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London-based composer Giovanni Rotondo has extensive experience working on feature films, TV series, and documentaries. Founder of Human Sweat Records, Giovanni has recently released 'BitShift - The Cartridge of Time', an album of iconic tracks from 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom', reimagined for the NES. Tune in to Game Jams to hear about this 8-bit music, recorded from the console and presented on vinyl and NES cartridges, arriving in Australia soon.

The Melbourne Chiptune Academy is a group of local artists who are supporting the local chiptune community through regular meetups. The MCA runs workshops, album previews and networking events to introduce newcomers to the world of chiptune music. Jam Nawaz (Jamatar), alongside Alex (Dot.AY) and Woz (Tom Foolery) from MCA, join Matt on Game Jams to chat about the upcoming chiptune open mic night on November 22 at Mamma Chen's in Footscray.

Sydney trio Sweetie carves feral, gothic post-punk into something sharp and political in their debut album 'Dogtooth'. Across the record, the trio draw on a wide range of references - from gothic Australian narratives, mythic archetypes and the slowrot of late capitalism - to craft a visceral portrait of what it means to be a woman in contemporary Australia. Ahead of their show at Thornbury Bowls on November 14, Crispi catches up with the band about their new release.

On November 14, the Sean Simmons Band, alongside the Simon Juliff Band will be heading down to the Merri Creek Tavern to put on a show. Both inspired by classic songwriting, underground pop hooks and fuzzed-up major chords, the night promises to give fans the Spring bounce they need. Ahead of the gig, Crispi catches up with Sean Simmons on Radio City. 

After an extensive tour across the UK and Europe, Kristin Hersh is back in the city to perform the songs from her new album 'Sugar On Blackstone'. Exploring life and death, enrichment and poverty, and the small but defining moments of childhood that continue to echo through adult life, the new record is deeply personal and emotionally expansive. Michael Mulholland catches up with Kristin on the show, chatting about the process and inspiration behind making her new album. 

Founding member of Sacred Cowboys, Garry Gray will be joining Phil MacDougall on the program tonight. Forming in 1982 as a fun nihilistic jolt to the senses on national pop show 'Countdown', Sacred Cowboys released 'In the Manifesto' early this year, and have just wrapped up a European tour in support of their latest record. Tune in to hear about their show at Northcote Social Club on November 22 at 4pm. 

Known as a stalwart of the thriving underground dance scene in Leeds, DJ Subaru holds a residency position at Lovemuscle, one of the institutions of Queer clubbing in the north of England, as well as standing at the helm of her own party, Pleaseuremaxxx, the forward-thinking Queer dance gathering. While in the city, DJ Subaru drops in to play a guest mix on The Breakfast Spread. Tune in to hear about her show at an inner north warehouse location on November 14.

'Cowgirl Manifesto' is the new EP from local alt-country singer-songwriter Matilda Sutherland. Matilda began her music career as a DJ in the local electronic underground, then in 2021, she began writing music, which led to the release of her highly praised 'Holy Water' EP, followed by the country ballad 'Heart Stroke'. Bringing in her acoustic guitar, tune in for a stripped-back live performance from Malitda Sutherland this morning.