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Having just released their album 'Snowman', the lengthy, dynamic and epic sounds of Treebeard will be gracing Studio 5 this April 22. With only one show planned in Melbourne for the year at The Old Bar on May 2, feast your ears on this PBS exclusive of post rock and post metal music. Tune in to Pojama People where Chris Pearson chats to the band about their first international show in Belgium at Dunk Festival.

Swedish for the word 'Shadows', atmospheric black metal band Skuggor are about to embark on their first-ever tour in Australia. They'll be opening for their mates Austere at The Leadbeater Hotel in Richmond, and Kene and Leah Noir catch up with Matt from the Swedish group ahead of the tour. Tune in to hear about their Melbourne show on May 24.

Formed in 1987, black death metal band Profanatica is set to release their new EP 'Wreathed in Dead Angels' on April 25. From the utterly gutted guitar tone to the cultivated primitivism of founder Paul Ledney's drumming, and the creeping, crushing songwriting, 'Wreathed in Dead Angels' vulgarly showcases Profanatica just entering their prime. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear from the New York band.

Tune in to Tyrannocoreus this April 23 to hear from Perth beatdown/hardcore band Sedative. Fresh off their Southeast Asian tour, Ryan chats with vocalist Blanche Dubrah about their new record 'Love Is Not Enough' and their upcoming Australian tour, featuring support from No Face No Case (CZE) and No Life (NZ).

They may not be operating aircrafts, but one thing's for certain, Life Pilot are doing exactly what they set out to do - write heavy, angry songs and refuse to conform to trends. Known for their unique and awe-inspiring presence, the band's ridiculous sense of humour shines throughout their self-titled debut album. Ryan catches up with drummer Eli Green, tune in to hear more about Life Pilot's headline tour this April and May.

Blues-roots guitarist and singer-songwriter Geoff Achison is set to host a music retreat in Yackandandah, Northern Victoria. The renowned Naarm-based musician invites the public for a weekend of playing, learning and discussing the wonders of acoustic guitar with no distractions, other than eating, chatting and jamming. Helen catches up with Geoff about this leisurely weekend getaway – tune in to hear more about this retreat, taking place on May 16 -18.

Local mandolinist Justin Vilchez swings by Southern Style for a live-to-air performance and a discussion on the role of the mandolin in Bluegrass music. Bridging tradition with youthful flair, Justin captivates audiences worldwide with his unique approach to classic Bluegrass and original compositions. Currently performing with Australian Bluegrass band The High Street Drifters, he also teaches and takes on session work in his hometown of Naarm. Don’t miss this special live session!

Led by bassist Steve Purcell and members of The Pearly Shells, the Jumpin' the Blues All Stars return for another live session with Tom. This time around they'll be featuring artists involved with the Newport Jazz Festival (May 2-4) including singer Sarah Maclaine and legendary pianist Bob Sedergreen.