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ZEDSIX aka Zvi Belling is the founder, director and bass player for the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, the ARIA nominated Afrobeat ensemble; composer and arranger for South African jazz outfit The Royal Swazi Spa, and leader of the live hip-hop project ZEDSIX. Joining Stani on the show this afternoon, tune in to hear about AFROSPACE Interchange's collaboration and tour with Mandisi Dyantyis, playing at The Jazzlab on October 25 as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Melbourne-based trio LIIT blends contemporary jazz with multi layered electronic soundscapes, shaping each performance through improvisation. Featuring Niran Dasika (trumpet, electronics), Lawrence Folvig (guitar, electronics), and Kyrie Anderson (drums), the group brings together a formidable list of individual accolades. LIIT join Greg Sher on the show to play some live music, and to chat about their new album 'River Walks Forest Talks'.

Neo-soul artist Greentea Peng is headed to Australia in November, stopping off at Forum Melbourne on November 17. Born in South London, Green Peng's work is guided by self-inquiry, shaped by the dualities she inhabits: pain and pleasure, engagement and withdrawal, expression and stillness. Her emotional literacy is transformed into a blend of neo-soul, dub and jazz, all draped in psychedelic textures. Elle Young catches up with Greentea Peng on Headhunters ahead of the tour. 

Standing Circle is the locally based contemporary ensemble led by composer, guitarist and instrument innovator, Larry Crestani. Known for his work with Black Jesus Experience and Mulatu Astatke, Standing Circle draws on deep grooves, jazz and improvisation, bringing together a constantly evolving mix of sounds and influences. Tune in to hear about the band's debut self-titled album launch at Wax Music Lounge on October 22. 

Naarm/Melbourne-via-Belgium indie artist Romanie is hitting the road in celebration of her sophomore album 'It's Not That Funny', which landed #14 in the AUS album ARIA charts and was nominated for the Australian Music Prize. Playing at Shedshaker in Castlemaine on October 25 then Northcote Social Club on November 27, each show will be a unique experience. Tune in to hear what this unique experience entails, along with an acoustic live song from Romanie. 

What started as late-night bar shifts and shared ideas amongst friends at Fremantle's Mojos Bar, GRUB has grown into a formidable musical force. Fronted by songwriter and lyricist Matilda Beales, GRUB's new single 'Shake It' is a frenetic plunge into GRUB's world, crashing together raw garage-punk energy with a dark-disco pulse. Claire Stuchbury catches up with Matilda on Firewater, tune in to hear about the band's self-titled debut album, which comes out October 9.

Describing themselves as a galactic oasis of rock 'n' roll freedom, TTTDC are heading to The Old Bar on October 10 for a show with Swedish Magazines, Swidgen and Primitive Deserters. Ahead of the gig, members from TTTDC join Chris Pearson on Pojama People. 

Ruby Soho (aka Ruby Martha Koomen) has a show coming up at Lulie Tavern on October 10, with Spittin Chips and Easy Freeman. Alongside her solo work, Ruby plays guitar in punk band Bitch Diesel and pop-rock feminist group Modesty, and has previously performed in Frank, LOOBS and Bunny Monroe. Tune in to hear about the new music Ruby Soho has been working on recently.