Satan On Weekends

Anarchy on Weekends, episode 44,  we're in the studio with one of the most interesting bands in Melbourne, Arborists, we have the whole band Sudi, Tom and Avatar. Interesting because of their musical output, two diametrically opposed forms of sound, thrash punk and folk. Sucking on a round of Pabst Blue Ribbon we dissect the bands sounds and their new album, An Absolute Skewering Of Modern Society. We also delve into the rest, Loving Melbourne, Loving Gummo, Dark Mofo, drum machines, all of their side projects from instrumental folk songs to rap, Dead Kennedys, Red Hell, Violins, spiritual experiences, stand u...

Yo, total madness, we managed to successfully reassemble all 4 members of W.O.M.B.A.T after a typically chaotic night of mayhem. They played at the Punters the night before with none other than local legends the Dumb Punts, then they entered the night and each experienced their own storyline of debauchery. The day after, they reconvene in the studios with myself and we hit record its more or less a Melbourne rock n roll version of Superbad in real life. Lucky me.

Harry, Zoe, Leion and Lachlan are the superbads and have they've played...

Episode 42, yeh baby, we're out on location this week, in the beer garden at Thornbury Local with young pub rock rebels the Antics. We get the full band, with front babe punk rock fireball and fearless band leader Freya joined by some new recruits to the camp, Kealy, James and Will. We discuss the joys of discovering a new sound with new band mates, jamming the new tunes and planning up and coming gigs (there are a few). The Antics sound is rooted in original Australian Pub rock. The band prove there mettle and music knowledge with the classics...

Episode 41, we're in the studio at the Gem with Josh, Sonny and Luke from the Exiles. I've got a Bloody Mary, Luke has a pint of Guinness and everyone else is observing soda water. It doesn't matter we get started and we don't stop, its a longer one, but the chat keeps going so let it ride out. We mostly chat about the new album(new as of last December) the milestone that it was to complete and bring to life. They are now working on new songs, with the whole band contributing as well as their Rick Rubin-esque...

Episode 40, forty as, the big 4 oh, wanted to do something special for this one, so i dragged my bones outta bed early Saturday morning and caught up with young Melbourne rockers Seven Pound Halo in an abandoned and decaying factory. The boys were out there to record their latest music video for their new song Prescribe Me. After carting half their drum kit through the stickiest mud in Australia i set up a little make shift spot for our interview. Amidst the sounds of planes and trains we cover off the idea of Anthemic Rock, inspirations like Stone Temple...

Howdy folks, we're back with episode 39, in the studio with Felix and Logan from Maquina Peligrosa this week. The guys have a new 7 inch out, a show this weekend and more coming up in August. They're super cool guys, been around playing in loads of great local bands and now are sinking their time and teeth into this psych surf garage monster, Maquina Peligrosa or Death Machine, they are every part machine and screaming surf guitars standing in the face of death, haha or something like that. We chat about all that noise and the origins of their sound...

Supergroups of weekendz episode 38 we're in the studio joined by Annabel, Shauna and Jake from Leatherman. Leatherman are a 5 piece rock 'n' roll band from Melbourne casually blending power pop, 70s rock, 80s hair metal and some do wop harmonies. A supergroup dripping with experience from years of rocking out with sick and very accomplished bands like Clowns and Cable Ties to name a couple. Bursting with energy, a fun rock 'n' roll never say die attitude its the feel good soundtrack for the final daze. We chat about the new album, 'Turn you on', the inspirations, the songs...

Reservoir on Weekendz, episode 37 we're in the studio with rock 'n' rollers The Rartel chatting about an upcoming album, new singles, recording at home, recording wherever, playing all over town for beer, the struggles, challenge and successes and champagne lifestyle of being a young up and coming band in Melbourne. There is a bit going for this super busy threesome out of the Melbourne's northern suburbs including but not limited to having rad Rock 'n' Roll parents, Musicland in Fawkner, the Chats and ACDC, Loving Bon, Loving Ozzy, Grindhouse, rebuilding engines,  Marshall stacks, loving Powder Monkeys, navigating social media, m...

All Rouge everything, episode 36, Terra Rouge aka Bri Brady joins us in the studio here in Collingwood to discuss the kick ass new Terra Rouge single, Kissing Girls, out this week, where this latest single fits with the rest of the back catalogue, what's going on, what's coming up, what's new, what's hot. Bri shares what is effectivity her master class on how to use Tik Tok to champion engagement, the joys, the strengths, the pitfalls and the results of embracing social media as a modern day media entrepreneur. We also chat about being a little bit gay, the 86...

The coolest band in town on Weekendz, Episode 35, we're out on location in Preston with Split System, the whole band including a plus one. Initially scheduled for Moon Dog World things got loose and in the end it goes down at at Crosstown Soundstudio. Its a little chaotic but its a fun one, try to keep up. We chat all the things, its a catch up, an update and more. Heres all the things, in no particular order: Volume 3, Les Lullies, 7inch split, Chemicals, Rage refusing to play Splitties videos, Dad Rock, everyone in the band is a guitarist...

Jaded on Weekendz, episode 34, we're in the Collingwood studio with Ben, Matt and Tom from the 90s rock revivalists Jaded State. The boys were nice enough to stop by and share details about their new single, New Life, which will be released this Friday, their plans to release more singles and an album, we also chat about navigating the music scene as a young band on their own, the Ninch, their blueprint for winning the Battle of the bands at Stay Gold and getting a record deal, missing the bus on the Triple J red carpet, 90s rock, everything...

Blow puns on Weekendz, episode 33, we're at the Bendi for the first time ever and joined by Kit, Andy and Shannon (the one from New Jersey not Adelaide). We chat about Blowers new single, and new videos, new album, new tour dates here and in Europe. The Europe dates will be with Sugar. There are shows everywhere except Portugal. New album is called Blowmania out via Chaputa Records (EU) & Trash Cult Records (AU) on 28th April. We also chat about Alien Snatch Records, Tony, Synth, Sushi in Portugal, Radio Birdman, Kylie, Brat Farrar, Andy's other side project which appears...

Themes and Memes on Weekendz, episode 32, we're in the Collingwood studio catching up with Marlee and Aaron from Mature Themes. There is a lot happening right now in Themes town and we go for a drive down main street. There is a new single, Sweet Release, a very cool new video to accompany it and its getting solid airplay on Rage, there will be more singles coming out, one a month, until the new album, Another Kind of Life, is released in about July. We talk about the bands origins and inspiration - drawing from BJTM and Dandy Warhol's...

Farm Rock on Weekendz, episode 31, we're back in the studio this week with Castlemaine's country rock 'n' rolling Queen Jess Parker. Jess is a very busy bee and super cool to catch up and find out all about everything she is up to, her solo work with new album in the works, the Jess Parker full band experience and of course the farm rock girl gang Paddock Bomb, also with music on the way. We chat about life in Castlemaine, Jess's sweet shed, Love Shack Burgers, recording down the street, riding lawnmowers around drunk after midnight and the towns...

P-Cats on Weekendz, episode 30, we're at the recently sold Windsor Castle Hotel with one half of Digger and the Pussycats; Sam Agostino. We chat about all the things, everything Digger, including the early days, Beast Records, Spooky Records, P. Trash with Little Teddy, Diggers tours in Europe, the US and also China. It was fun to chat about the China gigs, I asked a few questions about this, think its very cool and thought it would be amazing for Melbourne bands to tour there again regularly. We also chat about the sale of the Windsor Castle, trying to book...

Sick licks on Weekendz, episode 29, we're in the studio, in the mess hall with Willie J's 6v6s, Willie, Cal and Seb. We chat about all Willies past bands including Line of Fire his first band from them early teenage years all the way through to the 6v6s, their single release party this Saturday here in the studio lobby bar(The Gem), as well as their upcoming debut album due out later in the year. We also chat about Russel Crowe getting violent with Cal at Cherry Bar, Melbourne rock legend Kosty, Willies brother Tim, the Lulie residency...

Billiam Worldwide, Billiam on Weekendz, episode 28 we're in the office here at the Gem on Wellington St in Collingwood, Billiam sans the Split Bills pops in for a chat on route to a Lothario gig at Nighthawks. Its been some time since we first  interviewed Billiam for the zine. We cover off on that last interview, give it a little review of its own including. We also chat about Power Pop, Autism Core, Punk Rock and we get a break down on Egg Punk. There is a new album in the works, Fang the Sniper, as well as an E...

Loose nights on Weekendz EP27 we're in the studio at the Gem with power pop super group fun cats Loose Lips, Nadine, Ethan and Josh, this one is chaos, Across the Punt, Saturday night, we catch the band moments after they finish their set downstairs and mere moments before they need to jet off down to Lulie for their second set of the night, the famous ol' rock 'n' roll podcast sandwich, in between the sweet sounds of the  Zombeaches set downstairs and Split System, always on the loose, gate crashing, with a door kick reminiscent of the Beasties B...

Munster Weekendz EP26 we're on location south of the river deep in the heart of St Kilda, the Sports Club to be precise, catching up with Matt Ryan, aka Matty Munster, writer, publisher, booker, promoter and recently now a radio DJ. Matt knows a fair bit about what's going on in town and especially down here by the beach. We chat zines, Matts zine the Munster Times, writing, the challenges and the rewards. Also, as part of a small team Matt has begun booking rock n roll gigs down here at the Sports Club. You may have been recently...

Arabella and the Weekendz EP 25 we have in fact Arabella and the Heist on the show recorded on location, this week coming to you from Holy Diver Bar on Johnston St in Collingwood. The band are currently, after a few years now perfecting their own unique sound and releasing a few singles, a split 7 and an ep, in the process of recording their debut album. We chat about this as well as covering off on a wide range of topics including but not limited to being cool around rock stars, figuring out your sound, writing pop songs, Tony Iommi's...

Deliveries on Weekendz EP24 we're back at Satan On Weekendz HQ, the Gem, this week we've been blessed to have Bec and James from Delivery come join us. Admist the heat, the chaos and a few beers we cover off on all things Force Majeure, Delivery's latest masterpiece. We start with a run down on Heavenly Records and the deal of the century, how awesome they are and their incredible support, we chat about the album, the songs, reconstructing the band, the cover art, the pronunciation. We also cover off on upcoming tours of Europe including the UK, with...

PF on Weekendz EP23 we're back after a little summer break, apparently it’s too late for a Happy New Year so we'll skip past all that noize and move right onto business. Although a little rusty after a few weeks off we manage to corner Aidan and Chris from Private Function in the studio in North Fitzroy as they finish mixing their up and coming new album, due out 3rd Sunday in May. Amidst the heat, the no fans, the beers and Nick Caves red velvet comfort drapes we discuss Melbourne swimming pools, Winning Awards, Red Rooster and Mi...

Dizzy On Weekendz EP22 we're back at the Gem because I signed a deal with Rhys, this week I was lucky to catch up with the ever mysterious futurist electro punk mind melters Tongue Dissolver. Chatting with Aldo and Andy (sorry Ruby couldn’t make it) we cover off on the follow items; paying rent vs squatting, playing poorly planned acoustic sets, bass grooves, guitar strings, b.o.d.i.e.s., Wet Kiss, How to form a fun band and have fun, ranting and supporting Big Wett, 180 bpm at 2am house parties, Fugazi, hardcore violence, Throbing Gristle, Joy Di...

Late Night Sexy Rock On Weekendz EP21 we're at the Gem with Evie and GG from Public Figures catching up on the Billy Corgan gig tomorrow night, we also cover off on Chers new memoir as well as the Pixies, Old Bar, Northcote Social Club and all the gigs I've been to there recently, of course Sunfruits, nice ladies in Copenhagen, family homes in France, boat gigs in Hamburg, playing 100 shows worldwide, Mika James, Geography, manifesting dreams, Glam Rock, Joan Jett, Rodney Bingenheimer, Germs, DC hardcore, Cro Mags, Mannequin Pussy, KISS, Sonic Youth, Prince, Lemon Twigs and the Divinyls<...

Petroleum Scooters On Weekendz EP20 we're at the Gem with Athina and Adam from Gut Health chatting all things inside gossip on the band, as well an in depth on the hot new album; Stiletto, as well as but not limited to, stage presence, leather pants, Minutemen, ESG, Ludus, ripping off basslines, being he quintessential covid band, recording EP's in storage units, Psychic TV, exploring the History of Inner Norm and the effect on the Pet Nat industry, band retreats to the Otways, Time Echos, film students, music videos, fitting everyone into photoshoots, scammy skate videos, Fish Tank and...

Witchy On Weekendz EP19 we're in East Brunswick with Spyke and Andy from Serpette at Spykes place. Diablo the cat is also in attendance and needling the dear life out of my leg with them beautiful claws. We chat Bahama Gold and their babe bar staff, the Serpette self tilted album released earlier this year, Drop D, Crass, Bjork (whos first band, Kukl, signed to Crass' record label is the connection there), 7 Year Bitch, Spyke on the frontlines, the secret Serpette children's album and their potential colab with Bunny Racket, the secret Serpette emo Gorillaz album, Pageantry and Theatre...

Satan On Holiday in Cambodia EP18 we're out in Boxhill South catching up with Jimmy, Nectar and Dean from the Traumaboys, we chat about the Cramps, Tiger Army, East Bay Ray, Dean gets emotional about the Dead Kennedys, cool song names, Quentin Tarantino, David Lynch, Cape Fear, opinions and being cancelled, the Atlantics, Kim Deal, the Krewmen, more Dead Kennedys, the Meteors, Johnny Brunette, B52's, angry fans, Captain Reckless, Sticky Carpet, i share a fairly mundane parking fine story, Japan, and fans from Mexico, i find out that playing an upright bass for the first time is kinda...

Satan On Long Weekendz EP17 holy smokes this ones a monster, Dan Blitzman from Dole Manchild and Left Brain Right Brain Podcast kept the wheelzz moving on this one for nearly 2 hours, so much for my diligent attempts to keep these episodes palatable. We cover off on the basics, Dole Manchild and Left Brain Right Brain and in between it all there is a lot of meandering, the CIA and Courtney Loves Dad, Nepotism and Plumbers, Patrick Swayze, Allan Ginsberg, LCD Soundsystem, Jesus on Tuesdays, Atari Teenage Riot, Jay Reatard, 28 Days, the Arias, Rick Rubin, Red Hot Chili Peppers...

Skyscraperz On Weekendz EP16 we're at the Gem with Skyscraper Stan chatting about the 4th single, Talk to me, from his up and coming new album, Those Were Days. The single was released the day of our catch up so i do my best to help support the official release and promotion, things im not very good at. Alas, we powered on and covered off, as per usual, on a wide range of interesting topics including but not limited to, County and folk, canceling people and domestic cats, pedantic drummers, Cheer Squad Records, Nick Cave and Taylor Swift, touring...

Rowdyz On Weekendz EP15 we're at Too Far Gone print shop in Preston chatting with Steve Cohen about Too Far Gone, Rowdy's Records, the upcoming Rowdy's Rager at the Tote as well as but not limited to; Gene Simmons Vs Methy Spiderman, The Hard-Ons, 70s Rock, Withnail & I, Dry July in October, Skepta and the famous sweater, Robert Crumb, Pushead, Rick Griffin, Ben Brown, Victor Moscoso, Gut Health, the Subordinates, Street Sweeper, Jazz, Tee Vee Repairman and Prime Rolling Stones and after we stopped recording we finally got a spicy hot take, we both agreed that the best Sabbath...

Satan On Weekendz EP14 we're at the Tote with Ben, Sue and Pip from local super group Plastic Section. We start off talking about such items as the definition of rock n roll and not being boring, the Cramps, the 5,6,7,8's, Bangkok Thailand, aspirations to play Japan, The Exotics and the million and half other local bands that all 3 have played in over the years. Ben delves into the origins of the band and the beauty of rock n roll, Sue takes us back to the early days of the Wet Ones playing with Fred Negro at the Ballroom...

Satan On Wheelz EP13 this is a wild and chaotic ride, the atmosphere is filled with exhaust fumes, the rubber is hot and sticky and we're joined by local heartbreaker daredevil Cong Josie in the stairwell at the Gem. We chat about breaking out of prison and dodging parole officers, sartorial departures, anagrams, synchronicity, concrete, No Zu, Heat Beat, Margaritas, Roy Orbison, Chris Isaak, David Lynch and his wonderful films Blue Velvet and Wild at Heart, complementing local fashion, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, Ford Motor Company, 90210, Developmental Psychology, Howard Arkley, Moto Slut dance moves, Feminine and...

SO Weekendz EP12 Kylie and Lluis from Thee Cha Cha Chas climbed aboard the bus, we set off downhill and ended up chatting for probably 3 hours all up, the podcast is 1 hour and 40 mins of that. There was debate as to whether we Use Your Illusion one and two this baby, but decided to stack the burger and throw it all together, everyone here at the office hopes you appreciate these editorial decisions. Our conversation was kept a float for so long with an extensive list of topics like me introducing the podcast, self sufficient touring, backyard battle of...

SO Weekendz EP11 On a dreary hungover Saturday morning (midday) i sit down with Emilee South in the Evelyn band room (with beers for the hair of the dog thing) to chat about Luxury, the scintillating and incredibly engaging new album from Emilee and her band. As well as talking about how cool Luxury is and how it came to see the light of day, we also cover off on Hot Blood, Mimi Gilbert, Amyl, filming sick video clips on no budget, Emilee having a million friends, Alice in Chains, Social Media, Roller Skating, Bad Bangs, Ella Thompson, Ice...

SO Weekendz EP10 We're at Eddy Castle with Arron Mawson. Mawson has been generous enough to stop by and catch up in-between a million and one things and band practice. As well as a very special parenthood update we also get the latest on all things Stiff Richards, Split System, Doe St, Polute and Legless including tours of the states, new releases and exclusive updates. In between me trying to ask seemingly profound questions(Mawson doing an excellent job of zigging where i zag) and my botching of segues we also touch on Class, Brower, Pyrex, Cooked Up sessions...

SO Weekendz EP9 I'm back at the Gem again enjoying a robust and vivid conversation with local booker promoter extraordinaire Kit Atkinson. We chat about the recent Mill Brewery takeover of the Bendigo Hotel and the now sold out opening night gig with C.o.f.f.i.n., Serpette and Stepmother. I push Kit for his guide on getting a Gig in Melbourne, while he encourages me to sell out a show at the Forum with my podcast and general chatter, all while covering off  other important items including but not limited to, Kits band Blowers recording a n...

SO Weekendz EP8 we're at the Gem catching up with the one and only Kai Cult discussing the Guide to the New Artists Journey, how to get started, how to manifest glory, how to rip and take over the world one day at a time as well as other stuff like Charli XCX, Garlic Nun, My Space, Freedom and being in love with the thing you do, Dude Ranch, New Zealand Mountains, Covid, Press Club, Our Carlson, Korns self titled album, Ministry vs NIN and all the other things.

3 new unreleased tracks get a little play time...

SO Weekendz EP7 we catch up with Allan Stacey at Rowdy's Records, 411 High st, pre-shift, amidst the sounds of sirens, trams and pesky phone calls, we cover all the spiciest current affairs' going including but not limited to the strength of Street Sweeper, local political office vandalism and the role of red paint, Danzig, The Dictators, gigs that have already taken place, a new Gutless album, the School of Private Function, Biston Stingers, recruiting guitarists, shit stage banter, Mort Garson, Kerry King and Aliens vs AI

Street Sweeper are playing Friday August 23rd at the Tote...

SO Weekendz EP6 Delfi Sorondo and I catch up at Eddie’s Cafe in Coberg to chat about the Maggie Pills, Lime Scooters, the Rock Dogs, Argentina, Black Sabbath, COVID lyf, current Visa status, gigging in Sth America, wrestling with the Gem bar staff, Amyl energy and finish it off with a little Camomile sesh

The Maggie Pills will be playing the Bergy Seltzer on July 27

Latest single Gold is out and it’s sick, go listen

SO Weekendz EP5 Eloise Thetford aka Queenie chats with me at Lulie Tavern about Killing Queenie, reading books, Johnston St, Dashville, the state of Country music, Betty Davis, Spotify stats and old dudes, billboards, kids accessing music, Tik Tok, Dolly Parton, Wanda Jackson, Mums camp of rock n roll, Queen at Abbey Road, the art of DJing in Melbourne bars, general rock babe stuff all the while (after edits) keeping the whole session under an hour, its fire.