Interviews

Joining Larry for Musical Chairs is Steady Weather (Ben Grayson, Tamil Rogeon, Allysha Joy, Rita Satch), a collective ushering organic dance music from Naarm's rich neo-soul and jazz community. With lineage tracing back to The Bamboos and The Raah Project, Rogeon and Grayson bring heritage, philosophy and true soulfulness to their productions. Featuring the glorious vocals of Joy and Satch, Steady Weather will be right at home on the dance floors of Revolver for Midnight Driver on April 24.

Led by bassist Steve Purcell and members of The Pearly Shells, the Jumpin' the Blues All Stars return for another live session with Tom. This time around they'll be featuring artists involved with the Newport Jazz Festival (May 2-4) including singer Sarah Maclaine and legendary pianist Bob Sedergreen.

Local mandolinist Justin Vilchez swings by Southern Style for a live-to-air performance and a discussion on the role of the mandolin in Bluegrass music. Bridging tradition with youthful flair, Justin captivates audiences worldwide with his unique approach to classic Bluegrass and original compositions. Currently performing with Australian Bluegrass band The High Street Drifters, he also teaches and takes on session work in his hometown of Naarm. Don’t miss this special live session!

Blues-roots guitarist and singer-songwriter Geoff Achison is set to host a music retreat in Yackandandah, Northern Victoria. The renowned Naarm-based musician invites the public for a weekend of playing, learning and discussing the wonders of acoustic guitar with no distractions, other than eating, chatting and jamming. Helen catches up with Geoff about this leisurely weekend getaway – tune in to hear more about this retreat, taking place on May 16 -18.

Bringing her high-energy tunes to The Breakfast Spread this Wednesday morning is local DJ O Honey. She'll be playing some funk, soul, hip hop, and disco, and catching up with Larry Quicksticks about her upcoming shows around Victoria.

Tune in to Tyrannocoreus this April 23 to hear from Perth beatdown/hardcore band Sedative. Fresh off their Southeast Asian tour, Ryan chats with vocalist Blanche Dubrah about their new record 'Love Is Not Enough' and their upcoming Australian tour, featuring support from No Face No Case (CZE) and No Life (NZ).

They may not be operating aircrafts, but one thing's for certain, Life Pilot are doing exactly what they set out to do - write heavy, angry songs and refuse to conform to trends. Known for their unique and awe-inspiring presence, the band's ridiculous sense of humour shines throughout their self-titled debut album. Ryan catches up with drummer Eli Green, tune in to hear more about Life Pilot's headline tour this April and May.

Formed in 1987, black death metal band Profanatica is set to release their new EP 'Wreathed in Dead Angels' on April 25. From the utterly gutted guitar tone to the cultivated primitivism of founder Paul Ledney's drumming, and the creeping, crushing songwriting, 'Wreathed in Dead Angels' vulgarly showcases Profanatica just entering their prime. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear from the New York band.

Swedish for the word 'Shadows', atmospheric black metal band Skuggor are about to embark on their first-ever tour in Australia. They'll be opening for their mates Austere at The Leadbeater Hotel in Richmond, and Kene and Leah Noir catch up with Matt from the Swedish group ahead of the tour. Tune in to hear about their Melbourne show on May 24.

Having just released their album 'Snowman', the lengthy, dynamic and epic sounds of Treebeard will be gracing Studio 5 this April 22. With only one show planned in Melbourne for the year at The Old Bar on May 2, feast your ears on this PBS exclusive of post rock and post metal music. Tune in to Pojama People where Chris Pearson chats to the band about their first international show in Belgium at Dunk Festival.

One of the most electrifying guitarists of her generation, Samantha Fish charges rock and soul with bold energy and emotional depth. Her new album 'Paper Doll' (Rounder Records), produced by Bobby Harlow, showcases her fiercest work yet. Following the success of 'Death Wish Blues', Samantha delves into themes of unapologetic defiance grounded in vulnerability. Tune into Transfigurations with Lucas for an in-depth discussion of this powerful new release and her career-defining moments.

Ahead of their performance at The Thornbury Bowls Club for Helluva Ride on April 26, Mikey and Veeka from Kosmetika join Brooke at Homebrew for a chat. Following their DIY sophomore album 'Illustration', Kosmetika’s 2024 release 'Luxury' marks a shift to a more studio-focused sound with engineering by Erik Scerba. Moving from a duo to a full art-pop band, all five members contribute vocals, song ideas, and textures, resulting in a diverse 10-track album blending elements of their previous work.

Having recently recorded several albums in Bulgaria with a local choir, kaval, and other musicians, Naarm-based jazz pianist David Dower visits Global Village to talk with Roger about his latest project 'Sonder'. The album reflects his deep connection to Bulgaria and his journey as a classical musician. Listen in as David discusses the intersection of traditional Bulgarian music and jazz, sharing insights into his unique creative process and the cultural influences behind his work.

Beloved local DJ, electronic music producer, label curator and host of Regroovanate on 3MDR 97.1FM, Timmus, returns for a special guest appearance on PBS 106.7FM's Electric Sunset. In the lead up to his upcoming release through Smash Bang called Alchestra, expect a signature mix and interview, exploring his creative process and sonic philosophy with a DJ set crafted for radio listeners. Tune in from 10pm this Saturday night via 106.7FM, our website or the PBS app.

For his latest record, singer-songwriter Bonnie 'Prince' Billy collaborated with David 'Ferg' Ferguson (Johnny Cash, Sturgill Simpson) to create his country-folk album 'The Purple Bird' - the second time he's worked with a producer in his illustrious career. Many of the songs reflect the voices of multiple composers, making the shape-shifting aspect of the Bonnie 'Prince' Billy persona more fluid than ever. Tune in to 5ft High and Rising with Myles for this PBS exclusive interview.

PBS is gearing up for the next MIDNGIHT DRIVER, which will be held at one of Naarm/Melbourne’s most beloved nightclub's, Revolver Upstairs on April 24. The night will have sets of disco and groove, courtesy of PBS all stars Mike Gurrieri (Mystic Brew), MzRizk (Boogie Beat Suite) and Jonny Alexander (Audio Vitamins), along with six-piece disco group Steady Weather. Spinning a range of house, soul and dub on The Breakfast Spread, tune in to hear Jonny's guest mix on the Wheels of Steel.

All-girl rock’n’roll band The Wraylettes have a mission: to celebrate Link Wray’s enduring legacy and influence on rock’n’roll as we know it. Playing at Shotkickers on May 3, the annual event 'Missing Link #5' will also feature bands The Bluebottles, Honk, and The Missing Link Band. Tune in to Sunglasses After Dark to hear Phil MacDougall catch up with the band on the day of the federal election.

Following their recent noughties-pop throwback 'And That's How I Got The Congas', Melbourne’s wonky-pop whizzes Cool Sounds are back with the second taste of their upcoming album, 'Just A Dream'. Taking us on a backseat cruise down a sunny highway, eyes closed, windows down, singer Dainis drops into PBS for a round of Musical Chairs. Tune in to hear his selection of favourite songs, along with tracks from the new album 'Party Punisher', out May 23 via Nice Guys Records.

Recently established Naarm-based darkwave band Double Happiness joins Kristen to discuss their debut album 'Derealisation' and perform live in the studio. Formed in late 2023 after the dissolution of garage punk band 'PLEBS', Double Happiness merges shoegaze, darkwave, and post-punk, with standout tracks like 'Electric Sheep' and 'Staring at the Walls'. Comprised of Sam Jemsek, Will Stanforth, and Ben Callaghan, with guitar by Sam Walsh of Silent Income, they’re navigating darker sonic realms.

Join Kev, vocalist of the animated Naarm-based metalcore five-piece Lost Souls, as he sits down with Ryan to discuss the band's debut album 'Lore', set for release on April 18. They’ll explore Kev’s journey of embracing neurodivergence, going viral online, collaborating with his new best mate Jonathan Vigil from 'The Ghost Inside', and the band’s plans for physical releases and live performances. Don’t miss this rich conversation on Tyrannocoreus.