Interviews

To celebrate Penny Ikinger's illustrious career, Michael Mulholland chats with this singular artist about what it means to still be making music more than four decades on. Beginning with music from Wet Taxis and then playing tracks from her various solo releases, including Songs From The Deep, Electra, Penelope and her most recent album Tokyo, this promises to be a very special episode of Junkyard.

Punk superstars Private Function are recording some new songs at Sunset Pig Records just around the corner from Collingwood Yards. Frontman Chris Penney takes a little break from the session to drop in to PBS for a chat with Ruari about his band's upcoming performance at Reservoir Stomp this Saturday. Tune in to Fang It! from 5pm to hear more.

Hailing from Rye, Doe St. is a foursome that melds slackened Aussie jangle with a bit of punk grit and gravel. Their debut self-titled album is described as 'a batch of songs compiled between friends during down time over 2021,' and is set for launch at The B.East on May 7 with support from Phil & The Tiles and Mutual Colour. Lead vocalist Tom Duell calls in on Radio City to chat with Crispi about the making of the album.

Naarm/Melbourne-based producer Harvey Sutherland's new album 'Boy' is a hypermodern take on funk music, featuring a string of special guests and hotshot Melbourne session musicians. Ahead of its release this Friday via Clarity Recordings and Virgin Music Australia, Harvey drops in to PBS to play Musical Chairs with Milo and to chat about 'Neurotic Funk,' his upcoming immersive, one-off live show in partnership with RISING and Melbourne Recital Centre.

Since 2016, Würst Nürse have been the world’s best and only nurse punk band. 'I’m Not Your Punching Bag' is their first single taken from their forthcoming EP 'THE WÜRST NÜRSE CÜRSE,' which they will be launching at the Gasometer Hotel on May 7. Tune in to Shock Treatment to hear the story behind the single.

Set in Minnesota in 1934, 'Girl From the North Country' is a musical that's taken the theatrical world by storm. It centres on a community living on a knife-edge in the local guesthouse and features over 20 beautifully reimagined Bob Dylan songs. TAcclaimed actor Terry Crawford, who plays The Narrator, rings in to State of the Art to talk to Annika about this critically acclaimed and multi award-winning play.

In support of ANARAZEL's international release of the EP 'Iconoclastic Rebirth,' and in celebration of their first show in 13 years after reforming in 2019, vocalist Valak Exhumer comes in to talk to Kene about the gig and EP and his other projects.

Celebrating 30 years together, Brisbane rockers Screamfeeder unleash their new single 'Don’t Get Me Started' from their forthcoming 8th studio album 'Five Rooms,' set for release May 6. Also, to mark this special occasion they have announced a tour. Bassist & vocalist Kellie Lloyd calls in to Firewater to talk about the band's 30th anniversary plans.

Originally formed as a trio to perform at the Kelly Country Pick in 2012. Then joined by Kevin Parsell and Tanya Balka completed the line up in 2014. Nine Mile Creek quickly built a strong repertoire and regularly performed around Victoria. Now reunited in celebration of their ten year anniversary banjoist, Colin Weight calls in to play some tunes in studio and talk about what's in store for the band as well as his duo The Colvin Brothers with Vinnie Russell.

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.