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This morning on the Ports Of Paradise, Paul Bender (bassist and producer from Hiatus Kaiyote) will be dropping by to chat with Palmtree Paddy about his studio-based instrumental project The Sweet Enoughs. In 2020, The Sweet Enoughs released their first album of easy listening cinematic exotica called 'Marshmallow'. Tune in as they discuss their sophomore album 'Another Helping of The Sweet Enoughs'.

Local artist, producer and industry professional Xylo Aria will be stopping by Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves this weekend. Combining R&B, experimental and ambient tones to create a captivating soundscape, her musical journey sparked while accompanying her grandmother to classical Indian carnatic singing classes at the age of five. Tune in to hear about her new single 'About You', which features Eora/Sydney rapper Rotaris.

Tune in to Stars In The Static tonight for an intimate, live performance from local jazz guitarist and composer Matt Hoyne. His new album 'Furniture Music' comes out on October 6, and it's a collection of songs written specifically for listening at home on the stereo. Like well-designed furniture, this music is intended to provide comfort, offer respite from the busyness of everyday life, and elevate the experience of being at home. Listen in from 8pm to hear about Matt's new music.

Pianist Sonya Lifschitz and composer and multimedia artist Damian Barbeler have collaborated in a new multi-media performance called 'Duet for One', which will be performed at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Saturday, October 3. A work that uses sound and imagery to build connections across time and space, the work also uses the Australian landscape in both real and recorded time. Tune in to hear more about this adventurous crossing of artistic boundaries.

This morning on the show, Paris Rebel Richens will be dropping by to share with Claire Dickson her harmonium-led, spiritually inspired project, P.P. Rebel. Largely inspired by Paramahansa Yogananda’s spiritual classic 'Autobiography of a Yogi', Paris began studying the Self-Realization Fellowship teachings in 2020 before becoming a Kriya Yogi (Kriyaban) and disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda in 2021. Tune in to hear a round of Musical Chairs from Paris.

Chatting to Claire Dickson this morning on the show is Valya Ying-Li Hooi from local project YL Hooi. The new release ‘Running Around (83)’, is the first release since 2019's 'Untitled', and it welds together engine room doom, disembodied vocals, cryptic lyricism and a smoldering dub-techno bassline, recast and overdriven. Tune in to hear about the upcoming launch at Miscellania on October 2.

For the second half of Boogie Beat Suite, MzRizk will be joined by Immy Owusu and his father, for a live, acoustic performance. Immy's new single 'Hard People' explores the impact of difficult individuals and the importance of protecting your peace whilst staying true to yourself. Musically dedicated to Immy's Grandfather and the Ghanaian 'Palm Wine Highlife' sound, the distinctive instrument in the track is the Frikywa thumb bell, a type of metal castanet that adds a rhythmic off beat. 

On September 25, Allysha Joy will be releasing her new single 'kiss it better'. Known for her solo work and as the front woman for 30/70, her husky soulful voice, formidable Fender Rhodes prowess and raw poeticism have garnered legions of attentive fans from all around the globe. Milo Eastwood catches up with Allysha Joy on The Breakfast Spread, tune in to hear about her latest music, and for a special, live in-studio performance.