Interview
In Studio
Steph Strings
Thu 15 Jan 2026 10:00
Local musician Steph Strings is set to release her long-awaited debut album 'Feel Alive' in early 2026. Her new single, 'Devil Woman', showcases her intricate guitar work and emphatic lyricism, layered with driving beats, hazy textures and hypnotic melodies. Fresh off an extensive North American tour, she’ll be joining Lauren Plant on Down By The River to chat about the new record and play a couple of songs live-to-air. Tune in from 10am to hear from Steph Strings.
Interview
In Studio
Crime and the City Solution
Thu 15 Jan 2026 19:00
on Junkyard
Returning to their Australian origins for their first comprehensive tour in over a decade, rock group Crime and the City Solution are bringing their acclaimed sixth studio album, 'the killer', to the Brunswick Ballroom on January 24. Originally formed by Simon Bonney in 1977, the band released their new album in October 2023. Tune in to Junkyard as members of the band join Michael Mulholland for an interview, chatting about their career to date and what it’s like to be back where it all began.
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In Studio
Mortem Solis
Thu 15 Jan 2026 22:15
Last year, Brazilian one-woman black metal band Mortem Solis released her debut album Hermetic, a seven-track journey of melancholy and deep introspection. Kene chats to Null, the woman behind this captivating project, to discuss the themes of her new record and how it fits in the Brazilian metal scene.
Interview
In Studio
Germ
Thu 15 Jan 2026 23:15
Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear Kene chat with Tim from Australian post-black metal project Germ who are playing at home for the first time in a decade support Polish band Batushka's tour down under.
Interview
In Studio
Jadrah Tupai // Signature Choir
Sun 18 Jan 2026 10:00
One of New Zealand's leading vocal ensembles, the Signature Choir joins the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a night of powerful storytelling on January 31. With more than 90 voices in harmony, performing gospel, classical, modern and traditional Pasifika music in a sound that is fresh, moving and unmistakably Pacific. Choir Co-Director Jadrah Tupai drops in to The Gospel Show to chat with Peter about this very special collaboration.
Interview
In Studio
Aborted
Thu 22 Jan 2026 22:15
Ahead of their "Return to Prison Island Australian Tour" later this month, Belgian death metal band Aborted chat to Kene about their penchant for blending technicality with brutal, often horror-themed lyrics.
Interview
In Studio
Swallow the Sun
Thu 22 Jan 2026 23:15
Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear Kene's conversation with Finnish melodic doom/death band Swallow the Sun about their first Australian tour, spiders and being kicked in the head by a Kangaroo.
Interview
In Studio
Hydroplane
Mon 2 Feb 2026 08:00
Joining Claire Dickson for an intimate, live in-studio performance this February 2 is local atmospheric pop trio Hydroplane. Having released their new album, 'A Place In My Memory Is All I Have To Claim' late last year - their first music after more than two decades of radio silence - Andrew Withycombe, Kerrie Bolton, and Bart Cummings return to the gentle, close-quarters musical world they shared around the turn of the century. Tune in from 8am to hear this ambient, electronic performance.
Past Interviews
Interview
In Studio
Jess Ribeiro
Wed 4 May 2022 07:30
Singer-songwriter Jess Ribeiro is a finalist in the Environmental Music Prize, the world’s first music prize that celebrates artists inspiring action on climate and conservation. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear from Jess about her song, which is one of 24 songs that have been selected from over 200 entries, and about the prize and the important issues it raises.
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Phone
Jessica Lindsay Smith
Wed 4 May 2022 05:00
Composer Jessica Lindsay Smith is putting the final touches on her experimental opera 'Esoteric,' ahead of its premiere at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute on May 20th. Drawing together visual art, choreography, contemporary art music, and improvisation, 'Esoteric' is a one act opera that responds to societal indifference to climate change. Tune in to The Modernist to hear Jessica chat with Cas about her multi-sensory debut.
Interview
In Studio
Paul Martin // Devilskin
Tue 3 May 2022 21:30
New Zealand alt-metal band Devilskin is hitting our shores for their first ever headline Australian tour. Bassist and songwriter Paul Martin chats to Chris Pearson about the tour and Devilskin's upcoming gig at Max Watts this Saturday night.
Interview
In Studio
Tim Lancken // Astrodeath
Tue 3 May 2022 21:00
Sydney duo Astrodeath are bringing their special flavour of heavy sludge-grunge to Melbourne when they play Cherry Bar this Saturday night. Frontman Tim Lancken chats with Chris Pearson about the gig and his band's newest single 'Ceremonial Blood'. Tune in to Pojama People from 8pm.
Interview
In Studio
Jack McEwan // Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
Tue 3 May 2022 20:15
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets present their latest collection of warped and vibrant ideas on their fifth studio album, Night Gnomes, this year's follow up to their 2021 acclaimed record SHYGA! The Sunlight Mound. Tune in to Pojama People to hear from songwriter Jack McEwan about how the band have been pushing more sonic boundaries on this new album.
Interview
In Studio
Juliette Lalli
Tue 3 May 2022 15:00
Thanks to Music Victoria, Creative Victoria and On The Road Again a collection of deliciously talented, exceptionally cool and fun bands are heading to the seaside on May 7 for a full afternoon and evening of live music across 2 stages at Singing Bird Studios in Frankston. Band booker Juliette Lalli comes into the studio to talk to Jordan about the festival.
Interview
In Studio
EWAH & The Vision of Paradise
Mon 2 May 2022 15:15
on Homebrew
On May 3rd, EWAH presents 'Finding Paradise', a film set to the music of EWAH & The Vision of Paradise including a Q&A with filmmakers Emma Waters (EWAH) and Tess Campbell at Thornbury Picture House. The film takes the opportunity to rearrange some of the band's songs, weaving in narrative and textural sounds recorded on location in remote Tasmania. Ahead of the Melbourne screening, EWAH drops in for a chat on Homebrew about bring 'Finding Paradise' across the Bass Strait.
Interview
In Studio
Luke Howard
Mon 2 May 2022 08:00
One of Australia's most highly-regarded musicians, Luke Howard composes music that stretches from contemporary classical to textural electronic, theatre and film scores through to ethereal jazz. To celebrate the release of his new solo album 'All of Us' on Mercury KX, Luke drops in to chat with Milo about the record and to play a solo piece live-to-air in PBS' studio 1.
Interview
In Studio
Alice Edgeley // Imperial Leather
Fri 29 Apr 2022 17:45
on Stone Love
Reservoir Stomp is heading to the Kingsbury Bowls Club this Saturday for a massive afternoon of music in the ol' 3073 postcode. Tune in to Stone Love to hear drummer Alice Edgeley from spa country/spaghetti goth outfit Imperial Leather chat to Richie1250 about the event's fabulous line-up as well the barefoot bowling, and local food and drink vendors you'll expect to see on the day.
Interview
Phone
Penny Ikinger
Thu 28 Apr 2022 19:00
on Junkyard
To celebrate Penny Ikinger's illustrious career, Michael Mulholland chats with this singular artist about what it means to still be making music more than four decades on. Beginning with music from Wet Taxis and then playing tracks from her various solo releases, including Songs From The Deep, Electra, Penelope and her most recent album Tokyo, this promises to be a very special episode of Junkyard.
Interview
In Studio
Chris Penney // Private Function
Thu 28 Apr 2022 17:30
on Fang It!
Punk superstars Private Function are recording some new songs at Sunset Pig Records just around the corner from Collingwood Yards. Frontman Chris Penney takes a little break from the session to drop in to PBS for a chat with Ruari about his band's upcoming performance at Reservoir Stomp this Saturday. Tune in to Fang It! from 5pm to hear more.
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Phone
Tom Duell // Doe St
Thu 28 Apr 2022 13:00
on Radio City
Hailing from Rye, Doe St. is a foursome that melds slackened Aussie jangle with a bit of punk grit and gravel. Their debut self-titled album is described as 'a batch of songs compiled between friends during down time over 2021,' and is set for launch at The B.East on May 7 with support from Phil & The Tiles and Mutual Colour. Lead vocalist Tom Duell calls in on Radio City to chat with Crispi about the making of the album.
Interview
In Studio
Harvey Sutherland
Thu 28 Apr 2022 08:00
Naarm/Melbourne-based producer Harvey Sutherland's new album 'Boy' is a hypermodern take on funk music, featuring a string of special guests and hotshot Melbourne session musicians. Ahead of its release this Friday via Clarity Recordings and Virgin Music Australia, Harvey drops in to PBS to play Musical Chairs with Milo and to chat about 'Neurotic Funk,' his upcoming immersive, one-off live show in partnership with RISING and Melbourne Recital Centre.
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Phone
WÜRST NÜRSE
Wed 27 Apr 2022 20:30
Since 2016, Würst Nürse have been the world’s best and only nurse punk band. 'I’m Not Your Punching Bag' is their first single taken from their forthcoming EP 'THE WÜRST NÜRSE CÜRSE,' which they will be launching at the Gasometer Hotel on May 7. Tune in to Shock Treatment to hear the story behind the single.
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Phone
Terry Crawford
Wed 27 Apr 2022 08:00
Set in Minnesota in 1934, 'Girl From the North Country' is a musical that's taken the theatrical world by storm. It centres on a community living on a knife-edge in the local guesthouse and features over 20 beautifully reimagined Bob Dylan songs. TAcclaimed actor Terry Crawford, who plays The Narrator, rings in to State of the Art to talk to Annika about this critically acclaimed and multi award-winning play.
Interview
In Studio
Valak Exhumer // ANARAZEL
Tue 26 Apr 2022 22:00
In support of ANARAZEL's international release of the EP 'Iconoclastic Rebirth,' and in celebration of their first show in 13 years after reforming in 2019, vocalist Valak Exhumer comes in to talk to Kene about the gig and EP and his other projects.
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Phone
Kellie Lloyd // Screamfeeder
Tue 26 Apr 2022 18:00
on Firewater
Celebrating 30 years together, Brisbane rockers Screamfeeder unleash their new single 'Don’t Get Me Started' from their forthcoming 8th studio album 'Five Rooms,' set for release May 6. Also, to mark this special occasion they have announced a tour. Bassist & vocalist Kellie Lloyd calls in to Firewater to talk about the band's 30th anniversary plans.
Interview
In Studio
Colin Weight // Nine Mile Creek
Tue 26 Apr 2022 13:00
Originally formed as a trio to perform at the Kelly Country Pick in 2012. Then joined by Kevin Parsell and Tanya Balka completed the line up in 2014. Nine Mile Creek quickly built a strong repertoire and regularly performed around Victoria. Now reunited in celebration of their ten year anniversary banjoist, Colin Weight calls in to play some tunes in studio and talk about what's in store for the band as well as his duo The Colvin Brothers with Vinnie Russell.
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Phone
Beatnik Collective
Tue 26 Apr 2022 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Formed in 2019 collaborative instrumental group Beatnik Collective have grown and changed to become one of the staples of Melbourne's instrumental dance scene. Now in 2022 they are heading out on tour in support of their new double single 'Supernova/ The Crunch' and changing their name to 'Evening News' for their final run of shows. Tune in to Mystic Brew to hear them talk about their tour and rename.
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Phone
Paul Bender
Tue 26 Apr 2022 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Having written a few songs to begin to work through a break-up and a plan to spend a month in Tasmania with his family, Paul seized the opportunity to load his car with instruments and recording gear across on the ferry. Setting up in a stone walled cellar he begun to recording an album where he played and sung everything. Tune in to hear Paul Bender (Hiatus Kaiyote) speak about his new album 'How to Forget' and upcoming Hiatus Kaiyote gigs.