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At The Gem on March 28, Feelds - the project of local songwriter and producer James Seymour, will be launching their new single ‘Mayhem’. Written about opening up to yourself and owning your vulnerability, the track features a new band lineup and a sound that feels like a nod to the project's initial alt-folk conception over a decade ago. Bringing in his guitar to Down By The River, tune in to hear Feelds perform his new single live-to-air.

Local group Comedy will be coming on to Radio City this March 19, ahead of their show at Lulie Tavern on March 27 and at Rocksteady Records for Record Store Day on April 18. Their indie-rock tune 'L.A. Perfume' was released late last year, and the four-piece are about to drop their second single, 'Hate Machine.' Tune in as Crispi chats with Andy and Francis from the band about their new music.

Local purveyors of hard-hitting tunes, Drunk Mums will be storming onto the Arockalypse Now stage in San Remo on April 18. Known for their raw riffs, sharp hooks and sweat-drenched live shows, the group have multiple albums to their name and years of touring across Australia, the UK and Europe, earning a reputation for no-nonsense, high-energy performances that hit hard every time. Ahead of the festival, Phil MacDougall catches up with Jake and Adam from the band.

The iron-fisted thrash metal group Warbringer is gearing up to tear through Australia with a highly anticipated national tour in April. The US titans will hit Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney, bringing their signature blend of high-speed intensity and relentless energy to Australian fans. But first, the band’s lead singer, John Knevill, calls in to Burning Bitumen to chat with Kene. Tune in to hear about Warbringer headlining Brutefest at The Tote on April 25.

On Saturday, March 28, local grind-splattered death metallers Circle Of Blood launch their new album, 'In Praise Of Darkness' at The Last Chance Bar. Joining the band on the night are reigning hellhammer swingers Reaper!, crushing death-sludge group Bog Monster, and the eldritch melodeath of Slime Dimension. Tune in to Burning Bitumen as Kene catches up with Circle Of Blood about their debut album.

Ports of Paradise listener Adrian has found possibly the world's rarest exotica record, which is potentially worth thousands of dollars. Having discovered it in a Frankston op shop, Adrian will be joining Palm Tree Paddy on the Ports of Paradise to chat about and play the record. Tune in to hear this rare artifact, 'The N.Z. Jazz Trio Plays Exotica'.

Tune in to The Breakdown for a Studio 5 Live performance from Temporary Blessings – followed by an interview with DJ Manchild. Led by local trumpet player /composer Liam McGorry, ‘Sumbisori’ is the debut album by the newly formed Melbourne group. Assembled to realise McGorry’s compositions drawing on 1960s Italian and French soundtrack music, Temporary Blessings brings together trusted instrumentalists and fellow travelers from Melbourne’s rich enclave of cinematic soul.

On March 21, singer-songwriter Matt Joe Gow will be performing at Kew Court House. With powerful and captivating songs, Matt has won awards ranging from Music Victoria’s Country Album of the Year (twice) to a New Zealand Country Music Award, and has played at festivals around the globe. Bringing in his guitar to play some live songs, tune in to 5ft High and Rising as Myles catches up with Matt ahead of his show that night.