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Ibrahim Maalouf
Tue 14 Oct 2025 11:00
Lebanese-French trumpeter and composer Ibrahim Maalouf is in town for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, bringing his electrifying 10-piece band to 170 Russell on October 23 for 'The Trumpets of Michel-Ange'. Praised by legends like Quincy Jones and dubbed a “virtuoso” by The New York Times, Maalouf has lit up stages around the world, collaborating with icons such as Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Marcus Miller. Tune in to Boogie Beat Suite as MzRizk catches up with Ibrahim Maalouf.
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Freak Slug
Tue 14 Oct 2025 15:30
Manchester artists Freak Slug is touring Australia for the first time, ahead of the release of her EP ‘Loose Tooth And a Short Skirt’. A visual artist and painter as well as an unconventional, self-taught songwriter and musician, everything that fuels the creative output of Xenya Genovese aka Freak Slug, is about raw, authentic, sometimes weird but always totally true self-expression. Catch her chatting with Jordan on Underground Love before she headlines The Night Cat later that night.
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The Maggie Pills
Tue 14 Oct 2025 16:30
On October 17, the ferocious act The Maggie Pills will take over The Night Cat to launch their sophomore album, 'Hearts Enduring Lingering Loss'. With twelve tracks packed with grunge distortion and fuzz-drenched menace, 'Hearts Enduring Lingering Loss' explores themes of loss, desire, fear, and defiance in equal measure. Argentinian front woman Delfi Sorondo and guitarist Sarah Blaby join Jordan on Underground Love, tune in to hear more about their upcoming album launch show.
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Desaster
Tue 14 Oct 2025 22:00
This Tuesday on Burning Bitumen, Kene and Leah catch up with Marcus aka Infernal, the founding member of black thrash band Desaster. Formed in Germany in 1988, Marcus joins the show to talk about the band’s tenth album 'Kill All Idols', and how the past 37 years have shaped Desaster.
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Glow
Wed 15 Oct 2025 00:30
'Bitter Disappointment' is the debut album from local nu-metalcore band Glow, and members of the band drop by Tyrannocoreus to chat with Ryan about how the release is going so far. Tune in to hear what they’ve got planned for the rest of 2025.
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Bloom
Wed 15 Oct 2025 00:30
Sydney melodic hardcore band Bloom are set to release their sophomore album 'The Light We Chase' later this month. Lyrically, the album delves into themes of personal grief, broken trust, and the ongoing struggle with hope. Vocalist Jono Hawkey and drummer Jack Van Vliet join Ryan on Tyrannocoreus to talk about the band’s monumental growth over the past two years, tune in to hear how international audiences are connecting with their music.
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Jeff Lang
Wed 15 Oct 2025 10:00
On this episode of Roots of Rhythm, local guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, producer, Jeff Lang drops in to chat with Helen Jennings about his upcoming shows. Having built a reputation for making startling music that is accomplished, intricate, gutsy, melodic and loaded with soul, Jeff has consistently inspired audiences with a stylistically diverse catalogue spanning 32 albums. Tune in to hear about Jeff's upcoming appearance at the Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival on November 2.
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In Studio
Celebration of Doc Watson (part 2)
Wed 15 Oct 2025 11:00
Part two of the CD series 'Legacy', featuring Doc Watson being interviewed by and performing alongside David Holt, will be airing on Southern Style. This part two concludes with 'The Legacy Concert', a live performance by Doc and David. Tune in to hear this special recording.
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Benny J Ward
Thu 16 Oct 2025 14:00
on Radio City
After years of honing his craft in bands like the powerpop-driven Rinehearts and the high-energy LEECHES!, Benny J Ward drops 'Super!', his self-recorded and debut album. Brimming with poptastic charm and irresistibly catchy tunes, 'Super!' is a joyous ride from start to finish, bursting with jangly guitars, glittering hooks, and pure melodic magic. Crispi catches up with Benny on Radio City, chatting about the new release and his upcoming show at The Tote on November 4 with The Meanies.
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Kacy & Clayton
Thu 16 Oct 2025 15:00
'Plastic Bouquet' by Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams was released in 2020, and was met with critical acclaim by Pitchfork and NPR Music, to name a few. Now nearly 5 years on, Kacy & Clayton are touring Australia for the first time, and the stars have aligned for 'Plastic Bouquet' to be performed in full for the first time ever on October 15 and 16 at the Brunswick Ballroom. Tune in to Swinging Doors as Kacy & Clayton join Ernie for an exclusive live performance and interview.
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The New Christs
Thu 16 Oct 2025 19:00
on Junkyard
Born in Sydney in the early ’80s and formed by Radio Birdman frontman Rob Younger, The New Christs have made a name for themselves by appearing sporadically across Australia and internationally over their nearly four-decade history. Their latest album, 'The Burning of Rome – Selected Works', features a hand-picked selection of songs from across the band’s history. Michael Mulholland catches up with Rob, tune in to hear about their upcoming show at The Tote on October 25.
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IN2STELLAR
Fri 17 Oct 2025 13:00
on Tomorrowland
Straight off the plane after a massive European run, Naarm’s IN2STELLAR are back for their biggest headline show to date. Presented by Soothsayer, the duo will be taking over 170 Russell for the night, bringing along special guests Moopie and Hannah D. Joining Edd Fisher on Tomorrowland, tune in to hear about their upcoming show, and where to catch IN2STELLAR this summer.
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Sesh
Sat 18 Oct 2025 15:15
Seshadri Varadarajan aka Sesh has been learning Veenai since the age of 12 under the guidance of Guru - Mr.Vijayendar Rao, and is now learning under Shri. Gopinath Iyer OAM. This Saturday Sesh joins Pradip for a special live performance of veenai and electronics from the Stay Soft Market at Collingwood Yards. PBS is live in the courtyard between 3pm and 7pm, so drop in for some killer tunes and all the fun of the Stay Soft Market.
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DJ Bellyas
Sat 18 Oct 2025 17:15
A regular guest presenter on PBS, Bellyas has been igniting Melbourne’s reggae and dancehall scene for over 25 years. This Saturday Bellyas joins Jesse I for a special live broadcast of Babylon Burning from the Stay Soft Market at Collingwood Yards. PBS is live in the courtyard between 3pm and 7pm, so drop in for some killer tunes and all the fun of the Stay Soft Market.
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DJ Outsider
Sat 18 Oct 2025 18:00
DJ Outsider is an international DJ based in Melbourne, quickly making waves in the scene performing at some of Melbourne’s biggest events and nightclubs. This Saturday DJ Outsider joins Jesse I for an exclusive live set as part of the PBS outside broadcast from the Stay Soft Market, Collingwood Yards. Drop in between 3pm and 7pm for special guest mixes, live music and all the fun of the market, or tune in to PBS 106.7FM.
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WILSN
Mon 20 Oct 2025 08:00
On October 17, local soul artist WILSN releases her sophomore album 'Bloom', a classic soul record she’s always dreamt of making. Recorded live to tape at Hive Mind Recording in Brooklyn, NYC, her latest record channels the spirit and sound of late-60s soul, creating something both timeless and contemporary. Stopping by The Breakfast Spread, tune in to hear WILSN perform an acoustic, live performance for Claire Dickson.
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Charlie Needs Braces
Tue 21 Oct 2025 08:00
Rock-A-Bye Baby - PBS 106.7FM’s #1 kid friendly music event is taking place at the Hawthorn Arts Centre from 11am until midday on Wednesday October 22. This edition of Rock-A-Bye Baby will feature a live performance from looping sister duo Charlie Needs Braces, creating music inspired by landscapes and learning about their family. Back from a tour with The Teskey Brothers, Miri joins Claire on The Breakfast Spread the day before the Rock-A-Bye Baby show.
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Powerplant
Tue 21 Oct 2025 15:00
Tune in to Underground Love this week for a Studio 5 Live from UK band Powerplant. With a debut synth-punk album ‘People in the Sun’ that took the internet by storm in 2019, the band have come a long way from rocking in the bedroom to playing hard on the world stage, cementing their status with catchy music and striking art from its very beginning. Listen in from 3pm to hear this live performance, followed by an interview with Jordan.
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Tarcutta
Tue 21 Oct 2025 20:00
'Rain in Space' is the latest album from local three-piece Tarcutta, and they're coming in to Pojama People to perform their swirling space rock live. Expect to hear their analogue-only instruments, including a Hammond organ built in 1933, played in a way its makers probably never intended. Tune in as Brian Polli chats with Peter Barrett, Justin Buckley, and Justin Wheelahan about their upcoming show at The Old Bar on November 8.
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Karen Davitt
Wed 22 Oct 2025 10:00
Inspired by Karen Davitt's personal experience of her mother’s ageing journey, and the profound role music played in her wellbeing and happiness, 'Bring It Home' is an evening of surprises, music, and sing-alongs. Taking place in the 'Coolroom' at Castlemaine’s Northern Arts Hotel, Helen catches up with Karen Davitt, Boris Conley, Steve Grant, and Patrick Cronin. Tune in to hear about their upcoming show on October 24.
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Celebration of Doc Watson (part 3)
Wed 22 Oct 2025 11:00
Tune in to Southern Style as Jan airs the final episode of 'Legacy', an interview series featuring iconic USA folk musicians Doc Watson and David Holt. In this final episode, hear a live concert recording of Doc Watson and David Holt at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2001.
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Suzanne and Dave Diprose
Wed 22 Oct 2025 11:00
Mountaingrass, a festival celebrating bluegrass and old-time music is taking place in Bright, on November 14 - 16. Organised entirely by volunteers, Suzanne and Dave Diprose come in to Southern Style to chat with Jan about this festival. Tune in to hear about the bluegrass songwriter competition, workshops and concerts.
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MAQUINA
Thu 23 Oct 2025 02:00
The dynamic band from Lisbon, MAQUINA have made a significant impact on the Portuguese music scene since the release of their debut album 'DIRTY TRACKS FOR CLUBBING' in 2023. Known for their high-energy performances that fuse dance culture with heavy-hook songcraft, the band quickly earned a strong reputation and have been touring non-stop ever since. While traveling through Portugal, Vasco caught up with the band at their sold-out show in Lisbon. Tune in to hear from the trio.
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RONA
Thu 23 Oct 2025 08:00
Anchored in Indigenous futurism, 'It’s All Here' is the new EP from Kaytetye producer and DJ RONA. A sonic and visual experience, it confronts contemporary conversations about the race to space with generations of knowledge embedded in culture and Country. The EP is a call to journey inward, to evolve with the wisdom and deep connection to Country that has guided the world’s oldest living civilisation. RONA joins Milo for a round of Musical Chairs, tune in to hear her selection of tunes.
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Tanya Ransom
Thu 23 Oct 2025 10:00
The third studio album 'The Significance of Time' by Margaret River’s Tanya Ransom is deeply evocative, blending her signature alt-country and folk sound with quiet emotional intensity. Weaving a delicate yet powerful narrative through all 10 tracks, Tanya will be performing at The Wesley Anne on October 23, alongside Adele Oliver and Misty Harlowe. Bringing her sweet yet powerful vocals to Down By The River, tune in for a live acoustic performance from Tanya.
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SnarskiCircusLindyBand
Thu 23 Oct 2025 13:00
on Radio City
Dropping in to Radio City to catch up with David Pisker is Rob Snarski from the SnarskiCircusLindyBand (SCLB). Bringing together a formidable lineup of Australian musical talent, the band focuses on the songwriting collaboration between Rob Snarski (The Blackeyed Susans) and Lindy Morrison (The Go-Betweens). Tune in as Rob chats to David about their new album 'What’s Said and What’s Left Unsaid'.
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Jules Sheldon
Thu 23 Oct 2025 15:00
First discovered at age 15 by rock musician Spencer P. Jones, Melbourne based country rock n' roller Jules Sheldon returns with his new album ‘Electric Transport’. Joined by the backing band The Boundary Riders, the album is an esoteric and careworn jangly country punk journey spanning everything from grief, to love, and even Jules’s beloved trams. Tune in to Swinging Doors as Jules stops by to play a few live songs for Ernie.
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Minor Gold
Thu 13 Nov 2025 15:00
Tune in to Swinging Doors for a lush live performance from ARIA-nominated group Minor Gold. Comprised of songwriters Tracy McNeil and Dan Parsons, their sophomore album 'Way to the Sun' is a harmony-drenched blend of cosmic country and folk. Recorded over seven sun-soaked days in California, the album slowly emerged like a hazy mirage from a cosmic suburban dream. Listen in from 3pm to hear Ernie catch up with the duo.
Past Interviews
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Neil Morris
Fri 6 Nov 2020 15:15
Musician, broadcaster and Yorta Yorta man Neil Morris chats to DJ Manchild ahead of the re-broadcast of DRMNGNOW's powerful performance from Drive Live 2019.
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Lái 来
Thu 5 Nov 2020 20:30
Alda and Tessa from local d-beat/hardcore punk outfit Lái 来 call in on Sunglasses After Dark to chat with Phil about the vinyl re-press of their debut album 'Pontianak'.
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Deborah Conway
Thu 5 Nov 2020 10:00
Festival of Jewish Arts and Music (FOJAM) presents a special online Leonard Cohen anniversary concert ‘Ladies Who Sing Leonard’ this weekend, featuring an impressive line up of local and international talent, including Deborah Conway who chats to Susi Lanagan about the event.
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Kit Sebastian
Thu 5 Nov 2020 08:00
Formed of France and London-based Kit Martin and Istanbul artist and vocalist Merve Erdem, multi-instrumentalist duo Kit Sebastian are back with a special stand- alone 7” release, titled Ennui / Abandoned, that presents an appetising taster of what is to follow from their much-anticipated sophomore album. Tune into The Breakfast Spread to hear them play Musical Chairs with Milo.
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Molassess
Wed 4 Nov 2020 20:15
Born out of a special commissioned performance at Roadburn Festival last year, Dutch band Molassess has just released their debut album 'Through the Hollow.' Tune in to Pojama People to hear lead vocalist Farida Lemouchi chat to Chris Pearson about the new album.
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Carla Geneve
Wed 4 Nov 2020 18:45
Perth-based songwriter Carla Geneve has released a new single and accompanying video titled 'The Right Reasons'. She revisits The Afterglow to tell Lyndelle about the new track, which is the second taste of her debut album due in 2021.
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USER
Wed 4 Nov 2020 18:15
USER call in to The Afterglow to chat with Lyndelle about their upcoming album REHASHREMAKEREMODEL and to premiere their single 'Anita Starlight (feat. Amy Jackson)'.
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Emma Peel
Wed 4 Nov 2020 17:30
PBS's very own Emma Peel is a proud Reservoir resident and also co-Artistic Director of the Reservoir Stomp. She calls in on The Afterglow to tell Lyndelle about her festival's upcoming online event REZ STOMP TV.
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Benny Peters
Wed 4 Nov 2020 13:00
This week on Jumpin the Blues Tom will be speaking to guitarist Benny Peters and playing some new music Benny recorded in Texas late last year.
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Andrew Swann
Wed 4 Nov 2020 10:15
Singer-songwriter Andrew Swann, talks about his new album.
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Klavier Krieger
Tue 3 Nov 2020 22:00
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Glitoris
Tue 3 Nov 2020 16:30
Jordan chats to Canberra punk legends about their new live album 'The Slut Power Sessions - Live at The Basement.'
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Allysha Joy
Tue 3 Nov 2020 09:30
on Mystic Brew
Allysha Joy celebrates the release of her new single 'Light It Again,' the first taste from her upcoming 4-track EP on First Word Records. She calls in on Mystic Brew to tell Mike all about it.
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Polito
Mon 2 Nov 2020 02:30
Contemporary dance and live techno ensemble Polito chat to Jazz on Spaces Within Space about their latest EP ‘Ultraparallel’ out via Butter Sessions
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Isolation Improvisation Collective
Sun 1 Nov 2020 19:15
Through the lockdowns some of Australia's finest improvising artists have been using technology to remotely collaborate and create new works as the Isolation Improvisation Collective. This Sunday musician Patrick Telfer and visual artist David Sequeira get on Zoom to chat to Owen about the process and outcomes of these online collaborations.
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Jimi hocking
Sun 1 Nov 2020 13:00
Blues guitarist Jimi Hocking chats to Matt about his new e.p with Melbourne rhythm section Blues Roulette.
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Cash Savage
Thu 29 Oct 2020 14:30
on Radio City
Titans of Melbourne’s live music scene, Cash Savage and the Last Drinks have announced a live LP, 'Live At Hamer Hall,' out on Mistletone Records via Inertia on November 27. Two days following the release, the band will perform live as part of Reservoir Stomp's online event REZ STOMP TV. Tune into Radio City to hear Cash tell Crispi all about the new album and the live performance.
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Brooke Penrose
Thu 29 Oct 2020 14:00
on Radio City
Brooke Penrose from The Ricks drops by Radio City to talk about their debut album, 'BRB.'
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Craig Horne
Wed 28 Oct 2020 10:15
Musician & author, Craig Horne talks about new music from The Hornets & his latest book titled 'I’ll be gone.'
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Stälker
Tue 27 Oct 2020 22:00
New Zealand Speed Metalers, Stälker chat about their new album 'Black Majick Terror.'