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marianne faithful

Vital Bits: Paying Tribute to Marianne Faithfull

Marianne Faithfull, whose six-decade career marked her as one of the UK’s most versatile and celebrated singers, has died aged 78.

Tim Thorpe from Vital Bits pays tribute to the icon of British…

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SALL

Mooncake Guest Mix: SAL's Year of the Snake Longevity Noodles Mix

We are lucky to have SAL in for an auspicious Mooncake guest mix to celebrate Lunar New Year of the Snake. She has presented us with li xi filled with her favourite Asian…

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a complete unknown

Off The Record: Reviewing 'A Complete Unknown'

Ahead of the film's general release in Australia, Brian Wise and Off The Record's irregular music film reviewer Michael Mackenzie share their thoughts on the new Bob Dylan Biopic A Complete Unknown

Interview
Peter Wohlleben

Uncommon Sense: German Forester Peter Wohlleben On The Power Of Trees & Ancient Forests

German forester, conservationist, and best-selling author returns to discuss his latest book, The Power of Trees: How Ancient Forests Can Save Us If We Let Them. Amy and Peter delve into a wide-range…

Interview
Infinity Song Australian Tour Asset

Astrophony: Infinity Song Chat to General Vibes Ahead of Their Debut Aus Tour

Infinity Song call in to Astrophony ahead of the debut Australian Tour, kicking off in Sydney, then Meblourne and Brisbane across the weekend – part of their world tour for their 'Metamorphosis' album…

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ASTRO Quincy Special

Astrophony: Douglas McDowell & Whosane on Quincy Jones and His Legacy

General Vibes is joined in the RRR Studio by local musicians Douglas McDowell and Whosane to share reflections about their favourite music and inspirations from the late, great Quincy Jones in a commemorative…

Interview
Inkabee

Banksia: Hip-hop artist Inkabee on new music and journey as an artist

Noongar Wongi hip-hop artist Inkabee joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia catch up on shows nationally, internationally, music released and new music to come.

Inkabee spoke about his journey as an artist and developing…

Interview
GLVES

Banksia: GLVES on new collaborative single Mundagudda

First Nations singer-songwriter and visual creator GLVES joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss new single Mundagudda created in collaboration with Wadawurrung producer MOSS.

GLVES spoke about how Mundagudda an immersive experience that…

Interview
Amy Sole and Phoebe Grainer

Banksia: Amy Sole and Phoebe Grainer on production Emu in the Sun and Ilbijerri's Blak in the Room program

Ilbijerri Theatre Company Creative Associate Amy Sole and Playwright Phoebe Grainer joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk all about Emu in the Sun and Ilbijerri's Blak in the Room program currently at…

Interview
Sirius Buildings Brutalism

Uncommon Sense: Sydney's Brutalist Revolution with Heidi Dokulil

Heidi Dokulil joins Amy Mullins to discuss her new book Sydney Brutalism, which delves into the city's iconic Brutalist structures and the deep appreciation for them in both form and function.

Brutalism…

Interview
Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon

Uncommon Sense: Kate Fitz-Gibbon On The Need For Systemic Change In Addressing Family Violence

Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon joins Amy Mullins on Uncommon Sense to discuss her powerful new book, Our National Crisis: Violence Against Women and Children.

In the book, Kate explores the systemic nature of…

Interview
Thou Shalt Not Steal

Banksia: Kaytetye Writer Director Dylan River on series Thou Shalt Not Steal

Kayteye Writer Director Dylan River joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about Stan Original Series Thou Shalt Not Steal which is set in Central and South Australia in the 1980s.

Thou Shalt

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mim suleiman sam cummins

Press Colour: The Polymathic Joy of Mim Suleiman

Ahead of her performance alongside JNETT at Echo Beach festival at Collingwood Children's Farm, UK via Zanzibar singer and performer Mim Suleiman drops by the studio to chat to Sam about her music…

Interview
Kieran Satour

Banksia: Kieran Satour on film MAHIKA KAI and upcoming release The Truth About The Telegraph

Gurindji, Pertame, Worimi filmmaker Kieran Satour joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about recent film projects and upcoming short documentary film release The Truth About The Telegraph.

The Truth About the

Interview
Reko Rennie

Banksia: Reko Rennie on REKOSPECTIVE exhibition at the NGV

Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about REKOSPECTIVE which showcases works created over the past two decades.

Presenting over 100 works from Reko, REKOSPECTIVE also presents a new…

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Rowena Wise

Uncommon Sense: Rowena Wise Performs Live & Talks About Her New Album, Senseless Acts Of Beauty

Melbourne-based musician Rowena Wise joins host Amy Mullins for a very special performance and interview in the Triple R studios. Rowena discusses the process, stories, and inspiration behind her latest album, Senseless Acts

Interview
little bands

Press Colour: Looking Back At Melbourne Little Bands 1979-1980

The Little Bands scene of the late 70s and early 80s has become a storied moment in time for underground music in Melbourne, encapsulating a host of many short-lived bands, who on some…

Interview
Julieanne Farmer, Lizzie Ellis, and Mrs Porter in July 2022

Banksia: Dr. Lizzie Ellis, Daisy Tjuparntarri Ward and Fiona Young on Tjawinaku Tjukurrpa Nyinantja

Dr. Lizzie Ellis, Daisy Tjuparntarri Ward, and Fiona Young joined Vanessa Morris to discuss their mother Ms T Porter's exhibition Tjawinaku Tjukurrpa Nyinantja presented by Agency Projects x Tjarlirli Art.

Tjawinaku Tjukurrpa Nyinantja

Interview
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Banksia: Jamahl Yami on single release Blood Majik with Kawel Che

Naarm-based Waanyi Gangaliida hip-hop artist Jamahl Yami, originally from Gimuy (Cairns) in the naughty north, joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about single release Blood Majik ahead of shows with Barkaa…

Interview
Bumpy

Banksia: Bumpy reflects on returning home to Noongar Boodja and creating performance Tooni

Noongar artist Bumpy joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk the upcoming debut of performance Tooni with the Australian Art Orchestra at the Arts Centre as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.