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Melbourne’s three-guitar rock’n’roll power poppers The Prize have announced the imminent release of their debut album 'In The Red', out September 19 via Anti Fade Records. Since gaining global attention with their 2022 EP 'Wrong Side of Town', the band have also released a new single, 'From The Night'. Nadine Muller from the band stops by Radio City to chat with Crispi about the new album - the day before it drops.

After 14 years, The Vasco Era are back with their fourth album, 'I Don't Mind', and they’ll be bringing their intoxicating rock energy into Studio 5 Live. Comprised of brothers Sid (guitar and vocals) and Ted O’Neil (bass), along with lifelong friend Michael (drums, percussion, arrangements), the new album explores the driving force fans came to know and love, with wild, angular, ethereal moments juxtaposed against delicate, beautiful lightness. Tune in as Phil catches up with Ted.

Tune in to Stone Love this Friday for a dreamy live performance of kaleidoscopic folk music from Matty Groves. The band will join Richie 1250 to share their latest album, 'The Magical Speckled Band', a collection of songs written over the past several years, exploring themes of urban pressure, capitalism, reincarnation, and the contradictions of modern existence. Listen in to hear about Matty Groves' album launch at Cactus Room on September 26.

On September 19, Audio Vitamins is turning six! To celebrate, Jonny is bringing on Italian DJ and producer Raffaele Arcella. Related to the Periodica Records collective, Raffaele’s music blends cosmic sounds, proto house, jazz-funk, and electronica. Tune in as Jonny chats with Raffaele about his forthcoming material, career to date and the 'Naples' sound, followed by a high-energy guest mix.

Opa Bato! and Estudiantina of Melbourne will come together for a riotous evening at the Brunswick Ballroom on Saturday, September 27. Con Kalamaras from Estudiantina and Dušan Mitrović from Opa Bato! visit Global Village to share the story behind this vibrant overlap of frenetic Balkan brass music from Serbia, Macedonia, and beyond, with the local blend of Greek, Turkish, Jewish, and Armenian influences. Tune in to hear their spellbinding fusion of cultures and traditions.

Led by ARIA-nominated trumpeter-producer Reuben Lewis, I Hold The Lion’s Paw are popping in to Studio 5 Live to share with Stars In The Static listeners their twisted blend of funk, electro-grunge, and psychedelic jazz. Using the stage as a laboratory while practising post-production sorcery in real time, Greg will catch up with the band after their live performance. Tune in to hear about I Hold The Lion’s Paw third studio album, 'Potentially Interesting Jazz Music'.

'Telepathic Fish: Trawling The Early 90s Ambient Underground' recounts the seminal underground ambient party scene from South London. An album compilation of personal favourites that were played at the 'Telepathic Fish' parties during the 90s, the tracks are picked and arranged by David Vallade, Mario Aguera and DJ Food who combed their collections for key pieces they associate with the time. Tune in to Deeep Space as Lloyd catches up with UK DJ Kevin Foakes, aka DJ Food. 

A collective of women who love vinyl, Music Is The Massage are bringing their tunes and turntables to Dr Morse on Friday, September 26, for a night of good music and party vibes. They’ll be joined by JNETT and Lady Love Potion, with the evening kicking off from 4pm to 1am. Dropping into Headhunters, tune in to hear more about this Grand Final Eve party.