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Mikey O’Neil is a Canberra based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. His credits include the horror feature 'The Furies', and the minimalist score for 'Momento', a cozy room decorator. Having reached a global audience with renditions of video game music, particularly from the 'Final Fantasy' series, his self-released works further define his sound, blending expansive textures with intimate, tender arrangements. Joining Matt on Game Jams, tune in to hear about Mikey's latest works.

Known as the 'Swiss army knife of video game composition', Chase Bethea is a multi-award-winning video game composer behind critically acclaimed soundtracks for 'I Can’t Escape: Darkness, Aground, On the Peril of Parrots', and more. His music, celebrated for its unique fusion of orchestral, electronic, and world music elements, has been performed by ensembles worldwide. Chase joins Matt on Game Jams to chat about his 'Caribbean Noir' soundtrack for Duppy Detective Tashia.

Two-piece alternative pop project Lover is made up of long time friends Will Morris and Johnny Bullen. Known for their dynamic, textured sounds that blend heartfelt songwriting with bold, layered production, the duo have made waves across Naarm since their relocation from Aotearoa/ New Zealand. Combining personal reflective themes with experimental sonic elements, Lover drop in to The Breakfast Spread for a round of Musical Chairs with Milo Eastwood. Tune in to hear about their debut album.

For lovers of noisy anthems and catchy guitar pop, Big League’s new EP 'Windanswagger' is for you. They’ll be taking their fuzzed-out guitars and blissful summertime vocals to The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar on June 13. Ahead of the launch, Trav and Luke from the band stop by Radio City. Tune in to hear tracks from the EP and to find out how the release is going so far.

'Ripen On The Vine' is the new album from alt-folk, rock ’n’ roll and country artist Madeline Leman. A kindred of the women of the 1960s and ’70s, Madeline’s whimsical sound is both classic and refreshingly unique, with songs that speak of protest, love, and reverence for the natural world. Crispi catches up with Madeline to chat about the new album - tune in to Radio City from 2.30pm to hear her latest songs, rooted in melody and storytelling.

Post-punk outfit Sacred Cowboys started playing in murky Melbourne dive bars in 1982. Rapidly attracting a following, they were catapulted to national TV notoriety on 'Countdown' with the release of their iconic first single, 'Nothing Grows in Texas'. Now releasing their seventh album 'In the Manifesto', the group are coming onto Junkyard for a hard rock Studio 5 Live performance. Tune in to hear Michael Mulholland catch up with the band about their impressive career.

On this episode of Sunglasses After Dark, Phil MacDougall will be joined by Licorice Pie Records merchant Gavan Purdy, who'll be sharing some of his all-time favourite vinyl records. Back in the day, Gavan ran ELVIS RECORDS, who released the early TISM records, along with two compilation albums, 'Asleep at the Wheel' and 'A Slab of Vic', both of which he'll be featuring on the show. Tune in to hear his selection of punk, 60s garage, alternative sounds, and some killer hip hop grooves.

Locally based fingerstyle guitarist Rose Marie Gonzalez performs regularly as a soloist in her curated residency Guitar Kingdom, and as a member of the Melbourne Guitar Quartet. In 2025, she released her debut album 'Reach Down Low', which reflects her musical influences, blending classical guitar traditions with contemporary Brazilian and Latin sounds. Rose visits the Global Village, tune in for a live performance, and to hear about the Guitar Kingdom show at Bar 303 on June 20.