Interviews

EVERYBODY ROCKS! showcases disabled musicians and allies. This mixed genre event boasts a line-up of acts with members who identify under the broad banner of disability. Featuring indie-punk rockers Rhysics, Billiam & The Split Bills, Inkrewsive HipHop Crew and alt-folk band Sibyl. Event organizers Rhys and Chloe chat to Jordan about the event taking place as part of the Brunswick Music Festival on March 7.

Poet laureate of the apocalypse Camae Ayewa, a.k.a. Moor Mother, is a masterful cacophonist who takes on themes of Afrofuturism and collective memory with the fore bearers of jazz, hip hop and beat poetry in mind. Performing alongside Lonnie Holley with the backing of the sublime jazz quintet Irreversible Entanglements, Ayewa graces Melbourne Recital Centre with her creative chemistry and sonic provocations this Wednesday night. Tune in to Mystic Brew to hear more.

A prominent figure in the dance music world for the last three decades, Ron Trent emerged from Chicago’s early underground music scenes in the ‘80’s, before quickly becoming a luminary in the city’s landscape. Ahead of his headline show on March 3rd at Northcote Theatre, Ron chatted with Mike Gurrieri about his pivotal role in shaping deep house music.

Known for her transformative live performances and truthful storytelling, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Angie McMahon is one of Australia’s best musical talents. Ahead of her 'Making It Through Tour' across Australia and New Zealand this May/June, Angie drops in to PBS for a candid chat with Milo and to grace us with a live song.

Known for her electrifying performances and deep knowledge of music, AROHA redefines sonic landscapes with a fusion of house and techno with elements of breakbeat, electro, footwork and UK bass, forging a signature sound. AROHA catches up with Elle about Pitch Festival, March 8 - 12 and spins some tunes.

Local instrumentalists Birdsnake's debut EP 'Birdnsanke Begins' is a flavorsome and varied body of work showcasing the group’s love for synthesizers and pulsating beats. We love it lots here at PBS and ran it as a feature album when it came out. Now that the band is gearing up for the EP launch at Malthouse Theatre on March 1st, they dropped in for a chat with Lloyd Briggs on Deeep Space.

Earlier this month, 23-year-old singer and composer Julia Wallace moved to Melbourne from Perth to cut her teeth as a producer here. She has wasted no time, dropping an EP titled 'Across the Water’ just last week and making her pilgrimage to PBS where she will chat to Milo first thing on Monday morning. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear her play a couple of live songs in-studio too.

Originally from the Spanish city Jerez de la Frontera and now based in Newcastle, NSW, flamenco guitarist Paco Lara drops by the Global Village following his concert in Kensington Town Hall that afternoon, to play some music and talk about his journey through flamenco - and his concerts coming up at Bird's Basement later in the year on 20 July and 9 November.

Eastern Torres Strait Islander Artist Kiwat Kennell recently released his debut EP "Project Kiwat," a 4-track EP that blends hiphop, indie rock and pop fusion. Straight off the back of the EP launch at the Curtin, Kiwat visits PBS for a conversation with Suzi Hutchings on Subway Sounds. Tune in Saturday night from 7pm.

Known for her energic and eclectic stylings and grounded groove, Naarm-based DJ, producer, party promoter and radio host Bertie drops in to Tomorrowland to talk about Pitch Festival happening March 8 - 12.

Melbourne-based Nick Verwey AKA Dawn Again has been crafting solo and collaborative cuts for the best part of a decade on labels like Houseworx and Enjoyment Division. 2024 sees the release of 'Every Dog's Hotel,' a dreamy and breaks-driven downtempo excursion. Edd catches up with Nick to talk about the album.

DJ and producer Gratts returns to his own imprint with the third instalment of the "Balearic but bumpin'" trilogy. Here, the Belgian puts forward a captivating piece of organic, Body & Soul-NY inspired deep house, assisted by Cata Mansikka-aho on vocals. Gratts calls by Tomorrowland for a chat.

In 2003, Barb Waters released her critically acclaimed album 'Rosa Duet.' Last year it celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a vinyl pressing on Cheersquad Records. Barb readys herself to launch the LP at the Brunswick Ballroom on February 25 alongside a bunch of special guests including Kim Salmon, Matt Walker, Lisa Miller, Sarah Carroll and many more. Barb and Matt Walker drop by Swinging Doors to play a couple of tunes and have a chat.

Recorded at MONA's Frying Pan Studios in Tasmania, 'Giving it Away' is the highly anticipated third studio album by Tasmanian songwriter Claire Anne Taylor. Claire stops by Swinging Doors for a chat about her upcoming shows in Victoria.

At the height of the Australian post-punk era, Melbourne's The Wreckery built a loyal audience by playing darkly atmospheric rock with film-noir swagger and a true renegade attitude before disbanding after 1988's album 'Laying Down Law album. Now 35 years later, The Wreckery have rejoined forces, releasing 2023's 'Fake is Forever.' Singer/guitarist Hugo Race and Nick Barker joins Crispi on Radio City to talk about launching 'Fake is Forever' at the Northcote Social Club on February 24.

Following on from a string of foundational singles, a 2021 EP that heralded her true arrival, and numerous music releases that have further cemented her status as an artist to watch. Romanie now delivers her debut studio album 'Are We There Yet?,' a matured, emotionally intelligent and immersive twelve tracks of gorgeous indie compositions that speak to the heart and individuality of her personal style. Romanie joins Crispi to talk about the album and its launch at the Curtin on February 24.

VEHL is the new art-soul project from Matty Vehl (keyboardist with Bombay Royale/Cool Explosions). VEHL celebrate the release of their debut album Panthalassa with a Vinyl LP Launch Party at the Bergy Bandroom on Friday 23 February. Matty calls in to Crispi on Radio City to chat about the project, described as having a sound that slides between 1970’s analogue grooves, vintage snake-oil R&B and a pulsing, new millennia mesmerism.

Tomarch chats with Mark Slaughter from Slaughter who played at Glam Fest 2024. They talked about playing in Australia for the very first time, special vinyl releases, the possibility of new music and a gender prediction for Tomach's third child.

Berlin-based darkwave goddess Zoe Zanias (Alison Lewis) is back home in Australia for a series of gigs to support her latest release 'Ecdysis.' She joins the Bleeding Black Hearts Revue to talk about her varied career across projects like Linea Aspera, Keluar and Fleisch Records as well as her fave current artists and expat life in the world's electro capital, Berlin.

Choreographers and performers Harrison Ritchie-Jones and Michaela Tancheff weave contemporary dance with elements from martial arts, figure skating, rodeo barnyard dance and a host of more abstract inspirations in their new production Cuddle. Cuddle uses humor and absurdity mixed with hard techniques to strike a balance of not knowing when to laugh, feel scared or be moved. Harrison Ritchie-Jones speaks to Annika on State of the Art about the production.