Bonnie Raitt talks to Brian Wise about her latest album Just Like That. Bonnie was on the cover of the very first Rhythms magazine back in April 1992 and appeared on the cover of the 30th anniversary edition in May/June 2022. For more information check out rhythms.com.au
Brian Wise talks to Terence Crawford, narrator of the acclaimed play Girl From The North Country, written by Conor McPherson, which opens at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne on April 29 and runs through to June 4. The play, which has already had a season in Sydney, will also be in Canberra from August 25. and in Brisbane at QPAC from September 8.
WILLIAM CRIGHTON discusses his new album, Water & Dust, with Rhythms editor Brian Wise.
Brian Wise talks to musician Kerry Tolhurst who played at Sunbury 1972 and 1973 with Greg Quill's Country Radio and then with The Dingoes. Brian also talks to Ken McLeish who attended the first two Sunbury festivals as a punter. We also hear music from SCRA, Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs, Greg Quill and Country Radio and Spectrum.
Elvis Costello talks to Rhythms Editor Brian Wise about his new album The Boy Named If (And Other Children's Stories). The album, recorded with members of The Imposters, also comes with an 88-page book of stories and illustrations. This podcast also includes selections of songs from the new album and, at the end, a rarity recorded by a young DP McManus.
Paul Kelly, who has already written one of the great Christmas-related songs with ‘How To Make Gravy’ - talks to Rhythms Editor Brian Wise about his new album Christmas Train - an eclectic mix that includes guests such as Vika and Linda Bull, Dan Kelly, Alice Keath, Lior, Kasey Chambers, Emma Donovan, Marlon Williams, Waleed Aly and more.
Brian Wise and Stuart Coupe talk to Sylvie Simmons, acclaimed music journalist, author (of the international best seller I'm Your Man: The Life of Leonard Cohen, amongst others), musician and recording artist.
Tex Perkins talks to Brian Wise about his latest project, The Fat Rubber Band album, that he recorded with Matt Walker and friends. This interview also contains songs from the album and a track from Link Wray's Beans & Fatback album which was one of the inspirations for the Fat Rubber Band project.
Billy Bragg talks about his new album The Million Things That Never Happened in a wide-ranging conversation that includes excerpts from the album and songs associated with the chat.
Sam Teskey is guitarist, singer, songwriter and engineer in the multi-award winning Teskey Brothers, along with his brother Josh. Sam won the Engineer of the year award at the 2019 ARIA Awards and was also nominated for Grammy. Up to May 2020 it had been an amazing couple of years for the Teskey Brothers – No.1 albums, including a live double album, multiple ARIA Awards, and a huge US tour, including a spot on Jimmy Fallon. Then it all stopped with the pandemic. But Sam used his time to record a...
Brian Wise and Stuart Coupe talk to Michael Goldberg about Bob Dylan's latest box set Springtime In New York Vol.16 1980 - 1985. You can read Michael's review at: rhythms.com.au
Brian Wise and Michael Goldberg talk to Michael Belfer of The Sleepers and Tuxedo Moon about his memoir When Can I Fly?: The Sleepers, Tuxedomoon & Beyond, written with Will York (on Hozac Books).
Vika & Linda are one of Australia's most loved duos and they have finally released a new studio album of original songs after a 19 year gap! It is aptly titled The Wait. Brian Wise caught up with the singing sisters by Zoom to chat with them about the new album which was released on September 17.
Michael Chugg has been touring local and international artists for decades and knows first hand the effects of the Covid-19 on the music industry.
Wanita is Australia's self-proclaimed 'Queen of Honky Tonk.' The documentary I Am Wanita, which will be showing at film festivals around Australia, follows her on a trip to Nashville to record an album. (Warning: this conversation does contain occasional strong language). Brian Wise and Stuart Coupe catch up for their regular chat and also talk to Wanita about the documentary and her career. You can check out Rhythms Magazine at rhythms.com.au
Almost 50 years on since the release of his debut solo album, Jackson Browne discusses with Brian Wise his new album Downhill From Everywhere as well as talking about his early career. This extended conversation also includes excerpts from the new album and other eras of Browne's career.
Brian and Stuart talk to author Barry Divola about his novel 'Driving Stevie Fracasso'. Barry is a renowned music and travel writer and this new novel explores the story of jaded music journalist Rick McLennan who is commissioned to write the story of his ex-rock-star brother, Stevie, and drive him from Austin, Texas, to New York to play one final gig. You can find a Spotify playlist for the music mentioned at: DRIVING STEVIE FRACASSO MUSIC ON SPOTIFY...
Brian Wise and Stuart Coupe are joined by Liz Stringer who has just released her seventh album, First Time Really Feeling, on Milk Records. Liz usually shares her time between Canada and Australia but is currently in Melbourne during the latest lockdown. Liz recently toured with Midnight Oil playing guitar and singing as part of the Makarrata Project ensemble. Liz was named emerging artist of the year in 2019 by the Woodford Folk Festival and was involved in the Dyson-Stringer-Cloher album relea...
Brian Wise, Editor of Rhythms, talks to Stuart Coupe about what he has been listening to and then they are joined by Mark Mordue to talk about his recently published and acclaimed biography: Boy On Fire: The Young Nick Cave.
Richard Thompson talks about his memoir 'Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice, 1967-1975'. Interview by Rhythms Magazine Editor, Brian Wise
