Chart-topping Kiwi singer-songwriter Bic Runga returns with a sultry '60s-styled pop album Belle.

Bona fide rockabilly country (and minor key) queen Eilen Jewell talks about rambling, having famous fans, Loretta Lynn, and American music.

We chat to performers Jolyon James and Blake Bowden who appear in the Cat Stevens stage musical Moonshadow.

We chat to Gemma-Ashley Kaplan and Gareth Keegan from the Cat Stevens stageshow Moonshadow.

Beards! Adelaide concept rockers The Beards praise the most noble of follicular extrusions - the beard. And reveal their hatred of moustaches.

Canadian duo Madison Violet drop in to discuss heartbreak, playing strange venues, writing with Ron Sexsmith, and more.

Strong and sensitive type Pete Murray gives us the goods on his new single, his Euro jaunts, seeking out new artists, and more.

UK rap star and very sharp lad Professor Green promises an awkward chat about class, bad journalists, Emile Sandé, battle-rapping and more.

Australia's folk rock treasure Mick Thomas talks about his first true solo album, recorded in Portland with Darren Hanlon.

Luke from New York electro-rockers The Rapture gives us a stunningly frank interview about how an abusive childhood led to their new album.

Electro and dubstep sensation Flux Pavilion discusses Watch The Throne, DIY, Skrillex, reverting to singing and guitars, and more,

The fun British boys Will And The People talk to us about their sunny reggae-pop stylings and communal living arrangements.

The loveable Ben Kweller talks about power pop, evil industry execs, voodoo, astrology, and his ballsy single 'Mean To Me'.

Jon and Drew from US pop-rock powerhouse Switchfoot discuss their new surfing doco, winning a Grammy, road-testing tunes, and more.

Aaron and Mike from mega-selling US heavy rockers Staind discuss Snoop Dogg, country side-projects, their line-up change, and more.

Those Canadian reprobates - Ricky, Julian and Bubbles - drop in to talk jail vodka, Axl Rose, visiting 'Hokyo', and more.

Satchel and Lexxi from LA's sleaziest cock rockers Steel Panther turn the air blue in Noise11's dirtiest interview ever.

Aspiring pop country lass Jessica Jade talks about diverse tastes, heartbreak, recording in Nashville, and her debut EP.

US heavy rockers Alter Bridge talk ABIII, Creed, Slash and big plans for the future, all while battling soundcheck.

English tenor Alfie Boe made his first public performance at 14. If the start of the story was then in the late 80s, Alfie has progressed to be one of the great voices in the world.

Jason Coleman, Pete Harrington-Olsen and Matt Sofo and the three minds behind the world’s newest dance label, Groove Pill Records.

Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin talks heartland rock, marriage, Tommy Lee, and culture finding you at the right time.

Melbourne artist Mikelangelo is best known for fronting both The Black Sea Gentlemen and The Tin Star and has a reputation as being one of the most exuberant showmen in town.

Welsh alt-rock chaps Kids In Glass Houses come to discuss their latest album In Gold Blood and play us the title track.

Jesse and Adam of Killswitch Engage have a good laugh about their moody and emotive metal project Times Of Grace.

Victoria and Ryland from New York synth-pop hitmakers Cobra Starship talk about nightmare studios, collaborations, and doomed love.

Pseudo Echo came from humble beginning back in 1982. 2012 marks the 30th anniversary of when Brian Canham formed Pseudo Echo with a few mates in Melbourne and took the band all the way to international success.

Pseudo Echo came from humble beginning back in 1982. 2012 marks the 30th anniversary of when Brian Canham formed Pseudo Echo with a few mates in Melbourne and took the band all the way to international success.

Brann from metal gods Mastodon discusses hip-hop producers, non-concept albums, ignoring audience expectations and more.

With his third album, Canada's Dan Mangan officially invented 'post-folk' (according to the UK press) and hit top 10.