Past Interviews
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Deline Briscoe
Sat 25 Nov 2023 19:15
Now in its third year, BLAKTIVISM 2023 explores Skylore, the Lore that connects all First Nations cultures across the country through stories in the sky; following the journey from the rise of the Evening Star in the Kulin Nations to the rise of the Morning Star in West Papua. Artistic Director and Yalanji woman Deline Briscoe talks to Suzi about this year's line-up, which features King Stingray, Kaiit, Bart Willoughby, Emma Donovan and many more.
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Patrick Wilson
Thu 23 Nov 2023 15:00
Patrick Wilson will be launching his sophomore album ‘It’ll Be Alright’ alongside label mate Meghan Maike who will be also launching her debut opus ‘Dead Horse Creek.' Patrick stops by Swinging Doors to talk about the joint album launch happening at The Old Bar on November 23.
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Budgie
Wed 22 Nov 2023 20:00
Seemingly emerging out of nowhere, a supergroup has formed between two of the most illustrious and inventive drummers of the post-punk era, Lol Tolhurst (The Cure) and Budgie (Siouxsie & The Banshees/The Creatures ), along side producer/multi-instrumentalist Garret ‘Jacknife’ Lee (U2, R.E.M.) have recorded their debut album 'Los Angeles.' Tune in to Bleeding Black Hearts Revue to hear Kristen's conversation with Budgie.
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Chris Maunders
Wed 22 Nov 2023 13:00
Melbourne-based chromatic harmonica player Chris Maunders joins Tom on Jumpin' the Blues to talk about his music and play some of his new recordings.
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Erica Graf // Lazy Eye
Wed 22 Nov 2023 10:15
Guitarist of South Australian blues band Lazy Eye, Erica Graf calls in to Roots of Rhythm ahead of the band's performances on the Blues Train as part of Queenscliff Music Festival on November 24 - 25 and Pistol Pete’s, Geelong on November 25.
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Dennis ‘Salty’ Trevarthen
Wed 22 Nov 2023 09:30
President of Blues Music Victoria Dennis ‘Salty’ Trevarthen calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about BMV Hall of Fame Awards Night happening at Memo Music Hall, St Kilda, November 29. This year's inductees will include Ian Collard, Shannon Bourne and Hugo T Armstrong.
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Silent Planet
Wed 22 Nov 2023 00:00
Californian progressive metalcore band Silent Planet speaks to Ryan about their new album 'Superbloom,' releasing the album on the date of their bus accident, their touring plans for the album and the Oakland A's.
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Tades Sanville & Chris Freeman // Hot Mulligan
Wed 22 Nov 2023 00:00
Vocalist Tades Sanville and rhythm guitarist Chris Freeman of US post emo band Hot Mulligan join Ryan on Tyrannocoreus to talk about their upcoming Australian tour in March 2024, their new album "Why Would I Watch" and not taking themselves too seriously despite gaining popularity.
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Darren Travis // Sadus
Tue 21 Nov 2023 22:00
Kene speaks to vocalist Darren Travis of legendary Californian thrash band Sadus about releasing their first album in 17 years, 'The Shadow Inside,' approach to creating new music, how psychedelic moments juxtapose the heavy and faster bits heavier, how Australia was the first place to embrace the band and bonding with Kene over electric transport rib injuries.
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Demogorgon
Tue 21 Nov 2023 22:00
Tim from Victorian black metal act Demogorgon joins Kene to talk about his new album 'A Hate For All That Grows' which is coming out on Tuesday and his influences that helped him get there.
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Frankie and the Witch Fingers
Tue 21 Nov 2023 21:00
Trailblazing proto-rock ensemble Frankie and the Witch Fingers are on the top of their game, bringing their signature sonic alchemy and mind-bending, genre-blending live act down under. Ahead of a string of shows on the weekend, including their show with The Brown Spirits and Neon Goblin at the Curtin, the band chat with Chris Pearson about their Aussie tour and their latest album 'Data Doom'.
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Treebeard
Tue 21 Nov 2023 20:00
Celebrating their signing to beloved Australian label Bird’s Robe Records and the re-release of their debut record ‘Nostalgia,’ Treebeard will play a headline set alongside Solkyri, Hubris and Myriad Drone at the Northcote Social Club. Tune in to Pojama People to hear the band talk about 'Nostalgia' and their headline show on November 24.
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Solkyri
Tue 21 Nov 2023 20:00
Sydney’s Solkyri make their return from multiple tours of Europe to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their debut album ‘Are You My Brother?’ and play their first Melbourne show since 2020 that will see pieces from across their catalogue. The band calls in to Pojama People ahead of the show at the Northcote Social Club on November 24.
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Gut Health
Tue 21 Nov 2023 16:30
Athina and Dom from Gut Health chat to Jordan in the studio ahead of the release of their new 7" and Meredith warm-up show at The Curtin this Friday.
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Xylouris White
Tue 21 Nov 2023 15:30
After recent appearances at the Tomorrow Festival in Shenzhen China and Big Ears in Knoxville USA, Melbourne-born duo Xylouris White return home with a debut appearance at the Queenscliff Music Festival and a run of east coast dates. The dynamic duo, lute player George Xylouris and drummer Jim White, will drop in to PBS for a chat with Jordan Oakley and to play a couple of live pieces on Underground Love. Tune in on Tuesday from 3pm.
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The Sonoran Dogs
Tue 21 Nov 2023 13:00
Formed in 2011, The Sonoran Dogs have exploded into the American Bluegrass scene and is made up of seasoned veterans. They play a collection of traditional Bluegrass standards, new grass, Americana and original compositions. While on their third tour of Australia for the Mountain Grass Bluegrass Festival in Beechworth and the Australian Bluegrass Conference in Maleny, the band calls in to PBS to play a live set and have a chat.
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N'fa Jones
Tue 21 Nov 2023 12:00
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey through the heart of African culture, music, food, and dance on the 9th of December with Yo CiTY CONNECT: AFRO FUTURE. Promising to deliver an unforgettable performance, Naarm's preeminent Afro quartet Cool Out Sun joins a stellar line-up that transcends boundaries and brings people together. The band's N'fa Jones drops in to PBS for a chat with MzRizk about this special upcoming event at the spectacular Abbotsford Convent.
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Jamz Supernova
Tue 21 Nov 2023 10:00
on Mystic Brew
Ahead of playing at the Maddern Square street rave in Footscray this Saturday, BBC Radio 1Xtra host Jamz Supernova drops in to PBS for a yarn with Mike Gurrieri and to play a special guest mix on Mystic Brew. Tune in Tuesday morning from 9am to hear more.
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Grant Haua
Tue 21 Nov 2023 05:00
Venturing into electric guitar, New Zealand bluesman Grant Haua unleashes his inner rage on his new album 'Mana Blues.' Grant stopped by PBS on his recent trip to Melbourne to talk about the album. Tune in to Transfiguration to hear Lucas' conversation with Grant.
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Krantinaari
Mon 20 Nov 2023 19:00
Ashwini Heeramath aka Krantinaari is a multidisciplinary artist, rapper and musician, designer, social worker, and feminist activist, based in the city of Mumbai, India. Krantinaari talks to Pradip about her challenging the male-dominated Hip Hop industry in India and her new single "Anushasan", her social development projects, and her recent performance at the Roskilde festival in Denmark.