Past Interviews
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David Thrussell // Snog
Thu 14 Sep 2023 20:00
30 years ago, Snog's 'Lies Inc.' changed the face of industrial and electronic music forever. Melbourne industrial pioneer David Thrussell joins Phil to talk about the album's 30th anniversary reissue.
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Myles O'Neil-Shaw & Ben Mastwyk
Thu 14 Sep 2023 16:00
To mark the 50th anniversary of Gram Parsons passing, PBS' Myles O'Neil-Shaw and Ben Mastwyk plus a huge array of local musicians are putting on a show called "20,000 Roads: A Gram Parsons Tribute" at The Brunswick Ballroom on September 17, celebrating the life and music of the Cosmic Cowboy. Myles and Ben call in to Swinging Doors to talk about Gram Parsons and then will be joined by Patrick Wilson and Hana Brenecki for a couple of Gram's tunes.
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James Marples
Thu 14 Sep 2023 14:30
on Radio City
Impossible Visions is a showcase of music videos by Australian songwriters, featuring Freya Josephine Hollick, Dominic Byrne, Jessie Warren, Parvyn and James Marples. Shown on the big screen for the first time, these five videos feature contrasting visual genres and styles, from dystopian sci-fi and moody film-noir to gritty lo-fi esthetics. Song-writer James Marples joins Crispi to talk about the showcase happening at the Thornbury Picture House later on in the evening.
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Nick Mason and Gary Kemp
Thu 14 Sep 2023 13:15
on Radio City
Representing two of history's most important bands Pink Floyd and Spandau Ballet, Nick Mason and Gary Kemp are in Melbourne to play at the Forum Theatre in September. Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets re-visits some of the most iconic works from Pink Floyd's catalogue from the perspective of the band's founding drummer and only constant member through a career of more than 50 years. Mason and touring guitarist Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet) join Crispi to share some musical history.
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Erica Tucceri
Thu 14 Sep 2023 08:00
Improvising flutist, composer and producer Erica Tucceri sits at the cutting edge of Melbourne’s music scene. Best known to audiences for bringing the flute to the front with Billy Davis, WVR BVBY and Z*F*E*X, Erica is currently in post-production for her debut album, which she will tell us about when she plays a round of Musical Chairs with Milo.
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Joshua Moshe
Wed 13 Sep 2023 19:00
on Stardust
Known for bringing his spine-shifting and genre-bending jazz to our ears on dance floors, venues, festivals and beyond, saxophone wizard and composer Joshua Moshe (JK Group & 30/70) will be in the PBS studios this coming Wednesday, joining Larry Quicksticks on Stardust, Joshua is here to share some music from, and discuss his forthcoming and highly anticipated album 'Inner Search.'
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Continental Robert Susz
Wed 13 Sep 2023 13:00
Iconic Sydney blues vocalist and harpist Continental Robert Susz is coming to Melbourne for a string of shows. Robert speaks to Tom ahead of the gigs.
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Tamara Saulwick
Wed 13 Sep 2023 08:15
The Nervous Atmosphere is a response to artist Zoë Barry’s life-altering encounters with lightning. In September 2008, Zoë was driving her car when lightning struck the windscreen – then minutes later another strike hit the road in front of the bonnet. Six months later, lightning hit Zoë’s home while she was inside. Chamber Made Artistic Director Tamara Saulwick chats to Annika about the production.
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Kyle Schaefer // Fallujah
Wed 13 Sep 2023 00:00
Vocalist for US technical death metal group Fallujah, Kyle Schaefer speaks to Ryan about his short time in the band, 2022's album 'Empyrean' and upcoming Australian tour supporting Cattle Decapitation.
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Redro Redriguez & His Inner Demons
Tue 12 Sep 2023 20:30
If you head to Shotkickers on the 16th of September then you'll be joining the raucous celebration of ten years of Redro Redriguez & His Inner Demons. You will also see former Inner Demons in the form of some of the band's former players. On the line up also are A Gazillion Angry Mexicans, Two Headed Dog, and the mysterious Lake Alice as co-entertainment on the night. Tune in to Pojama People to hear from Redro about all of these forthcoming frivolities.
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Bill Barber & The Holding Cell
Tue 12 Sep 2023 10:30
Winner of the 2023 MBAS/PBSFM Blues Challenge, band category, Bill Barber & The Holding Cell talks to Helen about how they will compete in Memphis at The International Blues Challenge in January 2024.
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Ena Malibu & Ta'sia
Tue 12 Sep 2023 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Made over three years in brief periods of creativity, movement and connection. Vocalist Ena Malibu and saxophonist and beat maker Ta’sia recently released their collaborative E.P 'Interlude.' Tune in to Mystic Brew to hear their conversation with Mike.
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Courtney Barnett
Tue 12 Sep 2023 08:00
A new and gorgeous chapter from Courtney Barnett comes with the release of her instrumental album End Of The Day. Comprised of 17 improvisations that were originally recorded in 2021 as part of the score to the film Anonymous Club, Barnett returned to these tracks a year later, remixing, re-ordering and reframing them into a seamless meditative collage. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear from Courtney about the album.
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Meghna
Mon 11 Sep 2023 19:00
Singing and dancing since she could talk, Meghna is a musical force to be reckoned with. Meghna joins Pradip to talk about her recent single '2045.'
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Bailey Judd
Mon 11 Sep 2023 16:30
on Homebrew
Guitarist Bailey Judd is readying to enter a new era with an undeniably funky Benson-esque sound, laced in all the glitz and glam of early 80s jazz-pop on his fresh new track 'Precious Gold. Bailey talks to Brooke about it and its launch at Shotkickers on September 14.
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TEK TEK Ensemble
Fri 8 Sep 2023 17:30
on Stone Love
Formed in 2010, TEK TEK perform virtuosic and original music inspired by tropical jungles, late night discos, 1960s chic, and shamanistic desert rituals. This Friday they bring their psychedelic grooves to Studio 3 at PBS to perform a live set on Stone Love with Richie 1250.
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Zsojo
Fri 8 Sep 2023 08:00
Celebrating the deep and soulful sounds of West London’s Broken Beat movement, a cohort of some of Melbourne's finest selectors, including Setwun and PBS's very own Mike Gurrieri, are getting together to curate a night of dance at the Sub Club on September 8th. Event organiser and beloved DJ Zsojo rolls in for a play behind the Wheels of Steel when he joins Milo on The Breakfast Spread this Friday morning.
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Shane Hilton
Thu 7 Sep 2023 17:00
on Fang It!
After months of silence after a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign, the future of the historic Melbourne music venue The Tote has been secured. Shane Hilton, owner of Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar' calls in to Fang It to tell listeners about what they have in store for The Tote.
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Damian Cowell
Thu 7 Sep 2023 13:30
on Radio City
Damian Cowell was once a member of TISM (or was he?). Since then he has formed 3 bands, released 8 albums, been a stand-up comedian, published a graphic novel, been commissioned by MONA, produced a 19 episode podcast and created a 19 episode animated series. This Thursday he's back at PBS chatting to Andrew Delaney about his new album, and new project simply titled 'Damian Cowell'.
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Cookin' On 3 Burners
Wed 6 Sep 2023 17:30
Renowned purveyors of heavyweight organ funk Cookin' On 3 Burners are back with their latest soul-infused 7-inch single 'I'm Coming Home To You, paired perfectly with the captivating downtempo track 'Whole Woman' featuring their resident live show vocalist Stella Angelico. Tune in to the Afterglow from 5:30pm for a special live in studio set.