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Led by Alana’s wild violin, Vardos is the Naarm-based, all-female trio playing lively folk music. On September 14, the trio are putting on a show to pay tribute to the rich legacy of Eastern European women musicians, honouring those who have inspired the eclectic sound of Vardos. Tune into Global Village for a dance-filled, live performance from the trio, and a chat with Roger about their upcoming show at the Melbourne Recital Centre

Known for her innovative approach to contemporary music and her ability to blend various art forms, Irish composer, performer and multimedia artist Jennifer Walshe performs her 2017 work “Is It Cool To Try Hard Now?” as part of This Hideous Replica, a program of performances, talks, workshops, screenings and an exhibition happening across Naarm this August to September. Jennifer speaks to Ian about her performance at The Capitol on September 5.

Adored New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams joins a stellar line-up at Town Folk Festival, Victoria’s beloved single-day music event bringing local and international talent to Djaara/Castlemaine on November 16th. Marlon chats with Milo about the festival and plays a couple of songs live in-studio. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear more.

By turns devotional, empowering and nurturing, Jon Hopkins’ new work, RITUAL, is a 41-minute electronic symphony built from cavernous subs, hypnotic drumming and transcendent melodic interplay. Tense, immersive and ultimately triumphant, it is a culmination of themes explored throughout his 22-year career, and acts as the kinetic counterpart to 2021’s Music For Psychedelic Therapy. Tune in on Monday morning to hear Jon's riveting conversation with Lloyd Briggs on Deeep Space.

St. Vincent (Annie Clark) is one of the most innovative and fascinating presences in modern music. As part of the Always Live Music Festival St. Vincent will return to Australia this November with the All Born Screaming Tour, her first set of live appearances down under since 2018 that will include a performance at St. Kilda's iconic Palais Theatre. Adam Rudegeair caught up with St. Vincent for a conversation about the tour and her extraordinary career. Tune in to Black Wax to hear more.

Vocalist for Adelaide metalcore band Heartline, Luke Taylor chats to Ryan about their Australian tour with Silver Fang, new EP 'Pink Lemonade and the heavy music scene in South Australia.

Vocalist and violinist for Swedish metalcore band Imminence, Eddie Berg talks to Ryan about their new album 'The Black,' juggling his roles as lead vocalist and violinist in a heavy band and their first Australian tour as part of this year's Good Things Festival.

Encompassing a mix of blues, folk and ragtime jazz, Nick Charles is a fingerpicking guitar virtuoso. With an array of music awards from Port Fairy Folk Festival Artist of the Year (2014) to two time winner of the Australian Song Contest, Nick continues to write new music and share his vast depth of the guitar with his students. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm as Nick plays a live performance and chats with Helen about his new album ‘Further Down the Line’ out this September 11.