Interview
Jay Wymarra

Banksia: Jay Wymarra on launching comedy show AmaJayus

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander comedian Jay Wymarra joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about debut solo comedy show AmaJayus.

Jay discussed developing AmaJayus, which included collaborating with composer Tegan…

Interview
RONA

Banksia: RONA reflects on single 'Be My Medicine'

Kaytetye artist and DJ, RONA, joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk all about latest single Be My Medicine.

RONA discussed the evolution of Be My Medicine over time from spending time on…

Interview
orange goblin

Brutal Realms: The Enduring Legacy of Orange Goblin

UK stoner rock metal band ORANGE GOBLIN are returning to Australia for the first time in 11 years. Ahead of the tour, vocalist and band leader Ben Ward phoned into Brutal Realms to…

Interview
Mitch Mahoney

Banksia: Mitch Mahoney on creative practice and My Country exhibition at the NGV

Boon Wurrung, Barkindji artist Mitch Mahoney joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about their work through the Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions: My Country exhibition.

Mentored by, and working closly…

Interview
Banksia x YIRRAMBOI

Banksia: YIRRAMBOI's Rosie Kalina & Sherene Stewart on the Young Onez Summit

YIRRAMBOI's Creative Associate Rosie Kalina (Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara) and Co-Lead/Creative Lead Sherene Stewart (Taungurung) joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about the Young Onez First Nations Youth Summit.

Young Onez kicks off…

Interview
hughwhite-acu

Uncommon Sense: Does Australia Really Need Nuclear-Powered Submarines?

Prof. Hugh White (ANU) joins host Amy Mullins for a chat about all things AUKUS – from nuclear submarines to geopolitics and public spending.

Breaking down his recent essay for Australian Foreign Affairs

Interview
Jahkarli Felicitas Romanis (2024)

Banksia: Jahkarli Felicitas Romanis discusses (Dis)connected to Country exhibition

Proud Pitta Pitta woman, artist, researcher and curator Jahkarli Felicitas Romanis joins Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about exhibition (Dis)connected to Country at Hillvale Gallery in Brunswick.

The pair discussed how the…

Interview
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Banksia: Maanyung on songwriting and latest single Bilwaali (Home)

Gumbaynggirr/Yaegl artist Maanyung joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about their upcoming single release Bilwaali (Home).

The pair also spoke about Maanyung's body of work including singles Light and Dark, Patterns

Interview
Eggy good fortune

Good Fortune: Eggy's Sound Philosophy

Zoe and Lucy from local surrealist pop collective Eggy drop by the studio to chat to Jazz about their new single "Open Field", written and intended as a three part odyssey.

The band…

Interview
sarah hardiman LOU

Press Colour: Embracing The Reality Principles with LOU

Sarah Hardiman (Deaf Wish, Moon Rituals, Brick Head) drops by the studio to chat to Sam about a new LOU album, a project that sees Sarah construct plaintive and intricate guitar driven soundscapes…

Interview
Tamala Shelton

Banksia: Tamala Shelton Discusses Spoken Word and The Bogong at Blak & Bright

Proud Bundjalung and Lama Lama actor, audiobook narrator, writer and spoken word artist Tamala Shelton joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia ahead of event The Bogong at the Blak and Bright First Nations Literary…

Interview
Josh Muir

Banksia: Shanaya Sheridan on exhibition JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live at KHT

Shanaya Sheridan joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about the JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live major solo retrospective exhibition of artworks by the her partner and late Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Barkindji…

Interview
Angela Saini

Uncommon Sense: Angela Saini On How Patriarchy Actually Came To Be – And How We Can Dismantle It

For International Women's Day, award-winning author and science journalist Angela Saini  joins Amy from New York to delve into the origins of "the patriarchy" and gendered oppression and finds that patriarchal societies are…

Interview
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Get Down: Mildlife Discuss Their Unified Theory of Groove

Chris Gill is joined by Jim and Tom, the rhythm section of Naarm/Melbourne groove purveyors Mildlife ahead of the release of their new album Chorus.

The new album is Mildlife’s most optimistic record…

Interview
love of diag

Press Colour: The Return of Love of Diagrams

Legendary Melbourne band Love of Diagrams have decided to return to the live stage for the first time in 7 years to perform a couple of career-spanning shows at the Northcote Social Club…

Interview
yirinda

Breaking and Entering: Preserving Language Through Innovation With Yirinda

Meanjin/Brisbane duo Yirinda have just released their debut self-titled album on Chapter Music, and was featured as an Album of the Week here at Triple R. Yirinda combine ancient Aboriginal language with sublime…

Special Program
Mo'Ju x Mooncake

Mooncake Guest Mix: Mo'Ju Repping Pinoy and Pinay Royalty

Wrapping their Triple R summer pop up program of Jeepney Jams, Mo'Ju presents their Mooncake guest mix, repping pinoy and pinay royalty such as Chela, Vetta Borne, O Side Mafia and more.

Socials…

Interview
Kiwat Kennell

Banksia: Kiwat Kennell discusses debut EP 'Project Kiwat'

Eastern Torres Strait Islander Artist and RRR broadcaster Kiwat Kennell joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about their new debut EP Project Kiwat.

The EP four track release that blends hiphop…

Interview
Andrew Quilty

Uncommon Sense: Andrew Quilty Reflects On 9 Years As A Photojournalist In Afghanistan

Award-winning photojournalist Andrew Quilty joins host Amy Mullins for an in-depth conversation about his latest book, This Is Afghanistan: 2014–2021. The stunning book is a visual record of the nine years Andrew…

Interview
Jazz Money

Banksia: Jazz Money reflects on installation in new exhibition 'Joy' at Immigration Museum

Wiradjuri artist and poet Jazz Money joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss their installation as part of exhibition 'Joy' opening at the Immigration Museum.

Her work expresses joy as both a tender…