Past Interviews
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Xylo Aria
Mon 23 Oct 2023 19:00
Indian-born Brisbane-based artist Xylo Aria brings her global perspective into her music and art. A prolific producer, Xylo also runs the Music Production for Women (MPW) project aimed at providing a platform for training and supporting emerging female artists to engage with electronic music production as an integral part of their music practice. She drops in to PBS for a chat about her forthcoming album Dream with Pradip on Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves. Tune in on Monday from 7pm.
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Vera Ellen
Mon 23 Oct 2023 15:30
on Homebrew
Releasing her second album 'Ideal Home Noise' in March this year via Flying Nun, Aotearoa native Vera Ellen will be jetting across the Tasman to play some shows in Australia in late October. Tune in to Homebrew on October 23 to hear Vera play a couple of tunes and tell listeners about her shows in Melbourne.
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Andy Votel & Doug Shipton
Mon 23 Oct 2023 09:00
on Deeep Space
Although officially barely a decade old in terms of catalogue numbers, Finders Keepers Records has quickly redefined what a reissue label is. With a discography of sounds that span over sixty calendar years from over forty different countries, Finders Keepers digs deeper into music's history, liberating years of previously unreleased music and revitalising lost artists. Founders of Finders Keepers Andy Votel and Doug Shipton take over Deeep Space. Tune in from 9am to hear their mix.
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Byron Scullin // MESS
Sun 22 Oct 2023 22:15
Known for having one of the most unique, eclectic and historically significant collections of electronic instruments in the world, MESS aims to give its members access to make and record electronic music using its collection. Artistic director Byron Scullin talks to Ian about MESS's annual membership drive from October 29 to November 4.
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Malindi Morris & Goran Gajić // East of West
Sun 22 Oct 2023 17:00
Malindi Morris and Goran Gajić from Brisbane-based band East of West will have a chat in the Global Village in the lead-up to their concert at the Abbotsford Convent, supported by Saray Iluminado Femmes Trio on the afternoon of October 29.
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Acopia
Fri 20 Oct 2023 13:30
on Tomorrowland
Melbourne-based trio Acopia finds strength in fragility with their upcoming single 'Eyes Shut,' which they'll chat about and unveil on Tomorrowland when they drop in to PBS ahead of launching their eponymous new album in November. Tune in early afternoon on Friday to hear more.
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Joel Silbersher // HOSS
Thu 19 Oct 2023 20:00
Melbourne rock legend HOSS make their long awaited return to the St Kilda Bowls Club on October 27 to perform two sets alongside teen rockers Persecution Blues. Guitarist and vocalist Joel Silbersher joins Phil for a chat.
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Benny J Ward // Rinehearts
Thu 19 Oct 2023 14:30
on Radio City
Powering out pop since forming in 2016, Perth's Rinehearts are about to release their second album 'Full Bloom.' Guitarist and vocalist Benny J Ward calls in to Radio City to talk about the album as well as their upcoming tour of Victoria, with shows at the Espy on October 26, the Eastern in Ballarat on October 27 and The Gem on October 28.
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Noah Nash & Reza Martin // Uni Boys
Thu 19 Oct 2023 14:00
on Radio City
Uni Boys graduated with the highest power pop honours with their 2022 album 'Do It All Next Week' and now they are back with their follow-up 'Buy This Now!' recorded at The Lemon Twigs' studio in the East Williamsburg neighbourhood of Brooklyn. The album is full of songs of love and loneliness in the modern world, jangly guitars and west coast classic pop melodies. Chief guitarists and songwriters Noah Nash and Reza Martin caught up with Crispi for a chat about the album.
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Ross Wilson & Aaron Schembri
Wed 18 Oct 2023 10:00
Marking his return to recording after 13 years, Australian rock legend Ross Wilson is launching his long-awaited 4-track EP ‘She’s Stuck On Facebook All The Time.’ Ross and guitarist Aaron Schembri call in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about the EP and its launch at Memo Music Hall on October 22.
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Keziah Warner
Wed 18 Oct 2023 08:00
Written by Keziah Warner and directed by Matthew Lutton, Hour of the Wolf is set in the fictional town of Hope Hill where audiences will be given opportunities to interact with the three interweaving stories that unravel a town’s folk legend about a mysterious wolf that visits once a year. Keziah is calls by State of the Art to talk about this interactive play happening at the Malthouse Theatre from October 19 to December 3.
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Joey Cape // Lagwagon
Wed 18 Oct 2023 00:00
Californian punk rock legends Lagwagon make their return to Australia in late October. Vocalist Joey Cape caught up with Ryan to talk about the tour, why they have constructed a "by request" setlist voted by the fans and thoughts on the retirement of their punk rock contemporaries, NOFX.
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Jono Hawkey // Bloom
Wed 18 Oct 2023 00:00
Vocalist for Sydney melodic hardcore band Bloom, Jono Hawkey catches up with Ryan to talk about their new single 'Bound To Your Whispers,' becoming the second Australian band to sign with Pure Noise (behind The Amity Affliction), and their upcoming shows supporting Thornhill and playing Good Things Festival.
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Dozer
Tue 17 Oct 2023 21:00
Swedish stoner metal pioneers DOZER make their way back to Australia this November after almost two decades since their last tour. Ahead of their string of shows, they chat with Chris Pearson about touring, guitar riffs and other antics. Tune in to Pojama People on Tuesday night to hear more.
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PSI PHI
Tue 17 Oct 2023 20:15
PSI PHI takes inspiration from the gods and monsters of 70s-era prog and classic rock and features Sam Cope on Hammond Organ (Blue King Brown, The Badloves), Ryan Monro on bass (The Cat Empire, The Meltdown) Kumar Shome on Guitar (The Punkawallahs, Ajak Kwai) and Will Hull-Brown on drums (The Cat Empire, Jackson Jackson). Tune in to Pojama People to hear this super group play a special set live in Studio 3 and talk about their gig at the Post Office Hotel on October 15.
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James Grim Woodcutters
Tue 17 Oct 2023 17:00
on Firewater
Infamous front of Brothers Grim, James Grim, takes his Woodcutters project to the stage for a mesmerising once-a-year performance. Known for having a reputation for lyrical depth and charismatic performances, the Woodcutters stands as further testament to his captivating artistry and song writing prowess. James speaks to Claire about his performance at The Brunswick Ballroom on October 22.
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Krystal Maynard // Screensaver
Tue 17 Oct 2023 16:30
Frontwoman Krystal Maynard of local post-punk outfit Screensaver drops by Underground Love ahead of the release of their second album Decent Shapes, out through Poison City and Upset The Rhythm.
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Mike Gurrieri
Tue 17 Oct 2023 08:30
Tuesday mid-morning king of the jazz/electronica nexus, Mike Gurrieri, rolls in a bit earlier than usual to chat with Milo ahead of his Super Saturday event for The Eighty-Six at Northcote Social Club. Tune in to Brekky on Tuesday morning to hear about this before Mike jumps on mic at 9am for Mystic Brew as per bloody usual.
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Eugene Chadbourne
Tue 17 Oct 2023 00:00
For more than 40 years, Eugene Chadbourne has been a revered improvisationalist and prolific recording artist, whether it's with rock-revisionist trio Shockabilly, or one of countless collaborations with some of punk and jazz's biggest names. After a lengthy hiatus, Eugene returns to Australia for a series of shows. Eugene catches up with Paul on Ear of the Behear. Listen in from midnight to hear their conversation.
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Ayebatonye
Mon 16 Oct 2023 17:30
on Headhunters
Inward Goods Festival is a music and arts festival bringing together local and Naarm-based artists to showcase our creative landscape in the foothills of the Mooranappa Forest held on the land of the Gunaikurnai nation. Sydney-based DJ, producer and visual artist Ayebatonye joins Elle on Headhunters to talk about Inward Goods Festival and their performance.