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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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David Wilder & Aki Vickneswaran // HEAVENSGATE
Wed 22 Feb 2023 00:00
HEAVENSGATE's guitarist David Wilder and bassist Aki Vickneswaran chat to Ryan about signing to Greyscale Records and the upcoming release of their debut EP 'And All I Loved, I Loved Alone' out February 24.
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In Studio
Paula Condell & Steve Esler // Küntsquäd
Tue 21 Feb 2023 22:00
Metal punks Küntsquäd who are headed by Velvet Hammer veterans Paula Condell and Steve Esler join Kene for a chat about their forthcoming debut self-titled album and why it has harnessed the metal tribes.
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Paul Kidney Experience and Lamassu // Earthrise Festival
Tue 21 Feb 2023 20:30
Earthrise Festival returns for its second iteration with an eclectic array of awe-inspiring bands who will perform at Bendigo Hotel on March 4th. Tune in to Pojama People to hear from two of those acts; Paul Kidney Experience and Lamassu.
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In Studio
The Johnny Can’t Dance Cajun Trio
Tue 21 Feb 2023 13:00
Ahead of their 'Cajun Mardi Gras Party' at the Gem later on Tuesday evening, The Johnny Can’t Dance Cajun Trio stops by Southern Style to play some tunes.
Interview
In Studio
Close Counters
Tue 21 Feb 2023 10:00
on Mystic Brew
Melbourne-based Tasmanian electronic duo Close Counters's new album, SOULACOASTA II, is an impressive, groove-heavy work that was naturally picked as a PBS feature album. Masterminds Allan McConnell and Finn Rees drop in on Mystic Brew to chat about the making of the album and to play a guest mix on the program. Tune in on Tuesday morning from 9.
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In Studio
Manish Pingle
Sun 19 Feb 2023 17:00
Mumbai-based virtuoso of mohan veena (Indian slide guitar), Manish Pingle joins Roger in the studio for a chat about his performance at Bird's Basement February 25, and play a couple of traditional Indian ragas and folk tunes.
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Arlo McKinley
Sat 18 Feb 2023 08:00
Hailing from Cinncinatti, Americana singer songwriter Arlo McKinley is one of those unique artists whose songs and performance is unflinchingly honest, intense, and colourful. Ahead of his first time to Australia Arlo calls in to 5ft High & Rising to talk about his performance at Brunswick Ballroom March 14 alongside Early James.
Interview
In Studio
Vanessa Worm
Fri 17 Feb 2023 13:30
on Tomorrowland
Over the very last weekend in February, Electric Kool Aid Music Festival takes place at Bodriggy and features more than a couple dozen artists, one of whom is New Zealand producer and DJ Vanessa Worm. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear her chat with Edd Fisher about the festival as well as her recent album, Mosaics.
Interview
In Studio
Daydreams & Willis Anne
Fri 17 Feb 2023 08:00
Daytime dance party veterans Daydreams are celebrating a decade of good times with 5 weeks of music, food, wine and sunshine. Every Sunday in February and ending on March 5th at Everyday Coffee. Founders Mark Free and Maxwell S drop in for a chat with Milo while Daydreams DJ Willis Anne soundtracks your Friday morning.
Interview
In Studio
Civic
Thu 16 Feb 2023 20:30
This week we continue to celebrate Civic's new album, Taken By Force, when guitarist Lewis Hodgson and vocalist Jim McCullough drop in to PBS for a chat with Phil on Sunglasses After Dark. Tune in on Thursday night from 8pm.
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In Studio
Tanya-Lee Davies
Thu 16 Feb 2023 15:00
Songstress Tanya-Lee Davies is excited to offer up a cosmic folk romance novel of a story in her latest single 'Adam & Eve.' Tanya stops by Swinging Doors to play a couple of tunes and talk about 'Adam & Eve's' launch at the Union Hotel February 25.
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In Studio
Peter Farnan
Thu 16 Feb 2023 14:00
on Radio City
Spending many a dark, sweaty evening upstairs from George Lane at the Crystal Ballroom with his post-punk band Serious Young Insects in the 80's, guitarist Peter Farnan returns to his spiritual home of George Lane to launch his latest album 'Home.' ’Home' sees Peter returning to his art-pop roots with music that is both idiosyncratic and universal. Peter joins Crispi on Radio City ahead of its launch happening on February 25.
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In Studio
Josh and Sam Teskey
Thu 16 Feb 2023 08:00
The Teskey Brothers have grown from local favourites to become one of the world's most revered live acts. Throughout all of this they've remained great friends of PBS. With a new single and tour on the way, brothers Josh and Sam Teskey make time to drop into PBS to record a very special Musical Chairs with Milo, chatting about the songs and artists that shaped their music.
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Mark Adams & James Alderman // Cold Irons Bound
Thu 16 Feb 2023 02:30
on Radio City
Vocalist Mark Adams and drummer James Alderman from Cold Irons Bound joins Crispi for the premier of the band's new single, 'I Wasn't Thinking At All' taken from their forthcoming third album that is soon to be released via Golden Robot Records.
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In Studio
Marc Dwyer // Buzz Kull
Wed 15 Feb 2023 20:00
Sydney's Buzz Kull (Marc Dwyer) stops by to chat about his creative journey from dabbling with random second hand synthesizers alone at home to one of the most respected darkwave acts in the modern goth scene, his new album 'Fascination' and his upcoming gigs supporting USA's Boy Harsher upcoming Australian tour.
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Boy Harsher
Wed 15 Feb 2023 20:00
In advance of their first ever tour of Australia, Boy Harsher (USA) drops by the Bleeding Black Hearts Revue to chat about their rapid ascent from a Georgia art school project to the top of the dark electronic scene, their film projects, and whirlwind travels, which have seen them perform at many of the biggest festivals in the world.
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In Studio
Rob Walker
Wed 15 Feb 2023 10:15
After three years of absence Australia’s flagship guitar festival event is coming back in March 2023. The 2023 festival will feature over 60 brands and guitarists sharing their talents, skills and workshops. Event founder and organiser Rob Walker calls in to the station to talk to Helen about what the punters can expect.
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Brodie Graham // Honest Crooks
Wed 15 Feb 2023 00:00
Vocalist for Canberra hardcore band Honest Crooks, Brodie Graham calls in to Tyrannocoreus to talk about their upcoming debut album 'The Sounds Of Hell' and their upcoming Australian headline tour.
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In Studio
Hormagaunt
Tue 14 Feb 2023 22:00
Local death metallars Hormagaunt join Kene to talk about their new album 'In the Flesh,' the explosion of death metal and the amazing local scene at the moment.
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Hellripper
Tue 14 Feb 2023 22:00
Kene speak to Scottish blackened speed metal one man band Hellripper AKA James McBain about his forth coming release 'Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags,' the Scottish metal scene, recent influences including Scotland's dark history and much more.