Rhythms Magazine

In Conversation - Michael Belfer

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 Talk about The Wait.

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.

In Conversation - Brian Wise and Stuart Coupe talk to Michael Chugg

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. 

In Conversation - Brian Wise and Stuart Coupe Talk to Wanita

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.

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Jackson Browne On Downhill From Everywhere

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. 

 

In Conversation - Brian Wise, Stuart Coupe and Barry Divola

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

In Conversation - Brian Wise, Stuart Coupe and Liz Stringer

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 release and tour. 

You can check out Rhythms Magazine at: rhythms.com.au

In Conversation with Stuart Coupe and Mark Mordue

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 discusses losing his way...

Richard Thompson talks about his memoir 'Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice, 1967-1975'. Interview by Rhythms Magazine Editor, Brian Wise

Rickie Lee Jones: Last Chance Texaco

Rickie Lee Jones talks about her fabulous memoir Last Chance Texaco: Chronicles of a Troubadour.