survival Of Rock Art

Environment Minister Murray Watt is expected to announce the proposed extension of the life of a major gas site in northern Western Australia to 2070. According to recent reporting, industrial emissions are impacting…

Interview
Anne-Marie Te Whiu

Banksia: Anne-Marie Te Whiu on Poetry Collection Mettle

Poet, editor, cultural producer and weaver Anne-Marie Te Whiu joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about debut poetry collection Mettle.

Mettle is a collection centred on the resilience and fortitude that…

Interview
japanese-breakfast

Frantic Items: The Melancholy Recital Of Japanese Breakfast

Japanese Breakfast, the project of Korean-American musician and writer Michelle Zauner, returns to Melbourne on June 5, performing at PICA in Port Melbourne for the Rising arts festival. Zauner joins Frantic Items to…

Interview
kirli Saunders

Banksia: Kirli Saunders on Eclipse, Yandha Djanbay and Cooee

Proud Gunai Woman, Kirli Saunders (OAM) and award-winning multi-disciplinary artist, writer, singer-songwriter and consultant joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to yarn about latest poestry collection Eclipe, performance Yandha Djanbay and music project Cooee

Interview
Robert Forster on The Australian Mood

The Australian Mood: Robert Forster On His New Record, Meeting Peter Bjorn And How He Captures Authenticity

Ahead of the release of his new album Strawberries, Robert Forster comes into the studio to share the story behind recording the project in Stockholm. He speaks about meeting Peter Bjorn at…