Interviews

Spending many a dark, sweaty evening upstairs from George Lane at the Crystal Ballroom with his post-punk band Serious Young Insects in the 80's, guitarist Peter Farnan returns to his spiritual home of George Lane to launch his latest album 'Home.' ’Home' sees Peter returning to his art-pop roots with music that is both idiosyncratic and universal. Peter joins Crispi on Radio City ahead of its launch happening on February 25.

The Teskey Brothers have grown from local favourites to become one of the world's most revered live acts. Throughout all of this they've remained great friends of PBS. With a new single and tour on the way, brothers Josh and Sam Teskey make time to drop into PBS to record a very special Musical Chairs with Milo, chatting about the songs and artists that shaped their music.

Vocalist Mark Adams and drummer James Alderman from Cold Irons Bound joins Crispi for the premier of the band's new single, 'I Wasn't Thinking At All' taken from their forthcoming third album that is soon to be released via Golden Robot Records.

Sydney's Buzz Kull (Marc Dwyer) stops by to chat about his creative journey from dabbling with random second hand synthesizers alone at home to one of the most respected darkwave acts in the modern goth scene, his new album 'Fascination' and his upcoming gigs supporting USA's Boy Harsher upcoming Australian tour.

In advance of their first ever tour of Australia, Boy Harsher (USA) drops by the Bleeding Black Hearts Revue to chat about their rapid ascent from a Georgia art school project to the top of the dark electronic scene, their film projects, and whirlwind travels, which have seen them perform at many of the biggest festivals in the world.

After three years of absence Australia’s flagship guitar festival event is coming back in March 2023. The 2023 festival will feature over 60 brands and guitarists sharing their talents, skills and workshops. Event founder and organiser Rob Walker calls in to the station to talk to Helen about what the punters can expect.

Vocalist for Canberra hardcore band Honest Crooks, Brodie Graham calls in to Tyrannocoreus to talk about their upcoming debut album 'The Sounds Of Hell' and their upcoming Australian headline tour.

Local death metallars Hormagaunt join Kene to talk about their new album 'In the Flesh,' the explosion of death metal and the amazing local scene at the moment.

Kene speak to Scottish blackened speed metal one man band Hellripper AKA James McBain about his forth coming release 'Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags,' the Scottish metal scene, recent influences including Scotland's dark history and much more.

Everyone's favourite 7-piece heavy groove band The Seven Ups will bring the house down when they deliver their signature combo of spiritual funk and psychedelic fuzz rock to a live PBS audience for Drive Live during the last week of February. Ahead of this performance on The Afterglow on Feb 22, the septet will play at Riverboats Music Festival that's being held at Echuca’s Victoria Park Reserve from February 17-19. Tune in to Pojama People to hear frontman Trent Sterling talk about both shows.

Relentless Fest is a four-day inclusive Hardcore(ish) fest taking place in Narrm from February 23 across multiple venues. Co-organiser Christina visits the studio to fill us in.

Palestinian Naarm-based singer-songwriter and producer, Yara Alkurd joins Mz Rizk for a special Valentine's Day live in studio performance to celebrate the release of their new single 'Back of the Uber,' taken from their upcoming debut EP.

New York disco legend John Morales has been involved in the creation of hit records for decades. Ahead of his show at The Toff In Town on Saturday night, he joins Mike Gurrieri on Mystic Brew for a special Tuesday morning mix of magical tunes.

Burn Gently, a new independent documentary about Australian hip hop, looks at the evolution of the genre in the context of the complex societal issues in this country. Ahead of its premiere at Cinema Nova on March 23, director Sensible Antixx and co-producer N'fa Jones drop in for a chat with Ronan about the making of the documentary and the many local hip hop artists who are featured in it. Tune in to Hippopotamus Rex on Monday from 8pm.

Indonesian cinematic soul group Ali have played a few shows around town last week and are bringing their special brand of groove to PBS this afternoon when they perform an intimate live set on Headhunters. Tune in from 5pm.

Gadigal-based Salarymen celebrate the release of their 2nd EP, Head In The Sand, with a string of shows, landing at Lulie Tavern in Abbotsford Friday February 24. Kurt caught up with bass player and vocalist Renee de la Motte to chat about how their journey.

Naarm songwriter Hannah Blackburn is excited to share her debut album, I Want To Love You, and to announce a launch at Thornbury Bowls Club, alongside a string of in-store performances and headline dates in Tasmania and Point Lonsdale. She drops in on Milo for an intimate chat and acoustic set on The Breakfast Spread. Tune in early on Monday morning.

One of the world’s leading bluesmen of modern times, Eric Bibb will grace Australian shores this February and March to give an exclusive opportunity to audiences to hear material from his yet to be released album 'Ridin'.' Eric came in to PBS ahead of embarking on an East coast tour of Australia with his band and appearance at Melbourne Guitar Show 4 - 5 March.

Don Glori's deep fascination in jazz, house and Brazilian music shines through on their 2022 album 'Welcome,' parts of which the band will play as part of their Drive Live performance on February 20. Then in late March, Don Glori gears up for Good Times festival, which takes place at the same epic riverfront venue that traditionally hosts Strawberry Fields. Bassist and band leader Gordon Li drops in on Stone Love to chat about both performances. Tune in on Friday from 5pm.

Veteran Chicago funk/soul aficionado and all round legend Sadar Bahar is playing a very special mix on The Breakdown today. Need we say more?!