Kiss My Arts

Talented Sydney-based singer/songwriter Rachael Zella joins us on the show. Her music is real, emotive and deliciously colourful, and will take you on a heart-felt journey from start to finish.... LEARN MORE

Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer Daniel Bastow joins us on the show to talk about how he creates and produces all of his own music, right from his home studio.... LEARN MORE

Melbourne 6-piece weave a rare mixture of styles and sounds as the multi-instrumentalists and 3 vocalists exchange and merge tunes from whispered ballads and charming pop, to gypsy folk and... LEARN MORE

Another year of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival rolls around and what better way to get into the spirit than by checking out some of the hilarious songs from our... LEARN MORE

Amy chats with Co-founder and Drummer of Silverchair, Ben Gillies about his latest solo project, “”Bento””. Amy also chats with David Myles, the director of a controversial play called “”Pornography””.... LEARN MORE

Melbourne’s “Blackchords” join us on Kiss My Arts for the 3rd time. These uber talented gents have been described as “the new Radiohead” and are set to release their sophomore... LEARN MORE

Kim Moyes (The Presets drummer/keyboardist) once said he wished someone would start an interview by telling him how much they hated his music… and that’s exactly how Amy starts the... LEARN MORE

On tonight’s show, we are joined by an artist who shot to stardom alongside her brother Angus, winning 5 ARIA awards and 2 APRA Awards, as well as album of... LEARN MORE

Diafrix have an unusual story. Both gentlemen from the hip-hop duo were African refugees. Now based in Melbourne, their music is an inspiring example of two dreamers overcoming hardship.

Amy brings in the new year with superstitious style, sharing a bunch of songs called “Thirteen” and throwing in some interesting facts about this supposedly unlucky number.

Amy counts down her top 10 songs from 2012. There are a few surprises in there with a real mix of styles!

The ultimate story of love is transformed by The Australian Shakespeare Company in their new and edgy production of Romeo and Juliet in the Royal Botanic Gardens. We chat with... LEARN MORE

Amy is blown away by the post-rock ambient sound of newcomers Beloved Elk. They treat us to some absolutely astonishing live songs, complete with cello, mandolin and drum kit! Amy... LEARN MORE

“eturn to Youth join Amy in the studio for some stellar live acoustic performances. They smash out 3 live songs just for us and give us all goosebumps in the... LEARN MORE

Amy delves into the wonderful world of film music. Starting right back at silent films at the turn of last century, Amy weaves her way through the decades, checking out... LEARN MORE

Amy delves into the infectiously groovy world of Soul music and takes us on a historical journey of Soul from its origins in the 50s with Aretha Franklin, James Brown... LEARN MORE

Feel like you want to be part of something special? Well, join the club. This episode of Kiss My Arts is all about bands that have the word “club” in... LEARN MORE

Songs about horses on the eve of Melbourne Cup…a strange twist of luck or brilliant radio programming?? Hmmm. Lots of horsing around on this episode of Kiss My Arts with... LEARN MORE

Amy is thrown out of her genre comfort-zone into the world of electronic hip-hop, beat-making and producing. Amy spends the hour chatting with Dyl and Adam from Melbourne’s Polo Club.

Amy chats with Kira Puru & the Bruise about their unique style of doom pop. They are fierce, fiery and down-right sexy. A riot of guitar licks. A rhythm section... LEARN MORE

Amy’s pigeon hole has been overflowing with CD’s from incredible artists and shares some gems she discovered. Amy also checks out the new theme song by Adele for the latest... LEARN MORE

Maxi’s music is infectious, groovy and full of soul. She delights us with some gorgeous live performances from her latest EP. Yen Nyugen is the mastermind behind the folktronica outfit... LEARN MORE

From the delicate harmonies, sweeping strings and piano driven melodic lines of Solla Sollew to the sampling and beat-making of hip hop duo Hermitude. Solla Sollew serenade us with piano... LEARN MORE

Side-splitting humour from comedy duo Slow Clap. Vachel Spirason and Stephanie Brotchie join Amy live in the studio and it doesn’t take long before Vachel slips into one of his... LEARN MORE

British India join Amy live in the studio. It feels like a chat with an old friend around the BBQ on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Amy also interviews writer/director Emma... LEARN MORE

Amy has a studio full of instruments in this episode of Kiss My Arts. These instruments (including saxophones!) belong to a band that will jump through your speakers and infect... LEARN MORE

Cat Power has released a surprisingly upbeat album called Sun. Amy reveals her thoughts on the music and the troubled past of the songstress. Jen Knight and the Cavaliers are... LEARN MORE

Amy gets her dance on with the Russian Ballet in this episode of Kiss My Arts. Amber Miller, an esteemed ballet dancer talks about life on the stage and her... LEARN MORE

Amy delves into the world of crowd funding, chatting with Anna Whitelaw from Pozible. So many bands that have joined Amy on Kiss My Arts have made use of this... LEARN MORE