Interviews

Melbourne electric bassist Claire Cross recently released 'Into Light,' a dark-hued, immersive suite exploring themes of hope and struggle. She joins Andrew Young for a chat about the ambient-chamber works and subtle approaches to improvisation that inspired the album. Tune in to Jazz on Saturday from 9am.

Wildlife & Love Above Records are joining forces to present one of Detroit's most prized exports, Alton Miller, on July 1 at 24 Moons. Coming in on The Breakfast Spread to promote the line-up, which includes PBS favourites Zepherin Saint and DJ JNETT, Love Above Records head honchos DJ Ingrid & Ryan Berkeley bring the party vibes to your Friday morning on the Wheels of Steel. Tune in from 8am.

Negative Waves is a festival that has been gracing the Barwon Club since 2017, initially as celebration for seminal Geelong band Bored! After a couple of postponements, the festival returns with a stellar line-up including a recently reunited Bored! Bassist Russell Baricevic talks to Phil MacDougall about putting the band back together as well as Maree Robertson's recent book about the band and the Geelong scene. It'll be a great chat that you won't want to miss.

Originally forming in 1981 in California by guitarist and vocalist Steve Wynn and often associated with the underground Paisley scene The Dream Syndicate released four albums before breaking up in 1989. Steve joins Michael in part 1 to talk about the band's initial history and albums.

Featuring an all-star cast of singers and musicians Rob Snarski's latest album 'Searching For The Heart Of It All' sets out to be like an early Tarantino soundtracks where each song is a sonic surprise. Rob calls in to Swinging Doors to talk about 'Searching For The Heart Of It All' and it's launch at MEMO on June 18.

Marking its 26th iteration and after a long two-year off-field break Melbourne's widely beloved charity footy match between the Megahertz (Triple R & PBS) and Rock Dogs (musicians) makes its glorious return to Victoria Park, Abbotsford on June 19. Cash Savage drops by to talk about the game and massive musical line up that includes Cash Savage, Private Function and many more.

Contemporary folk singer Floyd Thursby returns with songs about love and death, wild nights and quiet days, sacred moments and everyday life on his new album ‘The Fuller’s Field.’ Floyd self-produced and collaborated remotely with artists from Vietnam, Indonesia and the US during the long dark days of Melbourne’s lockdowns. Roger Holdsworth talks to Floyd about his latest album and upcoming shows.

Dream-pop shoegaze outfit Flyying Colours are re-releasing their first two critically acclaimed EPs, the Flyying Colours EP and ROYGBIV EP, pressed to vinyl for the first time as the Flyying Colours LP. As the band prepares for this release, they have a string of shows in June that Brodie Brümmer is keen to tell us about when he drops in to PBS to play a round of Musical Chairs with Milo. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear more.

Rambal are back for their first headline show since releasing their 2021 album ‘Hold Your Fire’ and are bringing their soul, funk, and blues party to The Curtin on June 18. Guitarist and vocalist Justin Yap talks about this not to be missed night.

Founded in 1952, MIFF is one of the world’s longest running film festivals and is an enduring icon of the Southern Hemisphere’s cultural calendar. Returning to metro, regional and suburban cinemas, and at home streaming. The platinum anniversary will see the launch of MIFF’s much-anticipated Film Competition program and showcases a series of special events, talks, performances, commissioned works and screenings. Artistic Director Al Cossar talks to Annika Priest about MIFF's 2022 program.

After a 2 year delay, guitarist and vocalist Chelsea Wolfe is back in Australia for the first time in 10 years to tour her 2019 album 'Birth of Violence.' Chelsea joins Kristen on Bleeding Black Hearts Revue to talk about the tour and her dreamlike inspirations for her music.

Making his long awaited return to Australia guitarist Steve Hackett brings his Genesis Revisited show bigger and better. Now performing 'Selling England By The Pound' in its entirety and a slew of tunes from the favourite Genesis live album 'Seconds Out.' Tune in to Pojama People to hear Chris' chat with Steve ahead of his tour.

Soul instrumental band The CB3 have released the single ‘Lost & Looking’ featuring Jordan Dennis remixed by Amin Payne. To celebrate this release The CB3 have a Sunday night residency at Baby Snakes, Footscray in June. Guitarist Cristian Barbieri joins Mz Rizk to fill in the listeners on the details.

Born and raised in Bushbuckridge, South Africa and now based in Brisbane Tribute 'Birdie' Mboweni calls in to Flight 1067 to talk about her the release of her new single 'I am here.'

'What Else Can She Do' is the new acclaimed album from Nashville-based songstress Kaitlin Butts, one of country’s most engaging new storytellers. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising to hear Kaitlin chat to Myles about the album and how it tells the stories of women who are lost, struggling, angry and scared but who nevertheless remain resilient through it all.

To celebrate 2 years of Spaces Within Space being on air on PBS, Jazz is throwing a big party at Miscellania on June 11. Producer and DJ Command D is one of the performers on the line-up. He joins Penny on Passing Notes to play some tunes and chat about the gig.

Scottish groove metal band Bleed From Within have a new album, of which they are immensely proud. It's titled 'Shrine,' and according to them, it is everything they’ve ever wanted to accomplish as a band. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus to hear from drummer Ali Richardson about what it took to write and produce the album.

Vocalist, keyboardist/programmer Rou Reynolds from English punk band Enter Shikari calls in to talk about their upcoming Australian tour this November, recording a new album and reducing their carbon footprint.

Building a reputation as the country’s hardest-working band since the 1980's, The Johnnys are returning to the infamous St Kilda Sports Club in their first show in Melbourne since early 2019, a show sure to leave no beer can unopened and provide a hayride full of cowpunk antics. Drummer Billy Pommer Jr calls by to talk about the show.

Radiate Like This is the first album in six years from celebrated L.A. indie band Warpaint. Out now on via Heirlooms and Virgin Music Australia, the album is described by the band as a "joyous culmination of four musical minds over the course of a few wild and heart-opening years." Drummer Stella Mozgawa chats to Michael Mulholland about the making of the album and what lies on the horizon for the band. Tune in to Junkyard on Thursdays from 7pm.