Interviews

Formed in 2019 collaborative instrumental group Beatnik Collective have grown and changed to become one of the staples of Melbourne's instrumental dance scene. Now in 2022 they are heading out on tour in support of their new double single 'Supernova/ The Crunch' and changing their name to 'Evening News' for their final run of shows. Tune in to Mystic Brew to hear them talk about their tour and rename.

Having written a few songs to begin to work through a break-up and a plan to spend a month in Tasmania with his family, Paul seized the opportunity to load his car with instruments and recording gear across on the ferry. Setting up in a stone walled cellar he begun to recording an album where he played and sung everything. Tune in to hear Paul Bender (Hiatus Kaiyote) speak about his new album 'How to Forget' and upcoming Hiatus Kaiyote gigs.

Known for their catchy raw tunes delivered with intense harmonies and a soundscape from an era where songs weren't wrapped in tinsel, Paper Jane are an Americana four piece outfit hailing from Macedon Ranges. Vocalist Buck Edwards comes in to the studio to play some tunes and talk about the group's latest album.

Making his Return to live music Tam Vantage and full band gear up to play their first show since 2017, to celebrate the release of 2021's ‘Laughing Gas & Apple Pie.' Tam stops by the studio to play some tunes and talk about the album launch.

Ruby Gill's latest single is titled ‘Champion Ruby,’ a courageous song that can make you laugh and cry at the same time. It is the first release from Ruby since mid last year, when she dropped a compelling single, titled ‘You should do this for a living,' with the help of Angie McMchahon and Maple Glider on backing vocals. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear her perform these songs, and a few others, live in-studio for what promises to be a gorgeous Monday sesh.

ANTFARM - an Anthropomorphosis has been described as 'part maze, part puppetry, part theatre- an interesting and fun exploration of the world of the Ant.' Alana & Sofia from Romanian Gypsy duo Vardos call in to the Global Village to talk about providing the soundtrack to this unique art installation.

With Melbourne beginning to buzz again the Newport Jazz Festival returns for it's second year. Committee member & Venues Coordinator Michael Currie joins Andrew for a chat about this years line up.

Spacey Space is a true DJ legend here in Melbourne. To celebrate 30 years of DJing Spacey is holding a day/night party, Sunday April 24 at Abbots Yard in Richmond. Joining Spacey will be the inimitable HONEYSMACK, the wonderful DJ JNETT and close collaborator T-REK will be performing and the party will be produced by local party starters Thick As Thieves. This Friday on The Breakfast Spread Spacey jumps on the decks in Studio 1 for a special Wheels of Steel mix with guest host Anita Michalski.

Beginning in the late 90's, Velatine was a way for Loki Lockwood to delve deep into the the world of electronica with the idea of eventually collaborating. In 2021, he messaged singer Maggie Alley to gauge her interest in perhaps recording a song, resulting in Comic / No God 7'' out via Spooky Records. Loki stops by PBS to talk about the evolution of Velatine and spin some tunes.

Legendary pub rockers Painters & Dockers reunite for a national tour to celebrate the reissues of their 'Kill Kill Kill' E.P and live album 'Bucket.' Michael is joined by vocalist Paulie Stewart to talk about the reissues.

Following her performance at Boogie Festival over the weekend, acclaimed Nashville singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lillie Mae is playing additional shows with her Family Band over the next few days in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Ahead of their show tonight at Bridge Hotel in Castlemaine, Lillie Mae and husband Craig Smith drop in to PBS to play a couple of songs and to chat with Ernie live in studio on Swinging Doors. Tune in from 3pm.

Legendary Swedish high-energy rock 'n' roll group The Hellacopters return to form with ten brand new cuts that sound as if the band had never been on hiatus. 'Eye of Oblivion' marks their first full-length album in over 14 years. Rudy calls in from Paris to talk about the groups new album and soon to be released biography.

Melbourne collective HALO Vocal Ensemble are back with the highly anticipated return of their innovative live performances. Bringing together some of Melbourne's leading singers and musicians to perform reimagined arrangements of modern RnB, soul, jazz, gospel and hip hop classics. Seattle born now Fremantle-based poet and lyricist Strictly D.T calls in to talk about the show at The Night Cat on April 23.

Celebrating their second album 'Holla & Moan' Andrea Marr of the MacNaMarr Project calls Helen to talk about the album.`

Record label Desert Highways presents the second edition of Holy Smoke, a mini-festival featuring some of Australia’s best psych, stoner, and fuzz bands at the legendary Tote Hotel. Guitarist/vocalist Lex stops by the studio to tell listeners about the fuzz fuelled night.

Celebrating their 2021 album 'Romantic Notions,' Mere Women finally make their way down to Melbourne. Vocalist Amy Wilson calls in to Underground Love to speak to Jordan about the album and shows at the Northcote Social Club on April 24.

Mulong is the artistic and musical works inspired through the power of story telling driven by music, film, and literature that comes through expression of Country and spirit of culture. Xan Coppinger is joined by musician and descendant of the Tagalaka people (Gulf Country of north Queensland) Victor Steffensen to talk about the project.

From humble beginnings in the small south-west town of Albany to a rapid ascent wrapped up in two years of prolific touring, accolades and international acclaim accompanied by the chaos of adolescence and heartache. Carla's debut album 'Learn To Like' is an emotional catharsis of forging identity through hardship and the light at the end of the tunnel rewarded by hopeless optimism. Tune in to Homebrew to hear Carla's chat with Maddy & Kurt.

Dedicated to her father's life, Bonnie Smith (Queen of Hearts Mariachi) calls in to chat about the launch of her new single and video 'How the Book Ends' happening at Bar 303 April 22.

Following two sold out shows in November, ZEDSIX bring futuristic jazz and hip hop sounds back to The Night Cat for three huge double headline shows in April, featuring acts from Melbourne and around the world. To round out these headline shows South African singer-songwriter, composer and arts leader Sello Molefi will join ZEDSIX for a double bill and release his vinyl 10". Stani is joined in the studio by Sello Molefi & Zvi Belling (ZEDSIX) to talk about this occasion.