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Crime and the City Solution
Thu 15 Jan 2026 19:00
on Junkyard
Returning to their Australian origins for their first comprehensive tour in over a decade, rock group Crime and the City Solution are bringing their acclaimed sixth studio album, 'the killer', to the Brunswick Ballroom on January 24. Originally formed by Simon Bonney in 1977, the band released their new album in October 2023. Tune in to Junkyard as members of the band join Michael Mulholland for an interview, chatting about their career to date and what it’s like to be back where it all began.
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Mortem Solis
Thu 15 Jan 2026 22:15
Last year, Brazilian one-woman black metal band Mortem Solis released her debut album Hermetic, a seven-track journey of melancholy and deep introspection. Kene chats to Null, the woman behind this captivating project, to discuss the themes of her new record and how it fits in the Brazilian metal scene.
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In Studio
Germ
Thu 15 Jan 2026 23:15
Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear Kene chat with Tim from Australian post-black metal project Germ who are playing at home for the first time in a decade in support of Polish band Batushka's tour down under.
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Jadrah Tupai // Signature Choir
Sun 18 Jan 2026 10:00
One of New Zealand's leading vocal ensembles, the Signature Choir joins the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a night of powerful storytelling on January 31. With more than 90 voices in harmony, performing gospel, classical, modern and traditional Pasifika music in a sound that is fresh, moving and unmistakably Pacific. Choir Co-Director Jadrah Tupai drops in to The Gospel Show to chat with Peter about this very special collaboration.
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In Studio
Jason Coleville
Wed 21 Jan 2026 11:00
This week on Southern Style Jan is joined in the studio by Jason Coleville who programs and presents the show “Cackalacky" on OCR FM, Colac. Tune is as Jan and Jason share some favourite tracks including the song Cackalacky by Jim Lauderdale and Si Kahn - the inspiration for Jason's long-running program.
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Aborted
Thu 22 Jan 2026 22:15
Ahead of their "Return to Prison Island Australian Tour" later this month, Belgian death metal band Aborted chat to Kene about their penchant for blending technicality with brutal, often horror-themed lyrics.
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Swallow the Sun
Thu 22 Jan 2026 23:15
Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear Kene's conversation with Finnish melodic doom/death band Swallow the Sun about their first Australian tour, spiders and being kicked in the head by a Kangaroo.
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Hydroplane
Mon 2 Feb 2026 08:00
Joining Claire Dickson for an intimate, live in-studio performance this February 2 is local atmospheric pop trio Hydroplane. Having released their new album, 'A Place In My Memory Is All I Have To Claim' late last year - their first music after more than two decades of radio silence - Andrew Withycombe, Kerrie Bolton, and Bart Cummings return to the gentle, close-quarters musical world they shared around the turn of the century. Tune in from 8am to hear this ambient, electronic performance.
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Burning B3 Hammond Trio
Wed 4 Feb 2026 13:30
Back by popular demand, the Burning B3 Trio (Sammy Owen, Liam Kealy and Tony Martin) return to Jumpin' the Blues to play an exclusive live-in-studio set at PBS. Tune in as the trio rip through red hot jump blues, smokey slow blues, burning funk and everything in-between.
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William Barton
Wed 20 Jul 2022 08:00
One of Australia’s best didgeridoo players and composers, William Barton is joining John Foreman and the 60-piece Aussie Pops Orchestra for one magnificent night of music. Listen in to the Breakfast Spread to hear William talk about the performance happening at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on 22 July.
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In Studio
Outright
Tue 19 Jul 2022 22:00
Outright is a band recognised as an imperative voice in the Australian hardcore space. It is no surprise that their long-awaited second LP, Keep You Warm, is heaving with crucial social commentary that hits as hard as the music itself. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear from Jelena Goluza and Brett Eitzen when they chat with Kene about their unapologetically uncompromising and critical new work.
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Erinç Sakarya // Mantar
Tue 19 Jul 2022 22:00
Managing to create a sound heavier than most five piece bands and taking their name from the Turkish word for mushroom. German black doom duo Mantar are about to release their new album called 'Pain Is Forever and This The End.' Drummer and vocalist Erinç Sakarya talks to Kene about playing live again, writing more material than usual, working as a two piece and the pain involved creating this new album.
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Shannon & The Clams
Tue 19 Jul 2022 18:30
on Firewater
Shannon & The Clams’ sixth studio album, Year Of The Spider, sees the band return to Dan Auerbach’s Nashville Easy Eye Sound Studio to craft a mature, reflective and ebullient work built for the current times. Bass player Shannon Shaw comes in to PBS to chat with Claire Stuchbery about the making of the album, the band's signature blend of garage psych, doo-wop, classic R&B, and surf rock, and the Australian tour.
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Blake Scott
Tue 19 Jul 2022 17:00
on Firewater
Two years since his critically acclaimed debut solo release, 'Niscitam' guitarist and vocalist Blake Scott (Peep Temple) is gearing up for it's launch. Tune in to Firewater to hear Blake chat with Claire about his show at The Croxton Bandroom on July 23.
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Eggy
Tue 19 Jul 2022 16:30
Avant-pop mavericks Eggy are gearing up for the release of their sophomore album 'With Gusto', out July 22nd through Flightless Records. Dom from the band drops in for a good ol' yarn with Jordan on Underground Love. Tune in from 3pm!
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Berkay Mete
Tue 19 Jul 2022 11:00
Melbourne-based Turkish producer Berkay Mete brings his Anatolian and broader Middle Eastern to electronic music and experiments with the traditional sounds of his roots to create spiritual experiences on the dance floor. His latest offering is a 3-track EP titled Turkish Market that he will tell MzRizk about when he drops in on Boogie Beat Suite. Tune in on Tuesday morning from 11am.
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Rara Zulu
Tue 19 Jul 2022 10:00
on Mystic Brew
South African born, Melbourne based artist Rara Zulu exhibits wholesome rawness and a unique tendency to pull you into a state of vulnerability through her music. She has recently created Noli, a multi-channel sound installation that's part of 'And she was wearing trousers: a call to our heroines,' a new exhibition at Arts House that explores hope, loss, love and determination of African heroines. Tune in to Mystic Brew from 9am on Tuesday to hear from Rara about her sound installation.
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Rick Holmstrom
Tue 19 Jul 2022 05:00
Whether it's backing some of blues and soul's greatest artists like R.L Burnside and Jimmy Rogers or being the bandleader and guitarist for Gospel icon Mavis Staples, Rick Holmstrom has proven to be prolific both as a session player and a solo artist. Rick takes some time out from touring with Mavis Staples to call in to Transfigurations to talk to Lucas about the release of his new instrumental album 'Get It.'
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DJ Greetings
Mon 18 Jul 2022 18:00
on Headhunters
Featuring a mix of house and electro-fused dreamscapes over four tracks, 'Don't Die Wondering' is the U.K label Running Out Of Steam debut from Melbourne-based producer DJ Greetings. Tune in to Headhunters to hear him talk about it and play a special hour long guest mix.
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Emma Volard
Mon 18 Jul 2022 17:15
on Headhunters
'Deity' is the 12-part debut album from Melbourne-based vocalist and songwriter Emma Volard. 'Deity' focuses on self-expression and hard-won self-determination and combines classic and cutting-edge elements to build something sleek and scintillatingly new. Emma calls in to Headhunters to talk about her debut album.
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Steve Sedergreen // The Sedergreen Brothers Sextet
Mon 18 Jul 2022 11:30
on Black Wax
The Sedergreen Brothers Sextet along side vocalist Nina Ferro make their long awaited return to Hawthorn Arts Centre. Treating audiences to a one-off performance, that celebrates the music of Stevie Wonder. Pianist Steve Sedergreen drops by Black Wax to talk about this celebration happening July 29.
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Nils Frahm
Sun 17 Jul 2022 19:00
on Soak
Containing ten tracks and clocking in at over three hours long, Nils Frahm's expansive new album, ‘Music For Animals' is an ambitious and compelling work different to anything Frahm has released to date. Ahead of his Australian tour back in June, Frahm had an intimate chat with Hannah McKittrick about the making of this album, his first fresh studio material since 2018’s ‘All Melody’ and 2019’s associated ‘All Encores’. Tune in to Soak from 7pm on Sunday to hear more.
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The Knave // Elvis Big Band
Fri 15 Jul 2022 10:00
The Elvis Big Band are proud to announce their exciting new show complete with dancers, visuals and more. Highlighting the music across Elvis' career from his early recordings to his Los Vegas years, this is their greatest spectacular yet! The Knave stops by Ports of Paradise to tell listeners about this celebration of the life and music of Elvis at Thornbury Theatre on July 16 and 17.
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Art Of Tones
Fri 15 Jul 2022 08:00
Art Of Tones is French producer Ludovic Llorca’s edgy and dance floor-ready project. After 25 years of music making, Ludovic is still, continuously releasing new music, including material on his brand new label Palp. He visits The Breakfast Spread for an intimate chat and to play a special mix on Wheels of Steel.
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Van Walker // The Ferriters
Thu 14 Jul 2022 14:00
on Radio City
Van Walker's move to Geelong a few years ago saw him team up with local folk favourites The Ferriters to play a mixture of originals as well as Irish and Australian folk and rebel songs. Van stops by the studio talk about their debut album 'Greetings from Newtown Geelong' ahead of it's launch at The Brunswick Ballroom July 23.
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Dave Witte // Municipal Waste
Tue 12 Jul 2022 22:00
Formed in Richmond, Virginia in 2001, Municipal Waste spearheaded thrash metal's revival. Now in their 21st year they are releasing their 7th studio album 'Electrified Brain.' Drummer Dave Witte calls in to talk to Kene about the album and keeping it fast and loud after all these years.
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Connor Mitchell // Emu
Tue 12 Jul 2022 20:00
To help Seedy Jeezus launch 'The Hollow Earth' and celebrate 40 years of the Tote, Southeast Queenslanders Emu are venturing on down to Melbourne bringing their face-melting riffs with them. Guitarist and Vocalist Connor Mitchell calls in ahead to chat about the gig.
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In Studio
Lex Waterreus // Seedy Jeezus
Tue 12 Jul 2022 20:00
Psych rockers Seedy Jeezus return with a capsule of live pieces with the new album 'The Hollow Earth.' Recorded and performed in front of some friends in between the heavy lockdowns of 2021 at Studio One.Be, out the back of a stonemasons across from the main graveyard in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. Guitar and Vocalist Lex Waterreus stops by to talk about the creation of the album and it's launch at The Tote July 16.
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Paul Holden // Foot
Tue 12 Jul 2022 20:00
Four-piece desert/stoner rockers Foot have a new album out called 'You Are Weightless.' Brainchild behind the album Paul Holden calls in to the studio to talk about the album.