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Khazurvaal
Thu 23 Apr 2026 22:00
The beginnings of Khazurvaal stem from the late 80s, where an encounter with Bathory's seminal album 'The Return' ignited a fascination with metal's dark soundscapes. Khazurvaal joins Kene on the show, tune in to hear about his solo black metal project, and about his upcoming show at The Bergy Bandroom to celebrate '25 Yeas of Evil' on May 9.
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Cult of the Night
Thu 23 Apr 2026 22:00
Formed in 2019, Cult of the Night is an 80's speed metal attack duo based here in Naarm/ Melbourne. Joining Kene on the show, the band will be performing at Burning Bitumen's Birthday Bonaza '25 Years of Evil' on May 9 at The Bergy Bandroom. Tune in to hear what the first wave of black metal band has been up to recently.
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CaucasianOpportunities
Fri 24 Apr 2026 14:00
on Tomorrowland
This Friday at The Night Cat, CaucasianOpportunities is bringing along a hand-selected team of DJs to drive outcomes across a 5-hour operational window.
Expect controlled chaos, escalating energy and performance reviews conducted in real time, with outcomes including dancing and losing composure. Ahead of the show, CaucasianOpportunities joins Edd Fisher on Tomorrowland for a special, cross-genre mix of her own.
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In Studio
Spincycle Records
Fri 24 Apr 2026 22:00
A collective dedicated to all things deep, underground and psychedelic, Terri and Bec from Spincycle Records will be coming on to Audio Vitamins. They'll be sharing an insight into their local label, talking about their past releases and doing a special guest mix for Jonny Alexander. Tune in to hear about their upcoming party at Collingwood Basement on April 25.
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Jake Mason Trio
Sat 25 Apr 2026 09:00
Tune in to Jazz On Saturday for a modern, soul-jazz Studio 5 Live performance from the Jake Mason Trio. Launching their new album 'The Modern Ark' at The Jazzlab on May 8, the band features hammond organist and composer Jake Mason (Cookin’ On 3 Burners), alongside James Sherlock (guitar) and Danny Fischer (drums). Tune in to hear Andrew Young catch up with the ARIA-nominated group about their new album.
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Bleak Droids
Sat 25 Apr 2026 22:00
This Saturday on Electric Sunset, tune in for a live guest mix from Bleak Droids. Performing bent electronica, fractured rhythms, there will also be a live in-studio machine séance. Hosted by DJ Ides, don’t miss this special edition of the show this weekend, 10pm - midnight.
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In Studio
ZÖJ
Sun 26 Apr 2026 22:00
Joining Ian Parsons on The Sound Barrier this weekend are Gelareh Pour and Brian O’Dwyer from ZÖJ, and Claire Jager from the Castlemaine Documentary Festival. They will be chatting ZÖJ’s live film score for 'Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life' (1925) - a film that follows the epic migration of the Bakhtiari people of Iran, which will be screening at The Capitol on May 1. ZÖJ also has a new album 'May the Devil's Ear be Deaf’, tune in to find out more about this release.
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Fan Girl
Mon 27 Apr 2026 16:00
on Homebrew
Boundary-pushing, alternative band Fan Girl are about to release their new EP, which they’ll be chatting to Brooke about on Homebrew. Known for their explosive live shows, emotionally unpredictable and artful songwriting, the band are rapidly growing an international audience - championed by the likes of BBC Radio 6, BBC Radio 1, and KEXP. Tune in to hear about their upcoming international tour, and where we can next see them play locally.
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Rochelle Jordan
Mon 27 Apr 2026 18:00
on Headhunters
LA-based, alt-R&B and soul artist Rochelle Jordan is bringing her genre-defying sound to 170 Russell on May 28, showing audiences what it means to be a pop artist today. Her third album 'Through The Wall' is a rich, emotionally charged blend of polished house, alt-R&B and pop, underscored by a clear sense of personal resilience and artistic growth. Dropping in to Headhunters to chat with Elle Young about her upcoming Australian tour, tune in to hear from the London-born, Toronto-raised artist.
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Fomora
Tue 28 Apr 2026 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Local fantasy-psych eight piece Fomora are releasing their new album ‘The Trial of Syla’. Launching the record at Bar 303 on May 1 with support from Fairtrade Narcotics, Toqui and Lunic, the band consists of Ebi Nori (Narration), Yael Zamir (Flute), Nicolaas Schroder (tenor saxophone), Eugene Stone-Marques (guitars), Oscar France (keyboards, solina), William Base (bass), Samuel Hunt (drums) and Lucky Pereira (percussion). Tune in to Mystic Brew to hear tracks from Fomora's new album.
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Brown Spirits
Tue 28 Apr 2026 20:00
Psych-rock, free-jazz band Brown Spirits are about to embark on a UK/Europe tour in May, stopping off at Freak Valley Festival (Germany) and Fuzztival (Denmark), plus a string of club shows in support of an upcoming LP reissues on Soul Jazz Records. In celebration, Brown Spirits will be playing a special farewell show at the Bergy Bandroom on May 8, whilst also launching a strictly limited edition private press vinyl EP. Tune in to Pojama People to hear how they're doing ahead of the big tour.
Interview
In Studio
DC Maxwell
Thu 30 Apr 2026 14:00
on Radio City
The new album 'The Singer' from local artist DC Maxwell comes out on May 22, and Crispi will be catching up with DC on April 30 to chat about the new record. A sharp songwriter and a wild live performer, 'The Singer' is a collection of songs about singing and dancing while the foundations of the
world tremble. Tune in to find out where you can next catch DC Maxwell perform live.
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FACS
Thu 30 Apr 2026 19:00
on Junkyard
On May 8, Chicago post-punk trio FACS will play their debut Naarm/Melbourne show at Northcote Social Club. Their sixth studio album 'Wish Defense (Trouble In Mind)’, is the final album recorded by the late Steve Albini, and sees Brian Case and Noah Leger explore themes of identity, duality and introspection through stark rhythms and haunting melodies, energised by the return of original member Jonathan Van Herik. Ahead of their Australian tour, Michael Mulholland catches up with Brian Case.
Interview
In Studio
Carcinoid
Thu 30 Apr 2026 22:00
After their crushing Studio 5 Live performance, Kene will be catching up with local band Carcinoid. Embodying suffocating doom elements while forging their sound by incorporating a plethora of sludge, punk and hardcore stylistic influences, Carcinoid is known for bringing intensity to all of their performances. They'll be playing at the Burning Bitumen Birthday Bonaza, '25 Years of Evil' show, tune in to hear about the celebrations going down on May 9 at the Bergy Bandroom.
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Steady Weather
Mon 4 May 2026 15:00
on Homebrew
Tune in on May 4 from 3pm for a special Studio 5 Live performance from Steady Weather, followed by an interview with Homebrew host Brooke Kymberley. The Fitzroy group has a new single ‘Best One’, taken from the forthcoming EP 'Golden Child'. Delivering a fresh take on the disco sound, Steady Weather fuse contemporary club sounds in a live setting with jazz sensibility, capturing the unique essence of the local club scene. Find out when they’ll next be performing live in the city.
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Seedy Jeezus
Tue 5 May 2026 20:00
Across May, Seedy Jeezus will take over Nighthawks each Saturday night for a run of European tour warm-up shows - each week diving into a different side of the band. The 60s psychedelic/ 70s rock group found its feet in 2015, and now boasts numerous studio albums, records, and EPs. Catch the band on Pojama People with Chris Pearson ahead of their European tour.
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Junkyard Wizards
Tue 5 May 2026 20:00
Stepping into Pojama People this Tuesday to celebrate their debut album is Junkyard Wizards. With a wonderful night of music; cosmic, wacky, psychedelic and otherwise, playing along side the wizards at their album launch at Cactus Room on May 8 are interstellar synth-jam pioneers Sweet Nothing and the irresitibly unhinged psych-rockers Black Wattle Witches. Tune in to hear tracks from Junkyard Wizards' new album 'The Sky As We Know It’.
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In Studio
Lover
Thu 7 May 2026 08:00
Two-piece alternative pop project Lover is made up of long time friends Will Morris and Johnny Bullen. Known for their dynamic, textured sounds that blend heartfelt songwriting with bold, layered production, the duo have made waves across Naarm since their relocation from Aotearoa/ New Zealand. Combining personal reflective themes with experimental sonic elements, Lover drop in to The Breakfast Spread for a round of Musical Chairs with Milo Eastwood. Tune in to hear about their debut album.
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Whitehorse
Thu 7 May 2026 22:00
Prepare yourself this week on Burning Bitumen as Kene is joined by sludge doom monsters Whitehorse. Delivering pulverising, churning, crushing, and devastating sludgy doom, their new collaborative album 'The Dissolution of Eternity' with UBOA is heavy with chest-bursting intensity. Tune in to hear about their upcoming shows and to catch tracks from the new record.
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Oceanlord
Tue 12 May 2026 20:00
Local band Oceanlord will be bringing their stoner-gloom-rock energy to Pojama People this May 12. Playing a unique mix of psych and doom, the group will be opening for Devil Electric on May 23 at Northcote Social Club, in support of their new album release. Chris Pearson catches up with the musicians, tune in to find out what Oceanlord has planned for the rest of 2026.
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Brian Nankervis // RockWiz
Thu 14 May 2026 13:30
on Radio City
Broadcaster, occasional poet and all 'round music nut Brian Nankervis drops into PBS this week to chat to Crispi about RockWiz's return to its spiritual home, The Gershwin Room at the Espy. Tune in to hear some of the best stories from Australia's favourite rock and roll quiz show, and learn what's coming up as RockWiz returns to the Espy for the first time in a decade.
Past Interviews
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Brat Farrar
Thu 23 Apr 2026 17:00
on Fang It!
Taking his DIY approach to the ultimate level, Brat Farrar comes rumbling out of a Melbourne bedroom with tunes that sound like they were recorded in 1979 over a cassette version of the first Wipers record. Leaving behind his previous life as frontman of Digger and The Pussycats, Brat Farrar has been reborn a one-man all singing all dancing, new wave machine. Stopping by Fang It! to catch up with Ruari Currin, tune in to hear about the bands on Brat Farrar's new single, 'Punk Records'.
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Pierce Brothers
Thu 23 Apr 2026 10:15
From busking on Bourke street in 2014 to headlining sold out venues around the world, twin brothers Jack and Patrick Pierce aka the Pierce Brothers will be joining Lauren Plant on Down By The River. Having just played at Port Fairy Folk Festival, their album ‘Moonrise’ debuted at #1 on the ARIA album charts in December, and the indie folk outfit are taking their fourth studio record on tour this month. Tune in for a live set from the duo, and to hear about their show at 170 Russell on May 1.
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Matt Corby
Thu 23 Apr 2026 10:00
Australian singer/songwriter Matt Corby returns to Melbourne to play the Forum in June. Celebrating the release of his fourth studio album, Tragic Magic, Corby is touring to full-houses all over the country. This week Matt makes time amidst his busy schedule to swing by Down By The River to chat with Lauren about the record and the tour.
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Ruth Hazleton
Thu 23 Apr 2026 09:30
Solo artist of the year from the 2021 'Australian Folk Music Awards', Ruth Hazleton is taking her darkfolk album 'Heronbones' to Brunswick Ballroom on Sunday, April 29. A collection of stories (both traditional and composed), Ruth draws from deep wells of folklore and trad song, reshaping these narratives through a darkfolk lens, blending electronic sampling and sound design with guitar and banjo. Ruth Hazleton joins Lauren Plant on the show to chat about the upcoming album launch.
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Chewin’ The Fat
Thu 23 Apr 2026 08:00
This year, Chewin’ The Fat celebrates seven years of connection and dancing together for mental health. With the collective on track to reach $100,000 in charitable donations supporting mental health and community wellbeing, the event is taking place at Fairfield Amphitheatre on April 25. Benji comes on to The Breakfast Spread for a round of Musical Chairs with Milo Eastwood, tune in to hear tracks from the line up, which includes Harvey Sutherland, Supa Kameleon and Kuzco, to name a few.
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The Big Boogaloo
Wed 22 Apr 2026 13:30
The Big Boogaloo is Sam Linton Smith on vocals and guitar, Chris Pascoe on keys and Steve Purcell on double bass. Featuring an eclectic repertoire of blues-based, harmony-driven RnB, funk and reggae influences, The Big Boogaloo make time this week to drop into PBS to play an exclusive live set on Jumpin' the Blues.
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Ruthie Foster
Wed 22 Apr 2026 10:15
Grammy Award–winning vocalist and guitarist Ruthie Foster returns to Australia this April and May. Frequently likened to Aretha Franklin for her emotional depth and vocal power, Foster blends blues, gospel, folk and soul with remarkable authenticity. Her masterful guitar playing is as celebrated as her soulful voice. Helen Jennings catches up with Ruthie while she's in Perth, tune in to hear about her string of shows across the country, including Brunswick Ballroom on May 8.
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The Marios
Wed 22 Apr 2026 08:00
Located in the heart of Melbourne's creative epicenter, Marios Cafe has been a touchstone for counter-culture, art and music in Melbourne's inner north for four decades. Now celebrating their 40th anniversary, the two Marios - De Pasquale and Maccarone - drop into The Breakfast Spread to share stories about the music, art and cultural scene that has exploded around them since opening their doors in 1986.
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saturdays at your place
Tue 21 Apr 2026 22:00
Michigan emo band saturdays at your place are making their way to Australia to support their friends Hot Mulligan at the Forum on April 22. Their intimate lyrics pair with heavy hitting instrumental hooks and cleverly placed twinkly guitar parts to create a uniquely personal sound that has come to define the band. Ryan catches up with guitarist Mitch Gulish, tune in to hear about the band's goofy music videos and their busy touring schedule.
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Hawthorne Heights
Tue 21 Apr 2026 22:00
Ohio emo veterans Hawthorne Heights are returning to Melbourne to celebrate 20 years of their seminal album 'If Only You Were Lonely', which cemented them as one of the era’s defining acts, earning gold certification and leaving a lasting impact on fans around the world. Ryan catches up with vocalist JT Woodruff about their show at The Croxton on April 25, tune in as they chat about overcoming adversity and challenges that the band have dealt with in their over two decade career.
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The Gruntled
Tue 21 Apr 2026 20:00
Local group The Gruntled has been making avant-medieval instrumental psych noise since they formed over 20 years ago in 2004. They're about to drop two new singles 'Mirrors in the Grass / Gatecrash!', along with announcing the single release show. Find out when the launch will be and more this week on Pojama People when they catch up with Chris Pearson.
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John Maus
Mon 20 Apr 2026 18:00
on Headhunters
21st-century philosopher-musician John Maus is coming to Australia this month, stopping by Max Watt's Melbourne on April 26. With a fierce belief in the emotional weight of sound, feeling deeply and thinking seriously, his arrangements sound as good at the club as they do at the symposium. Elle Young catches up with John Maus ahead of his trip, tune in to hear about his new album 'Later Than You Think'.
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Jeremy Dower
Mon 20 Apr 2026 16:00
on Homebrew
Chapter Music and Liquid Architecture present Jeremy Dower performing live in celebration of 'Personal Computer Music', 1997–2022, released via Chapter Music. Joining the night in supportive performance will be a duo of Ai Yamamoto and Dan West. The reclusive electronic figure joins Brooke on Homebrew to chat about the release, tune in to hear about the show at Tender in Brunswick on April 30.
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Özergun
Mon 20 Apr 2026 13:00
Exploring a variety of rock, funk, jazz, folk, and global music flavours through an Australian lens, Özergun is a six piece band of devout music lovers. What originally began as a lonely solo project has turned into nothing short of family, and the band's culture has overflowed into the creation of a music community. Ajak catches up with a few members of the band, tune in to hear about their latest single.
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Harts
Mon 20 Apr 2026 12:00
on Black Wax
Award winning Indian-born, Australian-based musician Darren Hart will be joining Adam for the second half of Black Wax. Famously discovered and mentored by legendary musician Prince at Paisley Park, Harts has composed, written, recorded and produced the entirety of his music catalog to date. His unique blend of funk, blues, psychedelic rock, pop, and indie electronic has seen him rise to great musical heights. Tune in to hear about Harts' new project 'The Melodaze'.
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Andrew De Silva
Mon 20 Apr 2026 11:00
on Black Wax
Tune in to Black Wax this Monday as Adam Rudegeair dedicates his show to Prince. To kick things off, Adam will be chatting with accomplished and enduring voice in R&B and soul - Andrew De Silva. Rising to fame as a founding member of CDB, their 1995 single 'Let's Groove' earned them an ARIA Award and cemented their place in Australian music history. Tune in to hear about Andrew De Silva's tribute show, 'A Decade in Purple' at Prince Bandroom on April 24.
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Alex Macfarlane
Mon 20 Apr 2026 09:00
on Deeep Space
Coming on to Deeep Space today is local musician Alex Macfarlane. With a new album on the horizon called 'Gleams and Louring', Alex is also the head honcho at local label Hobbies Galore, and is deeply connected to the music community, playing in Faceless Burial, The Green Child and Francis Plange - to name a few. Tune in from 9am to hear tracks from the new album, and to find when we can next expect to see Alex Macfarlane perform in Melbourne.
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Carla dal Forno
Mon 20 Apr 2026 08:00
Castlemaine artist Carla dal Forno is about to drop her album ‘Confession’ on April 24 via Kallista Records. Her latest single ‘Under the Covers’ draws on the romance of the ordinary found in 'The Cannanes' and 'Garbage and the Flowers', finding depth in routine and long-term intimacy. Bringing her soft, electronic sounds to The Breakfast Spread for a Studio 5 Live performance, tune in to hear about her upcoming shows at Hope St in Collingwood Yards on April 22 and 23.
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Ensemble Mania
Sun 19 Apr 2026 22:00
Dominic Flynn is the artistic director and curator of Ensemble Mania, a group based in Naarm/Melbourne and Nipaluna/Hobart, who focus on promoting rarely heard music, particularly by living composers who challenge notions of listening. Joining Ian Parsons on The Sound Barrier, they'll be talking about their upcoming concert at Tempo Rubato on 9 May, which will honour the 80th birthday of British composer Michael Finnissy, who has close ties to the ensemble.
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U-BEND
Fri 17 Apr 2026 08:00
London-based duo U-BEND bridge the gap between acid cougars and the namaste death cult. Their steady stream of sold out 12” releases are packed with low-tempo, off-kilter gems that can regularly be heard on 'Charlie Bones’ Do!!You!!!' radio, with previous broadcasts on U-BEND.com. Joining Milo on The Breakfast Spread to spin the Wheels Of Steel, tune in for some obscure pop gems, to churning house and acid work outs, and to hear about their show at Collingwood Basement on April 18.