Interviews

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, prolific singer-songwriter and guitarist M. Ward returns to Australia this February to celebrate 20 years since the release of his critically acclaimed album 'Transfiguration of Vincent.' Inspired by John Fahey’s 1965 album 'The Transfiguration of Blind Joe Death,' 'Transfiguration of Vincent' is Ward’s tribute to close friend Vincent O’Brien. Myles spoke to M. Ward ahead of his tour, listen in to 5ft High & Rising to hear their conversation.

Releasing an album of varying styles every year since 2018 among a bunch singles and EPs, it is no wonder why Jake Robertson AKA Alien Nosejob is considered one of Melbourne's most prolific artists. Jake joins Michael for a dive into the musician's catalogue.

Canadian indie rock heroes Sloan celebrate their 30 year anniversary with the release of their 13th full-length album 'Steady.' Bassist Chris Murphy talks to Crispi about the album.

Bringing a kaleidoscope of preeminent queer arts and cultural festivities Midsumma Festival has been celebrating the LGBTQIA+ communities since 1988. 2023's program will see 21 works that explores the theme 'a safe(r) space.' Festival Program Manager Brendan Cooney joins Annika on State of the Art to talk about the festival program January 21 - February 12.

Vocalist for Canadian melodic hardcore band Counterparts, Brendan Murphy calls in to Tyrannocoreus to talk about the band's latest album 'A Eulogy for Those Still Here' and their upcoming Australian tour supporting Architects.

Melbourne Death/crust band 100 Years War talk to Kene about their up coming shows, which includes a support of a legendary Japanese gore grind band, playing some big festivals over the past year and future plans.

Spacejunk are kicking off the year with a whole swag of new riffs at Cherry Bar on January 27. Along side them will be Smoke Witch, newly formed supergroup Grytt (ex BORED!, WARPED and SPAGHETTI WESTERNS) and Fly. Spacejunk call in to the Studio for a talk and to share some new tunes.

Zelkova are a dynamic 6-piece progressive jazz/psych rock outfit, that takes a raw, old school approach, using nothing but their instruments and human touch to create their eerie, yet groovy and exciting sound. The band stops by Pojama People for a chat ahead of their gig at the Cactus Room on January 28.

Our Survival Day 2023 is an Indigenous-led community event that provides a safe and culturally empowering space for First Nations people and their allies to gather on January 26. Set amongst the hills of Bunurong land, of the Boon Wurrung Language Group within the Kulin Nation. Founder of Our Songlines Kayla Cartledge calls by PBS to talk to Suzi about the line up for 2023.

Canadian producers D. Tiffany and Regularfantasy are in town playing a string of exciting shows. They drop in to PBS for a fun sesh with Edd on Tomorrowland. Tune in on Friday from 1pm.

Rufino and Mikelangelo (both from acclaimed European Kabaret ensemble the Black Sea Gentlemen) are about to hit Victoria for a series of beach party concerts with Rufino’s new band of castaways, the Coconuts. Tune in to PBS 106.7FM from 9am this Friday morning, as Palmtree Paddy attempts to restrain these two charismatic frontmen while they perform live and chat about their upcoming shows in Brunswick, Hepburn and Lorne.

Latest member and all-rounder for Surprise Chef, Hudson Whitlock drops by Eternal Rhythm to share some recent record finds whilst on tour with Surprise Chef last year.

Port Fairy Folk Festival will be back in 2023 with a superb line-up of homegrown talent as well as prolific folk musicians from across the seas. Program Director Justin Rudge chats to Frank Davidson about planning the festival and some of the artists on the line-up. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm to hear more.

Guitarist of death metal band Munitions Dave Collins (formerly Mid-Youth Crisis) speaks to Kene about their recent Ep 'Black Wind' and the launch at the Bendigo Hotel.

00_ (double oh nothing) are belatedly celebrating the launch of their singles, ‘(all your things in a) Porcelain Bag' and 'Jrrudggt Aside!’ with a nostalgia-trip show at The Last Chance Rock and Roll Bar, alongside friends Heir Traffic & Almanac on January 20th. The band drops in to speak to Alannah about their launch.

MÄHALLÄ محلة is an inclusive and creative community hub for the Middle Eastern & Anatolian diaspora in Naarm & beyond. The collective puts on local events that tap into various traditions of dance, visual art, cinema and literature from the Middle East. They stop by for a chat and to play some music on Boogie Beat Suite with MzRizk.

'Meditations' and 'Mutations' were created from pure improvisations by saxophonist Julien Wilson. Recorded during Melbourne's strict lockdowns amid the first waves of the pandemic in 2020, when solo recording was the lone outlet for a musician barred not only from performance, but even from private collaboration. Julien calls by Deeep Space for a chat.

Los Angeles based musician and artist, marine eyes (Cynthia Bernard), and Melbourne based multi-instrumentalist and sound healer, IKSRE (Phoebe Dubar) have teamed up on a new album titled Nurture. A blend of ambient drone, neo-classical motifs, and gentle dream-pop lullabies, Nurture envelops the listener with a sense of belonging, comfort, & introspection. Tune in to Deeep Space to hear Cynthia and Phoebe chat with Lloyd Briggs about the album.

Beloved DJ and former PBS announcer CC:Disco joins Edd on Tomorrowland for a b2b of epic proportions. Tune in on Friday afternoon for some big big vibes!

Combining live pro-wrestling in a full-size ring with the loudest and most notorious bands in the country, Wrestlerock has cemented its place as the most brutal, uncensored, pile-driving, bone-crunching Sports-Entertainment extravaganza in Australia since 2006. Following on from a sold out show, Wrestlerock have teamed up with Riot Act for their next night of hard rock and hard knocks. Host and organizer Julian James drops by TNT for a chat about the event happening at the Corner January 25.