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Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Naarm/Melbourne, Alcides Neto will be launching his debut album 'Amú', with his seven-piece band, at The Jazzlab on August 27. Drawing inspiration from the folk traditions of his homeland, he offers a fresh perspective on Brazilian music by blending traditional rhythms with contemporary Brazilian influences. Ahead of the album launch, Alcides drops in to The Breakfast Spread to perform a couple of songs live on the show.

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) is back, taking place from October 16 - 25, with a packed lineup of incredible artists. The annual event brings the joy of jazz to the streets of Melbourne, and the full festival program has just been announced. Tune in to Black Wax as Hadley Agrez, CEO and Program Director of MIJF, chats with Adam about this year’s festival. 

Castlemaine songwriter, musician and advocate Eliza Hull has built a reputation for turning vulnerability into something cinematic and deeply human - writing songs that cut through with raw honesty, strength and emotional precision. Following the release of her new single 'Hotel Room', Eliza will be heading to Shotkickers on August 29 for an intimate show. Tune in to Come Together as Eliza Hull drops by to play a couple of songs live in the studio.

On September 5, 'Cactus Cult V' will be returning to Cactus Room with special guests The Black Heart Death Cult, Buried Feather, Spawn with visuals by Electric Light Brigade. Ahead of the show, local doom/psychedelic rock group The Black Heart Death Cult join Chris Pearson on Pojama People to chat about the event, along with their new album 'Black Rabbit', which came out late last year.

Joining Chris tonight for a chat and a live performance is 4-piece psych/prog/stoner rock group Junkyard Wizards. Their album 'The Sky As We Know It' came out end of last year, and follows the physical and psychological journey of a group of wizards as they encounter an ancient malevolent being. Tune in to hear about their show at Lulie Tavern on September 4.

Celebrating femme blues energy with three of Melbourne's premiere exponents, Alison Ferrier (Opelousas), Kelly Auty (PepperCreek Revival) and Louise Christianson (The Miss Lou Blues Band) will be joining Helen Jennings on Roots of Rhythm this week. Tune in to hear about their upcoming show 'Kali Blues', taking place at Graveyard Bar in North Coburg on September 4.

Geelong/Wadawurrung-based earth-folk collective, Seal Prince and the Roof Rats, are thrilled to be releasing their self-titled sophomore album. A new initiate into fatherhood, Lachie Chomley aka ‘Seal Prince,’ sings up suburban struggles of landlord relations, chicken-egg-theft-by-raven and ecological devastation. Tune in this morning to hear a stripped back live set from the band, and to find out about their show at the Geelong Folk Festival, on Sunday September 6.

Stopping by Eternal Rhythm today is Tom Eclect, chatting about ‘NEXT GEN JAZZ’, a showcase of the Freshest talent the Naarm scene has to offer. Expect raw, unfiltered performances from cutting-edge jazz collectives BANKSIA and GIRLS NIGHT IN, highlighting the immense talent rising to the surface in Naarm’s vibrant, thriving nu-Jazz scene. Tune in to hear about this event taking place at Wax Music Lounge on September 3.