Interviews

The So Soirée Fringe Garden returns to the City of Pennington on October 7 - 22 with a bigger and brighter program with offerings for everyone for 2023. Festival director Nicole Warren calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk to Helen about this year's line up.

The Caledonia Castaways are a group of ex-pat Scots musicians from Melbourne. They perform their own songs that have a Scottish flare as well as are influenced by blues and roots. Trumpeter of the group Stuart Ferguson called in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about their gig at George Lane on October 7.

Zaffé is a glimpse into an abandoned building in Beirut where a generation has come together to commemorate what has been lost through migration and time. There is dancing, singing, ululation, wedding games, gossip, and long-distance video calls, but something is missing. Featuring Arabic-language covers of pop songs and underground techno, Zaffé is a celebration hosted by artists from the Middle Eastern diaspora. Zaffé drop by Boogie Beat Suite to talk about the show at Melbourne Fringe.

The upcoming debut self-titled EP from Melbourne/Naarm-based supergroup CLAPS features four tracks that demonstrate the band's versatility and creative voltage with excursions through broken beat, house, prog rock, hip hop, ambient and jazz. Tune in to Headhunters on Monday afternoon to hear more about the EP directly from the band.

This year, PBS teamed up with Strawberry Fields to present emerging live music acts with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take the stage at the festival. The winner is Perth-raised artist Your Girl Pho who drops in to PBS today to chat with Brooke on Homebrew about what it means to have the opportunity to perform in front of 12,000 people in Tocumwal next month.

Despite releasing a lot of music previously, experimental Naarm-based group bodies of divine infinite and eternal spirit finally share what they consider their first official album 'All the Songs I know about Fire.' Guitarist and vocalist Daniel Ward speaks to Brooke about the album and their Half Strange Outback Music Tour.

British DJ and producer Jossy Mitsu is a specialist of electro-infused, groove-driven and bass heavy rhythms. With a style that spans house, jungle, footwork, big subs and riveting percussion, Jossy graces Naarm this weekend with shows at Miscellania and Sub Club. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear a special mix from her ahead of the big long weekend.

Get ready to rock like it's 1983 when Melbourne's legendary and much-loved Huxton Creepers celebrate their 40th anniversary with a big show. Joining them will be friends from back in the day, Ups & Downs and Charles Jenkins. Singer and guitarist Rob Craw and bassist Matthew Eddy talk to Phil about this massive show happening at The Corner Hotel on October 7.

Last month, matriarch mates Krissy & Tarsha - a.k.a. m8riarchy - released their brand new UKG banger 'Guessing' to great acclaim. Ahead of their single release party at Miscellania on October 20th, the duo drop in to PBS for a chat with Milo and to play a round of Musical Chairs on The Breakfast Spread. Tune in bright and early on Thursday morning for some delicious vibes.

Caution:Thieves' vocalist Nicholas Simonsen joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus to premier their first new single in four years called 'Far From The Sun' and its launch at The Bergy Bandroom on November 23 and how fans can get their hands on a physical copy through Anti Vinyl Vinyl Club.

After spending 5 years never releasing anything over 15 minutes, Melbourne’s most frantic and autistic egg punk maniac, Billiam has put together his first full length LP 'Corner Tactics.' Punk ratbag Gilliam chats live in a studio about his new album ‘Corner Tactics’ and its upcoming launch at The Curtin on October 6.

Based in the Central Victorian goldfields, autoharpist Graeme Fletcher and fiddler Amy Cecil formed Alluvium in 2022. Initially jamming on traditional tunes, the duo soon started to build up a repertoire including original songs and recently were joined by banjoist Mick Harrison. This combination of musical styles and backgrounds creates a dynamic and fun group to be a part of. Alluvium graces the PBS studios to play a couple of tunes.

Celebrated multi-instrumentalist and visionary drummer Yussef Dayes's highly anticipated debut solo album Black Classical Music is a 19 track Afrocentric opus that we're loving here at PBS. Tune in to Mystic Brew to hear from the artist himself about how this album came about, some of the artists who are featured on the record, and how Yussef is increasingly solidifying his position as a respected and sought-after musical collaborator.

Out now on Future Classic, Ta-ku's debut album, Songs To Come Home To, unites the Perth-born artist with some of today’s most exciting artists. Featuring such names as Milan Ring, Young Franco, Wafia, and ?uestlove, the album rejoins old studio friends to release Ta-ku's most ambitious project to date. Tune in to the Breakfast Spread to hear Ta-ku chat with Milo about how this record is a culmination of a 10-year-long musical journey.

Titled 'Lush Life', the debut album from Naarm indie band The Belair Lip Bombs arrives as ten tracks of evocative exploration; stories that run a gamut of longing, seeking new horizons and discovering new paths to satisfaction and self-fulfilment. Tune in to Homebrew to hear from the band's Maisie Everett about her decision to leave post-punk outfit CLAMM to focus on The Belair Lip Bombs.

Emerging on to the scene in 2019, rapper and songwriter KP Hydes has released numerous collaborative singles and his first EP 'The Telepathy' at the start of 2021. Now in 2023, he is readying himself to release his latest track 'Golden Years.' Tune in to Subway Sounds to hear Suzi speak with KP about it.

Renowned for weaving a spellbinding fusion of jazz and Latin American rhythms, Venezuelan piano virtuoso Edward Simon will bring his acclaimed original compositions and arrangements of standards by Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk to 2023's Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Edward speaks to Saúl about making his debut performance at MIJF on October 24 as well as performing with SFJAZZ Collective on October 25.

Making their highly anticipated return down under for Byron Bay Blues Fest 2024, the Drive-By Truckers bring their unique blend of Southern rock, alternative country and American music back to Australian shores for the first time since 2009. Myles caught up with founder and songwriter Patterson Hood. Tune in to Saturday's 5ft High & Rising to hear their conversation.

American artist, art educator, and experimental folk musician Lonnie Holley's art and music was born out of hardship and furious curiosity, manifesting itself in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, performance, and sound. He drops in to PBS to share a glimpse of his artistic contribution when he chats with Richie 1250 and plays a couple of songs live in-studio. Tune in today from 5pm.

Wisdom Teeth label heads K-Lone and Facta have teamed up with local promoters Upstairs//Downstairs and Modern Hypnosis to bringing us some deep UK vibes on September 29th. Two back to back parties, first at Howler and then down in the Sub Club, will keep Naarm's dance community well entertained on Grand Final Friday. Ahead of these events, K-Lone and Facta chat with Jonny about their label and upcoming tour.