Interviews

Written by Melbourne music legend Ollie Olsen, the 1987 song Rooms For The Memory holds a special place in Australian music history as it was Michael Hutchence's only solo single released during his lifetime. On a new project that pays homage to Hutchence and aims to raise funds for Olsen's medical bills, Mick Harvey joins forces with Adalita and Andrew Duffield to issue a heartfelt new rendition of the song. Mick drops in to PBS to chat more about the project with Michael on Junkyard.

After 10 years, three albums, and an EP, The Woodland Hunters are preparing to release their new double A-side single 'Golden Boy/The Arrangement' off their upcoming album 'Small Mercies.' Crispi is joined by Leroy, Ross, and Cam from The Woodland Hunters to discuss the release of the double A-side single on July 15 at The Union Hotel in Brunswick.

Melbourne will be transformed with art trails, sculptural illuminations and projections, and a non-stop program of gigs, as the City of Melbourne debuts its spectacular new 17-day festival, Now or Never. City of Melbourne Councillor Jamal Hakim joins Milo to chat about the program.

The Seven Ups return to their favourite local, Shotkickers to host a Monday night residency throughout July. Each week will feature tracks from their last four albums, including some super old pieces they haven’t played in ages, as well as new tracks from their upcoming fifth album. Guitarist Trent Sterling calls in to The Afterglow to talk about the residency and the band's new single 'Dimmed Lights.'

Steve Purcell's All Stars drop in to PBS to play a bangin' live set on Jumpin' The Blues with a healthy peppering of riveting R&B from special guest Tanya Lee Davies. Tune in on Wednesday afternoon from 1pm.

Multi-award-winning composer, lyricist, music producer, writer, instrumentalist, filmmaker and performer Damon Smith is readying himself to release his latest LP 'A Fresh Harvest From Old Seeds.' Set to release a year and a week after his award-winning album 'Skeletons, Skeletons, Skeletons' he has proven "that he's well and truly in a purple patch of creativity." Damon calls by Roots of Rhythm to talk about the album and play a couple of tunes.

'Parrwang Lifts the Sky' is based on an original story from Wadawurrung Country told to the children of the Wadawurrung by community Elder, the late Uncle David Tournier. This family friendly opera was created by acclaimed Yorta Yorta/Yuin soprano, composer, and artistic director Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO, will have its world premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse as part of NAIDOC week. Deborah calls by State of the Art to talk about the opera.

Vocalist for UK deathcore band VEXED, Meg Targett talks to Ryan about the band's second album 'Negative Energy,' dealing with trauma and overcoming fetishism as a female heavy vocalist.

Guitarist for Thy Art Is Murder, Andy Marsh aka Marshy caught up with Ryan to talk about the band's regional Australian tour as well as their upcoming album 'Godlike.'

Drummer for Sydney post black metal Burden Man, Yon joins Kene to chat about venturing to Melbourne to support Esoteric and more.

Get ready to take a trip to an enchanted world full of strange, magical and psychedelic sights and sounds because Dark FOMO is back for its fourth instalment. Andrew Nunns, Sal Stormer and Samuel Drew-Rumoro stop by Pojama People to talk about Dark FOMO happening at the Cactus Room June 30 and July 1.

Jenny and Shauna from local punks Cable Ties chat to Jordan about the release of their third studio album ‘All Her Plans’ and upcoming Australian and international tours.

Staged on the lands of the Wadawurrung nation on the Bellarine Peninsula, Queenscliff Music Festival has announced its first line up for 2023. This year will see the premiere music festival expand to four days with the inclusion of Thursday evening. JAZZPARTY drops by Homebrew to talk about the line up.

Australian-Colombian singer-songwriter Rose Páez brings to the stage a contagious charisma and energy. Her powerful vocals and unique songbird style are honest and deep felt, creating a rainbow of vocal colours that highlights her versatility as a singer. Ahead of her forthcoming show at the Paris Cat Jazz Club on July 29th, Rose chats with Juan Maria Colombo on Fiesta Jazz.

One of Australia’s most passionate and honest songwriters, Nathan Seeckts delivers songs that drip raw country truth on his latest album 'Something Rare And Beautiful.' Nathan calls in to 5ft High & Rising to talk about the album and upcoming shows.

Get ready to take a trip to an enchanted world full of strange, magical and psychedelic sights and sounds because Dark FOMO is back for its fourth instalment. Loki Lockwood from gothic duo Velatine calls by Sunglasses After Dark to talk about Dark FOMO happening June 30 and July 1 at The Cactus Room as well as their debut album 'I Won't Be Civillised.'

Fierce garage trio Moody Beaches' most recent album, Acid Ocean, is such a PBS favourite, we have not stopped playing it since its release back in April. Before jetting over to Europe in July for a string of shows, band members Anna and Jessie drop in for a chat about the album with Michael Mulholland. Tune in to Junkyard on Thursday evening.

Awaken your inner pest and come join the party because Party Pest presents the first single 'Party Pest Theme' from their upcoming album 'Uninvited.' Tune in to Radio City to hear the band talk about it and its launch at The Gem Bar June 23.

Dream pop band Pyrex write songs that take shape from a love of classic folk, psychedelia, shoegaze and 90s era music. Ahead of their showcase at Ballarat's Be Hear Now Conference, Pyrex drop in for a round of Musical Chairs with Milo. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread on Thursday to hear more.

Peter Endall of Melbourne's 80s inspired synthpop act, Suburban Spell joins Pete on Club it To Death to talk about his forthcoming EP 'Falling Down,' his time in the 1980s Melbourne synth based music scene and to share some of his favourite tracks from artists from the 70s, 80s and now.