Riffing With Christina

Christina Rowatt

Amazing artists and musicians from around the world riff with Australian journalist Christina Rowatt on art, risk and living a rock and roll life. What does it take to fight the war of art? The riffs start here.

  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    102 - John Joseph (Cro-Mags, Bloodclot)

    New York hardcore icon John Joseph talks about H.R. from Bad Brains, how he feels about the aftermath of Cro-Mags and his broken relationship with former bandmate Harley Flanagan, transformative moments with Black Sabbath, new ways to spread the word about plant-based life, the return of New York live punk rock at Tompkins Square Park, thinking for yourself & questioning authority, the irritating earnestness of Pearl Jam, the Military Industrial Complex, why it is "We The People" vs. those in power, his new documentary about the Prison Industrial Complex, his relationship with soul music and lots more.

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kfkn8kCzr_U

    17 July 2021, 8:38 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    101 - Misha Mansoor (Periphery)

    Misha Mansoor (Periphery) reflects on his new solo album "Moderately Fast, Adequately Furious," Periphery's transformation into a passion project, how the pandemic sparked ingenuity, Periphery drummer Matt Halpern's phenomenal feel, Nolly's irreplaceable bass, how the new Periphery sessions are progressing and much more.

    9 July 2021, 10:08 am
  • 42 minutes 35 seconds
    100 - Tim McIlrath (Rise Against)

    Rise Against singer Tim McIlrath talks about his new record "Nowhere Generation," what happens when capitalism crumbles, how it will feel to have the pendulum swing back, his first guitar, when drums are the riffs and guitars are the rhythm, how he writes songs and how growing up in Chicago on riot grrl music changed his perspective on punk rock.

    Tim appears in my recent documentary on women and punk rock which you can watch on YouTube

    9 June 2021, 10:18 pm
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    099 - Iggor Cavalera & Aaron Spectre (Drumcorps)

    Iconic drummer Iggor Cavalera and electronic artist Aaron Spectre (Drumcorps) discuss the soulful nature of drums, creativity, extreme music, why music the ethos and energy of industrial, hardcore and electronic music, the status of Iggor’s many projects (Cavalera Conspiracy, Petbrick, Mixhell, et al), the decision he made when he left Sepultura to only make music with people he loves and lots more.

    2 May 2021, 7:11 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    098 - Jesse Leach / Killswitch Engage

    Vocalist Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace) talks about mental health and consciousness, the universe, survival mode, losing his voice & finding it again, waking up, what it would sound like if he went solo, goth music & lots more.

    17 March 2021, 10:27 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    097 - Kimbra & Ben Weinman (Dillinger Escape Plan)

    Kimbra and Ben Weinman (Dillinger Escape Plan & Kimbra manager) are both wildly adventurous and innovative artists who have redefined the boundaries of pop music and heavy music respectively. They've earned a cult following and a quiet nod of respect from a dizzying array of fellow artists. Here we delve into Kimbra's long-awaited fourth album, the parallels between their musical worlds and beyond.

    13 February 2021, 4:24 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    096 - Matt Pike / High on Fire

    The mighty Matt Pike of High On Fire dives deep into his new solo record, life during the COVID-era, his early life experiences, his perspective on the world at large, the next High On Fire album and much more.

    1 February 2021, 10:39 am
  • 1 hour 46 minutes
    095 - Devin Townsend & Plini

    A deep conversation with Devin Townsend and Plini - two of the most fascinating and innovative artists in the field of creative, heartfelt, original rock music. There is joy and darkness, technical skill and raw talent. They also share one of the most devoted audiences on the planet. Subscribe if you enjoy. 

    Watch on YouTube

    10 January 2021, 2:24 am
  • 2 hours 9 minutes
    094 - Greg Puciato (Dillinger Escape Plan, Killer Be Killed, Black Queen)

    Greg Puciato delves deep into the dark final years singing with Dillinger Escape Plan, the synchronous world of Killer Be Killed, singing the Layne parts with Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, the state of the world and humanity, how psychedelic experiences have shifted his perspective, creating substance and nourishment in a world full of instantly gratifying candy, why drums are everything and so much more. Go deep in the Void.

    20 November 2020, 10:35 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    093 - Donnell Spencer Jr.

    Donnell Spencer Jr. is a self-taught drummer, singer, songwriter (and photographer) who has been creating modern soul music for decades. He sat down with co-hosts Christina Rowatt and Joshua Watkins to discuss his musical journey, the instinct to create, how the music industry has evolved, Stevie's new socially-conscious direction, his solo career, and much more. What is heavy music? Stevie Wonder's "Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away."

    Follow Donnell Spencer Jr.:

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/dsjr

    Spotify: www.spotify.com/DonnellSpencerJr

    The Void with Christina on YouTube: www.youtube.com/thevoidwithchristina

    12 November 2020, 11:30 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    092 - Maynard James Keenan & Carina Round (Puscifer)

    Maynard James Keenan of Puscifer and co-vocalist Carina Round talk about their killer new album Existential Reckoning, singing together, what makes Puscifer feel unique, Maynard's early days on the asparagus field, his life as a man of the earth and what it has taught him about the absurdity of the world, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Monty Python, his world view and much more.

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tlgAbuBDZ_Q

    Puscifer Live Stream Replay: https://pusciferlive.com/

    2 November 2020, 10:21 pm
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