Youth Group frontman Toby Martin sits down with Paul Cashmere at Noise11.com to talk about the band’s long-awaited return and their new album Big Whoop. In this candid Q&A, Toby reflects on the six-year gap since their last release, the band’s evolution over two decades, and the freedom of making music without the old industry pressures.
November 4, 2025
Joe Camilleri joins Noise11's Paul Cashmere for a deep-dive conversation on The Quintessential Black Sorrows - a new 2-CD collection tracing 41 years of one of Australia's most loved bands.
November 2, 2025
John McFee of The Doobie Brothers joins Paul Cashmere at Noise11 to talk about the long-lost Jackdawg album, the collaboration between McFee, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Stu Cook, and the late Keith Knudsen. Recorded in the early ’90s and left unreleased for over three decades, Jackdawg captures the soulful rock sound that defined the musicians’ shared DNA.
October 22, 2025Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revival joins Paul Cashmere at Noise11.com for an in-depth interview about Jackdawg, the long-lost album recorded with John McFee and Keith Knudsen of The Doobie Brothers.
October 20, 2025
Paul Cashmere sits down with Murray Cook (founding guitarist of The Wiggles) and Lizzie Mack to talk about their reimagined band Murray And The Movers, the artists formerly known as The Soul Movers.
October 19, 2025
Australian country artist Andrew Swift joins Paul Cashmere at Noise11.com to talk about his deeply personal fourth album Lucky Stars. Swift opens up about the journey from flipping burgers and fixing caravans to becoming one of the country’s most respected singer-songwriters.
October 17, 2025
In this Noise11 Q&A, Paul Cashmere sits down with Luke Hodgson, the driving force behind Mondo Freaks, to discuss the band’s evolution from a cover-band collective to a full-fledged original outfit. Over the course of their conversation, Luke reveals how Mondo Freaks began as session musicians in Melbourne playing covers, and how over fifteen years the project slowly expanded into a 10-piece ensemble with five vocalists — each with their own voice in the music.
October 15, 2025After 16 years, Secondhand Serenade’s John Vesely returns to Australia, speaking with Paul Cashmere of Noise11 about the upcoming 20th Anniversary tour for Awake.
October 15, 2025
In this new Noise11.com interview, Paul Cashmere sits down with Helen Ryder to talk about her new album Love Over Hate - her first in a decade following 2014's Someday Love.
October 14, 2025
Wolfgang Van Halen joins Paul Cashmere at Noise11.com to talk about Mammoth III, his powerful new album and the next chapter in his own musical legacy. In this in-depth conversation, Wolf reflects on working again with producer Michael Baskette, balancing life as a one-man studio band, and fronting the powerhouse live lineup that has now played over 350 shows together.
October 13, 2025
Tommy James joins Paul Cashmere for an extraordinary Noise11.com interview, revisiting one of the most fascinating careers in rock history. From his teenage breakthrough Hanky Panky to the groundbreaking Crimson And Clover and Draggin’ The Line, Tommy reflects on six decades of music, mob ties, and milestones.
October 12, 2025
Spandau Ballet’s Steve Norman joins Paul Cashmere at Noise11.com to look back on the band’s formative Blitz Years, now captured in the new box set Everything Is Now (1978–1982).
October 12, 2025
Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago joins Paul Cashmere of Noise11.com for an in-depth conversation ahead of the band’s 2025 Australian Tour, reflecting on the group’s early days in Boston, the enduring chemistry with Black Francis, and how the Pixies’ sound continues to evolve four decades on.
October 12, 2025Daniel O’Donnell joins Paul Cashmere at Noise11.com to discuss his brand new album Now and Then, a collection that bridges classic favourites with heartfelt new songs. Recorded earlier this year, Now and Then features Daniel’s takes on timeless tracks including John Denver’s Take Me Home, Country Roads, Queen’s You’re My Best Friend, and Stevie Wonder’s I Just Called to Say I Love You, alongside original compositions by Irish songwriters.
October 9, 2025Broadway star Will Swenson is bringing Neil Diamond's life and music to Australia in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. Ahead of the show's 2025 premiere at Melbourne's Princess Theatre, Will sat down with Noise11's Paul Cashmere to talk about the incredible journey of stepping into the shoes of one of music's greatest icons.
October 2, 2025
Mike McClellan is rightly regarded as one of Australia's greatest singer-songwriters. Best known for his chart-topping classic Song and Danceman in 1974, McClellan carved out a career defined by honesty, storytelling and a powerful connection with his audience. In this exclusive conversation with Paul Cashmere, Mike reflects on the turning points of his career, the craft of songwriting, and why authenticity has been at the heart of his music for over four decades.
October 1, 2025Alex Moore, frontman of UK indie favourites The Lathums, sat down with Paul Cashmere at Noise11 to discuss the band's first ever Australian tour and their rapid rise from Wigan college project to UK chart and festival mainstays.
September 30, 2025Ali Campbell, the legendary voice of UB40, sits down with Paul Cashmere at Noise11 for an in-depth conversation ahead of his upcoming Australian tour. In this candid interview, Campbell reflects on the band's mission to bring reggae and dub into the mainstream, the early challenges of breaking into America, and the long-lasting legacy of songs like Red Red Wine.
September 30, 2025Following their self-titled 2019 debut, released just before the world shut down, Jacob's Run had to put live plans on hold. But Michael never stopped writing. During lockdowns he continued crafting songs at home, which eventually evolved into the cinematic new record.
September 29, 2025Lauri Ylönen of The Rasmus joins Paul Cashmere of Noise11.com for an exclusive interview ahead of the band's long-awaited first visit to Australia in January 2026.
September 26, 2025Dallas Crane are back in 2025 with new music, live shows and plans for a long-awaited sixth album. Frontman Dave Larkin sat down with Paul Cashmere at Noise11.com to talk about the band's return, their new single Trouble Knows My Name, and what lies ahead.
September 21, 2025Few punk bands carry the same cultural weight as Dead Kennedys. Formed in San Francisco in 1978, the group’s furious mix of political satire, biting social commentary, and musical experimentation set them apart from the more formula-driven punk outfits of the time. Their debut album Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables (1980) remains a landmark record, featuring anthems like “Holiday in Cambodia,” “Kill the Poor” and “California Über Alles” — songs that challenged authority, liberal complacency, and the media’s role in shaping public opinion.
September 10, 2025
The Bamboos mark 25 years with the release of The Bamboos Best, a career-spanning collection curated by founder Lance Ferguson. Speaking with Noise11, Ferguson reflected on the challenges of selecting tracks, admitting he agonized over the balance between obvious singles and fan-favourite deep cuts. While he doesn’t consider the tracklist perfect, he believes it represents the band’s journey well.
September 8, 2025
Jon Stevens has returned with Shimmer, his first full-length studio album since 2017’s Starlight, marking the longest gap between albums in his career. Speaking with Noise11’s Paul Cashmere, Stevens reflects on the years of relentless touring that delayed the record, the unique way he chose to release it, and the deeply personal stories behind some of its songs.
September 7, 2025Few musicians in rock history can claim a career as wild, wide-ranging, and colourful as Stewart Copeland’s. As the powerhouse drummer and co-founder of The Police, Copeland helped drive one of the most influential bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Alongside Sting and Andy Summers, he played to millions around the world and created songs that continue to define generations. But Copeland’s story has always extended far beyond the drum kit.
September 5, 2025
Few Australian musicians have lived as many lives in music as Graham “Buzz” Bidstrup. Known to some as Buzz Throckman during his early Angels days, to others as Graham “Buzz” Bidstrup across a vast array of session work, and to generations of fans as the drummer, songwriter and co-founder of GANGgajang, Bidstrup’s career has been a kaleidoscope of bands, recordings, and reinventions.
September 4, 2025
Pete Murray Interview: The Story Behind Amy & Upcoming Album Longing. Join Noise11.com for an in-depth interview with one of Australia’s most beloved singer-songwriters, Pete Murray, as he talks to Paul Cashmere about his brand-new single Amy and upcoming eighth studio album Longing (out October 3).
September 3, 2025
Phil Campbell co-wrote nearly every Motörhead classic from Orgasmatron (1986) through to Bad Magic (2015). In this exclusive Noise11 interview with Paul Cashmere, Phil looks back on three decades with Lemmy, Motörhead’s legendary legacy, and his new life fronting Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons.
September 1, 2025
Join Noise11.com’s Paul Cashmere in an new 2025 interview with Simon Rix, the powerhouse bass player for UK indie rock legends Kaiser Chiefs. In this in-depth conversation, Simon opens up about the band’s incredible journey, their upcoming Employment Anniversary World Tour, and what fans can expect when the iconic album hits stages around the globe—including highly anticipated shows in Australia.
August 30, 2025
Pavlov’s Dog, one of progressive rock’s most distinctive and enduring bands, is finally coming to Australia for the very first time in 2025. In this exclusive interview, Paul Cashmere sits down with founding member and vocalist David Surkamp to explore the history, legacy, and future of Pavlov’s Dog ahead of their long-awaited debut Australian tour.
August 30, 2025