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Each week, we delve into someone's record collection and talk about the music they love, the life they lead and how the two interact. Hosted by Matt Do and Nick Hibbs. Track lists every week at fbiradio.com/program/out-of-the-box/ Subscribe on iTunes or elsewhere.Artwork by Julia Hemens (@julia.hemens).

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Joining us today is London-based alternative pop artist Mr Beale! On her newest track, Skin, Beale anthropomorphises herself into Ordovician prey. Cold and doomed, you swim toward warmer waters. Harnessing themes of evolution and body horror, she dro... more

In times like these, we need coalescence. Now Always Fades’ newest album, Coalesce, is a euphoric odyssey in reuniting old sounds with new. Featuring blockbuster features from Locust’s Olive Kimoto, Alias Error, and Lili Hall, Xavier Bacash scribes a... more

On the show today, we have one of my absolute favourite artists from Sydney. For 10 years, Grace Stevenson has been making music under the name Rebel Yell fusing dark industrial techno with her pop and melodic sensibilities. There aren’t many artists... more

Today’s guest is Filipino and Murrawarri musician DOBBY! Dobby started making waves as a self proclaimed ‘drapper’ as he incorporates his incredible drumming skills into multiple projects and his live performances. His debut album, “Warrangu: River S... more

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Recent Guests

Xavier Bacash
Musician and producer, Now Always Fades
Now Always Fades
Episode: NOW ALWAYS FADES
Grace Stevenson
Musician known as Rebel Yell
Rebel Yell
Episode: REBEL YELL
Jess Nitties
Sydney alt-pop artist known as Sparrows
Episode: SPARROWS
Billy Woods
New York rapper known for dense political lyricism and storytelling
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Episode: BILLY WOODS
Gigi's Theory
Creator/content creator focused on music, fashion, and art
Melbourne art scene
Episode: GIGISTHEORY
Tyler Brown
Rapper known as T Breezy, Gamilarai from Inverell
Independent artist
Episode: T BREEZY
Violet Grohl
Artist; debut album Be Sweet to Me
Be Sweet to Me
Episode: VIOLET GROHL
Daveed Diggs
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Episode: CLIPPING.
William Hudson
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Episode: CLIPPING.

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Nick Hibbs
Host of Out of the Box
Matt Do
Host of Out of the Box

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Out of the Box review

    I so enjoy to hear Mia’s interviews - she has such an engaging respectful style and has so thoroughly done her research so the conversation always flows very easily with warmth and a relaxed energy. This is real skill!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaxPlus
    Australia5 years ago
  • Ana Maria Belo

    The one about Ana Maria Belo is great and after being in a workshop with her. She really is an amazing person and this is captures her really well! 😀

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    KitKat_Smartie
    Australia5 years ago

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REBEL YELL
Q: You mentioned Our Friends Electric and the DIY festival; what is the goal of that project and how does it fit into your broader mission?
She explains that Our Friends Electric started as a zine to document DIY electronic music creation and performance, expanding into events and a documentary project to share knowledge and remove gatekeeping around gear, encouraging collaboration and cross-pollination with other artists.
REBEL YELL
Q: What role does your location work play in your artistry and how does it intersect with your music?
Grace talks about location scouting as an important creative outlet, how it informs visual storytelling for music videos, and how her work on Heartbreak High Season 3 and other TV projects shapes her approach to places and sets.
REBEL YELL
Q: Can you talk about Heaven's Blade and the process of writing vocals for that track?
She describes a long development: starting with a concept and melodies, then taking time away to write expressive lyrics, later drawing inspiration from Underworld-inspired vocal textures and a more ethereal, yet intense, arrangement that culminates in a euphoric, cry-inducing moment.
REBEL YELL
Q: Grace, how would you describe the tonal shift of Miss Worldwide and what influenced the more playful, pop-inflected direction?
Grace explains that the EP is four tracks with a radio edit, leaning into a balance between playful energy and meaningful messages, aided by production help from Grasps in Sydney and a broader exploration beyond pure industrial techno toward a more structured, pop-influenced aesthetic.
DOBBY
Q: Can you share a memorable moment from your FBI Radio days that still resonates with you?
Hosting Sunsets with Dobby and Diola, and the all-night studio sessions where listeners called in passionately about the music, underscoring the community and immediacy of the station in connecting artists with fans.

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What is Out of the Box about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A music-leaning interview series where the host duo chats with artists and scene-makers about their record collections, influences, and creative journeys. Episodes mix intimate storytelling with technical and cultural insight, covering songwriting, production, touring anecdotes, and the relationship between personal tastes and professional output. Notable throughlines include a diverse roster of guests from indie, hip-hop, electronic, and alternative scenes, a warm, conversational hosting style, and a consistent emphasis on authenticity, community, and the surrounding culture. The show often surfaces behind-the-scenes moments, practical creative process details, and colorful anecdotes that help listeners understand how artists build their s... more

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2. Grace Stevenson
3. Jess Nitties
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7. Violet Grohl
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