Interviews

New Zealand sludge/psych-metal heavyweights Beastwars are returning to Australia this November, with a show at The Evelyn Hotel on November 15 to celebrate their sixth studio album, 'The Ship // The Sea' - released fourteen years after their 2011 debut. From the very beginning, Beastwars have embodied the apocalyptic spirit of these end times, soundtracking times of war, disaster, and collapse. Tune in to Pojama People as Chris Pearson catches up with Nathan from the band.

Tune in to Underground Love this Tuesday as Jordan celebrates the show’s 300th episode with a special guest - local artist Billiam. He’ll be premiering a brand new single on the program, and chatting about Billiam And The Split Bills' show at The Tote on November 13, which will be their first headliner show since their Europe tour and Meredith. Listen in from 4.30pm to hear his latest song.

Tune in to Headhunters to hear Elle Young catch up with Karen Nyame, followed by a special guest mix. Dubbed the "Goddess of Rhythm", she has been a driving force in percussive, genre-blending dance music for nearly a decade. Rooted in the African diaspora and known for her signature fusion of polyrhythms, sub-heavy bass, and high-energy drum patterns, KG channels the evolving sound of London’s club scene while honouring her Ghanaian heritage. Tune in to hear about her upcoming shows.

Ossicle Duo, featuring Hamish Upton on percussion and Benjamin Anderson on double-bell bass trombone, will be joining Ian on The Sound Barrier this weekend to talk about their upcoming show ‘CYCLES’ at Jolted Art Space on November 23. Tune in to hear about this adventurous ensemble, performing with some of Melbourne’s most brilliant musicians in both notated and improvised music, always exploring new music.

Tune into 5ft High and Rising for an intimate, live performance from Liv Greene. Her sophomore album ‘Deep Feeler’ is a reckoning with reality, a vulnerable snapshot of hard-won self-acceptance. It’s feminine, queer, and defiant and heralds the arrival of Greene as a powerful new voice who joins the songwriting tradition of Emmylou, Patty, Gillian, and Lucinda – in her own way. Tune in to hear about her show at The Lomond Hotel on November 8.

Tune in to 5ft High and Rising to hear Myles catch up with Portland, USA country and western band Jenny Don't & The Spurs. For over a decade, Jenny Don’t & The Spurs have been pioneering a sound that fuses the grit of garage rock with the swagger of classic country, which they'll be bringing to Victoria for a bunch of shows, including Town Folk Festival on November 15. Listen in from 8am to hear from vocalist and guitarist Jenny Don't, along with bassist Kelly Halliburton.

Owned and curated by Joshua Smith, Footscray Records took off during lockdown in 2020 as an online record store on Discogs. After about a year of looking for the perfect brick and mortar space, they have finally landed on the shop front at 1/40 Leeds Street, Footscray. Tune in to Stone Love as Joshua joins Richie 1250 to chat about the new Footscray Records compilation LP.

West African in heritage, Naarm/ Melbourne-based Zjoso has quickly become an essential thread weaving through the city’s musical tapestry. Founder of Tribqu, a platform celebrating underground music and culture, Zjoso has successfully carved out a distinct role as a DJ, radio host, and curator. Joining Edd Fisher on Tomorrowland, tune in to hear about his monthly radio program on Skylab, along with his performance at 'When Pigs Fly' on December 31.

Australian DJ legend JNett returns to the PBS family this Friday to join Edd for a chat and to spin some tunes ahead of her Fairfield Amphitheatre set on November 15.

Moopie is back at Miscellania this Sunday for a special set supporting Carla dal Forno's first Melbourne show in a decade. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear Moopie spin an exclusive set for PBS.

Coming in to spin the Wheels of Steel while in Melbourne for the first time this Friday morning is London-based DJ Minna. Digging for rare records since the age of 12, Minna will bring her extensive knowledge of rare disco, old-school house, and the latest dancefloor releases to Whitehart Bar on November 15. Tune in to hear her infectious and energetic guest mix, along with a chat with Breakfast Spread presenter Milo Eastwood.

Berlin power-pop group Slander Tongue are in Australia for the first time this November, performing at The Gem on Saturday, November 22. The band’s latest album 'Monochrome', has drawn favourable comparisons to The Plimsouls, Johnny Thunders, and The Real Kids, packing clubs with their brand of aggro power-pop punk sensibilities, meshed with full, guitar-driven ’70s ballroom blitz. Tune in to Sunglasses After Dark as Phil MacDougall catches up with the band while they’re in town.

Local three-guitar rock’n’roll power poppers The Prize are coming onto Sunglasses After Dark for an exclusive Studio 5 Live session this November. Having just released their debut album ‘In The Red’ via Anti Fade Records in September, the band will be launching their new record at The Curtain Hotel on November 15. Tune in from 8pm to hear this live performance, followed by an interview with Phil MacDougall.

Tune in to Swinging Doors for a special, in-studio performance from Queenie and Hank, the dynamite duo dripping in rhinestones and soaked in ’60s charm. With golden harmonies and a smoky twang, they channel the sultry swagger of Nancy and Lee and the tender fire of Dolly and Kenny, while offering something undeniably fresh. Listen in to hear about their new self-titled album, and upcoming show at The Quad Club on November 7.

Delivering intricate folk-pop that is simultaneously graceful and darkly bewitching, Charm of Finches is the project of sisters, Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes. Having toured their fourth studio album ‘Marlinchen In The Snow’ in 2024, they return with their new single ‘Meteor’, inspired by the powerful forces of nature that reflect a tumultuous inner world. Tune in to hear about their upcoming show at Town Folk Festival on November 15 and at Brunswick Ballroom on November 20.

Indie-folk songstress Isabel Rumble is captivating audiences worldwide with her intimate songwriting and a voice that speaks directly to the heart. Hailing from a rich folk music community in the southern valleys of NSW, Isabel's live show is a tender invitation into presence, soul soothing and quietly powerful. Coming in to Down By The River to perform her music live, tune in to hear songs from her 2023 Folk Alliance Australia nominated debut album, 'Bird Be Brave'.

Hailing from the UK, musician and DJ Hidden Spheres will be joining Milo on The Breakfast Spread for a round of Musical Chairs this Thursday morning. Known for his highly sought-after and continually repressed EP 'Waiting', as well as his monthly 'Fruit Merchant' show on NTS, Hidden Spheres’ DJ sets draw on his deep musical knowledge, always striving for togetherness and inclusivity on the dance floor. Tune in to hear about his upcoming show at Angel Music Bar with Edd Fisher on November 7.

'Through The Wall' is the new album from British-Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer Rochelle Jordan. With collaborations on the album with KAYTRANADA, DāM-FunK, Terry Hunter, Byron the Aquarius, and Initial Talk, Rochelle expands her distinctive, boundary-pushing sound into new worlds, which has already received praise from Pitchfork and MTV Latin America, to name a few. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread as Milo catches up with Rochelle about her new album.

Following the singles 'Walkin’ Through That Door', 'Always Looking,' and 'Growing Old,' local psych-folk artist Winter McQuinn shares his new album 'Where Are We Now?', out via Third Eye Stimuli Records. Winter McQuinn and his band will perform songs from the new album at Northcote Social Club on November 14, with Lewis Coleman and Za Noon opening up the night. Tune in to hear more about his upcoming performance and tour across the country.

Tune in to Dounya this Tuesday to hear DJ Matab chat with Palestinian pop singer-songwriter Kokym. Born and raised in occupied Palestine in a family rich with musical talent, Kokym will chat about his new album 'Kokemon'. Listen in to hear tracks from the album and learn how he innovated 'Fallahi Pop', a genre that blends modern music with traditional Palestinian melodies and rural accents.