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Since rising from the sewers of Melbourne in 2022, Küntsquäd have a new album on the horizon called 'Satan's Cock'. The first single 'Psychotropic Lyfe' dropped just last month, and the band joins Kene and Leah to chat about the upcoming release. Tune in to find out when the unholy-crust-death-metal band will unleash their new record.

To celebrate NAIDOC Week, Ryan on Tyrannocoreus will showcase music from bands that have Indigenous members, as well as an interview with Jimmy Kyle from local First Nations indie punk band, Chasing Ghosts. Ryan and Jimmy chat about Chasing Ghosts’ powerful new album 'Therapy', the band’s vision for 2025 and beyond, and engage in an open-hearted discussion around the 'Welcome to Country' debate. Tune in for this NAIDOC Week special.

In 2023, Frank Sultana won first place at the Memphis International Blues Challenge and took home four Sydney Blues Society Awards. Now returning from the USA for the fourth time in two years, his ‘Down Home’ tour will feature over 30 shows from March through to July, performing solo in intimate, hand-picked venues across the country. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm to hear more about Frank's upcoming shows.

On July 13 at Memo Music Hall, Sarah Carroll and Shannon Bourne will bring their deep understanding of great songwriting and musicianship to an intimate, live setting. Creating music that chimes with sincerity, Sarah Carroll will be performing with her band The Big Fuss, which features her two favourite guitarists Shannon Bourne and Leigh Ivin, as well as her sons Fenn Wilson and George Carroll Wilson. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm as Sarah chats with Helen about the show.

Blending elements of blues, jazz, swing, rockabilly, ska, and surf, Matt Dwyer creates feel-good, house-rockin’ music that’s entirely his own. Dropping into Jumpin' the Blues to catch up with Tom about his upcoming shows, tune in to find out where you can next catch Matt Dwyer bringing his music to life.

The incredible musical force of Noongar woman and Naarm-based artist Bumpy, will be joining Lyndelle on The Afterglow Radio Show this NAIDOC Week. Awarded the First Nations Artist Residency at last year’s Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Bumpy’s latest single 'MAAMBAKOORT' reflects the powerful yet dramatic way she felt when entering the saltwater of her Nanny’s country. With more new music on the horizon, tune in to hear Lyndelle catch up with the neo-soul and RnB musician.

Melbourne/Naarm-based award-winning singer-songwriter Jess Ribeiro writes with a haunting voice and plainspoken language that hides a wealth of meaning below the surface of her song craft. Jess Ribeiro’s ‘Mix Tape’ is a collection of abandoned pathways, parallel timelines, maybes and what-ifs, which will be out this July through Poison City Records. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear Jess talk about her new music, along with a few specially selected songs for a round of Musical Chairs.

Jenny Mitchell joins Down By The River following ​the latest release of 'Forest House', out now. Blending folk, Americana and country with heartfelt songwriting and a strong sense of home, 'Forest House' has already been praised by Kasey Chambers as “everything I love about Jenny Mitchell” and dubbed “album of the year” by Beccy Cole. Tune in as Jenny chats about the new record, her tour with Kasey Chambers, and the impact she hopes this project will have both musically and beyond.