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Eora/Sydney-based punk rock quintet FANGZ have unveiled their fierce single, 'Wide Awake.’ To celebrate the release, FANGZStock will return to The Workers Club in Fitzroy on January 25th, featuring local acts Raging Hormones, Arabella and The Heist, Damaged Goods Club, and Dear Matilda. Bass player Jameel joins Tomarch and Takla to discuss their upcoming FANGZStock festival.

Bridging the not-so-disparate worlds of hardcore, electronica, and punk, House Of Protection forges a space for boundless creativity and a community fueled by chaos. Their debut EP 'Galore' was released last year, and the band will be playing at Festival Hall with Bad Omens and Poppy on January 22nd and 23rd. Tune in to TNT as Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison join Tomarch and Takla to chat about their latest release.

At the age of 17, Luther Russell formed his first band with Bob Dylan's son, Jakob Dylan. He then went on to form The Freewheelers, followed by the start of his solo career in 1997, and later formed other musical projects such as Those Pretty Wrongs with Jody Stephens. Luther joins Crispi on Radio City; tune in as they chat about his 7th studio album, 'Happiness For Beginners', coming out on January 17th.

Producer, musician, and label head Aroop Roy has quickly become one of the most highly regarded DJs in the scene, with the likes of Mr. Scruff, Nightmares on Wax, Mele, Jamz Supernova, and many others hailing him as one of their favorite selectors. Catch him joining the dots between electronic music and borderless organic sounds at 24 Moons in Northcote on January 24th, but first, tune in to The Breakfast Spread as he shares his eclectic sounds with Milo on the Wheels of Steel.

An electrifying night of rhythm, grooves, and good vibes is about to unfold at The Evelyn Hotel as Melbourne's premier reggae band, Crown Heights, takes over the building on January 25th. Supported by Royalty Noise and Blak Roots, expect infectious beats, soulful reggae grooves, and funky rhythms all night long. Bringing their good vibes to PBS, tune in as Max and the crew chat with Jesse I about the show.

Melbourne via Berlin 3-piece Kino Motel pushes the dynamic beach goth range to extremes in both directions. Inspired by the spaces they travel through, their debut album 'Visions' conveys feelings and ideas of shifting landscapes and open-ended roads. Hot off their debut album release and extensive European tour, Ed and Rosa stop by Homebrew to chat with Brooke about their upcoming Australian tour and Melbourne show at The Curtain on the 14th of February.

‘The Moon Is In The Wrong Place’ is the latest record from Shannon and The Clams, channeling the unimaginable loss of singer-bassist Shannon Shaw’s fiancé in a car accident just weeks before their wedding. Produced by Dan Auerbach, it’s a holistic exploration of grief and celebration, which the band shares with PBS during a Studio 5 performance. Tune in as Claire catches up with the band following this emotionally charged, high-energy performance.

Brisbane nu-metal band Headwreck have developed a different style to writing with their new producer, Chris Lalic. Guitarist and bassist of the band, Jamo and Dayne, come into Tyrannocoreus to share this new approach with Ryan, along with their upcoming EP and Australian tour with Windwaker, Thousand Below and Diamond Construct.