Interviews

Researched and recorded by Michael Webb, 'Ol Sing Blong Plantesen - Plantation Songs' are a collection of songs that brings to light the fascinating and creative tradition of Salvesen, a song and dance form that emerged from the sorrowful and alienating years of South Sea Islanders' indentured labour in the cane fields of Queensland from the 1860s to the turn of the century. Michael calls by the Global Village to talk about the project.

Country-soulers Hana & Jesse-Lee's Bad Habits drop by 5ft High & Rising to play a couple of tunes as well as talk about their new single 'Arrowhead' and tour.

Seminal Seattle four-piece Mudhoney return to Australia in 2023, marking nine years since their last local shows in 2014. A mammoth odyssey spanning April and May will see them playing headline shows across six states, with a handful of festival dates among them. Guitarist Steve Turner talks to Phil about the tour.

After many years making music with other people, Brix Smith (The Fall, The Extricated) has finally ventured out to make solo album. Produced by Youth (Killing Joke) 'Valley of the Dolls' mixes garage rock, power pop and grunge, and includes guest vocals from Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) and Siobhan Fahey (Shakespeare’s Sister and Bananarama). Brix joins Michael to talk about the album.

Alt-country journeyman Patrick Wilson follows up his string of stellar singles with the release of 'Medicine.' Patrick joins Ernie in the studio to to play a couple of tunes and talk about its launch at Shotkickers on April 23.

After constant confusion with other artists of the same name Nick Murphy has changed to the moniker Murphnick to release his third solo album 'Strange Ride.' Nick calls by Radio City to discuss 'Strange Ride' and its launch at Northcote Social Club on April 29.

Ahead of Record Store Day, Sound Merch's Tim Everist brings along some of his favourite tunes to share with Milo. Tune in early for some riveting selections.

A record chock full of melody, quirky overdubs and pleasant surprises, Terry's first album in five years, "Call Me Terry", is the indie band's anticipated fourth album, out now via Anti Fade Records. Al Montfort drops in to chat about the album and to play an early round of Musical Chairs with Milo.

Now celebrating its 20th year, Dandenong Ranges Open Studios is an exciting annual weekend (29 - 30 April) event that promotes the work of local artists and gives you the opportunity to have a sneak peek into the private world of our artists' working studio environments. Artist and musician Tracey Roberts calls in to discuss this year's program.

Singer and songwriter for Melbourne-based blackened deathcore group Mélancolia, Alex Hill calls by Tyrannocoreus to talk about signing two record deals (Greyscale Records and Nuclear Blast) off the back of one single, the release of their debut album 'HissThroughRottenTeeth' and touring plans.

Local crossover thrashers Pizza Death join Kene to talk about their new release, upcoming live shows, throwing pizza and garlic breads at audiences and the current global economies effect on the price of pizza toppings.

In 1973 Madder Lake released their debut LP ‘Stillpoint’ on Mushroom Records which resulted in the first gold record for both the band and label. Now it's 2023 and the band are gearing up to celebrate the album's 50th anniversary. Chris speaks to the band about what they have in store to mark this momentous occasion.

It’s been 3 long years since Devil Electric have headlined a Melbourne show. In that time they released their sophomore album 'Godless' as well as a bunch of singles from it. Now in April 2023 Devil Electric are back and bringing their unique blend of heavy blues and doom to The Tote. The band stops by Pojama People for a chat.

Foley Mag’s co-creators Eleni and Madi stop by PBS to chat about Foley Mag's upcoming 10th edition and live launch show at Rocksteady Records featuring Big Farmer and more.

In the lead up to Record Store Day 2023 Northside Records' owner Chris Gill drops by Boogie Beat Suite to tell listeners about what they have lined up to celebrate it.

Japanese gore-grind band Butcher ABC drops by PBS whilst on tour in Australia for a chat about what the scene in Japan is like and releasing huge slabs of goregrind at one time and general mayhem.

Zoltan Fecso joins Lloyd in the studio to spin Eastern-European records and discuss his new mix series/ DJ night at Quiet Time called 'Pan-European Picnic' starting April 23.

Country blues singer-songwriter Misty Harlowe is a natural storyteller from Gippsland's Snowy River who shares intimate yarns of the Australian landscape. She is releasing a new track called ‘Gold Fever’ at the Gem Bar on April 20th and drops in to PBS beforehand for a chat with Milo and to play a couple of live songs in-studio. Tune in early on Monday morning.

As a DJ/Producer and founder of event/mix series Re-Leaf, Aldonna has rightfully marked her position as one of the most exciting talents to come out of Australia in recent times. She’s held down a pulsating presence on the Australian club circuit for almost a decade, as-well as having her productions rapidly pile up plays internationally. She drops in to PBS for a special mix on the Wheels of Steel and to tell us about her forthcoming EP, Angel Numbers. Tune in to Breakfast this Friday morning.

Brooke catches up with George Inglis from locals Sapphire Street to chat influences, DIY production, the Melbourne scene and spin some vinyl from related projects.