Interviews

Former music director, music journalist and radio presenter Billy Pinnell comes into the studio to share his wisdom and words about PBS on Roots and Rhythm. Join Helen on Roots and Rhythm as she chats with Billy Pinnell about this powerful community-driven radio station.

It's Radio Festival here at PBS, where our announcers share their passion for this community-driven radio station. Join Helen on Roots of Rhythm as she chats with special guest Chris Pearson, exploring all things PBS.

It’s Radio Festival here at PBS and Phil from Sunglasses After Dark welcomes to his show the voice behind Firewater, Claire Stuchbery, as well as fellow PBS announcer, Rodney Shah. Tune into Sunglasses After Dark as Claire, Rodney and Phil dive into the heart of this community-driven radio station, discussing how each and every one of us can play a part in keeping these vibrant shows alive on the airwaves, year after year.

It’s Radio Festival here at PBS 106.7FM and our announcers are diving deep into all things that fuel their love for this community-driven radio station. Tune into Radio City as Crispi chats with announcers Chris from Pojama People and Myles from 5ft High & Rising about their passion for PBS and how all listeners have the power to keep this station afloat.

It’s Radio Festival here at PBS 106.7FM and Helen from Roots of Rhythm will be joined by jazz/blues/folk icon, Margret RoadKnight. Tune in this Wednesday as Helen chats to Margret RoadKnight about all things PBS!

It’s Radio Festival here at PBS and local writer, researcher and broadcaster, Jackey Coyle comes in to share her passion for this community-driven radio station on her half hour segment, “Wordy Gurdy”. Tune into Roots of Rhythm this Wednesday as Helen chats with Jackey.

Ensemble Offspring are a visceral, joyous music group that supports education, community and indigenous composer programs. Lead by internationally acclaimed percussionist Claire Edwardes, Cas from The Modernist chats to Claire about Ensemble Offspring and the many community-driven values that they share with PBS.

It's Radio Festival here at PBS106.7FM and local musician and sitar player, Jeremy Malcomson, will be joining Pradip on Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves to chat about all things PBS!

The Boîte community music organisation turns 45 with a big party on June 1st. Zulya Kamalova, Therese Virtue and Dr Jen Rose come into the Global Village to talk about the history and importance of the Boîte; and there will be live music in the studio from Misagh Zamani (Iran), Vinod Prasanna (India), Rosa Voto (Italy) and Ria Soemardjo (Indonesia), who will be playing at the party.

Ahead of their Melbourne show on May 24th, visiting Bosnian group Divanhana called in from Sarajevo to chat with Global Village's roving reporter Nela Trifković about sevdah and the band's modern interpretations of this traditional music. Tune in on Sunday from 5pm to hear from band members Selma Droce and Neven Tunjić.

British-born, New Orleans-based pianist, vocalist and songwriter Jon Cleary makes time between his concerts to drop in to PBS for a chat and to play a couple of live songs on The Juke Joint. Tune in this Sunday afternoon for some truly unmissable radio.

Straight from Brisbane, vaporwave producer TUPPERWAVE drops by to chat about exploring different styles of music and how this inspired his approach to his latest album 'Grocery Store Sunset'.

Alternative folk duo Norwood are set to release their latest single 'Big Talker' on May 10. Tune in to Radio City to hear more.

Celebrating its second anniversary, Fuzzy Sunday brings family-friendly vibes, delicious food and a healthy dose of distortion in its twang to Coburg RSL on May 19th. Boasting a banging lineup that includes The Wraylettes, The Sand Pebbles, and Bones Mackinnon, it's more 'Tonight’s The Night' than 'Harvest.' Event organiser Mark Adams drops in to Radio City to talk about the event.

Before they jet off for a string of international shows across Europe, Melbourne psychedelic jazz outfit Mildlife members Kevin McDowell and Jim Rindfleish play a round of Musical Chairs with Milo on The Breakfast Spread. Tune in early on Thursday morning for some riveting chats and tunes.

Vocalist for Newcastle heavy band Vilify, Amy McIntosh talks to Ryan about their new EP 'Fever Dream,' experience opening Cvltfest, aspirations for the band and headline tour this May.

Since the age of 16, Nocturno Culto has been part of black metal, Norwegian band: Darkthrone. Celebrating the release of their latest album 'It Beckons us all', Nocturno Culto shares the advantages of being a studio band, the ever-changing soundscape of Darkthrone, and how they keep the creative spark burning. Tune into the Burning Bitumen this Tuesday as Kene chats with Nocturno Culto.

Recorded in Philadelphia, Johnny Casino’s newest album ‘High Stone’ endured road blocks, detours and lost recordings before its completion in October 2023. Now ready for release - Johnny Casino joins Claire on Firewater to chat about this new album.

Zombeaches, the local 5-piece rock band celebrated for their live performances and punchy, punk-heavy tunes, return to the PBS airwaves this May. Ahead of the release of their sophomore album 'A Taste of Oxygen', Jordon chats with the band about their new album and upcoming Melbourne shows. Tune into Underground Love this Tuesday to hear more from Zombeaches.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of 'Dream It Down,' the third studio album from alt-pop visionaries Underground Lovers. To celebrate, the sextet will release the album on vinyl for the very first time ahead of their East Coast tour in July and August. In turn, we celebrate this by inviting Underground Lovers on Underground Love when two members from the band, Glenn Bennie and Vincent Giarrusso, drop in for a chat with Jordan Oakley. Tune in on from 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon.