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Local country-blues-rock band Little Quills is about to release 'Strong Bold Brave’ at Coburg's Post Office Hotel on February 15. Born from friendship, resilience, and a shared love of singing, the new album is a soulful and heartfelt testament of survival against the odds, with nine songs telling a story about the power of friendship and strength in the face of adversity. Tune in to hear from band members Pina and Sally as they join Crispi on Radio City.

Co-founder of 'Old Crow Medicine Show' and Gillian Welch and David Rawlings collaborator, Willie Watson is back with a suite of new music. Stripped of the cowboy hat and expectations, Watson has emerged as a songwriter of rare depth and truth. His new work stands proudly alongside the folk canon he has long championed - songs that remind us of our shared burdens, resilience and the possibility of renewal. Tune in as Ernie catches up with Willie ahead of his show at Brunswick Ball on March 4.

On February 14, local artist Queenie will be taking her melting pot of immersive soundscapes, raw emotion and powerhouse vocals to Riverboats Music Festival in Echuca. Blending vulnerability with voltage, Queenie’s songs cut deep - led by 'Not Divine', which was shortlisted for APRA’s 2025 Song of the Year and cemented her reputation as a fearless, genre-blurring songwriter. Tune in to Swinging Doors as Queenie joins Ernie on the show.

Tune in to Junkyard this week as Michael Mulholland catches up with members from local super group Bleak Squad. Made up of Adalita, Mick Harvey, Mick Turner and Marty Brown, the alternative 4 piece will be coming in for a Studio 5 Live performance. Having received an AMP nomination last year for their debut album, the band has unveiled their new single 'Black and White' as their inaugural national tour draws to an end. Listen in to hear how the tour has been so far.

The new album 'Hotel Texas' from The Smith & Western Jury takes listeners on a captivating journey through tales of pain, love, and loss, showcasing the true quality of Australia’s alt-country scene. Rolling like a runaway freight train on stage, the band’s live performances take the golden twang, iconic guitar lines, and killer vocals of the recordings to another level. Tune in to hear about their show for the Summer Sizzler series, taking place at Memo Music Hall on February 21.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Norris Man is a distinguished roots reggae artist known for his soulful vocals and spiritually conscious lyrics. Inspired by reggae legends like Bob Marley, his musical journey began in the 1990s. After his break through with his 1997 single 'Persistence,' Norris Man has released numerous albums, including 'Life' (2023) and 'Free Man' (2024). Tune in to Babylon Burning as Jesse I catches up with him while he’s in town.

Blending acoustic, traditional folk, roots, and pop sounds, singer-songwriter Lucy Wise’s voice pulls hearts out from the shadows. She masterfully articulates the things we don’t often say out loud, describing in rich detail what it’s like to live in the world at this particular moment. Stopping by the Global Village to play a few live songs, Lucy chats with Roger about her forthcoming album 'Salt' and its crowdfunding campaign. Tune in to hear about her show at The Lomond Hotel on February 14.

ELISION is an internationally renowned ensemble, most noted for its focus on new and adventurous compositions by living composers, and works that place technical and performative demands on their musicians. Artistic Director Daryl Buckley is a widely respected performer on electric lap steel guitar with many compositions written for him, and for ELISION. Daryl joins Ian on the Sound Barrier, tune in to hear about ELISION's 40th Anniversary, celebrating their work from throughout their history.