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Wandering through the dankest, weirdest corners of the traditional songbook, Bush Gothic are a postmodern, anti-establishment, folk feminist group. Having won the 2022 Australian Folk Music Award for Best Band and received five stars from BBC Music Magazine, their new album 'What Pop People Folk This Popular' is set for release on May 20. Members of Bush Gothic visit the Global Village, tune in to hear the dark meanings of Australian colonial and pop music, along with tracks from the new album.

Brussels-based artist Adja Fassa has just released 'Golden Retrieve Her', her debut album of jazz and soul with a dystopian twist. It’s been two years since her well-received EP 'IRONEYE', and her new album promises to be quite a ride - featuring dystopian neo-soul tales of deliveroo drivers, reimagined jazz standards, and classical-inspired songs about conditional friendships based on time and money. Tune in to Black Wax as Adam Rudegeair chats with Adja Fassa about her latest release.

Following the success of Pinned Down and Greedy Soul, Melbourne’s Adam Coad and his genre-defying 10-piece outfit, The Anomalies, return with their most adventurous release yet: a suite of instrumental tracks from their forthcoming album 'Walking Shadows'. These compositions span an eclectic range of styles - from brooding, polyrhythmic brass soundscapes to swinging, lush 3/4 funk. Adam Coad comes in to Black Wax - tune in for some jazzy chats with Adam Rudegeair.

Naarm-based groove-punk outfit culaccino join Brooke during PBS Radio Festival to chat about their latest release, 'Bizarre and Extreme'. Blending angular guitars, punchy rhythms, and a gritty punk attitude, the five-track EP features the songwriting of guitarist Declan Peel, vocals from Phoebe Parsons, elastic basslines by Anton Zalewski, and Callum Lee Gow’s dynamic drumming. Hear tracks from the new release and learn how you can support Homebrew and over 80 music shows this Radio Festival.

Known for their swirling guitars and hypnotic beats, DIIV crafts an immersive sonic experience that is both raw and ethereal, pulling listeners deep into their world. Claire Dickson catches up with the Brooklyn (USA) based band to discuss their compelling new album 'Frog in Boiling Water' - a gorgeous and haunted record. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread this Tuesday morning to hear from DIIV ahead of their show at Northcote Theatre on June 8.

The latest offering from Rami Imam sees the Melbourne-based artist establish his experimental sound in a compelling new way. Drawing on global influences that span genres from disco to house, Imam weaves together cultural elements from the Middle East, North Africa, and the Mediterranean - creating music for the feet to move to and for the mind to ponder. Tune in to Dounya as Rami premieres his latest tracks for the first time in a special interview with DJ Matab.

Known for pushing the boundaries of ambient, psychedelic rock, and synth, Tangerine Dream will return to Melbourne for the first time in 10 years, performing for one night only at Max Watts on June 9. Formed in 1967 by the late Edgar Froese, Tangerine Dream has influenced generations of artists - from Radiohead to M83 - and remains a pioneering force in the Berlin school of electronic music. Tune in to Pojama People for a PBS exclusive interview with the band.

Death grind band Remains have cracked open the tombstone to release their heaviest album yet: 'Grinding from the Grave'. Summoning fans to the album launch on July 25 at The Bergy Bandroom, the band promises guitar riffs that cut like rusted blades, guttural growls, and sledgehammer-like beats. Tune in to Burning Bitumen, where Kene and Leah Noir catch up with the local group about the new album, on the day of its release.