Past Interviews
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Valak Exhumer // ANARAZEL
Tue 26 Apr 2022 22:00
In support of ANARAZEL's international release of the EP 'Iconoclastic Rebirth,' and in celebration of their first show in 13 years after reforming in 2019, vocalist Valak Exhumer comes in to talk to Kene about the gig and EP and his other projects.
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Kellie Lloyd // Screamfeeder
Tue 26 Apr 2022 18:00
on Firewater
Celebrating 30 years together, Brisbane rockers Screamfeeder unleash their new single 'Don’t Get Me Started' from their forthcoming 8th studio album 'Five Rooms,' set for release May 6. Also, to mark this special occasion they have announced a tour. Bassist & vocalist Kellie Lloyd calls in to Firewater to talk about the band's 30th anniversary plans.
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Colin Weight // Nine Mile Creek
Tue 26 Apr 2022 13:00
Originally formed as a trio to perform at the Kelly Country Pick in 2012. Then joined by Kevin Parsell and Tanya Balka completed the line up in 2014. Nine Mile Creek quickly built a strong repertoire and regularly performed around Victoria. Now reunited in celebration of their ten year anniversary banjoist, Colin Weight calls in to play some tunes in studio and talk about what's in store for the band as well as his duo The Colvin Brothers with Vinnie Russell.
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Beatnik Collective
Tue 26 Apr 2022 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Formed in 2019 collaborative instrumental group Beatnik Collective have grown and changed to become one of the staples of Melbourne's instrumental dance scene. Now in 2022 they are heading out on tour in support of their new double single 'Supernova/ The Crunch' and changing their name to 'Evening News' for their final run of shows. Tune in to Mystic Brew to hear them talk about their tour and rename.
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Paul Bender
Tue 26 Apr 2022 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Having written a few songs to begin to work through a break-up and a plan to spend a month in Tasmania with his family, Paul seized the opportunity to load his car with instruments and recording gear across on the ferry. Setting up in a stone walled cellar he begun to recording an album where he played and sung everything. Tune in to hear Paul Bender (Hiatus Kaiyote) speak about his new album 'How to Forget' and upcoming Hiatus Kaiyote gigs.
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Buck Edwards // Paper Jane
Tue 26 Apr 2022 02:00
Known for their catchy raw tunes delivered with intense harmonies and a soundscape from an era where songs weren't wrapped in tinsel, Paper Jane are an Americana four piece outfit hailing from Macedon Ranges. Vocalist Buck Edwards comes in to the studio to play some tunes and talk about the group's latest album.
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Tam Vantage
Mon 25 Apr 2022 16:00
on Homebrew
Making his Return to live music Tam Vantage and full band gear up to play their first show since 2017, to celebrate the release of 2021's ‘Laughing Gas & Apple Pie.' Tam stops by the studio to play some tunes and talk about the album launch.
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Ruby Gill
Mon 25 Apr 2022 08:00
Ruby Gill's latest single is titled ‘Champion Ruby,’ a courageous song that can make you laugh and cry at the same time. It is the first release from Ruby since mid last year, when she dropped a compelling single, titled ‘You should do this for a living,' with the help of Angie McMchahon and Maple Glider on backing vocals. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear her perform these songs, and a few others, live in-studio for what promises to be a gorgeous Monday sesh.
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Alana Hunt & Sofia Chapman // Vardos
Sun 24 Apr 2022 17:00
ANTFARM - an Anthropomorphosis has been described as 'part maze, part puppetry, part theatre- an interesting and fun exploration of the world of the Ant.' Alana & Sofia from Romanian Gypsy duo Vardos call in to the Global Village to talk about providing the soundtrack to this unique art installation.
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Michael Currie
Sat 23 Apr 2022 10:00
With Melbourne beginning to buzz again the Newport Jazz Festival returns for it's second year. Committee member & Venues Coordinator Michael Currie joins Andrew for a chat about this years line up.
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Spacey Space
Fri 22 Apr 2022 08:00
Spacey Space is a true DJ legend here in Melbourne. To celebrate 30 years of DJing Spacey is holding a day/night party, Sunday April 24 at Abbots Yard in Richmond. Joining Spacey will be the inimitable HONEYSMACK, the wonderful DJ JNETT and close collaborator T-REK will be performing and the party will be produced by local party starters Thick As Thieves. This Friday on The Breakfast Spread Spacey jumps on the decks in Studio 1 for a special Wheels of Steel mix with guest host Anita Michalski.
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Loki Lockwood // Velatine
Thu 21 Apr 2022 20:00
Beginning in the late 90's, Velatine was a way for Loki Lockwood to delve deep into the the world of electronica with the idea of eventually collaborating. In 2021, he messaged singer Maggie Alley to gauge her interest in perhaps recording a song, resulting in Comic / No God 7'' out via Spooky Records. Loki stops by PBS to talk about the evolution of Velatine and spin some tunes.
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Paulie Stewart // Painters & Dockers
Thu 21 Apr 2022 19:00
on Junkyard
Legendary pub rockers Painters & Dockers reunite for a national tour to celebrate the reissues of their 'Kill Kill Kill' E.P and live album 'Bucket.' Michael is joined by vocalist Paulie Stewart to talk about the reissues.
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Lillie Mae & Her Family Band
Thu 21 Apr 2022 15:30
Following her performance at Boogie Festival over the weekend, acclaimed Nashville singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lillie Mae is playing additional shows with her Family Band over the next few days in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Ahead of their show tonight at Bridge Hotel in Castlemaine, Lillie Mae and husband Craig Smith drop in to PBS to play a couple of songs and to chat with Ernie live in studio on Swinging Doors. Tune in from 3pm.
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Rudy Hellacopter // The Hellacopters
Wed 20 Apr 2022 20:30
Legendary Swedish high-energy rock 'n' roll group The Hellacopters return to form with ten brand new cuts that sound as if the band had never been on hiatus. 'Eye of Oblivion' marks their first full-length album in over 14 years. Rudy calls in from Paris to talk about the groups new album and soon to be released biography.
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Strictly D.T // Halo Vocal Ensemble
Wed 20 Apr 2022 17:00
Melbourne collective HALO Vocal Ensemble are back with the highly anticipated return of their innovative live performances. Bringing together some of Melbourne's leading singers and musicians to perform reimagined arrangements of modern RnB, soul, jazz, gospel and hip hop classics. Seattle born now Fremantle-based poet and lyricist Strictly D.T calls in to talk about the show at The Night Cat on April 23.
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Andrea Marr // McNaMarr Project
Wed 20 Apr 2022 10:30
Celebrating their second album 'Holla & Moan' Andrea Marr of the MacNaMarr Project calls Helen to talk about the album.`
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Lex // Seedy Jeezus
Tue 19 Apr 2022 20:00
Record label Desert Highways presents the second edition of Holy Smoke, a mini-festival featuring some of Australia’s best psych, stoner, and fuzz bands at the legendary Tote Hotel. Guitarist/vocalist Lex stops by the studio to tell listeners about the fuzz fuelled night.
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Amy Wilson // Mere Women
Tue 19 Apr 2022 16:30
Celebrating their 2021 album 'Romantic Notions,' Mere Women finally make their way down to Melbourne. Vocalist Amy Wilson calls in to Underground Love to speak to Jordan about the album and shows at the Northcote Social Club on April 24.
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Victor Steffensen
Tue 19 Apr 2022 08:00
Mulong is the artistic and musical works inspired through the power of story telling driven by music, film, and literature that comes through expression of Country and spirit of culture. Xan Coppinger is joined by musician and descendant of the Tagalaka people (Gulf Country of north Queensland) Victor Steffensen to talk about the project.