Interviews

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.

Sin and Steel presents: 'Rising Death 4!' A celebration of Aussie death metal, the lineup features an array of acts, including Aeons Abyss, Pendle Hill, and The Incantus. Members of the bands will be dropping into Burning Bitumen to chat about the event, joined by Sarah from Sin and Steel. Tune in to hear about Rising Death 4, taking place at the Last Chance Rock and Roll Bar on November 15, along with an insight into Aeons Abyss’s new album 'Resurrection'.

'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.

‘The Apartment’ has just been released by indie rock-folk group Snowy Band, and is available exclusively on vinyl and as a Bandcamp download until November. Tune in to Underground Love as Snowy joins Jordan in the studio, with the guitar in hand, ahead of the launch show at Shopfront 740 on October 25, featuring Babyccino and Nat Pavlovic.

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.

Tune in to Mystic Brew this Tuesday morning for an exclusive interview with pioneering jazz force and GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Gary Bartz, joined by his long-time creative partner, celebrated Australian pianist and composer Barney McAll. With a wealth of stories from his six-decade musical journey, Gary Bartz catches up with Mike Gurrieri, alongside Barney McAll, while they're in town for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, chatting about their show at 170 Russell on Wednesday.

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.

The latest EP, 'Sanctify', from underground post-rock outfit Ebi Nori and The Phantom Fingers is out now, featuring three bonus tracks unavailable online, exclusive to their CD Maxi-Single. Channeling influences from ’90s punk, rock, and nu-metal, 'Sanctify' delivers a visceral performance from songwriter Ebi Nori, set against a backdrop of heavy, chugging guitars, wailing sax, and hard-driving rhythms. Tune in to Homebrew as the band drops by to catch up with Brooke.

'As I See' is the latest single from local R&B singer-songwriter Laura Adeline, and it's a personal and alluring track that weaves themes of grief and betrayal into her smooth vocals. Laura joins Ajak on Come Together to chat about the new release - tune in to hear her fresh new single that just came out last Thursday.

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.  

The word 'Exstasis' (Latin) refers to a state of being 'outside oneself', beyond normal consciousness. It describes a condition that is not self-enclosed, but instead exists 'outside itself' in relation to the world. This concert series aims to feature music that is somehow outside or beside itself, wrapping around the space and the audience. Resonant, longing, unfading, strange. Tune in as Ian catches up with Jessica Aszodi to chat about the series, kicking off on October 26 at Extrasensory.

Tune in this Sunday as Stani catches up with Fungai Mutsiwa to talk about Afrikaleidoscope, an exhibition series reimagining how African art and culture are seen, understood, and valued. Their upcoming exhibition 'culdesac, culdesac, culdesac' examines Hip-Hop as more than entertainment. It invites audiences to confront the systemic forces that have shaped - and often distorted - the culture, while honouring four of its foundational elements: Breaking, Emceeing, Graffiti, and DJing.

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.

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.

Nac n Cheeze is a multidimensional creative currently existing in Naarm. The founder of Satsang - a community driven grassroots movement, he is a DJ, videographer and a radio show host. His sound and selections transcend time, languages and cultures while seamlessly bending genres. Hear Nac n Cheeze rip through a set with Pradip at the PBS outside broadcast this Saturday at Stay Soft Market, Collingwood Yards.

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.

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.

Kicking off Tomorrowland is Belgian DJ and producer Gratts. A seasoned DJ on the circuit for 20 years, Gratts is a versatile vinyl selector, just as comfortable spinning deep early-hour sets as he is delivering peak-time dancefloor energy. After releasing records under various projects and alter egos over the years (Ca$hminus, Icarus Traxx), he finally released his debut as Gratts, and hasn’t slowed down since. Edd Fisher catches up with Gratts, tune in to hear about his upcoming shows.

This Thursday night, Phil will be catching up with members of the bands playing at his 45th birthday party at The Tote on October 26. Kicking off the celebrations early, he'll be chatting with members of Alien Nosejob, The Breadmakers, Digger & the Pussycats, Garry Sacred & Cong Josie, The Hybernators, Mach Pelican, The Pink Tiles, Plastic Section, Spitting Chips, and The Wraylettes. Tune in from 8pm to hear the celebrations begin.

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.