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'High Score' returns in 2026 for its landmark 10th edition, bringing leading figures from across music, sound design and video game development to Melbourne for two days exploring the creative and technical possibilities of game audio. This year, the conference is curated by the ABC's 'Game Show' host Meena Shamaly. Meena joins Matt on Game Jams to chat about what we can expect from this year's milestone edition of 'High Score', what talks he's excited about, and more.

Musical director Kent Ross is a composer and chief conductor of the Casey Philharmonic Orchestra. On October 10, the orchestra will be presenting 'Level Up! Orchestral Game Music' at Bunjil Place, featuring music from beloved titles such as God of War, Skyrim, Assassin's Creed, The Legend of Zelda, as well as several Australian-developed games, including Bones: Wandering Soul and Copycat. Kent joins Matt on Game Jams to chat about this performance, and the games that will be featured.

This morning on the show, Milo Eastwood will be joined by artist, producer and DJ, Simona Castricum. Her new post-punk/dream-pop album 'Villain' steps into the next hours of the future in times that demand ongoing, intimate, relational revolution. With multiple award nominations to her name, Simona is a defining voice in mapping queer relationships across utopian and dystopian urban landscapes. Listen in from 8am to hear her edition of Musical Chairs.

Siblings from Lutruwita/Tasmania, Homebru are known for their intricate compositions that ebb and flow through driving rhythms and infectious spirit. Drawing inspiration from Celtic traditional music, they create a blend of contemporary and traditional folk that is vibrant, whimsical, and bold. This morning on Down By The River, Lauren Plant catches up with the four-piece band to chat about playing at The River Folk Festival, which is happening in Warburton from October 2 - 4.

'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.