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'Daughter of The King' is the debut album from local artist Grace Mitchell, bringing together her unmistakable songwriting with a raw, guitar-heavy sound steeped in the grit and melodicism of ’90s alternative and grunge rock. With a special hometown launch at Shotkickers on Friday September 18, Crispi catches up with Grace on Radio City. Tune in to hear Grace chat about the new record.

Thrash metal band from the 80s, Mortal Sin are back together after a 15-year hiatus. To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Kene will be catching up with front man Matt Maurer to chat about the band's journey. Mortal Sin have had a big influence on the global metal scene, and even opened for Metallica in their early years. Tune in after 10pm to hear from Matt Maurer of the Sydney based group.

Stopping by The Breakfast Spread this morning while they’re in town is improvisational drum and saxophone duo Party Dozen. Having just announced their upcoming fifth album '21 Bum Salute', they've also just dropped a new single called 'Euro Stomper', which casts the band as chaotic charlatans in a comical critique of the demagogues and grifters who wield outsized influence by manufacturing belief. Tune in to hear a hand-picked selection of party tunes from Party Dozen.

French-Belgian producer Tour-Maubourg will be bringing his blend of soulful house, acid jazz and trip-hop to Australia for the very first time. Over the past few years, Tour-Maubourg has established himself as one of Europe's most exciting electronic artists, captivating audiences with his warm, groove-driven productions and emotionally rich live sets. Tune in to Audio Vitamins for an interview and guest mix from Tour-Maubourg, ahead of his show at The Night Cat on October 17.

An early evening of storytelling, protest, tenderness and Australian folk and Americana music will be happening at Northcote Social Club on Sunday September 20, as Les Thomas launches his new album 'I Remember Everything'. Backed by a full band, 'I Remember Everything' moves between intimate ballads, hard-won protest songs and moments of humour, humanity and defiance. Ahead of the show, Les brings his warm baritone voice to 5ft High and Rising for an interview with Myles.

US pianist and filmmaker Tellef Johnson will be on The Sound Barrier with Ian Parsons this Sunday. Renowned for taking on large and very complex pieces of piano music, he'll be chatting about his world premiere recording of Opus Archimagicum, the seven-and-a-half-hour fifth piano sonata by Parsi-English composer Kaikhosru Sorabji. Composed in the 1930s but still startlingly modern today, tune in to hear about this work that has often been dismissed as unplayable.

Stopping by Tyrannocoreus tonight is local band Vault Hill, who produce heavy, thrash music laced with menacing, metal-core intensity. Guitarist Adro O'Brien will be discussing with Ryan the band's new EP 'Modern Way', how the band are navigating the new era split across the country, and what they'll be doing to celebrate the release. Tune in to hear the latest from Vault Hill.

Damian Gardiner, bassist for Naarm punk/hardcore/hip hop outfit 28 Days will be joining Ryan on Tyrannocoreus tonight. Celebrating 30 years of 28 Days, the band are about to embark on a regional tour after their sold out shows across major Australian cities. Tune in after 10pm for a deep dive into the band's history, and to hear about their upcoming performance at Froth and Fury Festival in January.