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'Maydena Creek' is the new solo album from post-punk iconoclast David Chesworth, renowned for his 80s groups Essendon Airport, Whadya Want? and David Chesworth & Bill McDonald, plus his composition and sound-art works of the last four decades. The album is named after a creek that runs beneath a Tasmanian rainforest, a recording of which appears briefly on the album. This morning on the show, David Chesworth stops by to chat with Claire about the album which comes out on October 16.

New York-based, Japanese keyboardist, composer and producer BIGYUKI blends jazz, hip hop, rock, electronic and dance music influences into something wholly his own. His unique sound has attracted collaborators from across the musical spectrum, with tours with Kamasi Washington, and collaborations with artists including Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello, Snarky Puppy and many more. MzRizk catches up with BIGYUKI today, chatting about his show at Max Watts on October 16.

Author Mitch L. Ryan has just put out a 33 1/3 book covering Dick Diver's seminal 2013 record 'Calendar Days'. This book uses 'Calendar Days' to tease out the histories of the band and to complicate the notion of 'Dolewave', situating it all within a broader history of Australian independent music and politics in the early 2010s. While in Sydney, Jordan caught up with Mitch L. Ryan. Tune in to Underground Love to hear more about Dick Diver's history.

'In My Head' is the debut album from local group Terrible Muriel, which will be released on the new label Shred Like a Girl on October 15. Terrible Muriel is the loud and proud queer, feminist, post-punk love child of musicians Cinta (drums, lead vocals), Emmy (bass) and Kate (guitar). Coming on to the show this Tuesday, tune in to hear about their album launch at Northcote Social Club on November 15.

Local group SPAWN is joining Chris Pearson on the show today for a live session in Studio 3, and to chat about their recent hiatus. Forged over nine years, SPAWN’s 2025 record 'Light Rite' is a radiant rite of transformation. From the heavy mire of stoner doom to the celestial expanse of psychedelic rock, the record embodies raw authenticity and quiet humility. Listen in from 8pm to hear their live performance. 

At Shotkickers on October 17, Mushroom Giant will be launching their first new track since 2023, entitled 'A Perfect Storm', via Bird’s Robe Records. It’s been a big couple of years for the band doing shows both in Australia and Europe, touring with the likes of US post-metal group Russian Circles and sold-out shows with Mono (Japan), Yawning Man (US), Hubris (Switzerland) and many more. Chris Pearson catches up with Mushroom Giant on Pojama People.

The Coven Tattoo & Arts Expo is a women run event made for tattooers by tattooers. The festival aims to support goth, neurodivergent, and LGBTQI+ communities while promoting local artists and charities. Helen and Carly from The Coven Tattoo & Arts Expo join Ryan on the show to chat about this event, which is taking place at Melbourne Showgrounds from October 24 - 25.

Tonight on Tyrannocoreus, guitarist and band visionary Ro Stevenson from Naarm progressive metal act I Built The Sky will be coming onto the show. Ro will be discussing the band's new album 'Promise Me You'll Thrive', which they'll be playing in full at Howler on Halloween. Tune in to hear what the band has in store for the near future.