Rising Melbourne rap star Illy discuss the all-Aussie hip-hop fest Sprung, his new back-to-basics album and fans ranking the rappers.

Warrnambool's "second favourite band" The 80 Aces smash up pop, grunge, funk, and rock on their hooky new EP 'Dollars'.

Cheeky chamber-pop chaps Lime Cordiale jest about their new EP, recording with Iva Davies of Icehouse, getting Bryan Brown for a clip, and more.

After five years, dance-pop aspirant Kate Alexa returns with her third album Infatuation, recorded in London with uber-producer Tom Nichols.

Heart-on-his-sleeve UK singer-songwriter Cosmo Jarvis is back with an excellent album Think Bigger and he discusses the big issues.

Take one part Kraftwerk, one part Gary Numan and add a pinch of Can and Neu! and you'll be somewhere in the ball park of what Cylinders sounds like.

Beloved folk punk act The Smith Street Band have a new album, a tour of China, and more straight-talking tales.

Some of you will know Tim Draxl as Luke in A Few Best Men, others from his music career.

British acoustic pop songwriter Ben Howard reveals how he celebrated his gold record, marvels at the obsession with his 'Call Me Maybe' cover, and more.

Serene UK soul man Michael Kiwanuka discusses his Adele support, being named as BBC's Sound of 2012, and getting John Mayer's endorsement.

Richard Clapton, one of Australia’s greatest singer songwriters, has returned with his first album in 8 years ‘Harlequin Nights’.

A little bit blues, a little bit country, a little bit rock 'n' roll. Whatever you want to call it, Cash Savage and the Last Drinks have gone from good to great, as anyone who has seen them recently will testify.

Melbourne's Pony Face combine the brilliant songwriting aesthetics of Bruce Springsteen, the soundscape of Pink Floyd and the noisy analogue synths of Rick Wakeman Suicide.

Melbourne singer Naomi Braun's evocative jazz/trip-hop debut Through The Devil's Wood got a little help from Lotek and Sly & Robbie.

Ricki-Lee is as brassy as ever, discussing insane asylums, meeting David Guetta in Ibiza, dubstep elements, and how her new album is all-killer.

The Church's deeply enthusiastic Steve Kilbey stopped into the Noise11 studios to let us know what he has been up to.

Marina Prior has signed with Robert Rigby’s Fanfare Records to release her first album since 1994.

We discuss hotel indiscretions, campsite shows, and python friendliness with British singer-songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich.

We get the giggles with Sydney funkcore rockers The SideTracked Fiasco talking Sasquatches, slap-bass, purple body paint, and partying.

Devo founded Gerald Casale has a fascinating story to tell about Devo.

Emmylou Harris will be in Australia for Lennard Promotions in November.

Global troubadour Josh Ritter explains how personal tragedies might just change the direction of his hyper-literate folk.

Intense, acclaimed Catskills singer-songwriter, poet and novelist Simone Felice discusses his debut, performing with Mumford members, and more.

London-based modern melodic rock outfit I Am Giant chat about odd shows in Asia, singer auditions, snowy video clips, and more.

Sisters Stonefield are going to be massive.

Sydney band Go Mason Go were the winners of the very first Red Bull Backyard Jam in Australia.

Melbourne’s Masketta Fall have been building their name in the past year and made it all the way to the finals of the Red Bull Bedroom Jam.

Back in 1979, Dave Graney and Clare Moore formed the post-punk band The Moodists. The group was critically acclaimed. Various members all went on to other things, Mick Turner with Dirty Three for example but Graney and Moore have always stayed together.

The new Disney On Ice show ‘Let’s Celebrate’ has played in over 70 countries and is now in Australia.

Perth band Sugar Army made a name for themselves with their 2009 debut album driving their Brit-centric rock sound and now they're back at last.