Interviews

Bleak Droids - chrome-scarred automatons, tangled in a mess of static dreams - will be jacking straight into the PBS 106.7FM airwaves for a live set this Saturday April 26. 10pm-midnight on Electric Sunset.

Featuring members from Spaghetti Western posse The Counterfeit and Jazz Party's Loretta Miller, Johnny Fuego & the Heat will celebrate the musical legacy of the James Bond franchise with an exclusive performance at the Brunswick Ballroom on May 2nd. Tune in to Ports of Paradise to hear more.

Achieving cult status in the garage punk scene since 1989, The Breadmakers are back with a new album, 'Lonesome Sundown'. Delivering an explosive mix of garage rock revival and rockin' rhythm 'n' blues, they'll be launching the record over two nights at the Town Hall Hotel in North Melbourne, on May 2 and May 9. Tune in to Sunglasses After Dark to hear from the local garage legends.

Much Love Events is back with a huge lineup at Bergy Bandroom to raise money for Safe Steps, a family and domestic violence crisis support centre that is available 24/7 and statewide. This fundraiser features music from Psychobabel, Jack Harlon & the Dead Crows, Dopplerhaus, and Overthinker, all playing live on May 2nd. Tune in to Fang It to hear Ruari chat with Crofty from the Bergy about this special event.

Back in Naarm from Aotearoa for a special one-night show with The Rayes at the Merri Creek Tavern, Adam Hattaway will be stopping by Radio City to chat with David Pisker about his album 'High Horse'. Produced by Marlon Williams, the record was named one of Australia and New Zealand's top 50 albums of the year by Rolling Stone magazine. Tune in to hear more about his show this Friday with his band The Haunters.

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.