The Wollongong bred/Melbourne based singer-songwriter has made his mark the last year with two impressive singles. With a father in the music business, Tyne-James started out doing covers on You Tube. He connected with an online fanbase quickly, as well as some prominent names on the music scene here. He talks with Richard about his life so far, which was hit hard in 2016 with the death of his father to cancer.
After his breakout hit 'Brother', Matt Corby kept his fans waiting years for a debut album. When he found out he was to become a father, Matt knew he had to get to work a bit quicker to get a second album done. Hear Matt tell Richard Kingsmill about the more relaxed process this time round, how he plays and sings everything himself, his key influences, and the close to home title for the record.
Originally from Papua New Guinea, Kaiit has made her mark on the Melbourne music scene pretty quickly. Her debut single last year has now well over a million streams, and her latest track from a debut EP has built on that even more. She talks to Richard Kingsmill about her musical upbringing, how she came through the Melbourne scene, and how everyone from Morrissey to Lauryn Hill has influenced her.
For the writing and recording of their 3rd album, RUFUS DU SOL moved to Los Angeles. Setting up a home studio in Venice Beach, they found new collaborators and an inspiring Californian landscape around them. Jon, Tyrone and James speak here to Richard Kingsmill about the process behind Solace, why they opted for nine songs on the album, and if there was another moment like their much loved 'Innerbloom' among them.
Four albums and a decade into their career, Canberra band Hands Like Houses have achieved considerable success without a lot of fanfare. Dozens of world tours, building huge streaming figures, the rock band join Richard Kingsmill to talk about why they headed overseas early on, and how it took ages for people at home to realise they were even Australian. Trenton Woodley (singer) and Alex Pearson (guitarist) also talk about the making of Anon., their latest album....
The Chicago rapper Noname speaks to Richard Kingsmill about her new album Room 25 - an album that's getting rave reviews for its lyrical honesty, humour, vulnerability, and soulful playing. She also talks about her friendship with Chance The Rapper, SABA, Vic Mensa, Smino, and how today's very active Chicago scene has evolved.
After achieving a UK Gold album for their 2014 self-titled debut, Jungle have returned with For Ever. Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland are the two creative heads behind the London collective. Tom speaks to Richard Kingsmill about their friendship since the age of nine, and their varying influences over time. Find out also how California and the end of personal relationships for both influenced this second album.
In two years, the Melbourne multi-instrumentalist has conquered the world, all without an album. Will it only get bigger for the artist now there is one? Richard Kingsmill talked with Tash about the meteoric rise and the making of Flow State.
With the release of her debut album, the 24yo English talent LAUREL speaks to Richard Kingsmill about gigging at the age of 14, finding her voice, and the only cover she knows how to play.
The Melbourne producer, songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Running Touch appeared on the scene via Unearthed in 2015. A string of distinct singles has noticeably grown his fanbase since then. With his latest release 'My Hands', Richard Kingsmill spoke to him about anonymity, his hardcore background with Ocean Grove, and who influences him today.
With the releases of her 2nd EP Here and Now, our 2016 Unearthed High winner Gretta Ray updates Richard Kingsmill about the writing and travelling she's been doing since winning the comp. She also talks about hanging out recently with one of her childhood heroes.
As they head off for five months of international touring, Richard Kingsmill speaks to Jack Froggatt and Lachlan Bostock from the Sydney trio about their impressive string of singles, getting a nod at the Grammys, and how Mongolian music inspired them this year.
The Warrnambool singer/songwriter has had a rapid rise on the local scene across the last year. With his debut EP Measurements now out, an international booking deal recently signed, and 8 million plus Spotify streams reached, Didirri talks about his influences and outlook on writing with Richard Kingsmill.
Jack River opens up to Richard Kingsmill about the death of her sister, and how she used music to process her grief. Also, find out why she chose a Neil Young song as her debut album title.
After a string of successful singles, 'What Comes Next' is the debut album from Sydney twin brothers Pat and Cosmo Liney. They spoke to Richard about their fast rising career, a secret disco song structure, and what it was like working with a gang of collaborators, including; Tove Styrke, Sarah Aarons, Buddy, Jay Prince, and Woodes.
The 23-year-old Melbourne songwriter, singer and producer has been all over triple j the last few years, working with Peking Duk, L D R U, Cosmo's Midnight, and The Rubens.
Jack McAllister is the producer from northern NSW known as Willaris. K. He describes how fast his music career took off, and how his background as an electrician, as well as a DJ, helped him write his own music.
Richard and Linda Marigliano trade first impressions of Arctic Monkeys' highly anticipated 6th album, 'Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino'. Then we head to Los Angeles to hear Linda's interview with frontman Alex Turner. They discuss what influenced the record, including the moon landing, Stanley Kubrick, and the piano.
The 24 year old Pablo Diaz-Reixa is the man behind El Guincho. Living in Barcelona now, he grew up on the Canary Islands. His exotic sounding debut album fuses Brazilian, Krautrock, Calypso and Afro-Beat influences. An unexpected hit in Spain, it's now spreading worldwide. Architecture In Helsinki asked him to come here to tour with them. That's when Richard Kingsmill caught up with him.
