Interviews

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 guests Yvette Johansson and Monique di Mattina. Tune in on Wednesday afternoon from 1pm.

'BLUES FOR A CAUSE' is a fundraising showcase for 'Support Act' presented by Blues Music Victoria Inc. Some of Victoria's blues talent will gather at Way Out West to raise funds for musicians in need. President of Blues Music Victoria Salty Trevarthen joins Helen to talk about this event happening August 12 at Way Out West.

One of the Australian blues scene’s most well-loved, exciting and original drummer/percussionists, Anthony “Shorty” Shortte, calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about his performance with Dan Dinnen at the Echuca/Moama Winter Blues Festival from July 27 - 30.

Acclaimed photographer and video artist Leila Jeffreys is best known for her captivating images of birds from Australia and around the world that explore and subvert the traditions of portraiture. Her avian subjects are photographed at a human scale with a startling attention to composition. Her practice asks critical questions about anthropomorphism and environmental impact. Leila calls in to State of the Art to chat with Annika about her exhibition at MARS Gallery.

Vocalist of progressive metalcore band Invent Animate, Marcus Vik talks to Ryan about the mechanics of the band being spread across the United States and Sweden, their new album 'Heavener' and upcoming first Australian tour.

Vocalist from Brisbane death metal band Gangs of Old Ladies, Jekyll Jones talks to Kene about their new EP 'Death Magic Volume One,' playing with legend of death metal Rick Rozz and getting many more big names involved in their projects.

Vocalist and bassist from Werewolves, Sam Bean, talks to Kene about their 4th EP in 3 years, keeping up with two highly motivated musicians, the next album and enjoying playing live.

Eaten By Rats drop in to Burning Bitumen to chat about their new EP 'Plagued.'

Victoria’s favourite boutique festival, which is located in the picturesque mountain town of Marysville, has announced its first line up for 2023. Australian music queen Kate Ceberano and psych-folk storyteller William Crighton will be heading the line-up for the 2023 event, with many more artists to be announced for 3 nights and 2 days of something for everyone. Kate Ceberano calls in to Black Wax to talk about called the Marysville Music Festival from November 24-26.

Tune in to The Sound Barrier to hear double bassist Mark Cauvin and violone (baroque ancestor of the double bass) player Chloë Sobek perform a tribute to composer and double bassist Fernando Grillo on the tenth anniversary of his death. Mark will also talk about his years as friend, student, and dedicatee of Fernando Grillo who Karlheinz Stockhausen once called “the Buddha of the bass."

Cellist Anita Quayle and guitarist Nick Delaney from Beyond the Lake will come into the Global Village to play some examples from their latest album 'Transience,' and chat about the collaborations found therein.

Bassist of River Of Snakes, Elissa Rose joins Michael on Junkyard to talk about River of Snakes' catalogue as well as performing at the celebration of PJ Harvey's second album 'Rid of Me' at the Corner Hotel on July 28.

Ahead of the launch of 'No Place I Can't Find You,' Cold Irons Bound drop by Studio 3 to play an intimate set on Radio City. Tune in at 2pm to hear some tunes and the band talk about its launch at the Union Hotel, Brunswick on July 22.

Noongar woman and Naarm-based artist Bumpy drops in to share some of her favourite, and most influential tunes with Greg Sher this morning on The Breakfast Spread. As lead singer with Squid Nebula and a string of sublime solo releases Bumpy has quickly become a PBS favourite and it makes complete sense that she's our guest for this week's Musical Chairs.

Get your dancing shoes ready as the legendary Zydeco Jump return for a special performance. Led by accordionist George Butrumlis, the line up will include guitar and vocalist Paul Neuendor, drummer Gary Samolin, washboard player Ben Taylor, bassist Mark Ferrie and special guests Justin Brady on harmonica, mandolin and fiddle and original saxophonist Toots Wostry appearing on alto sax. George talks to Tom ahead of the band's performance at Way Out West Roots Music Club on July 23.

The iconic Gertrude Street Projection Festival (GSPF) returns for its 15th year in 2023, weaving together community, art, public spaces, night and sublime light installations for everyone to enjoy for free. From July 27 – August 6, audiences will be invited to experience a confluence of projections by 11 of the Festival’s artists-in-residence, alongside community and collaborative projects, events, parties, talks and screenings. Annika chats with artistic director Priya Namana about the line-up.

US band Automatic are in town to play an intimate show at the Night Cat, and a stadium show with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. On Wednesday morning they drop in to PBS to chat to Annika on the Breakfast Spread about their current tour and what we can expect from these two very different live shows.

Vocalist for Melbourne emo/grunge band Bad Juju, Russ Holland joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus to talk about the band's debut album 'Blue Heaven' releasing July 21 and their plans for the rest of the year.

Guitarist from Norwegian death metal stalwarts Cadaver, Anders Odden joins Kene to talk about their new album 'The Age of the Offended,' playing in cadaver since the late 80's, playing live with Satyricon, trying to play shows with busy band members and focusing on Cadaver.

Melbourne doom death band, Carcinoid join Kene to talk about their lead singer Josh playing his last show at Dethfest and hopefully writing some new material and future plans.