Past Interviews
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Stälker & Matt 'Skitz' Sanders
Tue 27 Feb 2024 22:00
Aotearoa / New Zealand-based speed metal pests Stälker are set to support Midnight on their upcoming national tour, playing Melbourne on March 1 at Max Watts. They're bringing drummer Matt 'Skitz' Sanders (Diabolical Rites/Damaged/Blood Duster/King Parrot) along for the ride! Matt joins Daif and Chris from Stälker for a chat on Burning Bitumen this week, and Kene has no way of knowing the craziness they’ll talk about. You'll just have to tune in and try and keep up with the madness.
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Mike Muir // Infectious Grooves
Tue 27 Feb 2024 22:00
Boasting an all-star lineup of incredible players, Infectious Grooves make their long-awaited return to Australia to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut. Vocalist Mike Muir talks to Kene about the tour. Tune in to Burning Bitumen on Tuesday evening to hear their conversation.
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Sleater-Kinney
Tue 27 Feb 2024 21:15
When Sleater-Kinney's latest album Little Rope dropped, PBS's Sarah Blaby managed to have a chat with core members Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker who formed the band around this time 30 years ago. You can hear the entire interview on Pojama People when Chris Pearson invites Blaby to co-host the second half of his show on the last Tuesday of February for what will be a special segment about the riot grrrl movement.
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Eggy & Jas Moore
Tue 27 Feb 2024 16:30
Join Brunswick Music Festival for its inaugural Night Bowls at Brunswick Bowls Club. Featuring Don't Thank Me, Spank Me!, Eggy, Kosmetika and Obscura Hail. Eggy and event organizer Jas Moore join Jordan to talk about the event happening March 5.
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Rhys Renwick and Chloe Morgan
Tue 27 Feb 2024 15:30
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.
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Moor Mother
Tue 27 Feb 2024 10:15
on Mystic Brew
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.
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Ron Trent
Tue 27 Feb 2024 09:15
on Mystic Brew
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.
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Angie McMahon
Tue 27 Feb 2024 08:00
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.
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AROHA
Mon 26 Feb 2024 18:00
on Headhunters
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.
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Birdsnake
Mon 26 Feb 2024 10:00
on Deeep Space
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.
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Julia Wallace
Mon 26 Feb 2024 08:00
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.
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Paco Lara
Sun 25 Feb 2024 17:00
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.
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In Studio
Kiwat Kennell
Sat 24 Feb 2024 19:30
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.
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Bertie
Fri 23 Feb 2024 14:30
on Tomorrowland
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.
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Dawn Again
Fri 23 Feb 2024 14:00
on Tomorrowland
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.
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In Studio
Gratts
Fri 23 Feb 2024 13:30
on Tomorrowland
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.
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In Studio
Barb Waters & Matt Walker
Thu 22 Feb 2024 15:00
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.
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Claire Anne Taylor
Thu 22 Feb 2024 15:00
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.
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Hugo Race & Nick Barker // The Wreckery
Thu 22 Feb 2024 14:30
on Radio City
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.
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Romanie
Thu 22 Feb 2024 14:00
on Radio City
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.