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Skylab Radio
Fri 10 Apr 2026 08:00
Simon TK and Elsie from Skylab Radio will be stopping by The Breakfast Spread this Friday morning for a chat and guest mix with Milo Eastwood. Turning eight years young, they're celebrating with a big open air family affair at the Fairfield Amphitheatre on April 11, bringing their beloved presenters and listeners together to break bread and keep their station alive. Tune in to hear more about the festivities going down this weekend.
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DJ PGZ
Fri 10 Apr 2026 14:00
on Tomorrowland
On April 14 at The Retreat Hotel, Robert Bundle (Songlines), Leila Gurruwiwi (Agency Projects, 3KND), Fred Gesha (Festival Producer at City of Port Phillip) and Paul Gorrie (DJ PGZ) will explore how First Nations artists are creating spaces where wellbeing, cultural safety, and artistic integrity coexist. Local DJ PGZ joins Edd Fisher for a guest mix and to talk about this event, tune in to learn more about Yarning Strong - a panel event presented in partnership with Blak Stage.
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The Three Seas
Sat 11 Apr 2026 15:00
Formed in Santiniketan, West Bengal, in 2009, The Three Seas grew out of an all-night jam between Australian saxophonist Matt Keegan and local musicians Raju Das Baul and Deo Ashis Mothey, alongside Kolkata-based drummer Gaurab 'Gaboo' Chatterjee. Joining Pradip on Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves, tune in to hear about their new album 'Antahkarana', a luminous meeting of Baul mysticism, Himalayan folk, rock and dub, which they'll be performing at Jazz Lab on April 11.
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Ezra Lee and Jumpin Jethro Whittaker
Sun 12 Apr 2026 11:00
on Blue Juice
Tune in to Blue Juice this weekend as Mohair Slim is joined by Ezra Lee and Jumpin Jethro Whittaker, who will be playing at The Rainbow Hotel on April 19. Lead singer and barrelhouse piano player Ezra Lee and his band The Moon Rockers, are a 1940s and 50s inspired combo playing only the wildest songs with the big boogie woogie beat featuring singer guitarist Jumpin' Jethro Whittaker and the red hot rhythm section of Big Ray West on bass and Danny Catalfi on drums.
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Womaloya
Sun 12 Apr 2026 15:15
Womaloya is an international musical collaboration between five female artists from the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific. Five artists from Réunion Island and Australia create new music together for the first time, blending the traditional Maloya of Réunion Island with contemporary Australian sounds. Tune in to Flight 1067 to Africa for an intimate live performance and interview with this remarkable collective of musicians.
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Open Thread
Sun 12 Apr 2026 20:00
Joining Greg Sher on Stars In The Static this Sunday are Dylan van der Schyff and Peggy Lee from Open Thread. Having formed in 2023 during a series of improvised performances at Bar 303, the band are celebrating the release of their second album, 'Waiting Music’. Melodically rich, sonically diverse and rhythmically compelling, the new record reveals an even deeper sense of collaboration and cohesion. Tune in to hear about their upcoming show at Jazzlab on April 26.
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Richard Barrett
Sun 12 Apr 2026 22:00
Richard Barrett's music is widely regarded around the world for its complexity of both musical and conceptual ideas, often informed by his own background and interests in genetics, microbiology, physics, astronomy, and philosophy. Now based in The Netherlands, Welsh-born Barrett has a long association with Australia having worked with Elision Ensemble and Speak Percussion. Richard Barrett joins Ian to talk about his newly recorded work, 'close-up' for electroacoustic ensemble.
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Monet's Pond
Mon 13 Apr 2026 16:00
on Homebrew
Joining Brooke on Homebrew this Monday is Brigette from Monet's Pond - a locally based indie alt-R&B artist blending neo-soul, hip hop, and psychedelic pop into immersive sonic worlds. She'll be chatting about performing at 'Break The Tower: Love Thy Neighbour', which is a massive dayfest fundraiser generating proceeds to the U.S. based non-profit organisation: The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC). Tune in to hear more about the event happening at Bergy Bandroom on April 26.
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Blademasters
Tue 14 Apr 2026 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Local musicians Patrick Ryan (Cantrips) and Lachlan Stuckey (Surprise Chef) have teamed up to form the new project Blademasters. Their debut release 'King’s Knight' and 'Live By The Blade' features delicate acoustic guitar arrangements in unison, set against a dramatic rhythm section, which is inspired by David Axelrod's bold cinematic jazz works of the 1960s and 1970s. Tune in to Mystic Brew as Mike Gurrieri catches up with the duo ahead of their launch at High Note on April 23.
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Kazdoura
Tue 14 Apr 2026 11:00
Founded in Toronto by Syrian vocalist Leen Hamo and Lebanese multi-instrumentalist John Abou Chacra, Kazdoura craft a sound that bridges modern and traditional Arabic music with psychedelia, funk, and soul. Their music radiates a vintage-tinged, psych-soul atmosphere, with Leen’s ethereal, ornamented vocals soaring over lush, hypnotic arrangements. MzRizk catches up with the duo on Boogie Beat Suite, tune in to hear about their music and new releases.
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The Last Ten Seconds Of Life
Tue 14 Apr 2026 22:00
Tyler Beam, vocalist for Pennsylvanian deathcore group The Last Ten Seconds Of Life will be joining Ryan on Tyrannocoreus this April 14. About to release their new album 'The Dead Ones' on April 17 via Metal Blade, Ryan and Tyler will be chatting about the deathcore scene in the American north-east. Tune in to hear about the band's touring cycle this year and goals to visit Australia soon.
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Steppers
Wed 15 Apr 2026 17:00
Locally-based, 7-piece soul-funk outfit Steppers are proud to present a body of work truly representative of their unspoken dialect; a sonic language communicated in groove, translated through dance. Their 6-track debut album launches Friday June 12 at Sooki Lounge, Belgrave, with the full weight of their combined experience and musicality. Tune in to The Afterglow Radio Show for a deep groove Studio 5 Live session, followed by an interview with Lyndelle.
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Norwood
Thu 16 Apr 2026 10:00
Drawing influence from artists like Bonny Light Horseman, Norwood fuses Americana inspiration with the alt-folk sounds of their home city, piecing together vulnerability with candid self-awareness. Formed through a shared admiration of upfront lyricism and inseparable harmonies, the pair have always aimed to create songs that find weight in their unassuming tenderness. Bringing in their guitars, tune in to Down By The River for a special live performance from the Naarm based duo.
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The Eastern Dark
Thu 16 Apr 2026 14:00
on Radio City
Respected band of the eighties, The Eastern Dark will be catching up with Crispi on Radio City. With a mix of sixties-via-Ramones pop smarts, hard rock crunch and punkish energy, their slim output has produced a world-wide cult awareness. Listen in from 2pm to hear about the re-release of their 1985 singles 'Johnny & Dee Dee / Julie Is A Junkie' on Grown Up Wrong Records.
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Six Feet Under
Thu 16 Apr 2026 22:00
Joining Kene on Burning Bitumen this Thursday night is US metal guitarist Jack Owen, a founding member of Cannibal Corpse and part of Six Feet Under. Originally a side project formed by Chris Barnes with guitarist Allen West of Obituary, Six Feet Under has released 14 albums, and is listed by Nielsen Soundscan as the fourth-best-selling death metal act in the US. Tune in to hear what Jack Owen has been up to recently.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Peter Tillman//Lipstick Killers
Thu 22 Jul 2021 20:00
Lead singer of legendary Sydney punk band Lipstick Killers, Peter Tillman calls in to Sunglasses After Dark to talk about the band's recently released anthology, 'Strange Flash - Studio & Live 78 - 81.'
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Jeb Cardwell
Thu 22 Jul 2021 14:30
on Radio City
Guitarist & singer Jeb Cardwell, calls in to Radio City to talk about his debut album 'My Friend Defiance' and launch at the Thornbury Theatre on September 3rd.
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SHOUSE
Thu 22 Jul 2021 08:00
Join Milo for a chat with Jack & Ed from SHOUSE about their cult Melbourne dance tune 'Love Tonight'. Recent remixes of the 2017 tune by Brazilian artist Vintage Culture and French DJ David Guetta are trending globally causing the original to enjoy a boom in Europe as a summer anthem. Jack & Ed will pull apart the original stems on The Breakfast Spread to show every layer of sound that makes this tune the hit that it is.
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Chopper Reeds // Fat Freddy's Drop
Wed 21 Jul 2021 18:15
The Melbourne International Jazz Festival have just announced that Fat Freddy's Drop will be here in October for the Big Sunday event at Myer Music Bowl. On The Afterglow this week Chopper Reeds (aka Scott Towers) calls in to chat to Lyndelle about that gig and their new album Wairunga.
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Kylie Auldist
Wed 21 Jul 2021 17:15
Our favourite soul diva Kylie Auldist calls into the Afterglow to talk about her album 'This is What Happiness Looks Like'. Out on UK label Soul Bank Music the album is an upbeat celebration of the power of music, and just the type of record we need in these times. Tune in to The Afterglow this week as Kylie chats to Lyndelle about the album.
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Blondmoss
Tue 20 Jul 2021 15:00
Independent musician/producer from Melbourne, Blondmoss chats to David Pisker about his debut LP 'Thy Formed.'
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DJ Peril // Biz Markie Tribute
Tue 20 Jul 2021 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Tune in to Mystic Brew this morning as Australian hip-hop legend DJ Peril presents a very special guest mix paying tribute to the late Biz Markie who sadly passed away late last week.
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Todd O'Brien // Hopkins Creek 2021
Tue 20 Jul 2021 08:00
Hopkins Creek is back with an exquisite line-up of local musicians at the Kulkurt Crater in late November. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear more about the festival from Managing Director Todd O'Brien.
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Amy & Hayley // Super Wild Horses
Mon 19 Jul 2021 15:45
on Homebrew
Today on Homebrew, Maddy and Kurt will be replaying a ripping Studio 5 Live set recorded back in 2010 by guitar / drums duo Super Wild Horses, and will be airing a chat that they had over the weekend with Amy Franz and Hayley McKee from the band.
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Alexandra Barnes Leh
Fri 16 Jul 2021 09:00
George Barnes was a highly respected musician who could play anything and everything.
He was once described by Quincy Jones as the greatest and most easily identifiable guitarist who ever lived.
This fascinating interview with his daughter, Alexandra will appeal to all music lovers - and particularly fans of jazz, blues and country.
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Elsie Lange
Thu 15 Jul 2021 08:00
In 2020, folk-pop songstress Elsie Lange stepped out from co-fronting indie-pop band pting and playing with Elizabeth’s 7-piece live band to release her debut solo EP ‘Talk To Me’. Elsie brings these songs to life at a special show for Leaps and Bounds Festival at the Rainbow Hotel. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear her chat about the show and play Musical Chairs with Milo.
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Alon Ilsar
Tue 13 Jul 2021 09:00
on Mystic Brew
Sydney-based percussionist, Alon Ilsar calls in to Mystic Brew to talk about his gig at The Toff.
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Dan Nillson//The Bluestone Angels
Tue 13 Jul 2021 02:00
Melbourne blues guitarist Dan Nillson talks to Andy on Got the Blues about his recent album with The Bluestone Angels and upcoming launch.
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Charlotte Day Wilson
Mon 12 Jul 2021 17:30
on Headhunters
Toronto artist and producer Charlotte Day Wilson's contemporary take on R&B and soul shines through on her highly-anticipated debut album, Alpha, out now via Stone Woman Music. Tune in to Headhunters to hear Charlotte chat with Elle about how she's fused her soulful vocals, vintage basslines, gospel assonance, and contemporary minimalist production on this beautiful album.
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Yasmine Sharaf // Rah! Rah! #2
Mon 12 Jul 2021 16:15
on Homebrew
Yasmine Sharaf will be calling the show to fill listeners in on what to expect at this weekend's Rah! Rah! festival, a feminist punk retrospective of Melbourne music happening at Fitzroy Town Hall's Reading Room this Saturday.
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Lu Galante // The Vovos
Mon 12 Jul 2021 15:30
on Homebrew
Local 5-piece indie punk band The Vovos are releasing their debt album, Jana, via Roolette Records this month. Bass player Lu Galante joins Maddy and Kurt to chat about their whirlwind career so far.
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Steve Sedergreen
Mon 12 Jul 2021 11:15
on Black Wax
Jazz pianist Steve Sedergreen joins forces with Ron Murray (story-telling & didgeridoo) and Michael Jordan (melodic drums) to present The Art and Beauty of Deep Listening, a project that is inspired by the Aboriginal concept of ‘deep listening’, which describes a deep contemplative process of listening to one another in reciprocal relationships. Tune in to Black Wax to hear Steve chat with Adam about the upcoming performance of this project at the Central Club Hotel on July 18.
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DJ PGZ
Sun 11 Jul 2021 11:15
DJ PGZ is a Gunai/Kurnai & Yorta Yorta artist, DJ, producer and radio broadcaster who has cemented themselves as a mainstay in the Australian music scene with their high-energy and genre-bending style. Jazz is very excited to welcome DJ PGZ onto episode 38 of Spaces Within Space for a guest mix and interview.
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Matt Joe Gow
Sat 10 Jul 2021 08:00
After 18 months of being out of town, Matt Joe Gow makes his return to the Melbourne roots scene. Tune in to 5ft High & Rising this Saturday to hear what he has been up to and show at The Brunswick Ballroom on July 11th as well as heading out on tour with Ben Mastwyk.
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Bart Willoughby
Fri 9 Jul 2021 11:00
on Riddim Yard
Known for singing from behind his drum kit, Pitjantjatjara man Bart Willoughby is a pioneer, not only because he fused reggae with Indigenous Australian music in No Fixed Address, but because he's been a force in the growth of Indigenous music in Australia since the late 1970s. On July 20 he plays an intimate set Live at Charcoal Lane as part of Leaps & Bounds. Ahead of the show, he chats to Rick Howe about music, indigeneity and global politics. Tune in to Riddim Yard from 11am to hear more.