Rhythms Magazine

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. 

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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.

Michael Chaiken: curator of The Bob Dylan Center

To celebrate Bob Dylan's 80th birthday Brian Wise talks to Michael Chaiken, curator of The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

Jason Isbell: In Conversation

Brian speaks to Jason Isbell on the occasion of the release of the Jason Isbell signature Fender Telecaster.

When they meet online, Jason is in Oklahoma making his film acting debut in the new Martin Scorsese movie.

Tamara Saviano on her Guy Clark documentary Without Getting Killed or Caught.

Tamara Saviano is a renowned producer and author. Her biography Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark was published in 2016. Now, Saviano has co-directed the documentary Without Getting Killed or Caught, which premiered at the recent 2021 SXSW Film Festival.

The film will be available at online screenings with details at withoutgettingkilledorcaught.com. It will also be on streaming platforms later in the year. 

 

 

The Luke Sinclair Set

The Luke Sinclair Set gathered in a Northcote garage to talk to Brian and play some songs from the new album Heavy Dreams. 

Alex Winter talks ’Zappa’.

Alex Winter, director of the Zappa documentary talks about the making of the film, as   well as Frank Zappa and his music with Brian Wise, Rhythms Editor.