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Master of the mandolin, John Reischman is returning to Australia with his bluegrass band, The Jaybirds. Known as one of the very top mandolin players and composers since he played with the iconic Tony Rice Unit in the early 1980s, Grammy and International Bluegrass Music Awards winner John has produced eight acclaimed albums with The Jaybirds over three decades. Tune in for some live music from John Reischman and The Jaybirds, ahead of the show at Brunswick Ballroom that night.

Since 2018, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run has been on a mission to blend the roots of traditional bluegrass with the energy of modern performance, crafting a sound that is both deeply authentic and refreshingly original. With genuine songwriting, tasteful arrangements, and a knack for breathing new life into forgotten covers, the band resonates with both traditionalists and new audiences alike. Tune in to the second half of the show to hear a special live performance from the band. 


Joining the Jumpin' The Blues Allstars today for a live performance is local musician Lisa Miller. With seven albums in a 20+ year solo career, Lisa Miller has toured with Nick Cave, Neil Young, Billy Bragg, Nick Lowe, and is admired for her uniquely diverse interpretations of obscure folk, soul, country and blues songs. Tune in from 1pm for this special edition of the show today.

The latest single 'Casino Black' from Bitumen is a paranoid revenge fantasy about a woman who has had a chip put in her head by the government. Unfortunately for them, they’ve lost control of her. She’s figured out how to use the chip to win at casinos, turning their technology against them one roulette wheel at a time. Members from Bitumen come on to Bleeding Black Hearts Revue tonight, tune in to hear more about their new record 'Reality Red'. 

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.