Past Interviews
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Rachel Simmons, Danna Simmons // Fallow Fields
Thu 29 Aug 2024 14:30
on Radio City
Dandenong Ranges husband and wife duo Fallow Fields write raw, alt-country music, portraying the complexities of love and life, fearlessly laying bare their hearts for all to see. From moments of blissful joy to heartbreaking despair, their songs capture the full spectrum of human experience with a vulnerability that is as brave as it is beautiful. Rachel and Danna Simmons come into Radio City to chat with Crispi about their debut album Rocky Head Road, out this August 26.
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Queenie
Thu 29 Aug 2024 14:00
on Radio City
Queenie is the trash queen alter-ego of Melbourne musician Eloise Thetford whose debut record, New Moult, has been selected as PBS Feature Album. Last month, the fearless performer played a riveting set at the PBS Swinging City OB at The Corner as parts of Leaps and Bounds. She now comes in to our studios to have an intimate conversation with Crispi about her new album. Tune in to Radio City on Thursday from 1pm.
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Darvid Thor
Thu 29 Aug 2024 08:00
Earlier this month, PBS featured local multi-instrumentalist Darvid Thor's debut record In The Space You Carry. A shedding of skin that leans into the cinematic and orchestral spaces within the indie and alternative music idioms, the record sees Darvid's evolution in songwriting. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear Darvid play a round of Musical Chairs as he pays homage to some of the music that inspired his beautiful album.
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In Studio
Yolanda Ingley II // Jumpin the Blues All Stars
Wed 28 Aug 2024 14:00
This month Steve Purcell and the Jumpin' the Blues All Stars return to PBS for a unique live-to-air session. Joining the regular band will be the smoky, roots-infused vocals of Yolanda Ingley II alongside some tasty blues violin from Varvara Vakhrameeva. Tune in from 2pm for the very best live blues you'll hear on radio anywhere in Melbourne.
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Dryden Mitchell // Alien Ant Farm
Wed 28 Aug 2024 12:30
Dryden Mitchell is the vocalist for Californian rock band Alien Ant Farm. ‘Smooth Criminal’ and ‘Movies’ are a few of their biggest tunes, and their latest album ‘mAntras’ has just been released. Tune into Tyrannocoreus as Ryan chats with Dryden about the bands Australian tour next year with CKY, and an interesting insight into the band's history.
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Stephanie Jessica Rose, Jesse Abdurazak // Silver Fang
Wed 28 Aug 2024 01:00
Emerging onto the scene with fierce, Metalcore determination, Silver Fang are a force to be reckoned with. Their debut EP ‘Labyrinth’ has just dropped, and brings together elements of gothic, metalcore, and electronic music. Lead vocalist Stephanie Jessica Rose and guitarist Jesse Abdurazak come into Tyrannocoreus to chat with Ryan about their EP and upcoming tour with Heartline.
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Child
Tue 27 Aug 2024 21:00
Known for giving a visceral musical experience and living for their art, the pubs, the booze, the endless highways and the blues, Child have announced a month-long residency at The Cherry Bar before jetting off for a European tour. Tune in to Pojama People from 9pm to hear Chris chat with the band.
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Smoke Witch
Tue 27 Aug 2024 20:15
G Town (Geelong) riff jammers Smoke Witch call in to Pojama People to talk about their new single and upcoming show at the Barwon Club supporting Grim Rhythm on August 30.
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In Studio
Rowena Wise
Tue 27 Aug 2024 16:00
Melbourne-based artist Rowena Wise is an indie-folk songwriter, inspired by poetry and storytelling. Her debut album ‘Senseless Acts of Beauty’ showcases her wispy, powerful vocals making the listening experience as if the storytelling is being delivered by a close friend. Tune in as Rowena comes in for a special Studio 5 performance on Underground, and a chat with Jordan about the new album.
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John Boothroyd
Tue 27 Aug 2024 13:15
Musician, historian and author John Boothroyd drops into Southern Style on August 27th to play live-in-studio and to discuss the recent release of “Tell it to me”, a collection of recordings he made with his first wife Juanita some 50 years ago. The original recordings were mainly from live concert venues including the 1973 Australian Folk Festival. Pieter Groenveld of the Netherlands record label, Strictly Country, considered them worthy of preservation and the result is this excellent album.
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In Studio
Hadley Agrez
Tue 27 Aug 2024 08:00
Melbourne International Jazz Festival returns from the 18th to the 27th of October with another impressive line-up of international superstars and incredible Australian artists. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear from Hadley Agrez, CEO & Program Director at MIJF, when he chats with Milo about the many events and performances enlivening the streets, concert halls, and intimate clubs of our city this October.
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Cong Josie
Mon 26 Aug 2024 18:30
on Headhunters
Cong Josie is back with his eagerly anticipated sophomore album 'Moto Zone.' Pushing even deeper into his craft, Moto Zone's energy gets bolder, harder and sleazier conjuring the age of rock ’n’ roll, motorcycle gangs and hot rods, leather, chains, backcombing and hair pomade, with an Aussie twist on greaser ‘cool.' Mastermind of Cong Josie, Nic Oogjes catches up with Elle about 'Moto Zone.' Tune in to Headhunters from 6:30pm to hear their conversation.
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In Studio
Nkechi and Nic // Owelu Dreamhouse
Mon 26 Aug 2024 17:30
on Headhunters
Owelo Dreamhouse intertwine the complexities of cultural heritage and identity with cinematic soul, psychedelia and Afrobeat grooves on their new single 'Africa BaBa.' Tune in to Headhunters on Monday to hear Nkechi and Nic talk about the single and upcoming launch.
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Delivery
Mon 26 Aug 2024 15:30
on Homebrew
Delivery returns from a tour of Europe for their first Australian headline shows since the release of their 2022 debut album ‘Forever Giving Handshakes.’ Scarlett and Jordan join Brooke on Homebrew to talk about their Melbourne show at The Curtin Hotel on August 31.
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Conor 'Deego' Deegan// Fontaines D.C.
Mon 26 Aug 2024 08:00
Dublin-made band Fontaines D.C. have just released their fourth album ‘Romance’ – their most assured, inventive and sonically adventurous record yet. The hip-hop meets post-punk band push boundaries in this record, with experimental riffs, chord progressions, and far-flung lyrical references. Tune into the Breakfast Spread as bassist Conor Deegan chats with Milo about what the latest album means to him.
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Phone
Mark Knoop
Sun 25 Aug 2024 22:15
Known for his phenomenal talent at taking on challenging new music, which includes a performance of the five-and-a-half hour epic piano cycle The History of Photography in Sound by Michael Finnissy, London-based Australian pianist Mark Knoop returns to Melbourne after six years for an upcoming concert 'Constellations.' Mark speaks to Ian ahead of his concert at Tempo Rubato on August 30.
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Terry Cole // Footscray Gypsy Orchestra
Sun 25 Aug 2024 17:15
Over the weekend of September 6-8th, Queenscliff is set to host a series of workshops and concerts called 'To the Balkans and Beyond' in which Footscray Gypsy Orchestra will perform. The orchestra's Terry Cole joins Roger Holdsworth on Global Village to talk about the events of that weekend.
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Hewan Aman
Fri 23 Aug 2024 20:00
Hewan Aman is a DJ based in Paris, blending trance, psy, and dub in her mixes, reflecting her Franco-Ethiopian roots and ties to rave and techno culture. Her selections weave intricate narratives, merging detailed soundscapes with entrancing rhythms. Tune into Passing Notes as Penny shares an exclusive interview with Hewan Aman while at Rinse France earlier this year.
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Rafet
Fri 23 Aug 2024 14:00
on Tomorrowland
Growing up between Australia and his family village of Miniara in North Lebanon, Naarm-based composer and musician Daniel "Rafet" Grima has always had a deep interest in maqamat and traditional Arabic music. After writing for and performing with different ensembles over the years, Rafet now settles into his own artistic practice with ‘You Are In The Embrace of The History,’ out in late August on Research Records. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear Rafet chat with Firas about this exciting new work.
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In Studio
IKSRE
Fri 23 Aug 2024 13:15
on Tomorrowland
IKSRE (I Keep Seeing Rainbows Everywhere) is the solo moniker of Naarm-based multi instrumentalist, vocalist, producer and sound healer Phoebe Dubar. She combines ethereal vocals with lush strings, bass-forward analogue synths and sound healing instruments with field recordings, to create a unique, ambient, neo-classical pop sound. Ahead of a series of shows at Fyansford Paper Mill in October, Phoebe chats with Firas on Tomorrowland and performs a live set at PBS.