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
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
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
Jack Spencer
Tue 20 Feb 2024 15:15
Off the back of his new album 'Trillion Love,' folk musician Jack Spencer stops by PBS to play some songs on Underground Love.
Interview
Phone
Sukanya
Mon 19 Feb 2024 19:00
Goa-based singer, choreographer and costume designer Sukanya draws from her heritage in the vocal music of Bengal, whilst intricately blending reggae rhythms with enchanting vocals in Hindi and English. She has collaborated with renowned dub and reggae artists such as Scientist and General Zooz from the Reggae Rajahs, and performed at India’s premier reggae festival, Goa Sunsplash. Tune into Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves to listen to Sukanya’s music and her conversation with Pradip.
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In Studio
Metdog
Mon 19 Feb 2024 15:00
on Homebrew
Naarm/Melbourne digi-punks Metdog have unleashed their latest album ‘Questions and Answers Regarding Computers and Screens’. This frenetic release turns an eye toward the electric eye, appraising the absurdity of the digital age and dismantling the circuitry of usage in the deeply philosophical yet sardonic Metdog fashion. Metdog drop by Homebrew to talk about the album and its launch at The Old Bar on February 23.
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Phone
Thee Sacred Souls
Sat 17 Feb 2024 15:00
on Boss Action
This San Diego band hit the ground running in 2020 with their debut 45 'Can I Call You Rose?' on Penrose, a label dedicated to showcasing SoCal soulies founded by Daptone Records' Gabe Roth. They went on to release a self titled LP on the label and have been touring the UK and Europe since. They come to Australia in March and this week made time to catch up with Miss Goldie for a chat.
Interview
In Studio
IN2STELLAR
Fri 16 Feb 2024 14:15
on Tomorrowland
Staples of the Naarm underground IN2STELLAR present a special version of their party and club series Neurotiq Erotiq. As part of Brunswick Music Festival, the duo will bring Bogotá-born Berlin-based artist THC along for the ride with support from Afrodisiac and Mabel for a dark sweaty dance until early dawn at Rubix Warehouse on March 9th. They drop in on Tomorrowland for a quick chat and a hoon behind the decks.
Interview
In Studio
Suki
Fri 16 Feb 2024 13:15
on Tomorrowland
Beloved Naarm label Butter Session's first release of 2024 comes from psychedelic specialist Suki who gifts us with a four-track EP of extra-terrestrial transmissions titled ‘Elevate’. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear him chat with Edd about how his new EP spans a range of tempos, moods and energy levels, all with an underlying psychedelic spirit and tongue-in-cheek attitude.
Interview
In Studio
Saxon Sound System
Fri 16 Feb 2024 11:00
on Riddim Yard
Iconic British sound systems pioneers Muscle Head, Double O, Mikey Boops and Sean Muscle drop in to PBS for a very special edition of Riddim Yard and to chat with Rick Howe about the indelible impact on popular culture that Saxon Sound System has made over the past forty years. Tune in from 11am.
Interview
In Studio
Dark5lalom
Fri 16 Feb 2024 02:00
on Always Open
Local experimental electronica and laidback vaporwave artist Dark5lalom stops by Always Open to discuss finding a unique sound as a producer and co-running the Kanga Corp label.
Interview
In Studio
Lydia Lunch
Thu 15 Feb 2024 19:00
on Junkyard
This March, New York's "punk poet queen of extremities" Lydia Lunch is bringing to our shores 'Tales of Lust & Madness,' her new show with US musician and performing artist Joseph Keckler. Combining the dynamic spoken word of Lunch and the dark humour of Keckler, Tales of Lust & Madness brings two of New York’s most notorious performers together to create an intimate evening of provocative musical poetry. Tune in to Junkyard to hear Lunch tell Michael Mulholland all about this project.
Interview
In Studio
Delsinki & Brooke Taylor
Thu 15 Feb 2024 15:00
Melbourne singer-songwriters Delsinki and Mick Thomas have come together to write and record the song 'Sunkilda Sinset (A Song for Dion)' in tribute to their "dear friend and musical partner" Dion Hirini, who passed away in March 2021, just hours after playing a show with the pair and the extended cast of Keep The Circle Unbroken played in Gippsland. Delsinki and Keep The Circle Unbroken bandmate Brooke Taylor call by Swinging Doors to talk about the song.
Interview
In Studio
PepperCreek Revival with Kelly Auty
Wed 14 Feb 2024 10:00
PepperCreek Revival with Kelly Auty drop in to PBS to chat about their upcoming gig at The Bruthen Inn on February 17th, and their double single/video launch at Way Out West Roots Music Club on February 25 alongside special guest Kerri Simpson. They'll also grace us with a special live session from Studio 3. Tune in to Roots Of Rhythm, Wednesday from 9am.
Interview
In Studio
Paddy Donovan
Wed 14 Feb 2024 08:15
Returning to the stunning St Kilda foreshore and surrounds, the St Kilda Festival celebrates Australian music. Now in its 43-year, the festival has announced an amazing line-up of home-grown talent and fun for all ages. With Saturday showcasing a huge line-up of First Peoples' talent, followed by the traditional big festival Sunday. Paddy Donovan joins Annika to talk about the inaugural live music precinct and the festival happening February 17 – 18.
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Phone
Heavensgate & Prompts
Wed 14 Feb 2024 00:00
A few weeks ago, Ryan ventured to the Espy to interview Melbourne modern metalcore up-and-comers Heavensgate, along with half Japanese, half South Korean nü-metalcore band Prompts. Tune into Tyrannocoreus on February 14 to hear them speak about the current tour they're on supporting The Gloom In The Corner, being part of the Greyscale Records roster and the big year ahead scheduled for both bands.
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Phone
Anders Fridén // In Flames
Wed 14 Feb 2024 00:00
Vocalist for iconic Swedish heavy metal band In Flames, Anders Fridén talks to Ryan about 2023's album 'Foregone,' their upcoming Australian tour in February with Kreator co-headlining and plans for the rest of 2024.
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Phone
Jesse Barnett // Stick To Your Guns
Wed 14 Feb 2024 00:00
Vocalist for US hardcore band Stick To Your Guns, Jesse Barnett talks to Ryan about their upcoming Australian tour celebrating a decade since their breakout album Diamond, bringing SeeYouSpaceCowboy over to Australia for their first tour of the continent and when new material is expected.
Interview
In Studio
Midnight
Tue 13 Feb 2024 23:15
Blackened speed metal legend Athenar hails from Cleveland and is a member of the revered satanic band Midnight. He chats with Kene about their upcoming tour, his love for Australian audiences, and the new album 'Hellish Expectations,' which comes out just after the tour.
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In Studio
Riot City
Tue 13 Feb 2024 22:15
As Canadian metal outfit Riot City gears up for their first ever Australian tour, they have a yarn with Kene about getting away from the snowy weather, the sparseness of the Canadian scene, their various music projects and how they bring the speed on stage! Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear more.
Interview
In Studio
Hugh Cornwell
Tue 13 Feb 2024 21:00
As leader of The Stranglers, Hugh Cornwell was the main writer behind all of the band’s most memorable songs across ten stellar albums. Widely regarded as the poet laureate of punk, he has also built a substantial and singular body of impressive solo albums. Ahead of his Australian tour in August where the UK legend will perform some of the Stranglers' most iconic hits, Cornwell speaks to Chris Pearson on Pojama People. Tune in Tuesday night from 8pm.
Interview
In Studio
Mick Simpson
Tue 13 Feb 2024 20:00
DO THE POP Festival is back in the epic seaside town of Port Campbell for 2024. Spread across the weekend of April 20 and 21, the Port Campbell hotel will be packed full of epic rock n' roll bands. Mick Simpson calls by Pojama People to talk about the festival line-up.
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Phone
Art Alexakis // Everclear
Tue 13 Feb 2024 17:00
on Firewater
Singers Art Alexakis of Everclear and Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus have teamed up to perform each of their bands' hits and fan favourites in an intimate acoustic setting. They'll tell in-depth stories behind their songs and interact with the audience, giving fans the opportunity to ask each of them questions. Art Alexakis joins Claire to talk about this unique experience happening at The Brunswick Ballroom on February 17.