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In Studio
Palm Springs
Wed 19 Nov 2025 08:00
Joining Milo on The Breakfast Spread for an acoustic, in-studio performance is Palm Springs - the outsider folk identity of Erica Dunn. Born out of a compulsion to write sparse, intimate verse, Palm Springs has been a cornerstone of Dunn’s songwriting that sits in a separate interior back room from her other creative outputs (Tropical Fuck Storm, MOD CON, Fiancée, Harmony et al). Tune in to hear about her new album 'Turning Yr Back On The Dolphin'.
Interview
In Studio
Wild Gloriosa
Thu 20 Nov 2025 08:00
Award-winning Tamil-Australian artist Wild Gloriosa crafts music rooted in self-love, identity, and community, resonating with audiences through its honesty and depth. Having graced major stages including Woodford Folk Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, and Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Wild Gloriosa will be performing at Strawberry Fields this month. Joining Milo for a round of Musical Chairs, tune in to hear her selection of tunes for this Thursday morning.
Interview
In Studio
Justin Rudge
Thu 20 Nov 2025 10:00
The Port Fairy Folk Festival has expanded its line-up, with more artists joining the seaside celebration taking place from March 6 - 9. From its humble beginnings in 1977, the festival celebrates its 49th year in 2026, featuring a huge multi-venue main arena with four stages, family-friendly entertainment, excellent food, and more. Director Justin Rudge joins Lauren Plant, tune in to hear him discuss some of the artists to watch in the global folk scene.
Interview
In Studio
Georgia Knight
Thu 20 Nov 2025 14:00
on Radio City
Written largely on autoharp, local singer/songwriter Georgia Knight has announced the release of her much anticipated debut album, 'Beanpole'. The album weaves moody dark-pop with trip-hop pulses and synth-washed layers, unfolding into an avant-garde landscape that coaxes listeners into a world of musically dark terrain and cinematic breadth. Georgia Knight will pop in to Radio City to chat with Crispi.
Interview
In Studio
Liz Stringer
Thu 20 Nov 2025 14:30
on Radio City
Off the back of the London album launch for 'The Second High', Liz Stringer is back on home soil for the 'To Survive Tour', a campaign that brings awareness to the housing crisis and raise much-needed funds for Australia’s most vulnerable. Audiences will be given the opportunity to donate their chosen amount to a local community support organisation using QR codes at each show, to which Liz will also donate personally. Tune in to Radio City as Crispi catches up with Liz about this tour.
Interview
In Studio
Tanya-Lee Davies and Alison Ferrier
Thu 20 Nov 2025 15:00
On November 22, Alison Ferrier and the Upshots and Tanya-Lee Davies and her band will each launch a new single into the atmosphere at the Lomond Hotel. Singer-songwriter Tanya-Lee Davies is a heart-seeking missile, specialising in dreamy pop country psychedelic folk sounds, and Alison Ferrier is a country punk, rock and blues artist, with a dash of double denim '70s sweetness. Tune in to hear Ernie catch up with them before the show that weekend.
Interview
In Studio
Toody Cole
Thu 20 Nov 2025 17:00
on Fang It!
Tune in to Fang It! to hear Ruari catch up with Toody Cole and Her Band, the co-founder and mainstay of iconic Oregon group Dead Moon and the godmother of raw DIY rock 'n' roll. Returning to Australia for the first time fronting her own band, after three decades of performances here with Dead Moon, Pierced Arrows, and as a duo with her late, great husband Fred Cole, tune in to hear an exclusive Studio 5 Live performance, the day before Toody Cole's show at The Tote on November 21.
Interview
In Studio
Johnny Fuego and The Heat
Fri 21 Nov 2025 10:30
Tune in to the Ports Of Paradise to hear a live performance from the electrifying ensemble, Johnny Fuego and The Heat. Featuring the powerhouse vocals of Loretta Miller, the 9-piece will share with Palmtree Paddy their unmistakable swagger of the 007 theme to Shirley Bassey’s 'Goldfinger', Tom Jones’ 'Thunderball', and deep-cut gems from Bond’s legendary back catalogue, ahead of their show at The Night Cat that night.
Interview
In Studio
Jacky Winter
Fri 21 Nov 2025 17:00
on Stone Love
'Mango' is the new LP from local producer, Jacky Winter. A sideways breakbeat record, Winter works sample heavy MPC jams into classic song form, where melody is King. Joining Richie 1250 on Stone Love, tune in to hear about Jacky Winter’s LP launch party at The Railway Hotel Ballroom on November 29, with guests Stefan Blair (Good Morning) and vinyl DJ's Stuckey (Surprise Chef) and Lady Love Potion.
Interview
In Studio
Leah Senior
Mon 24 Nov 2025 08:00
With vivid lyricism and a voice that soars with a disarmingly honesty, folk artist Leah Senior returns with her new single ‘People Pleaser’. Written during an online workshop with Adrianne Lenker (Big Thief), the song is a call to step away from external pressures and noise, to come back to your own small world. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread as Claire Dickson is joined by Leah Senior for an intimate, acoustic performance, and to hear about Leah's upcoming new album.
Interview
In Studio
SOLUNE (Selene Messinis)
Mon 24 Nov 2025 11:15
on Black Wax
Improvising multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer and educator SOLUNE (Selene Messinis) is the recipient of the prestigious Melbourne International Jazz Festival Take Note initiative. A major outcome of this initiative is the performance of a brand new suite of works at the 2025 festival, and PBS was there to record this world premiere. Tune in to Black Wax this Monday to re-live MAD VANTAGE at the Night Cat and to hear Selene chat to Adam about this major work.
Interview
In Studio
Tumbleweed
Tue 25 Nov 2025 20:00
Tumbleweed founder and frontman Richie Weed will be joining Chris Pearson on Pojama People this Tuesday. Stepping into a bold new territory with his debut solo album 'Strays', the album captures raw honesty and spirit, marking a powerful new chapter in his career. Tune in to hear about his upcoming shows in Melbourne, including George Lane on November 28, and The Tote on November 30.
Interview
In Studio
Mike Solo
Tue 25 Nov 2025 20:00
Music label Bird’s Robe will wrap up their 15th anniversary celebrations in Melbourne with a massive show at Max Watts on Saturday, December 13.
Headlining the last of three Melbourne events are post-rock band sleepmakeswaves, playing their first shows of 2025, alongside USA alternative rock icons …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead, returning to Australia for the first time in over a decade. Tune in to hear Chris catch up with the label founder Mike Solo.
Interview
In Studio
Pestilential Shadows
Tue 25 Nov 2025 22:00
One of Australia's longest-running black metal bands, Pestilential Shadows have been building a towering canon of work since 2003. Whereas many of their native land's extreme metal exports either tend toward the chaotic or too clean, the shadowy collective led by founding vocalist / guitarist Balam consistently create compelling swathes of drama and darkness, all-enveloping emotion and regal-yet-gritty grandeur. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear about their new album ‘Wretch’.
Interview
In Studio
IRREPARABLE
Tue 25 Nov 2025 22:00
'The Fate Of All Life' sees local band IRREPARABLE weave together industrial black metal, goth and darkwave to create a sound that is both haunting and cathartic. The album is a monument to the reality of the human condition, exploring themes of cyclical suffering and death. Kene catches up with the band, tune in to hear about their new album, along with their show at The Leadbeater Hotel on November 29.
Interview
In Studio
Mork
Tue 25 Nov 2025 22:00
Mork was created by Thomas Eriksen in the town of Halden in Norway during 2004. Both then and now, the band functions as a one-man-band, much like many others within the black metal-genre. Primarily a side-project for Eriksen from the inception until the debut album was made in 2013, Mork are coming over to Australia next year for a nationwide tour. Burning Bitumen catch up with Thomas Eriksen, tune in to hear about Mork's show in Melbourne on January 22 at Central Club.
Interview
In Studio
Bad Juju
Wed 26 Nov 2025 00:00
Local nu-metal band Bad Juju have just released their new EP, 'Simulacra'. Blending gritty alt-rock with raw emotional intensity, guitarist Abe Miller joins Ryan Evans on Tyrannocoreus to chat about the band’s latest release. Tune in to hear why Bad Juju shifted their sound from emo to nu-metal, and what it was like to work with Sam Bassal from nu-metal band Ocean Grove.
Interview
In Studio
Hate Complex
Wed 26 Nov 2025 00:30
Jesse Barr, the vocalist for local heavy hitters Hate Complex will be joining Ryan on Tyrannocoreus. Having just released their new single ‘SILENCE’, tune in to hear Hate Complex's upcoming debut album ‘DISSONANCE’, and what we can expect to see from the band in the not too distant future.
Interview
In Studio
Omega Ensemble
Wed 26 Nov 2025 02:00
Tune in to The Modernist as Cas talks to David Rowdon, artistic director of the Omega Ensemble. They'll be chatting about the upcoming 2026 season and the ensemble's 21st; a season which once again champions Australian composers, both young and slightly older, and features three Australian premieres and six world premieres of chamber music.
Interview
In Studio
Steve Purcell
Wed 26 Nov 2025 13:00
Joining Tom on Jumpin' The Blues this week is Steve Purcell from Belmar Records. Specialising in original roots, blues, jazz, and soul recordings, Belmar Records aims to introduce music lovers around the world to some of the incredible musical talent Melbourne has to offer, one track at a time. Tune in to hear about a brand new Belmar Records release; a limited edition vinyl and CD - 'The Jumpin' the Blues Allstars Live on the Radio Vol.1’.
Interview
In Studio
Charlotte Le Lievre
Sat 29 Nov 2025 08:00
Local singer-songwriter Charlotte Le Lievre returns with 'Tamworth Lights', a deeply personal and moving new single. Following on from the success of her debut album, 'Songs from the Barrier Line' - 'Tamworth Lights’ marks the first release from Charlotte’s forthcoming sophomore album, 'Grief Knows No Borders', due in Spring 2026. Tune in to 5ft High and Rising to hear about her upcoming show at Cactus Room on December 3.
Interview
In Studio
The Honey Badgers
Wed 3 Dec 2025 10:15
On Roots of Rhythm this December 3, Helen Jenning will interview Nigel Bourn from Adelaide based band The Honey Badgers. Having placed sixth in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2023, their debut album, ‘Shakin’ peaked at #1 on the ABARAC charts. Tune in to hear about this blues, soul and funk band’s upcoming tour across Victoria.
Interview
In Studio
Emily Jane Pritchard
Thu 4 Dec 2025 10:00
Mornington Peninsula songwriter Emily Jane Pritchard is set to release her debut EP, 'Never Ending Holiday', launching the new record at the Wesley Anne on December 6. The four-track collection of guitar-driven indie-folk features songs straight from the heart, decorated with touches of soul and pop, delivered with a voice that drifts seamlessly between heart-achingly sweet and ruggedly raw. Bringing her guitar into Down By The River, tune in to hear Emily perform a few live songs.
Interview
In Studio
Icecream Hands
Thu 4 Dec 2025 14:00
on Radio City
Local power-pop group Icecream Hands have emerged from the depths of winter with a very special gift – a new album, 'Giant Fox Pineapple Tree'. This year’s traditional pre-Christmas Icecream Hands show will become a full-blown album launch celebrating the release of their eighth record. Charles Jenkins and Doug Lee Robertson join Crispi on Radio City to chat about their new album that’s brimming with pop-rock melodies, tune in to hear about their Northcote Social Club show on December 20.
Interview
In Studio
screensaver
Thu 4 Dec 2025 19:00
on Junkyard
Local post-punk band screensaver has just launched their third album ‘Three Lens Approach’, and they're coming in to Junkyard to chat with Michael Mulholland about the record. Taking cues from the late 70’s and early 80’s, screensaver’s new album is propelled forward by a more than danceable rhythm section, weaving through polyrhythms of classic synth sounds and frenetic guitars. Listen in to hear how the new record builds on its predecessors.
Past Interviews
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Lloyd Swanton // The Necks
Thu 6 May 2021 11:30
For over 30 years Sydney trio The Necks have carved out a unique place in the global music landscape and they are unquestionably one of Australia's most important musical entities. This week on Eternal Rhythm bassist Lloyd Swanton calls through to chat to Shio about The Necks' shows at Melbourne's RISING Festival and the myriad side shows each member is doing as the festival's artists in residence.
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F*ck the Fitzroy Doom Scene
Wed 5 May 2021 22:00
Melbourne rockers , F*ck the Fitzroy Doom Scene call into Pojama People to chat about their gig at Cherry Bar.
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Steve Purcell
Wed 5 May 2021 13:00
Bassist & vocalist for the Pearly Shells, Steve Purcell calls into Jumpin' the Blues to chat about their Studio 5 session from 2007.
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Joel Bray
Wed 5 May 2021 08:00
This week on State of the Art, Annika is joined by director & choreography Joel Bray to discuss Considerable Sexual Licence.
Rejecting the conservative straightness of sexual politics in Australia, this provocative performance blends cabaret, comedy, and choreography. Considerable Sexual License tempts you to explore your own history and relationship to sex, sexuality and personal freedom, while celebrating Country, community, consent and kinship.
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Erik Griswold
Wed 5 May 2021 04:45
Cas talks to composer/pianist Erik Griswold about his new album 'Four Places in Queensland.'
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Sithlord
Tue 4 May 2021 22:00
Join Kene & Star Wars themed band Sithlord for a May the Fourth special.
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Mick Harvey
Tue 4 May 2021 17:30
on Firewater
Tune into Firewater tonight to hear Lisa Gibbs chat with Mick Harvey about Brian Henry Hooper's second posthumous album 'I Wont Bend For You.'
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Shelby De Fazio//Bad Bangs
Tue 4 May 2021 15:30
Vocalist and Guitarist for Bad Bangs, Shelby De Fazio, chats to Jordan about the band's new single ‘Sweet Thing’ & upcoming launch at the Old Bar.
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Beatnik Collective
Tue 4 May 2021 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Melbourne instrumental group Beatnik Collective discuss their new single 'Peer Pressure Ft. Sam Gendel.'
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Lauren Carroll Harris
Tue 4 May 2021 08:00
Coming up on Sound & Vision Xan talks to Prototype founding Director and Curator Lauren Carroll Harris about the 2021 season launch.
Prototype is an Australian experimental curatorial platform that launches a new three-month season in 2021 featuring 12 new short works – including 11 world premieres – by 13 international and Australian artists, filmmakers and collectives.
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Brooke Taylor
Mon 3 May 2021 16:00
on Homebrew
Melbourne-based singer, songwriter and guitarist, Brooke Taylor chats to Maddy & Kurt about her album 'It's The Little Things' and upcoming shows.
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Cam Murphy
Mon 3 May 2021 15:30
on Homebrew
Melbourne artist Cam Murphy chats with Maddy and Kurt about what to expect from his set at Amplify - a one-night showcase this Saturday, which will be accompanied by a weeklong art exhibition at Collingwood Yards, with the aim of highlighting the experience of Deaf and Disabled artists in the Victorian music industry.
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Mikey Young
Mon 3 May 2021 10:00
on Deeep Space
Legend of Melbourne music scene Mikey Young calls into Deeep Space to discuss the recent remixes of Music Yared’s 'Sindayo.'
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Boubacar Gaye//Ausecuma Beats
Sun 2 May 2021 16:00
Djembe player for Ausecuma Beats, Boubacar Gaye calls into Flight 1067 to Africa to chat about the launch of the band's self titled debut album happening at the Curtin Hotel May 7
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Les Thomas
Sat 1 May 2021 08:00
Les Thomas calls into 5ft High & Rising to discuss Songs for 'Justin Townes Earle: A Celebration of his Life and Legacy.'
In the wake of Justin's tragic passing in August 2020, this event brings together a wide range of artists to pay tribute to and honour his legacy and all of the musical inspiration he brought to these shores.
Duncan Phillips
Sat 1 May 2021 07:45
Duncan Phillips from Outlaw Entertainment rings to 5ft High & Rising to talk about the Americana Carnival at the Macedon Railway Hotel on May 8th.
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Lloyd Swanton // The Necks
Fri 30 Apr 2021 10:45
For over 30 years Sydney trio The Necks have carved out a unique place in the global music landscape and they are unquestionably one of Australia's most important musical entities. This week on Eternal Rhythm bassist Lloyd Swanton calls through to chat to Shio about The Necks' shows at Melbourne's RISING Festival and the myriad side shows each member is doing as the festival's artists in residence.
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Josh Smith//Northlane
Fri 30 Apr 2021 02:00
Guitarist and manager of Northlane, Josh Smith, joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus to talk about headlining Full Tilt festival, creating their sixth full length release, and the line-up changes the band have been through recently.
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Jessie Lloyd // Mission Songs Project
Thu 29 Apr 2021 16:00
Presenting an authentic narrative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities across Australia through song and story, Jessie Lloyd’s acclaimed production
Mission Songs Project is touring nationally in 2021 including a show at Darebin Arts Centre on May 1. This week on Acid Country with Glen Morrow, Jessie calls in to chat about the project and these amazing songs.
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Tracy McNeil
Thu 29 Apr 2021 14:30
on Radio City
Around this time last year, Tracy McNeil & The GoodLife released their album 'You Be the Lightning' and immediately secured a spot as a PBS feature. The band capped 2020 off with 'Best Country Album' at the Music Victoria Awards on top of an ARIA Award nomination and an Australian Music Prize nomination. Now ready to bring their critically acclaimed album to the stage, the Americana 5 piece outfit have a run of shows across the country between April-July. Tracy McNeil tells Crispi all about it.