Past Interviews

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Turtle Skull
Tue 4 Mar 2025 20:00
Serving a monolithic dose of psych-doom-pop, four-piece band Turtle Skull have honed their unique blend of warm melodies, earth-shaking riffs, and motorik beats. Their last album 'Monoliths' debuted locally at #1 on the AIR 100% Independent Albums Charts, and they're currently finishing up their third album. Playing at the Bergy Bandroom as part of Brunswick Music Festival on March 7, tune in to Pojama People as Chris checks in with bass player Julian.

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Buck Meek
Tue 4 Mar 2025 17:00
on Firewater
Lead guitarist of Big Thief and indie folk-rock artist in his own right, Buck Meek is bringing his band and soulful songs to Australia. Transporting audiences to the natural landscapes that inspired his third solo album 'Haunted Mountain', the Texas-bred singer songwriter will be performing at Howler on March 8. Buck Meek drops in to Firewater- tune in as Claire Stuchbery chats with him about his Australian tour.

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Teether & Kuya Neil
Tue 4 Mar 2025 16:45
Ahead of their Golden Plains debut next weekend and exclusive sideshow at The Gasometer on March 6th, the ever captivating Teether and Kuya Neil visit PBS to chat with fill-in announcer Grace Gibson on Underground Love. The duo will chat about their first ever love song, BLUSH; their latest teaser from their upcoming debut album YEARN IV, which drops on May 2nd via Chapter Music.

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Sun Ra Arkestra
Tue 4 Mar 2025 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Spreading its Afro-futuristic jazz message for 66 years, USA group Sun Ra Arkestra is renowned worldwide for its live shows that combine big-band swing, space-age free jazz, bebop, singing, dancing, chanting, and Afro-pageantry. During the week of their show at The Night Cat on March 7, saxophonist and composer Knoel Scott drops in to Mystic Brew to share a few words with Mike Gurrieri. Tune in from 9am to hear this special edition.

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Chelsea Wilson
Mon 3 Mar 2025 12:00
on Black Wax
Acclaimed vocalist, artistic director, and industry powerhouse championing female artists, Chelsea Wilson has performed at Glastonbury Festival, Melbourne Recital Centre, and shared the stage with Macy Gray and Tina Arena. Her all-female collective, Women of Soul, was nominated for the Australian Music Prize in 2023, and she joins host Adam Rudegeair on Black Wax to chat about her career. Tune in from midday as they celebrate women in music, ahead of International Women's Day.

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Yara
Mon 3 Mar 2025 08:00
Habibi Hafla and Brunswick Music Festival Presents Golden Threads Festival 2025 on March 9. A vibrant celebration of SWANA artistry blended with global sounds, the lineup includes performances by Yara, Tarabeat, and MzRizk featuring Ms. Onur Kurt and Jacinta Elarmaly, to name a few. Bringing in her velvety voice and soul/jazz-inspired songs for a Monday session, tune in to The Breakfast Spread with Claire to hear the music from Palestinian/Naarm-based artist Yara.

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Estudiantina
Sun 2 Mar 2025 17:00
Returning to Global Village with a new album, Melbourne Greek rebetika group Estudiantina reinvigorates the essence of traditional Greek music, igniting a vibrant fusion of cultures and ethnicities. Ahead of their show at the Brunswick Ballroom on March 9, the group shares with Roger Holdsworth some of their new music, talking about all matters rebetika.

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Andrew Till
Sat 1 Mar 2025 22:00
Get ready for a special night with Andrew Till on Electric Sunset. One of Melbourne's most celebrated DJs, renowned label curator, and party pioneer, Andrew returns to your airwaves with an exclusive guest mix that will take you on an unforgettable techno journey. Fusing classic energy with groundbreaking sounds, this mix captures the heart and evolution of the genre. Tune in at 10pm, this Saturday, only on PBS.

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Watty Thompson
Sat 1 Mar 2025 08:00
Exploring themes of inward and outward love, togetherness, and a desire to strive and live beyond the material, folk/ country artist Watty Thompson will be sharing his joyous and inspiring music at Port Fairy Folk Festival on March 7 - 10. A week before his show, Myles catches up with the Otway Ranges based artist. Tune in to 5ft High and Rising to hear how Watty's going before the big festival.

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mobilegirl
Fri 28 Feb 2025 14:30
on Tomorrowland
'JADED!' is a night to break free from whatever shackles are holding you back and indulge in the unadulterated freedom of movement on the dancefloor. Leading this multidisciplinary adventure is Berlin-based DJ and producer mobilegirl, on her debut Australian tour, armed with rave-ready experimental club cuts. Ahead of this Brunswick Music Festival event on March 8, mobilegirl shares an exclusive guest mix with Edd Fisher on Tomorrowland.

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Pureblast
Fri 28 Feb 2025 14:00
on Tomorrowland
Bringing back their familiar thuds and basslines, Lucid presents Pureblast (formerly known as Baraka) at The Night Cat for a night of acid tones and synthetic layers, drawing on trance, trip-hop, jungle, and rock. 'Psycho (Remixes Part 2)' is their latest single, and they'll be sharing their high-energy tracks with Edd Fisher on Tomorrowland ahead of their show on March 1. Tune in from 2pm to hear from the France-based duo.

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Flud
Fri 28 Feb 2025 13:15
on Tomorrowland
From his early Perth days, Flud has been consistently producing quality music since the '90s. Regularly performing cool live hardware sets around Melbourne, he'll be at Skydiver Records this Sunday for a live downtempo set, alongside Doug Swampè, Kithers and Krit. Tune in to Tomorrowland at 1.15pm for a live mix from Flud.

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Kim Salmon
Thu 27 Feb 2025 19:00
on Junkyard
This February 27, PBS listeners will be amongst the first to hear the new, soon-to-be-released album 'Smoked Salmon' from indie rock artist Kim Salmon. With a nationwide tour on the horizon from March to April, Kim Salmon will be playing at Northcote Social Club on April 12. But first, Michael Mulholland previews the new album on Junkyard while catching up with Kim about the new record.

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Troy Cassar-Daley
Thu 27 Feb 2025 15:00
Hailing from a long line of fireside storytellers and a proud Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung man, Troy Cassar-Daley has shared his extraordinary musicianship with a diverse range of artists, leaving an indelible mark on the country’s musical landscape. A passionate poet of the land, Troy has achieved 33 number 1 chart singles, along with numerous gold and platinum albums. Tune in to hear Troy chat with Ernie on Swinging Doors about his upcoming performance at The Port Fairy Folk Festival on March 7.

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Todd Rundgren
Thu 27 Feb 2025 14:30
on Radio City
Philadelphia producer and music legend Todd Rundgren is returning to Australia due to high demand and a sold-out tour last year. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will perform hits from his band Nazz, including 'Open My Eyes' and 'Hello It’s Me', at The Corner Hotel on March 6. But first, Crispi checks in with Todd ahead of the tour. Tune in to Radio City to hear this PBS exclusive interview.

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Hexham Heads
Thu 27 Feb 2025 14:00
on Radio City
Storming out of Melbourne with their debut, self-titled EP is the new four-piece rockers, Hexham Heads. ‘Say It Again’ is the first single to drop from the EP, and the band will be playing a residency at Shotkickers every Wednesday in March. Tune in to Radio City as Van Walker and Mic Hubbard catch up with Crispi ahead of the new release.

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Fluxcore 94
Thu 27 Feb 2025 11:00
This Thursday at The Curtain Hotel, Listen Local presents 'Listen Local Wrapped', celebrating some of the best local music of 2024. On the lineup are abstract sonic wizards Fluxcore 94, who specialise in taking their audience on an unforgettable journey through jazz, funk, and beyond. Archie from the band joins Shio for some jazz and chats - tune in to Eternal Rhythm on the day of Fluxcore 94's show.

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Kaliopi, Stella, and Minnie
Wed 26 Feb 2025 09:00
International Women's Day (IWD) is on March 8, and to celebrate, musician and organiser Kaliopi Stavropoulos is putting together the IWD Blues Music Festival on March 10. With over 20 roots to world-class acts on Labor Day, the event will take place across Yarra City. Kaliopi, Stella, and Minnie unfold the day's events with Helen - tune into Roots of Rhythm to hear about the festivities planned.

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Pachyman
Wed 26 Feb 2025 08:00
The 2023 album 'Switched-On' from Puerto Rican musician Pachyman is full of dub-drenched grooves and disco-soul vibes. Paying homage to the generative artistic era when musicians first began manipulating synthesizers to emit gloriously off-kilter bleeps, bloops, and whooshes, he’ll be bringing the album to life at Brunswick Music Festival on March 7 at Howler. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear Milo catch up with Pachyman before he makes his way over to Melbourne.

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One Step Closer
Wed 26 Feb 2025 00:30
Playing at New Bloom Fest and touring with their hardcore punk mates DRAIN is the USA melodic hardcore band One Step Closer. Their latest album, 'All You Embrace', explores the sonic overlaps of hardcore, emo, and '90s alternative rock, without any self-consciousness or pretension creeping into the mix. Vocalist Ryan Savitski shares his thoughts with Ryan on the band's unique version of hardcore, tune in to Tyrannocoreus to hear the band's plans for 2025.