Interviews

Broadcaster, occasional poet and all 'round music nut Brian Nankervis drops into PBS this week to chat to Crispi about RockWiz's return to its spiritual home, The Gershwin Room at the Espy. Tune in to hear some of the best stories from Australia's favourite rock and roll quiz show, and learn what's coming up as RockWiz returns to the Espy for the first time in a decade.

Cam Butler's latest release is a psychedelic journey through rich filmic moods, gothic terror scenes and vivid technicolour beauty. The Australian guitarist, producer and composer joins Lyndelle to chat about the album, 'World Forever', out via Heavy Machinery Records. Tune in as they catch up ahead of his show at Melbourne Town Hall on May 22, featuring a pipe organ, guitars, a rock rhythm section and a string orchestra. 

Love Action are celebrating their 3rd birthday with a disco-synth-80s-prog-italo-funk extravaganza on May 30th at Second Story Studios in Collingwood. The surf-themed disco party will feature an all-star lineup, including Gero, Lauren Hansom, Eden Burns and local disc jockeys Steely Ann and Esin. Tune in from 5.30pm to hear event founder Casper Cameron chat more about the party as well as a funky DJ mix from Love Action's long-time friend Steely Ann.

Craig Horne & The Hornets drop in to the PBS studio ahead of their gig at Oakleigh Music Hall on May 24. The band, which can appear as a duo, trio, four, five or six piece, have become a regular fixture on Australia’s blues and roots music scene for nine years. Joined by Helen Jennings on Roots of Rhythm, catch up with the band and hear them play some tunes live on air. 

Renowned for his fiery guitar work, soulful voice, and genre-blending sound, Geoff Achison is a celebrated blues-roots artist from Australia whose music spans blues, funk, soul, acoustic folk and roots-rock. Before his UK tour commences, tune in to Roots of Rhythm, to catch him play live and chat to Helen about his upcoming gig on May 15 at Oakleigh Music Hall. 

Adelaide-based alt. are an alternative metal band whose music translates into ambitious and immersive live experiences. The band will release their new EP, Nevermore, out via SharpTone Records on May 15. Joining Ryan from 10pm, is alt.'s bassist Oscar Harding, who chats more about the release as well as some dates you can catch them around town. 

Following the release of their debut EP "Inhuman Existence", drummer Zac Smith and vocalist Cuillin Phillips of Perth-based beatdown deathcore group, Furety, join Ryan to chat about their latest work. Tune in to hear more about what went in to making the album, plus what the heavy scene is like in the world's most isolated city, their goals to play over this side of the country, and other musical ventures they are currently involved in. 

Austin psych-rock trailblazers The Black Angels return to Australia with a special run of shows including the Forum on Monday June 8th. This marks the 20th year of their landmark debut album "Passover", which earned their cult status in shaping the global psych-rock revival of the 21st century. Hear them catch up with Chris about their Melbourne show where they promise a rare chance to revisit one of their defining albums front-to-back. 

Local band Oceanlord will be bringing their stoner-gloom-rock energy to Pojama People this May 12. Playing a unique mix of psych and doom, the group will be opening for Devil Electric on May 23 at Northcote Social Club, in support of their new album release. Chris Pearson catches up with the musicians, tune in to find out what Oceanlord has planned for the rest of 2026.

Tramfest 5 is a community fundraiser for St Mary's House of Welcome, a charity organisation that provides essential services to Melbourne's homeless and most vulnerable. The event takes place at The Evelyn on May 23 and features live music from Birdsnake and Dog Door, to name a couple, all of whom are donating their time and talent to bring awareness and raise funds for this important cause. Tune in from 4pm to hear Dog Door members Tali and Tom speak with Brooke about this not-for-profit event.

Delivering the power and beauty of Africa through the prism of hip-hop, jazz and the freedom of funk, local group Black Jesus Experience present an irresistibly danceable alloy of traditional Azmari Ethiopian song and 21st‑century groove. Performing at The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts as part of Live at The Count’s on May 13, band member Peter Harper stops by Black Wax to chat with Adam. Tune in to hear about their upcoming show, along with their latest album release 'Time Telling'.

James Hullick is one of Melbourne's most well-known and adventurous musical and cross-media mavericks, involved in a huge range of projects, particularly through Jolted Arts, which open up new music/art experiences to ever-widening ideas, performers, and audiences. This week on The Sound Barrier James drops in to chat to Ian about his May 27 gig at Northcote Social Club with the Amplified Elephants, an ensemble of musicians with neurodiversities, and avant-garde ensemble I Hold the Lion's Paw.

Gene Tree is a new project from composer/percussionist Elissa Goodrich. Inspired by climate science and DNA modelling, the compositions take stories from our genetic maps of adaption, resilience, extinction; the genetic story of the peppered moth and the migratory monarch butterfly; and, musical interpretations of DNA and its patterns. This Sunday, Elissa and her ensemble join Greg for an interview and intimate in-studio live performance.

In this Global Village special, Roger is joined by a line-up of musicians to pay tribute to the late Achilles Yiangoulli. Tune in from 5pm, as they come together in the studio to commemorate the life of Achilles through their memories and shared love of his music. This special will air ahead of The Live Tribute Concert on May 21 at the Brunswick Ballroom, an evening to celebrate Achilles’ music, spirit, and enduring influence.

Mumbai-based band The Yellow Diary touch down in Australia bringing their fresh sonic identity to the Corner Hotel on Sunday May 17th. Charged with a blend of Hindi poetry and modern alt-rock & pop, their compositions are at times highly reflective and deeply personal, as compared to the pages of a diary.  Tune in as Pradip catches up with the band ahead of their Australian tour and to chat more about the release of their debut album, "In Case We Forget". 

On May 9 at 2pm at Shotkickers, Evvy George will launch not only his debut single 'Sweet Victoria', but also an extended, all-star lineup of musicians known as "The Big Bird Band". Evvy George’s songs, peppered with bird references, explore themes ranging from interpersonal neurobiology to Aussie rules football and beyond. Ahead of the release show, Evvy will join Myles on 5ft High and Rising to chat about his new single and his recent tour experience with M. Ward.

Earlier this week experimental post-punk multi-instrumentalist Julie Montan, known to many by her stage name Princess Liar, returned to Melbourne to catch up with old friends and swing by PBS for an intimate studio recording. Tune in this week to hear the session, and find out what's coming up for Princess Liar.

Prepare yourself this week on Burning Bitumen as Kene is joined by sludge doom monsters Whitehorse. Delivering pulverising, churning, crushing, and devastating sludgy doom, their new collaborative album 'The Dissolution of Eternity' with UBOA is heavy with chest-bursting intensity. Tune in to hear about their upcoming shows and to catch tracks from the new record.

Hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Martha Spencer returns to our shores to once again woo audiences with her voice, instruments, and flat foot dancing. Joined by local crooner Archer, Martha drops in to PBS for a chat on Swinging Doors and to play a song or two ahead of their Brunswick Ballroom show tonight.

Multi-award-winning Naarm/Melbourne-via-Belgium indie musician Romanie will launch her sophomore LP 'It's Not That Funny' at the Railway Hotel this May 16. Moving between chaos and calm, anguish and optimism, the record explores trauma, healing and growth with raw lyricism and a growing grit in her sound. Crispi catches up with Romanie on Radio City, listen in to hear tracks from her new record, which builds on the candid storytelling that defined her debut record.