Interviews

A collaboration of classic and contemporary Arabic music, Tarabeat x MzRizk celebrates the rich history and traditions of the Middle East and North Africa. Tarabeat – musician-producer Camille Feghali – joins forces with PBS's very own MzRizk to deliver energetic live shows that transport audiences to Beirut and beyond. Ahead of their WOMAD show, the duo drop in on The Breakfast Spread for a special round of Musical Chairs.

Firetail HQ is very happy to announce the release of their first single 'Papier Mache Cave.' Available from March 2, it is the first single from their upcoming debut album. This 3-minute instrumental has all the energy of a boiling kettle that's preparing to make sweet mint tea. Musically emerging from the dark years of lockdowns, curfews and panic, 'Papier Mache Cave' screams into the storm of uncertainty. Bassist Jamie McElhinney talks to Lyndelle about the single.

Celebrating the release of her debut single 'Broken Line' vocalist Tracey Miller takes up residency at Shotkickers every Wednesday in March. 'Broken Line' was inspired by the story of the Japanese Wind Phone (Kaze No Denwa), a disconnected phone built by Itaro Sasaki in 2010 as a coping mechanism after the death of his cousin, as well as the many fond years Tracey spent living and singing in Japan. Tracey talks to Lyndelle about her March residency at Shotkickers.

Bacchus Marsh will bring alive the sounds of blues on March 12 featuring an array of local acts and well known blues entertainers. Checkerboard Lounge's singing drummer Carl Pannuzzo stops by Roots of Rhythm for a chat about the day.

Offering an opportunity for teens to express themselves and socialise in a fun, safe and inclusive environment through workshops, and live performances, NGV Teens: Art Party returns on March 4 for a one-night-only Y2K themed celebration of art, music, fashion, games and talks. Senior Project Coordinator, Community and Access Programs Stephanie Pohlman joins Annika on State of the Art to talk about NGV Teens: Art Party.

TATLI and Music in Exile have teamed up to put an event on at Alasya Restaurant on Sydney Road. Join them to indulge in delicious foods, enjoy special drink concoctions and relish in an evening of Turkish and Arabic music and entertainment. Polat and Noor join DJ Matab to chat about this event.

Founding member and guitarist of English funeral doom/death metal band Esoteric, Greg Chandler joins Kene to talk about their first tour of Australia in their 30+ year history, the scene in Birmingham, other projects, life balance and so much more.

Kene speaks to local blackened grind metal band Munt about their forthcoming EP 'Pain Ouroboros,' how they transitioned from a studio only project to a live act and much more.

Bassist for Mushroom Giant Craig Fryers calls in to Pojama People to debut their latest single 'Earth Rise.'

Founder and CEO of Tuff Cuff Records calls in to the station for a chat and to drop off The Neptune Power Federation's new single 'We're Gonna Die.'

Fox from The Neptune Power Federation calls in to Pojama People to talk about their new single 'We're Gonna Die.'

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of seminal 1992 debut album 'Slanted and Enchanted', Pavement return to our shores to headline both this weekend's show at The Palais and the inaugural Tent Pole music festival in Geelong in early March. Ahead of these shows, founding member Scott 'Spiral Stairs' Kannberg chats to Claire Stuchbery about what it means for Pavement to play here for the first time since they last toured Australia in 2010.

Iconic feminist punk band Bikini Kill visits our shores in March for their first Australian tour in more than 25 years. Having reunited in 2019, original members Kathleen Hanna, Tobi Vail, and Kathi Wilcox are excited to bring their infamously fierce, riot grrrl energy to The Forum on March 7 and 8. Equally excited is PBS’s Sarah Blaby who chatted with drummer Tobi Vail about the band’s origins and important contribution to punk music. Tune in to Underground Love to hear their riveting chat.

B.East booker Juliette stops by the studio to fill Jordan in on their shows taking place as part of Brunswick Music Festival, featuring DJ PGZ, Cool Sounds, Kalyani, Emma Russack, and more.

Coming together through their shared passion for American old-time stringband and traditional ‘Southern’ dance and social music, fiddler Kat Mear and multi-instrumentalist Craig Woodward perform a dynamic mix of hard driving clawhammer banjo and fiddle duets, hypnotic twin fiddling, soulful blues & ballads, Cajun & Creole 2-steps and waltzes. Kat and Craig drop by PBS to play a couple of tunes ahead of their single launch at the Lomond March 5.

Moody is back for round 2. Emelyne and Caucasian opportunities join host Darcy Justice on March 3rd for a big party at 24 moons! Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear from Darcy Justice.

Melbourne-based, Delhi raised, Tokyo born singer-songwriter/composer-producer Avi Misra releases his fifth album 'Nostalgia.' 'Nostalgia' was born out of lockdown reflections from his childhood and adolescence growing up in New Delhi with the memories of Japan ever lingering. Avi calls by Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves to talk about its launch at The Toff in Town on March 2.

Multi-instrumentalist and composer Genevieve Fry teams up with long-time collaborator percussionist Esala Liyanage for a special Brunswick Music Festival performance on March 5th. Ahead of this show, Genevieve will bring her harp in to PBS for an intimate performance on The Breakfast Spread.

Julian Belbachir is an Australian born drummer, N’goni Fola and multi-instrumentalist with Polish and Moroccan heritage. Born in Sydney, he took to playing traditional African music from 5 years of age. Julian spoke from Morocco with Garry Havrillay about his forthcoming performance at WOMADelaide March 10 - 13.

An explosion of colour, music, and Caribbean culture. CARIBE CARNAVAL channels the energy of Barranquilla’s vibrant carnival celebrations on March 11th at Howler as part of Brunswick Music Festival. MC Oscar Jimenez and DJ Carlo Xavier drop in to PBS to chat on the event with Emma Peel. Tune in to Switched On from 1pm on Saturday.