Interviews

'Rain of Animals' and 'Good Guy Hank' are the titles of Pepita and Theodore's latest bluegrass and country albums. The duo are also music instructors for the 'Sessions and Sail - Australia' cruise, which sets sail from Sydney on February 25th and runs until March 3rd. Tune in to Southern Style as Jan is joined by the two for a festive Christmas Eve special.

In 2023, acclaimed electronic-soul duo, Electric Fields, delivered an unforgettable, high-energy performance that lit up Hamer Hall. Recorded with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, 'Live in Concert' marks a significant milestone in Electric Fields’ career, blending modern beats with the timeless grandeur of a full symphony orchestra. One half of Electric Fields, Michael, chats with MzRizk about the new album, tune in to Boogie Beat Suite to hear more.

Renowned for his contributions to contemporary Bhangra music, veteran DJ and producer Panjabi MC pioneered the modern sound of South Asian club music. Born in the UK, his unique fusion of hip hop, electronic music, and traditional Punjabi folk styles is well known worldwide. Coming into Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves for a special guest mix, tune in as Pradip catches up with the legend.

Masterfully expressing the unspeakable beauty of decay and space in a vast and stunning body of work, The Necks are one of Australia's greatest cult bands. The Sydney jazz trio are back with a single, 42-minute composition that they'll be taking on the road this summer. Tune in to Deeep Space as Lloyd Briggs catches up with double bassist Lloyd Swanton ahead of their show at Melbourne Recital Centre on January 31st.

Coming to Australia for the first time is Kentucky-born Americana artist S.G. Goodman. 'Teeth Marks' is the title of her most recent album, a sonic deep dive into love, showcasing her otherworldly voice. She will be performing her authentic, gritty country sound at Northcote Social Club on February 18th, along with an already sold-out show at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on February 20th, opening for Tyler Childers. Tune in to Swinging Doors as Ernie chats with S.G. Goodman ahead of her tour.

Joining Shio on the decks for some chats and jazzy tracks is Hudson Whitlock (Surprise Chef/Pro-teens). Tune in to Eternal Rhythm from 11am for this special co-hosted show.

With six studio albums already under their belt, the sludge-doom-punk-crust band Dopethrone has released their amazing new album 'Broke Sabbath'. Currently on tour in the USA for the new album, Vince from the Montreal band catches up with Kene. Tune in to Burning Bitumen as they chat about all things from guts to glory.

To sum up Burning Bitumen for 2024, Kene is bringing in a party of special guests to discuss their top releases of the year. Tune in to Burning Bitumen as black metal solo project Khazurvaal, Sarah from the Sin & Steel Podcast, Leah Noir and Hoops from Horror Business join Kene to talk about their favorite tracks of 2024.

Celebrating 25 years, Cherry Bar is hosting an epic party this Saturday the 21st of February, with a lineup of bands and DJs. Among the bands is heavy rock group F*ck the Fitzroy Doom Scene (FTFDS). Tune in to Pojama People as Chris chats with the band about the big night.

Going out of 2024 with a bang is garage-rock band Snake Powder. The four piece will be playing at The Beast on December 20th, alongside local bands Salmon Sisters and Blue Fur. Snake Powder stops by Firewater to chat with Claire about the show. Tune in to hear what we can expect on the night.

Finding home in the friction and warmth felt between the organic and electronic is the work of indie/folk artist Hugo van Buuren. After releasing his tender and confessional EP 'Two Truths', he stops by Underground Love to play some intimate live songs in the studio. Tune in as Jordan chats with Hugo about the new release.

Exploring music, history, and stories from around the globe, Haseeb Iqbal is a DJ, writer, and broadcaster from North London. Tune in to Deeep Space as Lloyd chats with Haseeb about music, culture, and being on tour supporting BADBADNOTGOOD.

After touring across Europe and the USA for the past 6 months, DJ Reptant has returned home with more electro, techno, and acid sounds to slide into the Melbourne airwaves. He's playing a show at Miscellania on December 29th, but first, he comes into B.P.M. for a special guest mix. Tune in as Ivy and Reptant take over PBS from midnight.

Co-founder of Analogue Attic Recordings, recording artist and producer Alex Albrecht drops in to PBS to celebrate Passing Notes' 300th episode with Penny. Albrecht's album 'Allambie' was PBS's inaugural feature album for 2024, and it will be wonderful to have him back here as we wind up for the year. Tune in to Passing Notes this Friday night to hear him perform a live set in-studio.

Packing a post-punk punch is Wollongong's two-piece band Chimers. The duo has released their second album called 'Through Today' via Poison City Records, and the band swings by Sunglasses After Dark to chat with Phil about the new record. Tune in to hear the latest from Chimers.

Last month, LA punk band Pat Todd and The Rankoutsiders dropped into Sunglasses After Dark for a Studio 5 session. If you missed their live show while they were in Melbourne, tune in to hear high-energy rock 'n' roll infused with elements of country and rhythm & blues, followed by an interview with Phil MacDougall and Pat Todd himself.

Roll With The Punches, Make It Swing And Groove On Your Hunches is the motto of Melbourne band Mooney Valley Drifters. They’ve been a staple in the local country-blues scene for 40 years, and to celebrate, they’re putting on a shin-digging birthday show at the Thornbury Bowls Club on December 14th. Tune in to Swinging Doors as the band stops by to chat with Ernie ahead of the show.

Rolling the festive tradition once again is The Ronson Hangup (Christmas Show), an indie supergroup band featuring musicians Ashley Naylor and Steve Pinkerton, taking place at The Workers Club on December 20th. The night will also feature Pinkerton Pendlebury, Pinko’s collaboration with sports star Andrew Pendlebury. Tune in to Radio City as Steve and Andrew stop by to wish Crispi a very Ronson Christmas.

Committed to delivering hip-hop in its golden, neo-soul form, Melbourne duo SO.Crates has put together a collection of their castaway tracks into one album, titled 'Be-Sides and Rarities'. It’s an array of tracks that cover every era, every studio, and nearly every creative turn the duo has taken over their 8+ years. Producer and one half of the band, Skomes, takes a turn on the Musical Chairs—tune in to hear what selection of music he’ll share with Milo.

For the final live-in-studio session of 2024, the Jumpin' the Blues All Stars will be joined by vocalist Lisa Miller. Led by bassist Steve Purcell, the All Stars join Lisa for this very special live set to celebrate another year of great blues and roots music every Wednesday on PBS. Tune in from 1:30 to hear these revered musos rip into some blues gems live in PBS' Studio 3.