Interviews

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.

Recorded in between the lockdowns and radius restrictions of 2021 Kim Volkman and the Whiskey Priests are excited to launch their new album 'Whiskey Jar.' Kim chats to Phil about its launch at St Kilda Sports Club April 14.

Before jetting off to Spain for an extended period John Kennedy and his current band The New Originals are heading to Melbourne to release their latest album of original material. John calls in to Radio City to talk about its launch at George Lane April 15.

After reconnecting with the family old upright piano in 2019, something strange happened to Philippa the chords she’d learned as a beginner came rushing back resulting in her latest album 'Find Her Way' out on April 13. Philippa stops by Radio City to talk about its launch at the Brunswick Ballroom April 30th.

From its humble beginnings in 2010 as a single day event showcasing local acts over the years Healsville Music Festival has extended into a three day extravaganza of live music, workshops, camping and Yarra Valley food, wine and beer. Vice President of Healesville Music Festival Vinny Russell calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about this year's line up.

Guitarist Jamo Benadie and drummer Colby Horton of Brisbane based melodic hardcore band Headwreck call by Tyrannocoreus to talk about the release of their sophomore EP 'Reflection Room.'

Kene speaks to Damien Vennell and Richard H. Hammond of Victorian blackened heavy doom band Wildeornes about their new album ‘On the Earth, Under the sky,’ recording the album, needing a drummer and other grouchy old man things.

Listen in to Burning Bitumen to hear Kene speak to Thomas Eriksen from solo Norwegian black metal band Mork about his new album 'Dypet,' how living in rural Norway has influenced his music and much more.

Australia's premier heavy blues trio Child are hitting the road in support of the release of the long awaited and critically acclaimed long player 'Soul Murder.' The band stops by Pojama People to talk about their show at Brunswick Ballroom April 15.