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
The Night Terrors
Tue 31 Oct 2023 20:00
The Night Terrors return with 'Hypnotica,' their first new album in almost 10 years, and to celebrate this occasion, the duo will play a special Halloween live from Studio 3 set. Tune in to Pojama People from 8pm to hear them
Interview
Phone
C.O.F.F.I.N
Tue 31 Oct 2023 17:30
on Firewater
While they're on their national tour, Sydney-based hard rock n roll quartet C.O.F.F.I.N make the time for a catch up with Claire Stuchbery as part of her Halloween Special. Ahead of their two Melbourne dates in November, the band call in on Firewater for a spooky chat. Tune in from 5pm on Tuesday.
Interview
In Studio
Porpoise Spit
Tue 31 Oct 2023 16:15
Mill and Elly of local rock band Porpoise Spit join Jordan in the studio to chat about their new album 'Don't Quit' out through Psychic Hysteria, and big launch shows coming up.
Interview
In Studio
Doug Martsch // Built To Spill
Tue 31 Oct 2023 15:45
Iconic indie-rock band Built To Spill has returned to Australia after a long 7-year wait, played across the country, and had a 4-date residency at Northcote Social Club as part of the Eighty-Six festival. Jordan caught up with Doug on the morning of their second show to chat about the band.
Interview
In Studio
Mark Monnone // Lost and Lonesome
Tue 31 Oct 2023 15:15
Cult indie label Lost and Lonesome are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a big show at Brunswick Ballroom. Label founder Mark Monnone joins Jordan in the studio to reflect on the label's legacy and the big birthday gig.
Interview
In Studio
Eddie C
Mon 30 Oct 2023 17:30
on Headhunters
Berlin-based Canadian producer and DJ Eddie C has a raw yet sophisticated approach to production that has yielded countless releases and remixes throughout his career. His now renowned eclectic and passion-fuelled DJ sets have garnered a cult following world wide. He drops in on Headhunters for a chat with Elle and to play a very special mix.
Interview
In Studio
Asa Tone
Mon 30 Oct 2023 09:00
on Deeep Space
Asa Tone are a multinational trio composed of Jakarta-born Melati Malay, New York-based Tristan Arp and itinerant producer Kaazi, whose excursions in voice, mallets and synthesis are both transportative and fluid, yet firmly grounded in the earth. Tune in to Deeep Space to hear the group's guest mix and their performance at The Eighty-Six Festival with Australian sound art pioneer Ros Bandt later that evening.
Interview
In Studio
Vahideh Eisaei
Sun 29 Oct 2023 18:00
Iranian-Australian artist and qanun player Vahideh Eisaei drops into the Global Village to talk about her music performance at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Sunday 12th November. Titled 'Love's Universe is Inside You,' this performance invokes Rumi’s poetry with Persian classical motifs and contemporary soulful singing.
Interview
In Studio
Nduduzo Makhathini
Sun 29 Oct 2023 15:30
The first South African musician to be signed to Blue Note Records and a long-time collaborator with Shabaka Hutchings, pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini has carved a unique space for himself in the global jazz scene. Makhathini is in town for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival and made time to pop into PBS to chat with Stani Goma on Flight 1067 to Africa.
Interview
In Studio
Dennis Bovell
Fri 27 Oct 2023 11:30
on Riddim Yard
Rick Howe reckons that Dennis Bovell is the most interesting storyteller who's ever visited Riddim Yard. Tune in to hear the Barbados-born England-based reggae guitarist, bass player and record producer share some fascinating tales from his illustrious career.
Interview
In Studio
Paul Lindsay // Vicious Circles
Thu 26 Oct 2023 20:00
Celebrating their 40th anniversary, seminal Australian hardcore band Vicious Circle are releasing their fifteenth album 'Split This Open.' Vocalist Paul Lindsay calls by Sunglasses After Dark to talk about the album and its launch at the Bendigo Hotel on November 4.
Interview
In Studio
Mike O'Dowd
Thu 26 Oct 2023 15:30
Australian indie-folk virtuoso Mike O'Dowd explores the human experience of love through evocative storytelling and poetic lyricism on his debut album 'One Lover Leaves.' At its core the album delves into the breakdown of a relationship, serving as a chronicle of O'Dowd's emotions at each crucial juncture and navigates the complexities of love and human emotion with honesty, offering a deeply personal and introspection. Mike passes through Swinging Doors for a couple of tunes and a chat.
Interview
In Studio
Girl Friday
Thu 26 Oct 2023 14:30
on Radio City
Tracey Hogue (AKA Girl Friday) joins Crispi on Radio City to chat about her latest single 'Some Days' from her forthcoming album and its launch at Merri Creek Tavern on November 5.
Interview
In Studio
The Seven Ups
Thu 26 Oct 2023 13:45
on Radio City
Diving deep in to the lesser-known places of instrumental music, heavy groove combo, The Seven Ups release their fifth studio album A Free Blowing Wind. Taking listeners on a journey from psychedelic grooves, to lush plateaus and onwards to aggressive fuzz rock, the album shows a mature take on the band's classic heavy-funk sound. The band's Trent Sterling and Harry Cooper join Crispi to talk about the album launch at the Night Cat on November 6th.
Interview
In Studio
Makaya McCraven
Thu 26 Oct 2023 07:30
A marquee act for one of the world’s hottest jazz labels, International Anthem, Chicago’s Makaya McCraven will perform in Melbourne this week as part of an Eighty-Six x Melbourne International Jazz Festival collaboration. If you're not lucky enough to see McCraven live, then tune in to The Breakfast Spread on Thursday morning to hear a special set that he's recorded at PBS.
Interview
In Studio
Steve Purcell's All Stars with special guest Tracey Miller
Wed 25 Oct 2023 13:00
Steve Purcell's All Stars drop in to PBS to play a bangin' live set on Jumpin' the Blues with a healthy peppering of riveting R&B from special guest vocalist Tracey Miller. Tune in on Wednesday afternoon from 1pm.
Interview
In Studio
Tommy McEwan
Wed 25 Oct 2023 09:00
Tommy McEwan (aka Louis King calls by Roots of Rhythm to talk about his recent European tour, where he performed at a festival in Transylvania with Beth Hart as well as played at Nothing but the Blues Bar in Carnaby, London and The Little Gig at Leavers Hotel, Creswick October 28.
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Phone
Ian White
Wed 25 Oct 2023 08:00
'Mutiny In Heaven: The Birthday Party' is the new documentary by director Ian White that details the chaotic history of Melbourne punk band The Birthday Party. It features rare and unseen photos, artwork, letters and diaries, unreleased tracks and studio footage, and its soundtrack has been curated by the band's multi-instrumentalist, Mick Harvey. Ian calls in to State of the Art to talk to Annika about the documentary and the history of The Birthday Party.
Interview
Phone
John Nolan // Taking Back Sunday
Wed 25 Oct 2023 00:00
Guitarist for the USA emo band Taking Back Sunday, John Nolan talks to Ryan about their new album '152,' their US tour playing the album in full and what we can expect from the band set list wise for their appearance at the Good Things Festival.
Interview
Phone
Rou Reynolds // Enter Shikari
Wed 25 Oct 2023 00:00
Vocalist for UK band Enter Shikari, Rou Reynolds catches up with Ryan to chat about their latest album 'A Kiss For The Whole World,' how excited they are to be back at Good Things Festival as their last show was at Good Things in 2019 and becoming "honorary citizens" of Australia.