Past Interviews
Interview
In Studio
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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In Studio
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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In Studio
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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In Studio
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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In Studio
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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In Studio
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.
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Phone
Rod Paine // The Fulltime Lovers
Wed 6 Sep 2023 10:15
After decades of well-travelled roads meandering through the Australian blues scene, Rod Paine and The Fulltime Lovers have converged at an intersection, winding down the windows, easing off the throttle and listening to the world outside, and within. Their new album 'The Dirt On Velvet' marks a brief resting place in a long and continuing journey. Rod calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about the album and its launch at George Lane on September 15.
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In Studio
Jan Preston
Wed 6 Sep 2023 09:30
Boogie woogie piano queen Jan Preston calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about her upcoming show at Lomond Hotel on September 9 and play a couple of tunes live in the studio along side percussionist Mike Pullman.
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Phone
Jason Evans // Ingested
Wed 6 Sep 2023 00:00
Vocalist for UK death metal group Ingested, Jason Evans chats to Ryan about their upcoming debut Australian tour supporting Archspire, playing Minecraft and plans to tour Europe.
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In Studio
Lance Ferguson
Tue 5 Sep 2023 09:30
on Mystic Brew
Australian 9-piece spiritual jazz group Menagerie have just released their highly anticipated fourth album 'The Shores Of Infinity.' Menagerie founder and guitarist Lance Ferguson drops by Mystic Brew to talk about the new album, as well as The Bamboos - his other band - and their residency at the Night Cat throughout October.
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Birdpop
Mon 4 Sep 2023 15:00
on Homebrew
Born in Brunswick on a Friday afternoon in February, 2022, Birdpop are readying to release their debut album 'Guess What?!.' Tune in to Homebrew to hear the band talk about its launch at the Brunswick Ballroom on September 14.
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Phone
Vince Jones
Mon 4 Sep 2023 11:30
on Black Wax
Setting the benchmark for Australian Jazz singers since the late 70s, Vince Jones is that rare genre-defying artist who creates music without borders. Calling in from NSW, Vince gives listeners the details about his performances at the Jazzlab on September 15 and 16.
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In Studio
Fine Blue Thread
Sun 3 Sep 2023 17:00
Fine Blue Thread joins Roger on the Global Village to talk about their new album 'What Makes Me Human' and play some tunes in the studio prior to their launch concert with Toranj at the Primrose Potter Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre on September 12.
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Flora Smith & Jim Arneman // Small Town Romance
Sat 2 Sep 2023 08:00
Melbourne country outfit Small Town Romance present a sonically luxurious country soul exploration of the impossible fantasies we entertain in life’s quiet moments on their latest single 'Home Fires.' Flora Smith and Jim Arneman call in to 5ft High & Rising to talk about its launch at Shotkickers on September 3.
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In Studio
Ed Kuepper
Thu 31 Aug 2023 19:00
on Junkyard
Iconic co-founder of arguably the most significant Australian band, The Saints (‘I’m Stranded’), and of the post-punk era-defining Laughing Clowns, Ed Kuepper launches an extensive catalogue campaign with remastered reissues of his long-out-of-print, seminal debut solo album Electrical Storm (1985) and Honey Steel's Gold (1990) through Remote Control Records. Tune in to Junkyard to hear from Ed ahead of his show at National Theatre on September 6th.
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In Studio
MIDLAND
Thu 31 Aug 2023 16:00
Ahead of their Melbourne show tomorrow night at The Forum, Grammy-nominated country trio MIDLAND chat with Ernie about how they're bringing their post-urban cowboy sound to their Australian tour. Tune in to Swinging Doors to hear more.
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In Studio
Misty Harlowe
Thu 31 Aug 2023 15:00
Country Americana blues artist Misty Harlowe joins Ernie on Swinging Doors for a couple of songs and a chat about her new singles and upcoming gigs.