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Born far from the tired gaze of the masses, The Neptune Power Federation make their long-awaited return to Melbourne after a period of deep introspection and advanced soothsaying. The band has been hard at work on their seventh album and will need willing acolytes to assess the effects these new hymns may have on human subjects. Chris Pearson catches up with the band ahead of their show at The Bendigo Hotel on September 6, tune in to hear all about their tour.

This week on Burning Bitumen, Kene and Leah catch up with Frankston metal band Nembutolik. Following the release of their new EP 'Southeast Suffering' earlier this year, tune in to hear about their exciting new announcement.

Local band 100 YEARS WAR have just unleashed another slab of raw d-beat death metal with their second studio album, 'ONWARDS TO DEATH'. Featuring seasoned veterans from the darkest corners of Melbourne, tune in to Burning Bitumen as Kene and Leah check in with this underground force.

Local band Body Prison are bringing their relentless yet innovative sound of deathcore to Tyrannocoreus this September for a Studio 5 Live performance. Following their appearance at Good Things Fest last year, the four-piece recently dropped their sophomore album 'Everything You Never Wanted to See' in February. Tune in to hear Ryan chat with the band about their upcoming tour with Gravemind and Melting.

Sydney’s Italo-style dancefloor maestro Touch Sensitive has just dropped his second studio album, 'In Paradise'. Following a sold-out national tour after his 2017 debut 'Visions', 'In Paradise' seamlessly blends Italo disco inflections with piano house influences, featuring guest vocals from Connie Mitchell (Sneaky Sound System) and a special touch from Tony Buchan (Smashing Pumpkins, Mildlife). Tune in to hear tracks from the new album, along with a catch-up with Touch Sensitive.

In the year of his 102nd birthday, a stellar lineup of musicians will celebrate Hank Williams’ extensive catalogue of country classics. Fronted by Chris Jacobs on bluegrass-tinged vocals, the band features roots musician Peter Baylor on guitar, Peter Fidler on steel guitar, Cat Moser on fiddle, and Mike St Clair Miller on double bass. Together, their sound offers a faithful interpretation of Hank’s unique musical legacy. Tune in to hear Peter Baylor chat with Helen about the show on September 7.

It’s time to kick the winter blues and get your dancin’ shoes on for a night of old school live blues and rockabilly. The fabulous Benny and The Flybyniters and the young rockabilly sensation Kid James are double billing what will be a hot night of hipshakin’ grooves at MEMO Music Hall with support from local rockin’ blues stalwarts Mister Sippy. Tune in to Jumpin' The Blues to hear Tom chat with Benny Peters about this special show, taking place on Friday September 12.

Now in its 27th year, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) is Australia’s largest festival of its kind and is internationally recognised as one of the world’s premier jazz festivals. Held over ten days each October, the annual event brings the joy of jazz to the streets of Melbourne. Hadley Agrez, CEO and Program Director of MIJF, chats with Milo about this year’s stellar lineup, featuring over 130 performances and 550 artists.