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Tilly O’Brien
Mon 8 Dec 2025 08:00
The debut album 'Restless Hands' from singer-songwriter Tilly O’Brien is about to be released, launching into the atmosphere upstairs at The Tote on December 12. Hailing from NSW but now based in Naarm, Tilly plays folk-rock and melancholic folk music, described as captivating and timeless. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread this Monday morning to hear a special acoustic performance from Tilly O’Brien ahead of the album-release show.
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Lauren Henderson
Mon 8 Dec 2025 11:00
on Black Wax
Award-winning musician, actor, educator, and devoted mother of two, Lauren Henderson is renowned for her versatility and genre-defying artistry. Moving seamlessly across musical styles, her dynamic approach has led to collaborations with internationally acclaimed artists including Moonchild, Jazzmeia Horn and Linda May Han Oh, to name a few. Adam Rudegeair catches up with Lauren, tune in to hear about her show at Jazzlab on December 12, as part of the Women's International Jazz Festival.
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Emma-Jean Thackray
Mon 8 Dec 2025 17:00
on Headhunters
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Emma-Jean Thackray has just dropped her second album 'Weirdo'. Musically and creatively the record bridges grunge, pop, soul and jazz, channeling George Clinton and Kurt Cobain in the award-winning artist’s powerfully idiosyncratic style. Virtuosic musicality and self-expression is combined with humour in this triumphant exploration of loss, recovery and gratitude. Elle Young catches up with Emma-Jean Thackray, tune in to hear about her new release.
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Sharon Van Etten
Tue 9 Dec 2025 08:00
Last month, Claire Dickson caught up with Sharon Van Etten after her performance at Castlemaine’s Town Folk Festival with her new band, Sharon Van Etten and The Attachment Theory. The New Jersey musician, known for her heartfelt indie rock/pop songs, has entered a new era - writing and recording in full collaboration with her band for the first time, discovering the freedom that comes with letting go. Tune in to hear this exclusive Breakfast Spread interview with this incredible artist.
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SPAWN
Tue 9 Dec 2025 20:00
This week on Pojama People, Chris Pearson catches up with local band SPAWN about their new album. Forged over nine years, SPAWN’s record 'Light Rite' is a radiant rite of transformation. From the heavy mire of stoner doom to the celestial expanse of psychedelic rock, this odyssey embodies raw authenticity and quiet humility. Tune in to hear about their show at The Tote on December 12.
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Dying Fetus and 200 Stab Wounds
Tue 9 Dec 2025 22:00
Armed with some of the heaviest riffs known to humankind, Dying Fetus has built a reputation for uncompromising integrity, with a slew of classic albums and a renewed surge of respect from a new generation. This December, they hit the road with 200 Stab Wounds who are forging their own brand of classic, gore-themed savagery for themselves and their like-minded brethren. Burning Bitumen catches up with the bands, tune in to hear about their upcoming show at Northcote Theatre on December 12.
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Checkerboard Lounge
Wed 10 Dec 2025 09:30
Breathing fire, virtuosity and improvisation into blues, classic soul and roots originals, Checkerboard Lounge are playing at Memo Music Hall on December 12, with local band Opelousas. With a multi-award-winning, ARIA-nominated 2022 album ‘Sun Sessions’ and recent limited edition vinyl release ‘Live at Jazzlab’, Checkerboard are the very essence of a live music experience. Tune in from 9.30am as Helen Jennings catches up with front man, drummer and vocalist Carl Pannuzzo about the show.
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Dan Dinnen and Shorty
Wed 10 Dec 2025 10:15
Melbourne-based blues artist Dan Dinnen has teamed up with Anthony “Shorty” Shortte, one of the blues scene’s well-loved drummers and percussionists, to create their new album 'Jeff’s Shed'. Recorded with Jeff Lang, Shorty’s dynamic drum work fits Dan’s style like a well-worn glove. Joining Helen on Roots of Rhythm, tune in to hear about their new album.
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Tracey Miller
Wed 10 Dec 2025 19:00
on Boss Action
Singing songs of hope, passion, love, and loss, Tracey Miller has spent nearly 40 years captivating audiences worldwide with her soulful voice. Her new album, 'Queen of the Creek', echoes the classic soul records of the ’60s and ’70s, showcasing a voice that cuts through with emotional depth and seasoned skill. Tune in to Boss Action as Miss Goldie catches up with Tracey following her Studio 5 Live performance.
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TEED
Thu 11 Dec 2025 08:00
Formerly known as Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, TEED has just released his bold and assured new album 'Always With Me'. A luminous and emotional body of work, the record marks a striking new chapter for TEED, defined by restraint, clarity, and the most open-hearted songwriting of his career. Coming over to Australia early 2026 for a string of shows, tune in to The Breakfast Spread as Milo catches up with the US-based, UK-born, two-time GRAMMY-nominee musician.
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Andy Irvine
Thu 11 Dec 2025 09:00
With a voice that resonates the very soul of Ireland, musician Andy Irvine has maintained his distinctive performing style throughout his 50-year career. From Sweeney’s Men in the mid-60s to the success of Planxty in the 70s, Andy has been a true pioneer of traditional music. Lauren Plant catches up with Andy Irvine while he’s on tour, tune in to hear about his upcoming show at the Brunswick Ballroom on December 14.
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Maggie Carty
Thu 11 Dec 2025 10:00
Winner of the 'Folk Album of the Year – Traditional' for 2025, banjo player and singer Maggie Carty is from Ireland’s west coast and now based in Naarm/Melbourne. Infusing traditional Irish music with Australian folk, Americana, and blues, her debut album 'Ebb and Flow' explores emigration, heritage, and identity with fresh, timeless energy. Tune in to Down By The River to hear Maggie Carty play a special, live performance on the banjo.
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Nadia Reid
Thu 11 Dec 2025 14:30
on Radio City
Songwriter Nadia Reid journeys back to Naarm/Melbourne in celebration of ‘Enter Now Brightness’; her fourth record containing ten tracks, featuring themes of change, motherhood, home, and heartbreak. The Manchester-based expatriate New Zealander is known for her ruminative and well-crafted folk-inflected songwriting, and with ‘Enter Now Brightness’, she presents a record of poise and beauty. Crispi catches up with Nadia before her show at Howler on December 11.
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Girls Against Boys
Thu 11 Dec 2025 19:00
on Junkyard
Post-hardcore band from Washington D.C., Girls Against Boys (GVSB) are returning to Australia in February to celebrate the anniversary of their 1994 album 'Cruise Yourself'. One of the most unique and revered bands to emerge from the post-hardcore/noise-rock scene of the ’90s, their show at The Tote on February 6 will feature a powerful mix of fan favourites and brand-new songs. Tune in to Junkyard as Michael Mulholland catches up with Scott, ahead of GVSB's trip to Melbourne next year.
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HAAi
Fri 12 Dec 2025 08:00
Western Australia’s producer HAAi has recently released her new album 'HUMANiSE' via Mute. Marking a bold evolution from her 2022 debut 'Baby', the new record weaves vulnerability into her bass-heavy productions, blurring the lines between intimacy and futurism. While in Melbourne for her show at the Third Day on December 12, HAAi joins Milo on The Breakfast Spread. Tune in this Friday morning to hear a techno-pop-futurism take over from HAAi on the Wheels of Steel.
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EX GENERATION
Sat 13 Dec 2025 15:00
After the success of 'The Napoli Exchange', EX GENERATION's new album, 'The Mumbai Exchange' sees Ziggy and Lewis' ongoing series of cross-cultural collaborations, a project that examines how the soul of a city is shaped after years of touring and absorbing the sounds of different cities. With musicians including award-winning vocalists Vinay Sugatha Ramadasan and Anuja Zokarkar, the album is a vibrant love letter to Mumbai. Tune in to hear Pradip catch up with Lewis about the new record.
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Dr Shellie Morris AO
Sun 14 Dec 2025 17:00
Dr Shellie Morris AO has released the album 'Singing For Our Little Ones' - a project that encourages the integration of First Languages learning in early education curriculums. Developed with Warumungu elders Miriam Frank and sisters Rosemary and Marlene Plummer to help preserve the Warumungu language for future generations, Miriam, Rosemary and Marlene are among a small handful of fluent speakers left. Tune in to the Global Village to hear Roger catch up with Shellie about this project.
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Watar Ensemble
Tue 16 Dec 2025 13:00
on Dounya
After a string of sold-out shows, Watar Ensemble returns to the stage with new music, timeless Arabic melodies, and an energy that promises to move both heart and body. They'll be sharing two brand-new singles at Howler on January 11, reconnecting through the sounds that have come to define Watar’s voice. Tune in to Dounya as DJ Matab catches up with Watar Ensemble about their upcoming show.
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Knife
Tue 16 Dec 2025 20:00
Formed in 2020 from the ashes of various hardcore and metal bands through a love of extreme metal, industrial and crustpunk/hardcore, Knife has just released their new EP 'Non Compos Mentis'. Tune in to Burning Bitumen to hear about the band's upcoming album, and when we can next expect to seem them perform live.
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Max Cavalera
Tue 16 Dec 2025 23:00
Tune in for the second half of Burning Bitumen this Tuesday as Kene chats with Brazilian musician Max Cavalera. As a core member of Nailbomb and Soulfly, he'll be chatting with Kene about Nailbomb reforming, along with the much anticipated new Soulfly album.
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Fit For An Autopsy
Wed 17 Dec 2025 00:00
US deathcore band Fit For An Autopsy are returning to Australia next year to tour their new album 'It Comes For You'. Joined by Florida’s Bodysnatcher, rising Australian force Volatile Ways, and Human Warfare’s newest signing Pain Body, expect a night of crushing riffs and unrelenting energy at Max Watt's Melbourne on January 22. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus as Ryan catches up with guitarist Pat Sheridan ahead of the tour.
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ARIE ROSE
Wed 17 Dec 2025 01:00
Tune in to the second half of Tyrannocoreus as Ryan is joined by local solo artist ARIE ROSE (pronounced air-ey rose). Making music that is sweet, fiery and thorny, ARIE marries rock and metal with classical influences from singing in choirs and playing in orchestras in her childhood. Listen in to hear about her debut album 'In Sickness And In Sickness', which shares her battles with Crohn's disease, neurodivergence and feminism.
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Joey Lightbulb
Wed 17 Dec 2025 08:00
Joining Milo Eastwood on The Breakfast Spread this morning is local DJ, Joey Lightbulb. With his debut at Club UK in Melbourne in 2001, Joey played at Golden Plains Festival in 2024, along with two headline shows at The Night Cat earlier this year, playing squelchy disco, jacking house, forgotten indie bangers - whatever the people need. Tune in to hear about 'TOOLS DOWN: Joey Lightbulb's Work Xmas Party' on December 19, along with a special Wednesday morning guest mix.
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Jackey Coyle and guests
Wed 17 Dec 2025 09:00
Tune in to Roots of Rhythm for a special Christmas show - filled with the best of the blues, memories and interviews. Helen Jennings will be joined by Jackey Coyle, along with a few surprise guests. Listen in to hear Helen’s final show of the year before she takes her well-deserved summer break.
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Mick Thomas and Brooke Taylor
Thu 18 Dec 2025 15:15
Mick Thomas is one of Australia's most revered songwriters and storytellers. With a brand new album GoComeBack, Mick Thomas's Roving Commission are currently touring the country. Joined by Brooke Taylor, Mick finds time to drop into PBS to play a couple of tracks and to chat to guest host Aaron Allen on Swinging Doors this week.
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Temporary Blessings
Fri 19 Dec 2025 15:00
Tune in to The Breakdown this December to hear a Studio 5 Live session from Temporary Blessings – the last Studio 5 Live for the year, followed by an interview with DJ Manchild. Led by local trumpet player/ composer Liam McGorry, ‘Sumbisori’ is the debut album by the newly formed Melbourne group. Inspired by 1960s Italian and French soundtrack music, Temporary Blessings brings together members of Surprise Chef, Karate Boogaloo, Saskwatch and Let Your Hair Down. Tune in after 3pm.
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J. Caesar
Fri 19 Dec 2025 22:00
Tune in to Audio Vitamins as Jonny Alexander catches up with London-based artist J. Caesar. Discussing his street soul/deep house sound and upcoming EP, J. Caesar draws influence from Peven Everett, Blaze, and Moodymann. Tune in to hear about his show at London’s Royal Albert Hall, along with a 60-minute guest mix featuring unreleased material ahead of his new EP, which is set for release on New Year’s Eve.
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Kavisha Mazzella
Sun 11 Apr 2021 17:00
Australian composer, singer-songwriter & folklorist, Kavisha Mazzella, calls into Global Village to talk about her gig at 45downstairs, along with Irine Vela.
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Matt Walker // Lost Ragas
Thu 8 Apr 2021 16:15
Kings of cosmic country Lost Ragas hit the stage at MEMO Music Hall with their amazing dual slide guitar meets lap-steel, all centred around Matt Walker’s beautifully dark voice. Matt calls in on Acid Country to tell Ed Prendergast all about the show.
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Bain Wolfkind
Thu 8 Apr 2021 13:00
on Radio City
Sydney industrial-rocker Bain Wolfkind talks to David Pisker about his Melbourne visit and the last three decades of playing in the Australian industrial rock scene.
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Buzz Osborne // Melvins
Wed 7 Apr 2021 22:30
American grunge gods Melvins have recently released a trio of albums: a new Melvins 1983 release named Working With God, as well as a pair of vinyl reissues: Hostile Ambient Takeover and Gluey Porch Treatments. Tune in to Pojama People to hear founding member Buzz Osborne chatting to Chris about these releases.
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Peaches
Wed 7 Apr 2021 18:15
Legendary feminist icon Peaches has recently returned with proactive new single, 'Pussy Mask'. Famous for her subversive lyrics, Peaches is a political figure whose focus on social inequality, body image and gender has cemented her place as a cult symbol of sexual expression. Tune in to The Afterglow to hear her chat with PBS's Sarah Blaby about the new single and how she has used gaudy innuendo and raunchy imagery to fight against sexism and gendered double standards in the music industry.
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Shauna Boyle//Cable Ties
Tue 6 Apr 2021 20:30
Drummer for Melbourne punk trio Cable Ties, Shauna Boyle, calls into Garageland to chat about the band's performance at Summer Sounds Festival Melbourne.
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Seedy Reed
Tue 6 Apr 2021 17:00
on Firewater
Alt-blues rocker Seedy Reed, calls by Firewater to talk about his latest album 'Every Taste in the Basement.'
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Dry Cleaning
Tue 6 Apr 2021 15:30
London post-punk band Dry Cleaning are a group of close friends who only started making music after a karaoke party in 2017 inspired a collaboration. Since then they released a couple of EPs but only recently finished working on their debut album, New Long Leg, out in April on on 4AD/Remote Control Records. Tune in to Underground Love to hear from the band about the making of the album.
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Sophia Brous
Mon 5 Apr 2021 17:30
on Headhunters
The Museum of Inherited Memories and Festival of Jewish Art and Music (FOJAM) presents Uprising: Songs of Resistance, a concert inspired by Holocaust memorial honouring resistance to racism through song and story. The concert will take place on Thursday 8 April at St Kilda’s Memo Music Hall featuring a powerful line-up, including interdisciplinary artist and performer Sophia Brous who calls in on Headhunters to tell Elle Young more about the concert.
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Escape Artist
Mon 5 Apr 2021 00:15
Escape Artist joins Jazz to talk about his new label ‘Psy Section.’
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Stephen Hornby & Cheryl Durongpisitkul//Koi Kingdom
Sun 4 Apr 2021 19:00
Stephen Hornby & Cheryl Durongpisitkul drop by Impressions to talk about Koi Kingdom’s new album.
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Sofia Chapman//Vardos
Sun 4 Apr 2021 17:00
Sofia Chapman from Vardos joins Roger on the phone to chat about the band's upcoming concerts at Gyöngyös Húsvéti Táncház: Hungarian Easter dance house in Croydon on Easter Monday and an AntHouse installation on April 24th - music with ants!
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Andrew Tanner//VulgarGrad
Sun 4 Apr 2021 17:00
Contrabass & balalaika player Andrew Tanner from VulgarGrad drops by the Global Village to talk about their shows for the Melbourne Comedy Festival at the Brunswick Ballroom on 8th, 9th and 10th April.
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Theo Goslett//Hollow World
Fri 2 Apr 2021 02:00
Lead guitarist for Melbourne melodic death metal band Hollow World Theo Goslett, joins Ryan on Tyrannocoreus to discuss the band's new lineup, their plans for 2021 and their trio of shows at the Bendigo Hotel on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of April.
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Wade Jackson
Thu 1 Apr 2021 13:30
on Radio City
Joining Crispi for this month's Radio City Record Selector will be Wade Jackson to discuss the album 'Good Morning Kisses' by Michael Farneti.
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Coda Chroma
Thu 1 Apr 2021 08:00
Coda Chroma is back with a beautiful new single ‘If I Imagined’, lifted off her upcoming third studio album. She returns to The Breakfast Spread to play Musical Chairs and to chat with Milo about the various things that inspired the new album.
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Jane Gazzo
Wed 31 Mar 2021 17:30
Presenter & Broadcaster Jane Gazzo, talks about the recent Music for Victoria Fund initiative.
Established to reinvigorate the once vibrant live music scene by providing live music venues across Victoria with grants of $2,000 to pay bands or artists to perform.
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Luke O'Connor
Wed 31 Mar 2021 17:15
FOOLS are one of Australia’s most audacious proponents of the rock and roll genre, featuring the influence of Americana, blues and soul, and in the company of genre leaders Nathaniel Rateliff and Tedeschi Trucks. FOOLS are playing a show on April 1 at The Night Cat, supported by The Meltdown, and Luke O'Connor calls through to discuss their 13 piece musical family and the new record they’re releasing later this year.
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Peter Beulke
Wed 31 Mar 2021 13:00
Tom speaks to bass player Peter Beulke about his music and the St. Kilda Blues Festival April 9 - 11.
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Kene Lightfoot // 20 Years of Burning Bitumen
Tue 30 Mar 2021 22:00
This week Kene Lightfoot celebrates 20 years of Burning Bitumen with an all-star line-up of special guests calling through to help celebrate. Tune in to hear from Phil Gionfriddo (jacky winter, Muscle Souls), Nic Gemmil (Blacklist), Scooter Williams (Clagg, Neckgrip), Matt Young (Crisisact, King Parrot, Stiff Meat) Yeti (Vicious Circle), Rebel Wizard, Wendy Tonkin(Metal Genesis), Chris Pearson, Claire Stuchbery, Ruari Currin and Hoops Hooper.