Interviews

The dynamic band from Lisbon, MAQUINA have made a significant impact on the Portuguese music scene since the release of their debut album 'DIRTY TRACKS FOR CLUBBING' in 2023. Known for their high-energy performances that fuse dance culture with heavy-hook songcraft, the band quickly earned a strong reputation and have been touring non-stop ever since. While traveling through Portugal, Vasco caught up with the band at their sold-out show in Lisbon. Tune in to hear from the trio.

Shining a light on the acts in Australia’s music scene who add a healthy dose of distortion to their twang is the daytime, family-friendly festival Fuzzy Sunday. The lineup features Fancy Weapon, Cam Butler, Sean Simmons, Alarms, Andy Kentler, and Flickering Stars, all performing at Coburg's RSL community space. Tune in to The Afterglow Radio Show as Marky and Sam drop by to chat about the event, happening on October 26 from 1pm.

The debut album from local 10-piece boogie/funk outfit Mondo Freaks is ready for the world, following the warmly received 'Bells Are Ringing' EP released in April. Formed by the rhythm section of session bassist Luke Hodgson and drummer Graeme Pogson (GL, The Bamboos), Mondo Freaks are ready to break out internationally from the world-renowned Melbourne soul scene. Tune in as Lyndelle catches up with Graeme to talk about their upcoming album release show, happening at Howler on December 12.

Joining Tom on Jumpin' The Blues this week is Steve Purcell from Belmar Records. Specialising in original roots, blues, jazz, and soul recordings, Belmar Records aims to introduce music lovers around the world to some of the incredible musical talent Melbourne has to offer, one track at a time. Tune in to hear about the launch of Belmar Records Top 10 Vol. 7, happening at the Railway Hotel in North Fitzroy on Saturday, October 25.

Tune in to Southern Style as Jan airs the final episode of 'Legacy', an interview series featuring iconic USA folk musicians Doc Watson and David Holt. In this final episode, hear a live concert recording of Doc Watson and David Holt at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2001.

Mountaingrass, a festival celebrating bluegrass and old-time music is taking place in Bright, on November 14 - 16. Organised entirely by volunteers, Suzanne and Dave Diprose come in to Southern Style to chat with Jan about this festival. Tune in to hear about the bluegrass songwriter competition, workshops and concerts.

Inspired by Karen Davitt's personal experience of her mother’s ageing journey, and the profound role music played in her wellbeing and happiness, 'Bring It Home' is an evening of surprises, music, and sing-alongs. Taking place in the 'Coolroom' at Castlemaine’s Northern Arts Hotel, Helen catches up with Karen Davitt, Boris Conley, Steve Grant, and Patrick Cronin. Tune in to hear about their upcoming show on October 24.

Sin and Steel presents: 'Rising Death 4!' A celebration of Aussie death metal, the lineup features an array of acts, including Aeons Abyss, Pendle Hill, and The Incantus. Members of the bands will be dropping into Burning Bitumen to chat about the event, joined by Sarah from Sin and Steel. Tune in to hear about Rising Death 4, taking place at the Last Chance Rock and Roll Bar on November 15, along with an insight into Aeons Abyss’s new album 'Resurrection'.

'Rain in Space' is the latest album from local three-piece Tarcutta, and they're coming in to Pojama People to perform their swirling space rock live. Expect to hear their analogue-only instruments, including a Hammond organ built in 1933, played in a way its makers probably never intended. Tune in as Brian Polli chats with Peter Barrett, Justin Buckley, and Justin Wheelahan about their upcoming show at The Old Bar on November 8.

‘The Apartment’ has just been released by indie rock-folk group Snowy Band, and is available exclusively on vinyl and as a Bandcamp download until November. Tune in to Underground Love as Snowy joins Jordan in the studio, with the guitar in hand, ahead of the launch show at Shopfront 740 on October 25, featuring Babyccino and Nat Pavlovic.

Tune in to Underground Love this week for a Studio 5 Live from UK band Powerplant. With a debut synth-punk album ‘People in the Sun’ that took the internet by storm in 2019, the band have come a long way from rocking in the bedroom to playing hard on the world stage, cementing their status with catchy music and striking art from its very beginning. Listen in from 3pm to hear this live performance, followed by an interview with Jordan.

Tune in to Mystic Brew this Tuesday morning for an exclusive interview with pioneering jazz force and GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Gary Bartz, joined by his long-time creative partner, celebrated Australian pianist and composer Barney McAll. With a wealth of stories from his six-decade musical journey, Gary Bartz catches up with Mike Gurrieri, alongside Barney McAll, while they're in town for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, chatting about their show at 170 Russell on Wednesday.

Rock-A-Bye Baby - PBS 106.7FM’s #1 kid friendly music event is taking place at the Hawthorn Arts Centre from 11am until midday on Wednesday October 22. This edition of Rock-A-Bye Baby will feature a live performance from looping sister duo Charlie Needs Braces, creating music inspired by landscapes and learning about their family. Back from a tour with The Teskey Brothers, Miri joins Claire on The Breakfast Spread the day before the Rock-A-Bye Baby show.

The latest EP, 'Sanctify', from underground post-rock outfit Ebi Nori and The Phantom Fingers is out now, featuring three bonus tracks unavailable online, exclusive to their CD Maxi-Single. Channeling influences from ’90s punk, rock, and nu-metal, 'Sanctify' delivers a visceral performance from songwriter Ebi Nori, set against a backdrop of heavy, chugging guitars, wailing sax, and hard-driving rhythms. Tune in to Homebrew as the band drops by to catch up with Brooke.

'As I See' is the latest single from local R&B singer-songwriter Laura Adeline, and it's a personal and alluring track that weaves themes of grief and betrayal into her smooth vocals. Laura joins Ajak on Come Together to chat about the new release - tune in to hear her fresh new single that just came out last Thursday.

On October 17, local soul artist WILSN releases her sophomore album 'Bloom', a classic soul record she’s always dreamt of making. Recorded live to tape at Hive Mind Recording in Brooklyn, NYC, her latest record channels the spirit and sound of late-60s soul, creating something both timeless and contemporary. Stopping by The Breakfast Spread, tune in to hear WILSN perform an acoustic, live performance for Claire Dickson.  

The word 'Exstasis' (Latin) refers to a state of being 'outside oneself', beyond normal consciousness. It describes a condition that is not self-enclosed, but instead exists 'outside itself' in relation to the world. This concert series aims to feature music that is somehow outside or beside itself, wrapping around the space and the audience. Resonant, longing, unfading, strange. Tune in as Ian catches up with Jessica Aszodi to chat about the series, kicking off on October 26 at Extrasensory.

Tune in this Sunday as Stani catches up with Fungai Mutsiwa to talk about Afrikaleidoscope, an exhibition series reimagining how African art and culture are seen, understood, and valued. Their upcoming exhibition 'culdesac, culdesac, culdesac' examines Hip-Hop as more than entertainment. It invites audiences to confront the systemic forces that have shaped - and often distorted - the culture, while honouring four of its foundational elements: Breaking, Emceeing, Graffiti, and DJing.

DJ Outsider is an international DJ based in Melbourne, quickly making waves in the scene performing at some of Melbourne’s biggest events and nightclubs. This Saturday DJ Outsider joins Jesse I for an exclusive live set as part of the PBS outside broadcast from the Stay Soft Market, Collingwood Yards. Drop in between 3pm and 7pm for special guest mixes, live music and all the fun of the market, or tune in to PBS 106.7FM.

A regular guest presenter on PBS, Bellyas has been igniting Melbourne’s reggae and dancehall scene for over 25 years. This Saturday Bellyas joins Jesse I for a special live broadcast of Babylon Burning from the Stay Soft Market at Collingwood Yards. PBS is live in the courtyard between 3pm and 7pm, so drop in for some killer tunes and all the fun of the Stay Soft Market.