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Emmett Kelly // The Double
Tue 31 May 2022 20:00
Best known for his collaborations with some of music's most finest artists and one half of new-beat dance band The Double, guitarist Emmett Kelly has cemented himself as a musical chameleon. Tune in to Pojama People as Emmett calls ahead of The Double's performance at RISING Festival June 1 and special solo show at Nighthawks June 2.
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Modal Melodies
Tue 31 May 2022 16:45
Jake Robertson (Alien Nosejob) and Violetta Del Conte-Race (Primo!) recently teamed up and put out a gorgeous album with Anti-Fade Records under the name 'Modal Melodies.' The record is synth-pop. But it's much more as it blends distortion with lushness, and fuses disco with synth-wave. Tune in to Underground Love when Jake and Vio drop in to visit Jordan and tell him all about the new record.
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John Boothroyd
Tue 31 May 2022 13:00
Having performed old time music and bluegrass for over 50 years, John Boothroyd has been a prominent figure of the Melbourne folk scene during this period. He has also taught banjo and guitar at major conventions. Throughout this time John has performed in various groups, recorded albums, published books and has been a regular fill-in host on Southern Style. John drops in to perform some tunes live at PBS.
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Jitwam & Elle Shimada
Tue 31 May 2022 10:00
on Mystic Brew
Brooklyn-based global crate-digger Jitwam is set to debut a new show with a live band as part of RISING Festival. The soulful vibe-maker is joined by his creative partner, Melbourne-based Japanese violinist and producer Elle Shimada, when they drop in on Mystic Brew to chat with Mike about cultural curiosity and the future of music.
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Phil Stroud
Mon 30 May 2022 17:30
on Headhunters
At the heart of Phil Stroud's forthcoming double LP 'Apparitions' is a deep love of improvisation and collaboration in music. The distinct ensemble focus on the album allows for the development of modal and rhythmic ideas that are imagined by Stroud and then fully realised with the help of such collaborators as Adam Halliwell and Henry Hicks. Tune in to Headhunters to hear more about this work from this visionary composer/percussionist.
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Louis Forster // The Goon Sax
Mon 30 May 2022 16:00
on Homebrew
In their first Australian shows since the release of their acclaimed 2021 record 'Mirror II,' Brisbane pop trio The Goon Sax bring their stylish, gothic anthems of youthful ennui to Melbourne for a night to remember. Ahead of their RISING show at Max Watt's on June 2 with fellow post-punk outfit EXEK, the band's Louis Forster visits PBS for an intimate chat with Kurt. Tune in to Homebrew from 3pm.
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Maddy Herbert // Velvet Bloom
Mon 30 May 2022 08:00
Melbourne soul quintet Velvet Bloom's debut EP, Glimmer, is as shiny and ethereal as its title suggests. Serving a lavish feast of R&B delights, the EP showcases the earnest, warm and heart stirring talents of front-woman Maddy Herbert atop a solid, soulful backing band. Maddy drops in on The Breakfast Spread to chat about Glimmer and to play a couple of stripped back songs from the EP.
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Nela Trifkovic // The Konstantin Projekt: Grandmother's Tongue
Sun 15 May 2022 17:00
The Konstantin Projekt: Grandmother's Tongue is an original song cycle for three voices, piano, trumpet and violin - that straddles borders, tracking chickens and people, alive with music, storytelling, performance making and puppetry. It explores migration, immigration and refuge, asking 'where do chickens actually come from?' They are actually south-east Asian birds that cannot fly. Konstantin the Rooster is the Trickster and the hero of the story. Musical director Nela Trifkovic talks about.
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Nigel Wearne // Above the Bit
Sun 15 May 2022 08:00
Outlaw folk duo Above The Bit release their gritty Americana single 'Walyer' ahead of their self-titled debut album release on 26 May. Comprised of singer-songwriters Nigel Wearne and Luke Watt, Above The Bit shines a light on true tales of mutiny and civil disobedience in Australian history. Tune in to hear Nigel talk about their album on 5ft High & Rising.
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amuwa
Fri 13 May 2022 20:15
amuwa is the nom de plume of Sydney/Eora-based Joshua Deering. Last year, the 25 year old producer put out a solid debut EP titled 'Force Majeure' about which he's calling in on Passing Notes. Tune in from 8 on Friday night to hear his chat with Penny.
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Scene Queen
Fri 13 May 2022 02:00
Created as a way to rebel against rock stereotypes and sexism, Scene Queen is the hyper-feminist character created by Hannah Collins. Ryan chats to Hannah about her debut EP 'Bimbocore,' touring the UK and going viral on Tiktok.
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William Smith & Nate Hughan // Dewey
Fri 13 May 2022 02:00
Melbourne teenage punks William Smith & Nate Hughan of Dewey talk to Ryan about their debut album 'Point Of Break,' supporting The Chats and upcoming show supporting Nicolas Cage Fighter.
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Chris Porcianko // Vanishing Point
Thu 12 May 2022 22:00
After having to reschedule their 2020 'Dead Elysium' album tour to 2022, melodic metal band Vanishing Point are finally gearing up for six show run across Australia. Guitarist Chris Porcianko comes in to the studio to talk about the tour and album.
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Tanya-Lee Davies
Thu 12 May 2022 15:00
Conceived as a lockdown lovechild 'Dreamland' is a glamorous recounting of late night arrivals and departures from the heart’s honeymoon suite, contemplations on seasons, magic, lunar influences, tenderness and reflections on holy and unholy renewal. Songstress Tanya-Lee Davies calls by Swinging Doors to talk about 'Dreamland' and play a couple of tunes.
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Ian Collard
Wed 11 May 2022 13:00
Voodoo Boogie is coming to MEMO on Friday 13th May. Black Cats will run and demons will rise bringing Voodoo Mayhem to MEMO. Three of Melbourne’s best and long serving blues bands The Detonators, Collards Greens & Gravy and Rod Paine & the Full Time Lovers join forces for a night of spooky blues. Guitarist & harmonica player Ian Collard calls in to talk about this jam packed supernatural night.
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Rod Paine // The Fulltime Lovers
Wed 11 May 2022 10:15
Three of Melbourne’s best and long serving blues bands The Detonators, Collards Greens & Gravy and Rod Paine & the Full Time Lovers come together on Friday 13 to bring Voodoo Mayhem to MEMO. Guitarist & vocalist Rod Paine calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about this devilish night.
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Jonathan Alley & Rob McComb (Triffids)
Wed 11 May 2022 08:00
A labour of love made over a 13-year period, 'Love In Bright Landscapes' is the anticipated debut film by writer/director Jonathan Alley. 'Love in Bright Landscapes' is the inspiring, tragic and intimate life story of The Triffids' singer/songwriter David McComb. Jonathan Alley and David's brother Rob McComb (Triffids) call pass the studio to talk to Annika on State of the Art about the film.
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Thrall
Tue 10 May 2022 22:00
Having been away from the recording studios for nearly seven years Melbourne-based black-metal collective Thrall appeared to be relegated to the fate of a cult act. Now back with an enlivened line-up, the group picks up where they left off, merging some primeval and heinous black metal with a ferocious thrash metal attack. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear them chat with Kene about their new album 'Schisms'.
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Wacław 'Vogg' Kiełtyka // Decapitated
Tue 10 May 2022 22:00
Guitarist of prominent death metal band Decapitated calls in to talk to Kene about their 8th studio album 'Cancer Culture' and the inspiration behind it, collaborating with Tatiana from Jinjer on the track Hello Death, the impact of the war in Ukraine on his life as well playing guitar with Machine Head for the last 3 years and balancing that.
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Russell 'Rusty' Clark // The Ugly Kings
Tue 10 May 2022 21:30
The Ugly Kings bring their own kind of energy to what can best be described as 'power blues,' made of gritty riffs, emotive vocals and thunderous grooves. Now at the tail end of a two-month tour to promote their recent album 'Strange, Strange Times,' the band graces the stage at Northcote Social Club for a big show on May 13. Tune in to Pojama People to hear more about the tour and the album from vocalist Russell 'Rusty' Clark.