Interviews

Legendary Jamaican reggae artist Anthony B is headlining this year's Jamaican Music and Food Festival. Known as one of reggae's most iconic voices, he'll also be holding an 'in conservation' at Wax Music Lounge, sharing his thoughts on life, Rasta, love and music. Anthony B comes in to Babylon Burning ahead of his shows, tune in to hear Sista Sara chat with the reggae royalty.

The duo of Aradea Barandana and Adinda dwimadasari, Jakarta-based group Precious Bloom seeks to revive 80s Indonesian city pop with new beat basslines and disco and Latin jazz grooves. Ahead of their debut Australian shows first at Fairfield Amphitheatre‍ on November 30th and then at Meredith on December 7th, Precious Bloom drop in on Milo early this Friday morning for a chat and to play a guest mix.

Californian band Voodoo Glow Skulls are no strangers to ska punk, in fact, since 1988 they’ve released over 10 albums and featured in over 30 compilation albums. The band will be playing at The Croxton on Nov 30 and Dec 1 as part of the Ska Nation International Music Festival. Tune into Tyrannocoreus as Ryan is joined by guitarist Eddie Casillas. They'll be chatting about his brother Frank Casillas re-joining the band after 7 years and when we can expect to hear new music.

Hailing from Pennsylvania, USA is rap-rock band From Ashes To New. Since forming in 2013, the band have released four studio albums and are coming to Melbourne very soon as part of Good Things Festival on Dec 6. Founding member and vocalist of the band Matt Brandyberry chats with Ryan about some new material in the works and fatherhood. Tune into Tyrannocoreus to hear it all.

New Jersey deathcore band Fit for an Autopsy have had a massive year touring North America and Europe. They've just dropped their seventh studio album 'The Nothing That Is', and the band are making plans to come back to Australia next for a bunch of shows. Tune into Tyrannocoreus as guitarist Pat Sheridan swings by for a chat with Ryan.

Norwegian dark folk group Wardruna write music inspired by Norse culture and esoteric traditions. They use unique methods when it comes to making their instruments, using the likes of deer-hide for the drums to a goat's horn. Currently on a world tour, the band will be stopping off in Melbourne on Jan 23. Tune into Burning Bitumen as Kene chats with Einar from the band about their forth coming album, and their plans to make it through customers with their array of animal instruments.

For the last 10 years, Perth band Deadspace have been crushing it in the black metal scene. Their new album 'The Dark Enlightenment' was written while the band travelled the world and is stronger, sharper and puncher than its predecessor. Kene chats with the band about their new release and their time living in Belgium, tune into Burning Bitumen to hear more.

Known as one of Melbourne's craziest metal bands, Nephalem make hardcore satanic boogie and have a new EP on the horizon. They'll be dropping a split release at The Bendigo Hotel on Nov 30, playing alongside local grinders TongueScum. Tune into Burning Bitumen as Kene chats with the band about the upcoming show along with other shenanigans.

Coming over to Australia for a massive tour is Japanese duo Sister Paul. With four shows lined up for Melbourne, the duo makes heavy grooves with a male bassist singing in soprano and a female drummer singing in alto. The day before their show at The Tote on Nov 27, Susumu and Mackii come into Pojama People, tune in to hear some live tunes performed by the duo.

Owning the black leather look and pumping out heavy rock'n'roll riffs is the all-girl band Hot Machine. They are playing at The Tote as part of PBS' Collingwood Crawl taking place on Dec 4, an event that will be taking over 3 of Collingwood's iconic live music venues. Ahead of this event, Hot Machine come onto Pojama People to chat with Chris. Tune in to hear more from Hot Machine, and what we can expect to see from them on the night.

Mid way through 2019 garage psychedelia band Astro Elevator were born. The Melbourne four piece define their bold-edged, delay-drenched, spacey jam sound in their 2022 album ‘Lysergic Liquid Maze of the Psychotropic Triptonauts’, and their second studio album is soon to be release. Tune into Pojama People for an exclusive insight to when the album will be released.

The iconic alternative scene stalwart (The Breeders, Pixies) Kim Deal is releasing her debut solo album 'Nobody Loves You More' on Nov 22. Having shaped the alternative rock sound of the early 90s, Kim continues to influence and inspire the globe. Claire catches up with Kim Deal about her new release, tune in to Firewater to hear this PBS exclusive interview.

DIY punk rock duo Licklash, fronted by Kahlia Parker (Girl Germs, Show Pony) are taking their fast and captivating rock and roll sound on tour. Playing at The Tote this Saturday with local punkers Bughunt, and two piece bratwavers Hearts & Rockets, the duo stop by Underground. Tune in as they chat with Jordan about the last show of the tour.

Fresh off the back of her performance at Strawberry Fields Festival and Highnote, Elle welcomes producer, performer and DJ Jupita into the PBS studios for a chat and guest mix at 6pm. Tune into Headhunters for more.

Australian National Academy of Music are presenting Sounds of Australia, a four-concert festival taking place at Abbotsford Convent from 28 – 30 Nov. It will be a celebration of chamber music, showcasing the many accomplished and vibrant composers this country has to offer. Artistic Director Paavali Jumppanen and composer Harry Sdrauilig come into The Sound Barrier to chat with Ian about the range of works the festival will embrace. Tune in from 10pm to hear this conversation.

Vibrant and colourful Afro-Latin-Australian band La Descarga will be bringing a lot of joy into PBS' Studio 5 on Nov 23. Their explosive performances of traditional Colombian music, blended with contemporary Australian sounds creates a party in the heart - which also translates to the name of their debut album 'Fiesta de Corazón'. Tune in to Switched On as Emma Peel is joined by the band for a Studio 5 live performance, followed by a chat with the 9 piece outfit.

Playing at Brunswick Ballroom as part of the album launch for La Descarga is Meanjin/ Brisbane-based DJ Paprika. To warm up Switched On this Saturday, Paprika will join Emma to spin a selection of spicy, latino tunes. Tune in to hear DJ Paprika on the decks.

Music Victoria has recently awarded DJ PGZ for the best DJ of the year, and it's well deserved with his curation of underground sounds and forward thinking Australian dance music. He'll be playing 'Upstairs at The Rochey' on Dec 20, the new music series at The Rochey in Fitzroy, but first he stops by Tomorrowland to spin some tunes with Edd Fisher. Tune in for your dose of Friday dance music.

Swearing an allegiance to always bring the ruckus, Intermood's blend of instrumental psychedelic jazz and high energy neo- disco has emerged out of sweaty sold out shows within Australia’s music capital. Coming into Tomorrowland, tune in to hear the band chat with Edd about their new danceable single 'Hypnagogic'.

Local DJ Mikey Goodfellow spins a mix of disco, punk, soul and techno. Tune in as he grooves by the Breakfast Spread to take over the Wheels of Steel.