Past Interviews
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Fairtrade Narcotics
Thu 4 Jul 2024 02:00
Fairtrade Narcotics is a 5-piece band merging together rock and jazz with energetic rhythms, glossy brass sections, and sophisticated guitar chords. Named after the wax ester known for its soothing and healing qualities, ‘Jojoba’ is the second single release from the band’s upcoming self-titled album. Tune into The Chronicles of Kick Ons as Ponie chats with the band about their upcoming album release, out this July 7.
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DJ Lady Soul
Wed 3 Jul 2024 17:00
Soul Sisters Say No To Domestic Violence is a fundraiser event with an all-female DJ lineup, happening on the 13th of July. DJ Lady Soul will be playing on the night, spinning a mix of Soul, R&B and Northern Soul. She comes into The Afterglow to play some tunes and chat with Lyndelle about the work Safe Steps Family Violence does.
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Damon Smith, Ezra Lee
Wed 3 Jul 2024 10:15
Local musician Damon Smith and piano player Ezra Lee have collaborated to produce a piano-centric album, 'Piano Boogie Wonderland', brimming with Boogie Woogie, soaring vocal harmonies, and virtuosic piano performances. Tune into Roots of Rhythm as Damon and Ezra come in for an intimate live performance, and to chat with Helen about the album launch happening at the Brunswick Ballroom this July 21.
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Connor Dickson // No Life
Wed 3 Jul 2024 00:30
No Life are a noise-metalcore band based out of New Zealand with a new single ‘Obnoxious’ just released. The single features Frankie Palmeri from metalcore band Emmure, and No Life have just completed a tour across New Zealand in support of this release. Lead singer Connor Dickson joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus to chat about their latest single and their plans to come and tour in Australia.
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Joshua O'Donnell // Banks Arcade
Wed 3 Jul 2024 00:30
Banks Arcade are a metalcore band based in Melbourne, fronted by New Zealand born singer, Joshua O’Donnell. The band have a new EP coming out called ‘A Muse’ which has a deliberate change in style following their previous EP ‘DEATH 2’. Joshua joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus to chat about the band’s upcoming EP release and what the band has in store for the rest of 2024.
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Orange Goblin
Tue 2 Jul 2024 22:00
A staple in the heavy-metal diet, Orange Goblin have been mastering their craft since the band formed in London in 1995. Releasing their 10th album ‘Science, Not Fiction’ this July, Kene shares the shenanigans he had with the band while they were on tour in Australia earlier this year. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear this exclusive, green room interview.
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Glen Benton // Deicide
Tue 2 Jul 2024 22:00
Formed in 1987 out of Florida, Deicide is an influential death metal band renowned for their extreme sound and provocative lyrics. Being one of the original death metal bands in the scene, Deicide have been a game changer in the metal world. Bass player Glen Benton comes in to chat with Kene about his thoughts on new death metal bands and shares his experience in some of the recent shows he's played.
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Watty Thompson
Tue 2 Jul 2024 21:15
Ahead of a couple of shows at The Tote this weekend, folk singer-storyteller Watty Thompson drops in for a good 'ol yarn with Chris on Pojama People.
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Tony Reed
Tue 2 Jul 2024 20:15
American doom metal pioneers Pentagram have revealed a brand new lineup for their upcoming new album and tours. Around legendary frontman and band founder Bobby Liebling comes the melodic power of guitarist Tony Reed, best known for fronting Seattle rock stalwarts Mos Generator and playing in Californian supergroup Big Scenic Nowhere. Tony joins Chris on Pojama People for a chat about all of these projects.
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Gregor
Tue 2 Jul 2024 15:00
Gregor is a Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. His fourth album, 'Satanic Lullabies', explores polar extremes, from wide-eyed innocence to deep despair, blending great musical beauty with harsh, bleak soundscapes. Gregor comes onto Underground Love to chat with Jordon about his latest music and an intimate album launch, happening at The Jazz Lab on July 3rd.
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Ta'Sia
Tue 2 Jul 2024 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Ta’Sia is a producer and multi-instrumentalist with a history of playing saxophone in large funk and soul bands. Arranged on an analog sampler, her beats are made of vinyl samples and live instruments, and often feature a range of other artists. She stops by Mystic Brew to chat with Mike Gurrieri about her new album ‘ESTA’ coming out this June 20th.
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Jon S Williams
Tue 2 Jul 2024 04:00
Improvisation artist Jon S Williams creates music in the moment, using acoustic and electric guitars in minimalist and abstract ways. He comes into Transfigurations for a live, improvised performance and to chat with Lucas about his recent creations.
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Finn Rees
Mon 1 Jul 2024 17:30
on Headhunters
Finn Rees is a Melbourne based keys player, making the foundations for a range of bands from 30/70, Elle Shimada, Close Counters and his own solo project. His debut LP ‘Dawn Is A Melody’ is a conscious departure from the realm of groove-based jazz and instead places the piano and arrangements centre stage. He stops by Headhunters to chat with Elle about his latest LP.
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Proto Moro
Mon 1 Jul 2024 15:00
on Homebrew
Proto Moro is a dynamic four-piece punk-funk band from Naarm. They push boundaries with their instruments, creating new and exciting sounds and textures by combining a range of genres to make something truly unique. Tune into Homebrew as Proto Moro joins Brooke for a Studio 5 performance and an interview to chat about their next single, 'Leave It Alone', and the release of their second album later this year.
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Dr Fink
Mon 1 Jul 2024 11:30
on Black Wax
Dr Fink is a keyboardist, songwriter and producer, best known for playing keyboard in Prince’s band, The Revolution. He joins Adam on Black Wax to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain and to chat about The Revolution’s recent shows at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
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Michael Kieran Harvey
Sun 30 Jun 2024 22:00
Michael Kieran Harvey is a composer and pianist, well-known for his virtuosic performances and diverse repertoire. Renowned for championing contemporary music and challenging prevailing conventions, he has premiered countless works globally. Tune in to The Sound Barrier as Michael pops by to chat with Ian about the world premiere of his three 'War Sonatas', happening at The Eleventh Hour Theatre in Fitzroy on July 7th.
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Floyd Thursby, Dan Witton, Harry Lye
Sun 30 Jun 2024 17:00
Floyd Thursby, an accomplished singer and guitarist, composes music across a diverse spectrum of genres and languages, including jazz, folk, and both English and Vietnamese. Floyd Thursby visits Roger on Global Village with fellow musicians Dan Witton and Harry Lye to play examples from Floyd's new album 'Every Day's Another Dance', in the lead-up to its launch at Jazzlab on Saturday, July 20th.
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Iain Swift
Fri 28 Jun 2024 08:00
Beloved PBS staffer, fill-in announcer and former Breakfast producer Iain Swift will share a bunch of banging tunes when he drops in on Milo early this Friday morning for a spin behind the Wheels of Steel. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread and start your day right!
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Fangz
Thu 27 Jun 2024 02:00
on TNT
Last week, while Eora/Sydney-based punk rockers Fangz were in town as part of their support for Canadian hardcore legends Cancer Bats, they dropped in to PBS for a chat the TNT crew. Tune in this Thursday morning to hear them chat with Tomarch and Takla about the tour and about their new single 'Wasting Time'.
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Melinda Traves & David Taylor // The Great Unknown
Wed 26 Jun 2024 10:15
The Great Unknown consists of musicians from a mix of blues, country, rock and jazz backgrounds. As a result, their sound is sweet yet gritty, acoustic but electric with nods to blues and roots. Tune into Roots of Rhythm as Helen chats with Melinda Traves & David Taylor from The Great Unknown about their new album and upcoming show at Woodlands Hotel (Coburg) on July 7th.