Interviews

Flawless playing with an undeniable musical connection - Laura Boosinger and Mike Compton, also known as The Knackered Ramblers (USA), are joining Jan Dale on Southern Style this Wednesday. A banjo player and vocalist, Laura is a leading figure in preserving the tradition of shape-note singing, and Mike Compton is a Grammy and IBMA Award winning mandolinist and composer. Tune in from the second half of the show for a live performance from the duo, and to hear about their upcoming shows.

Tune in to Southern Style this week to hear from Toronto’s preeminent bluegrass band, the Tone Rangers. The lineup includes Andrew Collins (mandolin, guitar, vocals), James McEleney (bass, mandolin, guitar), Chris Quinn (banjo, guitar), and Ben Plotnik (fiddle, guitar). They’ll be sharing a live bluegrass performance with Jan Dale ahead of their appearance at Bright’s Mountaingrass Festival, taking place November 14 - 16. Listen in to hear what else the band have planned while in the country.

Tune in to Roots of Rhythm as Helen catches up with blues musician Michael Charles, the first Australian to be inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame. Having launched his career in 1984, Michael has performed with some of the greats, including Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and Jimmy Dawkins. Some 40 years later, Michael’s roots are now in the USA, and his career boasts a catalogue of forty-one releases. Listen in to hear about his upcoming show at Bird’s Basement on November 20.

Tune in to Tyrannocoreus to catch an interview between Ryan Evans and Eric Jarrin, the lead guitarist and producer of deathcore band Despised Icon. Formed in 2002, the Quebec-based group has just released their seventh album 'Shadow Work', and are currently touring extensively across North America. Listen in to find out when we can expect to see them next in Australia.

'The Astronomer' is the debut full-length album from Melbourne post-hardcore band Caution:Thieves. Continuing the concept that began with 'Prologue: The Slow Resign Of A Dying Star' in 2024, 'The Astronomer' is an ambitious concept album that offers a dynamic and exciting musical journey. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus as Ryan chats with Nicholas Simonsen, vocalist and songwriter from the band about their show at Bergy Bandroom on November 15.

Joining Chris for the end of his show this Tuesday night is Gippsland based artist Jake, from The Jake Hills Band. Tune in to hear about his upcoming show at The Union Hotel Brunswick on November 16, alongside Caisha Sprout and Clint Wilson & The Ruins.

Tune in to Pojama People this Tuesday night as Chris Pearson catches up with Dick from Queensland band, Evil Dick Industries. They'll be chatting about Evil Dick Industries' set at Geelong's River Rock on November 15, along with their show opening for Legends Of Motorsport at The Tote the night before.

New Zealand sludge/psych-metal heavyweights Beastwars are returning to Australia this November, with a show at The Evelyn Hotel on November 15 to celebrate their sixth studio album, 'The Ship // The Sea' - released fourteen years after their 2011 debut. From the very beginning, Beastwars have embodied the apocalyptic spirit of these end times, soundtracking times of war, disaster, and collapse. Tune in to Pojama People as Chris Pearson catches up with Nathan from the band.

Tune in to Underground Love this Tuesday as Jordan celebrates the show’s 300th episode with a special guest - local artist Billiam. He’ll be premiering a brand new single on the program, and chatting about Billiam And The Split Bills' show at The Tote on November 13, which will be their first headliner show since their Europe tour and Meredith. Listen in from 4.30pm to hear his latest song.

Tune in to Headhunters to hear Elle Young catch up with Karen Nyame, followed by a special guest mix. Dubbed the "Goddess of Rhythm", she has been a driving force in percussive, genre-blending dance music for nearly a decade. Rooted in the African diaspora and known for her signature fusion of polyrhythms, sub-heavy bass, and high-energy drum patterns, KG channels the evolving sound of London’s club scene while honouring her Ghanaian heritage. Tune in to hear about her upcoming shows.

Ossicle Duo, featuring Hamish Upton on percussion and Benjamin Anderson on double-bell bass trombone, will be joining Ian on The Sound Barrier this weekend to talk about their upcoming show ‘CYCLES’ at Jolted Art Space on November 23. Tune in to hear about this adventurous ensemble, performing with some of Melbourne’s most brilliant musicians in both notated and improvised music, always exploring new music.

Tune into 5ft High and Rising for an intimate, live performance from Liv Greene. Her sophomore album ‘Deep Feeler’ is a reckoning with reality, a vulnerable snapshot of hard-won self-acceptance. It’s feminine, queer, and defiant and heralds the arrival of Greene as a powerful new voice who joins the songwriting tradition of Emmylou, Patty, Gillian, and Lucinda – in her own way. Tune in to hear about her show at The Lomond Hotel on November 8.

Tune in to 5ft High and Rising to hear Myles catch up with Portland, USA country and western band Jenny Don't & The Spurs. For over a decade, Jenny Don’t & The Spurs have been pioneering a sound that fuses the grit of garage rock with the swagger of classic country, which they'll be bringing to Victoria for a bunch of shows, including Town Folk Festival on November 15. Listen in from 8am to hear from vocalist and guitarist Jenny Don't, along with bassist Kelly Halliburton.

Owned and curated by Joshua Smith, Footscray Records took off during lockdown in 2020 as an online record store on Discogs. After about a year of looking for the perfect brick and mortar space, they have finally landed on the shop front at 1/40 Leeds Street, Footscray. Tune in to Stone Love as Joshua joins Richie 1250 to chat about the new Footscray Records compilation LP.

Moopie is back at Miscellania this Sunday for a special set supporting Carla dal Forno's first Melbourne show in a decade. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear Moopie spin an exclusive set for PBS.

Australian DJ legend JNett returns to the PBS family this Friday to join Edd for a chat and to spin some tunes ahead of her Fairfield Amphitheatre set on November 15.

West African in heritage, Naarm/ Melbourne-based Zjoso has quickly become an essential thread weaving through the city’s musical tapestry. Founder of Tribqu, a platform celebrating underground music and culture, Zjoso has successfully carved out a distinct role as a DJ, radio host, and curator. Joining Edd Fisher on Tomorrowland, tune in to hear about his monthly radio program on Skylab, along with his performance at 'When Pigs Fly' on December 31.

Coming in to spin the Wheels of Steel while in Melbourne for the first time this Friday morning is London-based DJ Minna. Digging for rare records since the age of 12, Minna will bring her extensive knowledge of rare disco, old-school house, and the latest dancefloor releases to Whitehart Bar on November 15. Tune in to hear her infectious and energetic guest mix, along with a chat with Breakfast Spread presenter Milo Eastwood.

Berlin power-pop group Slander Tongue are in Australia for the first time this November, performing at The Gem on Saturday, November 22. The band’s latest album 'Monochrome', has drawn favourable comparisons to The Plimsouls, Johnny Thunders, and The Real Kids, packing clubs with their brand of aggro power-pop punk sensibilities, meshed with full, guitar-driven ’70s ballroom blitz. Tune in to Sunglasses After Dark as Phil MacDougall catches up with the band while they’re in town.

Local three-guitar rock’n’roll power poppers The Prize are coming onto Sunglasses After Dark for an exclusive Studio 5 Live session this November. Having just released their debut album ‘In The Red’ via Anti Fade Records in September, the band will be launching their new record at The Curtain Hotel on November 15. Tune in from 8pm to hear this live performance, followed by an interview with Phil MacDougall.