Interviews

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.

Georgia State Line will bring their unique brand of country-infused melancholy music that is equal parts heartsick and hopeful to this year's Port Fairy Folk Festival. Singer Georgia Delves calls by 5ft High & Rising to tell listeners what's in store.

Currently residing in Nashville, promoter and Melbourne expat Angela Backstrom looks after many up and coming stars like Charley Crockett, Emily Nenni, Ian Noe and Arlo Mckinley. Angela drops by the station to talk about life in Nashville and working with artists often played on 5ft High & Rising.

One half of techno duo Karenn, Pariah has established himself as an outstanding solo artist in his own right. In addition to being the label head of Voam, Pariah is a production mastermind and selector extraordinaire. Ahead of his show at Sub Club on February 24, he drops in to PBS for a chat with Penny and to play what promises to be an unmissable mix. Tune in to Passing Notes on Friday from 8pm.

Ahead of his concert at Northcote Social Club on February 24th, legendary Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré drops in to PBS for an intimate conversation and to play live on The Breakdown. Tune in on Friday from 3pm to hear DJ Manchild chat to Touré about his extraordinary back catalogue and his critically acclaimed new album ‘Les Racines.’

DJ duo IN2STELLAR have an upcoming EP and a string of shows to chat about, the soonest of which is the Common Ground & Neurotiq Erotiq party at The Industrique on February 24th with Helena Hauff. Tune in to Tomorrowland to hear them chat about all the exciting things they are up to.

UK label and party makers Rhythm Section are returning to our shores and throwing a big fun event at The Thorn on February 25th. Joining Bradley Zero, Gabrielle Kwarteng, and our very own Emelyne, is Rotterdam DJ Suze Ijó who drops in for a chat with Edd Fisher on Tomorrowland ahead of the party. Tune in on Friday from 1pm.

Continuously inspired by the greats, and drawing influence from an array of sounds from Chicago, Detroit and beyond, Tr One has now found himself with a cohesive series of tracks on his second volume of 'From The Studio Of EP 2.' Tr One calls in from Ireland to talk about his EP and play a guest mix.

Formed around the dynamic husband and wife duo of singer/guitarist Pat Beers and drummer Lety Beers, San Diego's dynamite duo The Schizophonics make their return to Australia off the back of their latest LP 'Hoof It' to reaffirm your faith in rock n' roll. The duo calls in to Sunglasses After Dark for a chat ahead of their Melbourne show at Hotel Westwood on March 9.

Launching in 1990, Byron Bay Blues Festival has become Australia’s premier contemporary Blues & Roots music festival. 2023 will see Bluesfest venture to Melbourne for the very first time. Across two incredible days April 8 - 9, Bluesfest Melbourne will feature International and Australian talent including, Buddy Guy, The Doobie Brothers Henry Wagons, Kasey Chambers, Keb’ Mo’, Lucinda Williams and many, many more. Neil Croker from Melbourne Bluesfest stops by Roots of Rhythm for a chat.