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.
Interview
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
Joshua Moshe
Wed 13 Sep 2023 19:00
on Stardust
Known for bringing his spine-shifting and genre-bending jazz to our ears on dance floors, venues, festivals and beyond, saxophone wizard and composer Joshua Moshe (JK Group & 30/70) will be in the PBS studios this coming Wednesday, joining Larry Quicksticks on Stardust, Joshua is here to share some music from, and discuss his forthcoming and highly anticipated album 'Inner Search.'
Interview
In Studio
Continental Robert Susz
Wed 13 Sep 2023 13:00
Iconic Sydney blues vocalist and harpist Continental Robert Susz is coming to Melbourne for a string of shows. Robert speaks to Tom ahead of the gigs.
Interview
In Studio
Tamara Saulwick
Wed 13 Sep 2023 08:15
The Nervous Atmosphere is a response to artist Zoë Barry’s life-altering encounters with lightning. In September 2008, Zoë was driving her car when lightning struck the windscreen – then minutes later another strike hit the road in front of the bonnet. Six months later, lightning hit Zoë’s home while she was inside. Chamber Made Artistic Director Tamara Saulwick chats to Annika about the production.
Interview
Phone
Kyle Schaefer // Fallujah
Wed 13 Sep 2023 00:00
Vocalist for US technical death metal group Fallujah, Kyle Schaefer speaks to Ryan about his short time in the band, 2022's album 'Empyrean' and upcoming Australian tour supporting Cattle Decapitation.
Interview
Phone
Redro Redriguez & His Inner Demons
Tue 12 Sep 2023 20:30
If you head to Shotkickers on the 16th of September then you'll be joining the raucous celebration of ten years of Redro Redriguez & His Inner Demons. You will also see former Inner Demons in the form of some of the band's former players. On the line up also are A Gazillion Angry Mexicans, Two Headed Dog, and the mysterious Lake Alice as co-entertainment on the night. Tune in to Pojama People to hear from Redro about all of these forthcoming frivolities.
Interview
Phone
Bill Barber & The Holding Cell
Tue 12 Sep 2023 10:30
Winner of the 2023 MBAS/PBSFM Blues Challenge, band category, Bill Barber & The Holding Cell talks to Helen about how they will compete in Memphis at The International Blues Challenge in January 2024.
Interview
In Studio
Ena Malibu & Ta'sia
Tue 12 Sep 2023 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Made over three years in brief periods of creativity, movement and connection. Vocalist Ena Malibu and saxophonist and beat maker Ta’sia recently released their collaborative E.P 'Interlude.' Tune in to Mystic Brew to hear their conversation with Mike.
Interview
In Studio
Courtney Barnett
Tue 12 Sep 2023 08:00
A new and gorgeous chapter from Courtney Barnett comes with the release of her instrumental album End Of The Day. Comprised of 17 improvisations that were originally recorded in 2021 as part of the score to the film Anonymous Club, Barnett returned to these tracks a year later, remixing, re-ordering and reframing them into a seamless meditative collage. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear from Courtney about the album.
Interview
In Studio
Meghna
Mon 11 Sep 2023 19:00
Singing and dancing since she could talk, Meghna is a musical force to be reckoned with. Meghna joins Pradip to talk about her recent single '2045.'
Interview
In Studio
Bailey Judd
Mon 11 Sep 2023 16:30
on Homebrew
Guitarist Bailey Judd is readying to enter a new era with an undeniably funky Benson-esque sound, laced in all the glitz and glam of early 80s jazz-pop on his fresh new track 'Precious Gold. Bailey talks to Brooke about it and its launch at Shotkickers on September 14.
Interview
In Studio
TEK TEK Ensemble
Fri 8 Sep 2023 17:30
on Stone Love
Formed in 2010, TEK TEK perform virtuosic and original music inspired by tropical jungles, late night discos, 1960s chic, and shamanistic desert rituals. This Friday they bring their psychedelic grooves to Studio 3 at PBS to perform a live set on Stone Love with Richie 1250.
Interview
In Studio
Zsojo
Fri 8 Sep 2023 08:00
Celebrating the deep and soulful sounds of West London’s Broken Beat movement, a cohort of some of Melbourne's finest selectors, including Setwun and PBS's very own Mike Gurrieri, are getting together to curate a night of dance at the Sub Club on September 8th. Event organiser and beloved DJ Zsojo rolls in for a play behind the Wheels of Steel when he joins Milo on The Breakfast Spread this Friday morning.
Interview
In Studio
Shane Hilton
Thu 7 Sep 2023 17:00
on Fang It!
After months of silence after a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign, the future of the historic Melbourne music venue The Tote has been secured. Shane Hilton, owner of Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar' calls in to Fang It to tell listeners about what they have in store for The Tote.
Interview
In Studio
Damian Cowell
Thu 7 Sep 2023 13:30
on Radio City
Damian Cowell was once a member of TISM (or was he?). Since then he has formed 3 bands, released 8 albums, been a stand-up comedian, published a graphic novel, been commissioned by MONA, produced a 19 episode podcast and created a 19 episode animated series. This Thursday he's back at PBS chatting to Andrew Delaney about his new album, and new project simply titled 'Damian Cowell'.
Interview
In Studio
Cookin' On 3 Burners
Wed 6 Sep 2023 17:30
Renowned purveyors of heavyweight organ funk Cookin' On 3 Burners are back with their latest soul-infused 7-inch single 'I'm Coming Home To You, paired perfectly with the captivating downtempo track 'Whole Woman' featuring their resident live show vocalist Stella Angelico. Tune in to the Afterglow from 5:30pm for a special live in studio set.
Interview
Phone
Rod Paine // The Fulltime Lovers
Wed 6 Sep 2023 10:15
After decades of well-travelled roads meandering through the Australian blues scene, Rod Paine and The Fulltime Lovers have converged at an intersection, winding down the windows, easing off the throttle and listening to the world outside, and within. Their new album 'The Dirt On Velvet' marks a brief resting place in a long and continuing journey. Rod calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about the album and its launch at George Lane on September 15.
Interview
In Studio
Jan Preston
Wed 6 Sep 2023 09:30
Boogie woogie piano queen Jan Preston calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about her upcoming show at Lomond Hotel on September 9 and play a couple of tunes live in the studio along side percussionist Mike Pullman.
Interview
Phone
Jason Evans // Ingested
Wed 6 Sep 2023 00:00
Vocalist for UK death metal group Ingested, Jason Evans chats to Ryan about their upcoming debut Australian tour supporting Archspire, playing Minecraft and plans to tour Europe.
Interview
In Studio
Lance Ferguson
Tue 5 Sep 2023 09:30
on Mystic Brew
Australian 9-piece spiritual jazz group Menagerie have just released their highly anticipated fourth album 'The Shores Of Infinity.' Menagerie founder and guitarist Lance Ferguson drops by Mystic Brew to talk about the new album, as well as The Bamboos - his other band - and their residency at the Night Cat throughout October.
Interview
In Studio
Birdpop
Mon 4 Sep 2023 15:00
on Homebrew
Born in Brunswick on a Friday afternoon in February, 2022, Birdpop are readying to release their debut album 'Guess What?!.' Tune in to Homebrew to hear the band talk about its launch at the Brunswick Ballroom on September 14.