Interviews

Departing from the bushrangers and cowboys of their 2015 debut Drink Over Your Grave. Naarm/Melbourne sad bastards Mightiest of Guns are set to finally release their long-awaited sophomore album Cherax Destructor. Listen in to Firewater to hear them talk about its launch at the Northcote Social Club on September 16.

UK multi-instrumentalist and producer Emma-Jean Thackray's debut album, Yellow, is an impressive tribute to 70s jazz fusion and P-funk that showcases the talents of some of the UK-jazz scene's most noteworthy members. We loved it so much that we ran it as a PBS Feature Album when it came out last year. Now, Thackray gears up for her first ever Australian tour, gracing The Night Cat with a special show on September 9th. Tune in to Mystic Brew to hear her chat with Mike Gurrieri about the tour.

Being the polymath that he is, Naarm/Melbourne producer and Spirit Level founder Tim Shiel has been busy devising what he calls "lizard-brain don't-overthink-it" music under new alias Achingdrum. Ahead of releasing his debut EP, Something To Give, under this new nom de plume, Tim has a chat with Milo on Brekky. Tune in early to hear more.

From October 14–23, Melbourne International Jazz Festival will return with an explosive ten-day city-wide celebration of the diversity and dynamism of jazz that features an incredible mix of over 400 artists from both home and abroad. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear from Hadley Agrez, CEO & Program Director at Melbourne International Jazz Festival, when he chats with Milo about the line-up.

Singer-songwriter Lewis Coleman has been chipping away at some new stuff and is ready to give it a red hot go under the roof of one of the most social clubs around. Ahead of a special evening of music on September 11, Lewis visits PBS to play an intimate Monday morning set of teasers from his upcoming album on The Breakfast Spread.

Known for his melodic sensibility, Dan Costa is a London-based jazz/ world music pianist, composer and producer who has collaborated with some of jazz's highly regarded artists. Dan took some time out ahead of his visit to Melbourne to speak with Juan Colombo about his show at the Jazzlab on September 11. Tune in to Fiesta Jazz to hear their conversation.

Celebrating his latest and ninth solo album 'Blood & Longing,' maverick song man Neil Murray returns to Melbourne with his band. Neil calls in to 5ft Hight & Rising to talk with Myles ahead of his appearance at MEMO Music Hall October 1 and 2.

In early August, Newcastle bred, Eora/Sydney established and Naarm/Melbourne based DJ, radio host and producer Lex unveiled her debut EP, 'Ex Ex'. Here, a balance of euphoric synth work, gritty breaks and dubby bass-lines accumulates in a diverse and truly unique sonic landscape. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear from Lex about the EP as she spins a special mix on the Wheels of Steel.

Vocalist for Melbourne modern metal band The Last Martyr, Monica Strut talks to Ryan about the band's busy couple of months touring along the east coast, their latest single "Sugar" and future plans.

Heading out on a co-headline tour this November, vocalists Dylan Davidson of Brisbane metalcore band Deadlights and Paddy Goodman from Gippsland metalcore band Mirrors to chat about touring together, the albums they released in 2021 The Uncanny Valley & The Ego's Weight respectively and their support slots with International artists.

Sydney metalcore band Broken Earth have released their latest single 'Black Skies.' Inspired by the inaction taken by the Liberal government during the wake of the 2019 and 2020 bushfires, it servers as a warning of the fury that is growing from those affected by the state of power and those who abuse it. Vocalist Raphael Smith and guitarist Ben Robinson speak to Ryan about 'Black Skies' and their upcoming shows in Sydney.

September 9th will be an auspicious date. It's when Marlon Williams releases his new album, My Boy, and then performs it at a special one-off launch show in his home away from home, Melbourne. Ahead of what promises to be an exquisite show at Howler, Marlon drops in to PBS for a lovely morning chat with Milo on The Breakfast Spread.

Who We Love is the latest film from Irish actress Alison McGirr. Who We Love is a warm, funny and at times gritty film that places your faith in acceptance and the hurdles that are leapt over in order to achieve it. The film focuses on teenage LGBTQI kids who have to deal with the outside influences concerning their sexuality, gender fluidity, lack of acceptance and bullying in Ireland, where religion still has a strong presence. Listen in to hear Alison's conversation with Julie and Lucy.

Forklift Assassins are heading to The Bendigo Hotel upstairs on September 2 to launch their new single 'Weedkiller.' Tune in to Shock Treatment to hear their chat with Kev.

Known for high energy funk and reggae tunes in their native tongue, Andrew Gurruwiwi Band have honed their chops on the beach at Birrtjimi and in the dirt of Yirrkala. Andrew and his band are set to delight audiences at Queenscliff Music Festival in November when they bring their unique and truly fresh Yolngu Funk sound. Tune in to the Afterglow to hear Lyndelle chat with Andrew about Queenscliff Music Festival.

Growing up with blues, jazz and soul in the household, Nathan has developed an 'all killer no filler' approach to his guitar style. Making his return to Melbourne Nathan calls in from NSW ahead of his gig at George Lane on September 2 with support from Zevon Hiltz (The Werewolves).

Vocalist Alan Boyle for Brisbane soul blues outfit Blues Arcadia calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about their Melbourne tour for their new single 'Dollar Bill.'

Fuse Festival Spring 2022 kicks off this week and is celebrating local artists and performers in its exciting multi-arts program of music, dance, performance and more. Festival director Jodee Mundy OAM speaks with Annika on State of the Art about the festival program.

What do you talk about with someone who's sung for Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Beyond fear, KK's Priest, The Three tremors, Leviathan Project, Charred Walls of the Damned, Tred, Yngwie Malmsteen, Hollentor, Brainicide, Winter's Bane, Spirits of Fire and many more? Well, you start with his forth coming tour playing the songs of Dio & Judas Priest and you go from there.

Packed with jammed out tracks of psychedelic blues and full-tilt heavy rock, West Australian boogie masters Datura4 return with their highly anticipated fifth album Neanderthal Jam. Guitarist Dom Mariani calls in to Pojama People to talk about the album.