Interviews

Guitarist and founding member of The La De Da’s, Kevin Borich has firmly cemented himself as a legendary musician. With a 50-year-career, Kevin has performed with and shared stages with some of the greatest musicians. Celebrating his 2023 album ‘Duets,’ Kevin will venture to Melbourne to play some shows. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm to hear Helen catch up with Kevin.

Lead vocalist JT Cavey from American progressive-hardcore band ERRA spoke to Ryan in the green room at The Forum whilst they were on tour supporting Northlane. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus to hear the conversation.

Hot off the release of their second album 'Essential Tremors,' members of Hooper Crescent stop by to chat about the album and their upcoming launch at The Tote Hotel on April 6.

Under the guise of Demolition Jacket, guitarist Adrian Vernon (SHOVE) has released a massively rockin' record called 'Swamp'. Tune in to Underground Love to hear him chatting with Jordan about it and its launch at The Retreat Hotel on March 23.

UK/Jamaican artist Liam Bailey announces his sophomore album 'Zero Grace.' Continuing the tried and true chemistry of Bailey's work with producer Leon Michels on 2020's 'Ekundayo,' 'Zero Grace' takes the sound they've established and pushes it further, resulting in an LP full of freedom and love but also addresses Bailey's personal trials and tribulations from racial struggles and other fears about the world. Elle spoke to Liam about the album. Tune in to Headhunters to hear their conversation.

Kavisha Mazzella and Rosario De Marco have been making and performing music in Melbourne for decades, sharing the stories and the musical spirit of our city. Kavisha and Rosario drop in to the Global Village to play some music together, and to chat about a program they are presenting around 'Mare Profondo' - music of the Mediterranean - on March 21 at Kew Courthouse.

Black Jesus eXperience and Aurus were introduced by PBS’s own Stani Goma. Within an hour, they were jamming onstage together. The Night Cat will host a unique opportunity to hear collaborative and individual works as well as celebrate the long awaited and miraculous return of BJX’s founder and songstress Enushu Taye. Tune in to The Breakdown to hear about the event happening March 16.

Considered among the best in the world for his mixing skills on 7-inch records, Tokyo’s DJ Koco AKA Shimokita commands the stage with his joyful energy, impressive spinning skills, cutting and juggling of two 7-inch records, revolutionising the playing of vinyl 45s. DJ Koko graces The Breakdown for a guest mix and a chat.

Daydream Deluxe drops into Always Open to chat about the state of the Australian and international vaporwave scene and exploring different musical styles.

To celebrate the release of their fifth album 'Diamonds,' Luluc make their way back to their home town for a special show at Howler. Zoë Randell and Steve Hassett call in to Radio City to chat about the album and its launch at Howler on April 11.

Melbourne-via-Perth power pop wonder boy Wesley Fuller has announced his second album 'All Fuller No Filler.' Wesley calls by Radio City to talk about the album.

Lisbon-born singer and producer Narciso released his debut album ‘22’ last year then moved to Naarm to immerse himself in this city's vibrant music scene. Ahead of his first ever live show at Bodriggy on March 16th, Narciso drops in to PBS to play a round of Musical Chairs with Milo on The Breakfast Spread.

Formed in 2018 by Kerri Simpson, Alison Ferrier and Anthony 'Shorty' Shortte, Opelousas plays hauntingly hypnotic music that leaves audiences mesmerized. Inspired by the Louisiana town of the same name, the Melbourne-based trio serve up a spicy slice of swamp blues. Celebrating the release of their second album 'Opelousafried,' the trio pass by PBS to play a couple of tunes live in studio and have a chat about the album.

Set within the era of Adam Goodes’ war cry, '37' is a play penned by Nathan Maynard, about a local footy team of this small coastal town that have spent so long at the bottom of the ladder they might as well be welded to it. When new hope arrives, the Marngrook cousins, named after the Aboriginal game, they’re match fit to bring home the team’s first flag in forever. Director Isaac Drandic speaks to Annika about the play. Tune in to State of the Art to hear their conversation.

Aussie heavy band Hurt Division are releasing their debut single 'Another Kind of Me' out January 25. Members Theo Goslett and Miki Simankevicius (ex Hollow World) join Ryan in the studio to chat about the new project, aspirations for it and signing with record label Human Warfare.

Vocalist of Melbourne post-hardcore collective Some Heard Trouble, Cam Brown joins Ryan to talk about their new single 'Blind (Eye For An Eye),' headline tour with Deathbeds and Identity Error and plans for the rest of 2024.

In their unrelenting and unwavering pursuit of heaviness, Morta Skuld returns with a ten-track opus of pure death metal, ‘Creation Undone.' With themes exploring an increasingly savage, corrupt and destructive state of the world in present times, and executed with a razor-sharp precision, with ferocious and hook-laden compositions to match and even exceed any of their highly-regarded early output. Founding member David Gregor talks to Kene about the new album.

Bringing a fresh take on Nordic roots music, Nowedgian five-piece ensemble Gangar digs deep into the extensive traditional folk music archives and gives them modern arrangements that are influenced by rock, folk-metal and jazz improvisation. The band joins Kene to talk about the Port Fairy Folk Festival (March 8 - 11) and their show at the Brunswick Ballroom on March 13.

Celebrating its 20th year of broadcasting on PBS, The Blend has become part of Melbourne's electronic music tapestry. The hosts of The Blend, Bevin and Emylene call by Mystic Brew to chat with Mike about the milestone and their special event at Sub Club on March 15.

Today the full program for Melbourne's winter arts festival RISING is announced. Co-Artistic Directors Hannah Fox and Gideon Obarzanek drop in to PBS to chat with host Greg Sher about the program, and what it takes to put on a multi-faceted arts and cultural festival of this scale.