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Whitehorse
Thu 7 May 2026 22:00
Prepare yourself this week on Burning Bitumen as Kene is joined by sludge doom monsters Whitehorse. Delivering pulverising, churning, crushing, and devastating sludgy doom, their new collaborative album 'The Dissolution of Eternity' with UBOA is heavy with chest-bursting intensity. Tune in to hear about their upcoming shows and to catch tracks from the new record.
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Princess Liar
Fri 8 May 2026 17:15
on Stone Love
Earlier this week experimental post-punk multi-instrumentalist Julie Montan, known to many by her stage name Princess Liar, returned to Melbourne to catch up with old friends and swing by PBS for an intimate studio recording. Tune in this week to hear the session, and find out what's coming up for Princess Liar.
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Evvy George
Sat 9 May 2026 08:00
On May 9 at 2pm at Shotkickers, Evvy George will launch not only his debut single 'Sweet Victoria', but also an extended, all-star lineup of musicians known as "The Big Bird Band". Evvy George’s songs, peppered with bird references, explore themes ranging from interpersonal neurobiology to Aussie rules football and beyond. Ahead of the release show, Evvy will join Myles on 5ft High and Rising to chat about his new single and his recent tour experience with M. Ward.
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Tribute to Achilles Yiangoulli
Sun 10 May 2026 17:00
In this Global Village special, Roger is joined by a line-up of musicians to pay tribute to the late Achilles Yiangoulli. Tune in from 5pm, as they come together in the studio to commemorate the life of Achilles through their memories and shared love of his music. This special will air ahead of The Live Tribute Concert on May 21 at the Brunswick Ballroom, an evening to celebrate Achilles’ music, spirit, and enduring influence.
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Elissa Goodrich // Gene Tree
Sun 10 May 2026 20:00
Gene Tree is a new project from composer/percussionist Elissa Goodrich. Inspired by climate science and DNA modelling, the compositions take stories from our genetic maps of adaption, resilience, extinction; the genetic story of the peppered moth and the migratory monarch butterfly; and, musical interpretations of DNA and its patterns. This Sunday, Elissa and her ensemble join Greg for an interview and intimate in-studio live performance.
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James Hullcik
Sun 10 May 2026 22:00
James Hullick is one of Melbourne's most well-known and adventurous musical and cross-media mavericks, involved in a huge range of projects, particularly through Jolted Arts, which open up new music/art experiences to ever-widening ideas, performers, and audiences. This week on The Sound Barrier James drops in to chat to Ian about his May 27 gig at Northcote Social Club with the Amplified Elephants, an ensemble of musicians with neurodiversities, and avant-garde ensemble I Hold the Lion's Paw.
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Black Jesus Experience
Mon 11 May 2026 11:30
on Black Wax
Delivering the power and beauty of Africa through the prism of hip-hop, jazz and the freedom of funk, local group Black Jesus Experience present an irresistibly danceable alloy of traditional Azmari Ethiopian song and 21st‑century groove. Performing at The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts as part of Live at The Count’s on May 13, band member Peter Harper stops by Black Wax to chat with Adam. Tune in to hear about their upcoming show, along with their latest album release 'Time Telling'.
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Oceanlord
Tue 12 May 2026 20:00
Local band Oceanlord will be bringing their stoner-gloom-rock energy to Pojama People this May 12. Playing a unique mix of psych and doom, the group will be opening for Devil Electric on May 23 at Northcote Social Club, in support of their new album release. Chris Pearson catches up with the musicians, tune in to find out what Oceanlord has planned for the rest of 2026.
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Mogwai
Tue 12 May 2026 20:00
Over 30 years and across 11 studio albums, Mogwai have defined their own musical genre and built a loyal following by staying true to their sound and their roots. Formed in Glasgow in 1995, the band will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a show featuring songs from across their discography, including their 11th studio album, 'The Bad Fire', which was released last year. Ahead of their show at Forum Melbourne on May 25, Chris Pearson catches up with the band on Pojama People.
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alt.
Tue 12 May 2026 22:00
Adelaide-based alt. are an alternative metal band whose music translates into ambitious and immersive live experiences. The band will release their new EP, Nevermore, out via SharpTone Records on May 15. Joining Ryan from 10pm, is alt.'s bassist Oscar Harding who chats more about the release as well as some dates you can catch them around town.
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Geoff Achison
Wed 13 May 2026 09:30
Renowned for his fiery guitar work, soulful voice, and genre-blending sound, Geoff Achison is a celebrated blues-roots artist from Australia whose music spans blues, funk, soul, acoustic folk and roots-rock. Before his UK tour commences, tune in to Roots of Rhythm, to catch him play live and chat to Helen about his upcoming gig on May 15 at Oakleigh Music Hall.
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Craig Horne & The Hornets
Wed 13 May 2026 10:00
Craig Horne & The Hornets drop in to the PBS studio ahead of their gig at Oakleigh Music Hall on May 24. The band, which can appear as a duo, trio, four, five or six piece, have become a regular fixture on Australia’s blues and roots music scene for nine years. Joined by Helen Jennings on Roots of Rhythm, catch up with the band and hear them play some tunes live on air.
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Cam Butler
Wed 13 May 2026 18:00
Cam Butler's latest release is a psychedelic journey through rich filmic moods, gothic terror scenes and vivid technicolour beauty. The Australian guitarist, producer and composer joins Lyndelle to chat about the album, 'World Forever', out via Heavy Machinery Records. Tune in as they catch up ahead of his show at Melbourne Town Hall on May 22, featuring a pipe organ, guitars, a rock rhythm section and a string orchestra.
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Brian Nankervis // RockWiz
Thu 14 May 2026 13:30
on Radio City
Broadcaster, occasional poet and all 'round music nut Brian Nankervis drops into PBS this week to chat to Crispi about RockWiz's return to its spiritual home, The Gershwin Room at the Espy. Tune in to hear some of the best stories from Australia's favourite rock and roll quiz show, and learn what's coming up as RockWiz returns to the Espy for the first time in a decade.
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Gigi
Thu 14 May 2026 14:00
on Radio City
Those Shoes You March In is the debut single from Public Figures and Folk Bitch Trio's Gigi Argiro under their new solo venture. Rooted in 90s alt rock which they were raised on, Gigi's latest release channels the spirit of guitar-forward and melody soaked sounds, honing in on their early musical identity and bringing these unheard songs to life. Tune in to Radio City to hear them catch up about the single and their new project, which marks a fresh chapter of songwriting and self-expression.
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Ruby Jones
Fri 15 May 2026 17:00
on Stone Love
Ruby Jones will play Studio 5 on Stone Love, celebrating the release of her second album, Souvenir. What can be described as a powerful and deeply reflective new body of work, has been shaped by exploring intergenerational trauma, climate anxiety and cycles of rebirth through sweeping arrangements and striking, image-rich songwriting. Don't miss this special live performance on the air waves ahead of her return to the stage at Northcote Social Club on June 6.
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Kevin Morby
Sat 16 May 2026 06:00
LA-based Kevin Morby is releasing his eighth studio album, Little Wide Open. Inspired by a road trip he took with his mum in rural Kansas, USA, the album embodies the beauty and openness of the Midwest's surroundings, where Kevin spent his life growing up. Joining Myles on 5ft High and Rising, tune in to hear them catch up about his latest work.
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Mastaneh Nazarian and Sanaz Sadaatfar
Sun 17 May 2026 17:00
Mastaneh Nazarian and Sanaz Sadaatfar join Roger on Global Village for an exclusive live to air performance. Both with a rich musical background spanning guitar, oud and the kamancheh, each artist has mastered their craft in a poetic and captivating way. Listen in to hear them share more about their music, its history, and how this intertwines with Iran and its diaspora.
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Emma Peel
Wed 4 Nov 2020 17:30
PBS's very own Emma Peel is a proud Reservoir resident and also co-Artistic Director of the Reservoir Stomp. She calls in on The Afterglow to tell Lyndelle about her festival's upcoming online event REZ STOMP TV.
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Benny Peters
Wed 4 Nov 2020 13:00
This week on Jumpin the Blues Tom will be speaking to guitarist Benny Peters and playing some new music Benny recorded in Texas late last year.
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Andrew Swann
Wed 4 Nov 2020 10:15
Singer-songwriter Andrew Swann, talks about his new album.
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Klavier Krieger
Tue 3 Nov 2020 22:00
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Glitoris
Tue 3 Nov 2020 16:30
Jordan chats to Canberra punk legends about their new live album 'The Slut Power Sessions - Live at The Basement.'
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Allysha Joy
Tue 3 Nov 2020 09:30
on Mystic Brew
Allysha Joy celebrates the release of her new single 'Light It Again,' the first taste from her upcoming 4-track EP on First Word Records. She calls in on Mystic Brew to tell Mike all about it.
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Polito
Mon 2 Nov 2020 02:30
Contemporary dance and live techno ensemble Polito chat to Jazz on Spaces Within Space about their latest EP ‘Ultraparallel’ out via Butter Sessions
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Isolation Improvisation Collective
Sun 1 Nov 2020 19:15
Through the lockdowns some of Australia's finest improvising artists have been using technology to remotely collaborate and create new works as the Isolation Improvisation Collective. This Sunday musician Patrick Telfer and visual artist David Sequeira get on Zoom to chat to Owen about the process and outcomes of these online collaborations.
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Jimi hocking
Sun 1 Nov 2020 13:00
Blues guitarist Jimi Hocking chats to Matt about his new e.p with Melbourne rhythm section Blues Roulette.
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Cash Savage
Thu 29 Oct 2020 14:30
on Radio City
Titans of Melbourne’s live music scene, Cash Savage and the Last Drinks have announced a live LP, 'Live At Hamer Hall,' out on Mistletone Records via Inertia on November 27. Two days following the release, the band will perform live as part of Reservoir Stomp's online event REZ STOMP TV. Tune into Radio City to hear Cash tell Crispi all about the new album and the live performance.
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Brooke Penrose
Thu 29 Oct 2020 14:00
on Radio City
Brooke Penrose from The Ricks drops by Radio City to talk about their debut album, 'BRB.'
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Craig Horne
Wed 28 Oct 2020 10:15
Musician & author, Craig Horne talks about new music from The Hornets & his latest book titled 'I’ll be gone.'
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Stälker
Tue 27 Oct 2020 22:00
New Zealand Speed Metalers, Stälker chat about their new album 'Black Majick Terror.'
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High as Hell
Tue 27 Oct 2020 22:00
Local Stoner Metal Lords, High as Hell stop by Burning Bitumen to talk about the latest album 'Razor-blade Dream.'
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Trey Spruance, Mr Bungle
Tue 27 Oct 2020 17:00
on Firewater
Legendary guitarist Trey Spruance hooks up with Claire Stuchbery this week to chat about all things Mr Bungle and the release of their first album in 21 years.
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Hearts & Rockets
Tue 27 Oct 2020 16:30
Punk darlings Hearts & Rockets have a new double-a-side release titled 'Workout / Dead As Disco', which they will be talking about with Jordan on Underground Love.
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Nathan Senn, Environmental Film Fest
Tue 27 Oct 2020 08:00
On Sound and Vision this week Xan chats to Nathan Senn, Festival Director for the 2020 Environmental Film Festival.
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Maria Moles
Sun 25 Oct 2020 19:00
In recent months PBS has re-visited some of the Studio 5 Live and Drive Live sessions that have moved and inspired us. This week on Impressions we re-broadcast an incredible longform improvisation from Maria Moles and Adam Halliwell. We'll also get Maria on the phone to talk about the session and the unique extemporaneous nature of this collaboration.
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Rich Davies
Sat 24 Oct 2020 08:15
Charismatic Scottish-born, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Rich Davies, talks about his reimagining of Bruce Springsteen's classic album 'Born in the U.S.A,' retitled to 'Born in Nebraska.'
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A. Swayze & the Ghosts
Thu 22 Oct 2020 20:30
A. Swayze & the Ghosts’ fresh debut album 'Paid Salvation' is finally out on Ivy League Records. Tune into Sunglasses After Dark and listen to frontman Andrew Swayze's chat with the Prince of Darkness about the album.