Vibe Machine Interviews

Melbourne hardcore outfit Mirrors have their second EP, 'Cold Sanctuary', just on the horizon. Anna Rose chats with bassist Jake Mackin all about the new music and their upcoming tour with Alpha Wolf. 

Stephen chats to Alex Henery from Basement about their upcoming Australian tour, their latest album, playing arenas and staying healthy on tour. Basement + The Story so Far co-headlining Australian tour dates

Anna Rose catches up with Devin Townsend to discuss his new record, Empath, as well as his wild and varied history, drug enhancement and the creative process.

Cody Carson, vocalist for Tampa, Florida power punk pop act Set It Off chats with Anna from Vibe Machine about their new album, Midnight, and we discover how much the vibe of the music as well as reaching into deep and dark places mentally can shape an album and bring out the best in both the music and the musicians.

We chat with Sebastian Danzig from Canadian rockers Palaye Royale about their upcoming Australian tour on the Good Things Festival

Stephen chats to Maz and Chris from Waax about nu metal, new kids and nostaliga at Melbourne's Good Things Festival. Make sure you check out the band's latest single "Labrador" after the interview.

Stephen from Vibe Machine catches up with Bert Mccracken backstage at the Melbourne Good Things Festival and discusses the band's new guitarist, fatherhood, love of Tonight Alive, working with Ross Robinson and more.

Stephen chats with Jack and James from Void of Vision about personal ethics, their latest single "Kill All My Friends", 2019 and more. Make sure you check out Void's latest single "Kill All My Friends" after the interview.

Stephen ASMRs with Awsten and Otto from Waterparks about bees, Powerade and more weird shit at Melbourne's Good Things Festival. Check out "Peach (Lobotomy)" after the interview.

Stephen from Vibe Machine chats to Dan about the group's hectic touring schedule, looking after younger acts on the road, impending fatherhood, snow back in their hometown and more you'll have you to play to hear. All coming from backstage at the Good Things festival!

Stephen chats with Marcus from Northlane about staying hydrated, the band's 2019 plans and more at Melbourne's Good Things Festival. Make sure you check out the band's latest single "Vultures" after the interview.

Ecca Vandal survived the heat of Good Things as well as over 6 months away from performing in her hometown - Stephen gets up close and personal with one of the leading Australian artists breaking on the international stage.

Stephen chats with Chris Carabba from Dashboard Confessional about nostalgia, Further Seems Forever, amazing dad jokes and more!

Sean and Booka from Make Them Suffer chat at Good Things Festival about being the new member of the band, becoming a more gender neutral industry and how mustard stains can lead to free Vans.

Stephen chats with Alex from All Time Low about their forthcoming Good Things Festival appearances, their latest album Last Young Renegade and whether Dookie is better than Smash. Plus, listen to the smash hits "Birthday" and "Time Bomb".

VMR chats with Henry, vocalist for Boston Manor as he drives through a blizzard in the USA right before their first Australian shows on the Good Things Music Festival. Josh and Henry discuss the album recording and reception, touring, Australia and more + hear the tracks Stick Up and Halo!

Anna Rose chats with Tom from No Trigger ahead of their upcoming Australian tour alongside Red City Radio - they discuss the tour, the new album and the band's new recording methods. Don't miss this chat OR the tour!

Stephen chats with Garrett from Red City Radio about their latest EP, Skytigers; their forthcoming Australian tour with No Trigger; Yahoo Serious and much, much more!

Stephen chats to Terror's Scott Vogel about their latest album, aggression in today's world and their forthcoming Australian tour.

Anna Rose catches up with drummer Brent Fitz from Slash/Miles Kennedy and the Conspirators ahead of their Australian tour and discuss the art of collaboration, juggling multiple bands, bushfires and just what its like working with the riff-machine that is Slash.

Josh Kiff catches up with ASH drummer Rick McMurray to discuss the band's new record, how the band write when scattered all over the globe, Weezer boat cruises and we discover Rick's favourite ASH tracks!

Josh Kiff catches up with Lee Hartney of Ghoatte Hordour (many will know him as The Smith Street Band guitarist ) and they discuss how Coheed and Cambria & comic books inspired this new black metal solo project, how it came together and what the future holds. Included in the podcast is the new single "Refuge of the Serpiant".

Anna Rose chats to Jordan Rudess ahead of his solo shows in Australia and they discuss his introduction to music, the Julliard School of Music, Dream Theater and the many styles of music Jordan is influenced by. A must listen!

Check out this short and sweet interview with Fluir about her brand new single "Feeling For You" and then listen to the song.

Listen to Stephen interview Kevin (guitar and vocals) from Aspiga about Fest, their new album "Dragged Through the Years" and their 2019 plans!

Stephen chats with Frank from Caravela about Fest, touring and more! Plus, listen to songs "Car" and "On Time".

Check out this short interview Stephen did with Eric from Counterpunch, plus listen to their ripping track "Young and Entitled".

Stephen has a brief chat to Sal from Rebuilder about covering Blink 182 albums, Fest times and punk rock siblings.

A mini interview and track with Mike from Cold Wrecks as part of our series with Fest17 artist interviews. We talk origins of the band, what Fest means to Mike and more! Bonus track "Therapy"

As part of our The Fest17 weekend we have interviewed bands who are playing the festival. In this podcast we chat to Max from Signals Midwest about Fest, their Australian tour and upcoming recording plans + hear a track from Signals Midwest.

Stephen talks to Ilkka from Custody about their US tour, life and politics in Finland (and the rest of the world) and growing in and out of lyrics.

Kali Masi interview coming to you live from Fest17. Bronwyn Thompson catches up with lead guitar/singer Sam Porter of Kali Masi. Find out what Fest means to Sam and who he is keen on seeing + listen to "Powerline" by the band.

Stephen catches up with Alana from Foxy Dads out of New York who are playing Fest 17. Touring, recording and Fest! Track included "Mr Spilled Milk"

As part of our 2-day coverage of Fest17 we are interviewing bands playing the enormous festival that takes over Gainesville in Florida each year. This episode is an interview with Josh from the bands Alright and Late Bloomer + hear their tracks

Anna Rose chats with Nathan and Matt from 23/19 (named after a code word in the movie Monsters Inc.) about their current tour, the meaning behind their two current singles, cyber-bullying, Halloween parties that turn bad and much more + hear the new single, Headcase.

Our album of the week is the brand new record by Wollongong/Newcastle outfit Jacob. Full to the brim of emo/pop goodness this 4-piece are leading the melodic punk revival. Josh Kiff catches up with guitarist Andrew to discuss the album, signing to Resist Records and more.

Stephen takes you through this year's Till the Wheels Fall Off in Launceston, Tasmania. You'll hear tracks from Tired Lion, Ceres, Waax and more; as well as interviews with Luca Brasi, Slowly, Slowly and Ride the Tiger.

The Spring Peaks from WA have unleashed a an addictive summertime classic in "Sports". Josh Kiff catches up with Jake from the band to discuss the track, the band's origins, being played in Philadelphia and what's next! Listen to the interview and "Sports" together.

With the Good Things Music Festival fast approaching, you need a comprehensive survival guide and we are here to help you. Hear the songs, we chat to the organiser and find out some of the inside workings of 2019's hottest festival. Featuring chats and music about Palaye Royale, The Offspring, The Used, Northlane, Ecca Vandal, Dropkick Murphys and more!