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Ritviz

Sat 18 Jul 2026 15:00
Blending 90s nostalgia with modern South Asian electronic sounds, Ritviz’s 'Kurta Saree Dance Party' invites people into a world of colour, culture and connection. Expect a fully curated environment - from striking visuals and décor to a crowd that becomes part of the experience, dressed in kurtas, sarees and sneakers. Pradip catches up with Indian artist Ritviz ahead of the show at 170 Russel on July 26, chatting about this celebration of global identity and youth culture.
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claire rousay

Sun 19 Jul 2026 19:00
on Soak
The world of claire rousay is one of irregular, overlooked and intimate beauty. Over the course of her ever-growing body of work, she has charted a musical terrain that remains utterly personal while resonating on a deeply communal level. Following her intimate solo voice and piano Studio 5 Live performance, Hannah catches up with claire to discuss her Australian tour, and how she's finding Melbourne.
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On-Ly

Mon 20 Jul 2026 11:00
Built on the bedrock of jazz and the jazz-adjacent, On-Ly is the brainchild of pianist/producer Joshua Smeltink. Across On-Ly’s new album ‘BURN’, improvisation electrifies evolving backdrops, while the ensemble expands and contracts through colossal arrangements, ambient intervals and tightly coiled groove music. Tune in to hear about the album launch happening at High Note on August 7, with special guest Standing Circle.
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The Plain Black T-Shirts

Mon 20 Jul 2026 12:00
'Intentionally Left Blank’ is the latest release from The Plain Black T-Shirts, and for the second half of Black Wax today, Adam will catch up with Tim Nikolsky from the band. As Tim puts it, this new album is “guaranteed human made”, with the record capturing humans in a room vibing, listening and responding in real time. Adam catches up with Tim about the making of this record, and when we can next expect to see The Plain Black T-Shirts perform live.
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Lele

Mon 20 Jul 2026 13:00
Joining Ajak on Come Together today is remarkable individual, Lele - a refugee, singer, proud West Papuan woman, mother of four daughters, and the wife of music star, Mitch Tambo. A passionate advocate for refugee women in Australia and a dedicated decolonisation activist, Lele will be chatting about her new single ‘Border Crosser’. Tune in from 1pm for a catch up between Ajak and Lele. 
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Wild At Heart

Tue 21 Jul 2026 15:30
Wild At Heart are celebrating 20 years of music, creativity and disability pride with a live event at Northcote Social Club on July 24. Featuring an electrifying lineup including June Jones, Rhys Renwick, GwotLik, Edward Roussac, Andrew Nicolaides, Fantasma & Tusi, Paul Shorten and Kitty Kat Mac (Sass Kat), it will be a night of bold original music across genres. Ahead of the show, Wild At Heart founder Phil joins Jordan on the show, along with Rhys Renwick, who’ll perform a few live songs.
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Andrea Marr

Wed 22 Jul 2026 09:30
Catching up with Helen Jennings this morning is locally based blues and soul singer-songwriter Andrea Marr. Her current projects include the Andrea Marr Band, The McNaMarr Project and Urban Praise Gospel Choir. She's also a vocal coach and songwriting teacher, and is the Coordinator for 'Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society Women In Blues'. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm to hear about her upcoming 'Blues Guitar Roadshow’s Victoria' tour. 
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Kaliopi & The Blues Messenger

Wed 22 Jul 2026 10:15
Coming into Roots of Rhythm this morning is vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Kaliopi Stavropoulo, from local group Kaliopi & The Blues Messenger. Following their award-winning 2024 album 'The Devil’s Voodoo Curse' - which charted in the ABARAC Top 25 for twelve months and earned VIC/TAS Blues Award recognition, the band entered a defining chapter with the release of 'How The Caged Bird Sings' (2025). Tune in to hear about the band's new album.
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INAUGURAL 

Wed 22 Jul 2026 20:00
Formed in 2023, Sydney darkwave band INAUGURAL channel the perspective of two biblically accurate angels navigating late-stage capitalism. Tune in to Bleeding Black Hearts Revue as they discuss their musical roots, songwriting process and their EP 'Stone Tapes' ahead of their live performance at Nighthawks on July 25.
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Chiffon Magnifique

Wed 22 Jul 2026 20:00
The darkwave project of Brisbane artist Jed A. Walters, Chiffon Magnifique has evolved into a full live band drawing from post-punk, goth rock, and minimal wave to create a dynamic live show. Ahead of their debut Naarm/Melbourne show at 'Black Planet', Jed joins Bleeding Black Hearts Revue to talk about his influences and surviving the dark subculture in sunny Queensland.
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Agnes Obel

Thu 23 Jul 2026 10:00
Renowned for her elegant, elastic voice, singer-songwriter, producer and classically trained pianist Agnes Obel is coming to Naarm/ Melbourne. Performing at Hamer Hall on September 26, Obel's poised, melancholic chamber pop draws from the same atmosphere-heavy well as cinematic spellcasters, but with a distinctly Scandinavian sense of refinement. Ahead of her Australian tour, Lauren Plant catches up with Agnes Obel on Down By The River.
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The Veils

Thu 23 Jul 2026 19:00
Coming on to Junkyard this evening is Finn Andrews from Aotearoa/ New Zealand band The Veils. Returning to the spotlight with 'Fragile World', the new album marks a striking shift in tone and energy for the band. Recorded live to tap, 'Fragile World' captures The Veils in an urgent and instinctive mode.
With an album release show taking place at Northcote Social Club on August 21, tune in for an intimate discussion between Michael Mulholland and Finn Andrews about the new record.
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Knife

Thu 23 Jul 2026 22:00
Knife's trajectory has been relentless since forming in 2020. The band have cemented their reputation on Australian stages, appearing at 'Metal In The Mountains' and 'Essence Festival', supporting international acts and legends like Vicious Circle, and sharing bills across metal, grindcore, punk, and noise scenes. Tune in to Burning Bitumen as Kene catches up with Knife ahead of their 'Black Planet' appearance on July 25. 
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The Amenta

Thu 23 Jul 2026 22:00
One of metal's most uncategorizable acts The Amenta have been synthesising the ugliest aspects of death, black, and noise into a unique maelstrom for over 25 years. Well known across the world for their intense live shows, The Amenta combine speed, anger, and weird sound with smoke and strobes to create a brutal, overwhelming experience. Ahead of their 'Black Plant' show at The Bendigo Hotel and Nighthawks on July 25, Kene catches up with keyboardist Tim Pope on Burning Bitumen.
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MISSING

Fri 24 Jul 2026 17:00
Tune in to Stone Love this afternoon for an organic, live performance from MISSING, the project of Tom Lyngcoln. Having spent decades carving out his own path through Australian underground music, Tom is known for his dissonant guitars, uncompromising expression, deep community ties and a lifelong suspicion of commodified art. Listen in to hear tracks from the new album 'Cities Without Rivers'.
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Weened

Sat 25 Jul 2026 08:00
In July 1996, as a follow up to their breakout weird-rock classic 'Chocolate & Cheese', Ween released the most unlikely, beautifully unhinged country masterpiece '12 Golden Country Greats'. This weekend on 5ft High and Rising, Weened (a Ween tribute band) will be joining Myles to play a couple of tunes from the Ween album '12 Golden Country Greats’, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Find out about their show at The Corner Hotel on July 31.
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Maajela

Sat 25 Jul 2026 15:00
Taking influence from Hindustani, Sufi, Afrobeat, and Anatolian rock, Adelaide band Maajela creates a powerful celebration of music through the different melodies, traditions, and rhythms these genres possess. Combining the sounds of the cultures they represent with contemporary, layered, and expressive writing, the band are coming to Melbourne on July 31 for a show at The Evelyn Hotel. Pradip catches up with the band on TBEG, chatting about their new album 'Man Ke Andar'. 
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Yaw Ofosu-Asare

Sun 26 Jul 2026 15:00
Join Flight 1067 to Africa this Sunday, as Stani Goma welcomes Ghanaian designer, educator, author and researcher Yaw Ofosu-Asare, who'll share his selection of favourite African artists and songs. Yaw's work spans decolonial design, critical pedagogy and African futures, and he also holds a PhD in Education. Tune in to hear how these themes resonate with the spirit of Flight 1067 to Africa.
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Dumbhead

Mon 27 Jul 2026 16:00
Local three-piece Dumbhead will be taking their experimental electronica, trip hop and live beat-making to Studio 5 Live on Homebrew this July.  Formed by Maayan Barnatan, Billie Raffety, and Zach Salmon, the group are known for their genre-bending sound, creating bass-heavy music built for late-night movement. Tune in to hear them chat with Brooke about their latest single ‘White Knuckles’, and what they have in store for the rest of this year. 
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Hook Turn

Wed 29 Jul 2026 13:30
Groovy organ trio Hook Turn, featuring Adrian Whitehead, Daniel Berry and Tim Nikolsky, will be sharing their funky and spacey original music with Tom Sianidis live on Jumpin’ The Blues this week. Named after Naarm/Melbourne's infamous intersection manoeuvre - where you swing left to turn right - Hook Turn takes the indirect route to the pocket, and that's exactly where they live. Tune in from 1.30pm to hear the band perform live on the show.
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Chiron

Wed 29 Jul 2026 20:00
Melbourne's own dreamy goth/darkwave act Chiron are returning after a long hiatus with a new album 'A Dark Beauty'. Founded in 1997 by vocalist Michael Aliani (aka Carrodus), after he left popular cult dark wave band Ikon, Michael, Ivan and Dino will join Kristen on Bleeding Black Hearts Revue to discuss the new album. Tune in to hear about the making of the album, along with tracks from the new record.
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Helen Svoboda

Sun 2 Aug 2026 22:00
Joining Ian Parsons for an interview after her Studio 5 Live performance is Finnish/Australian double bassist, vocalist and composer Helen Svoboda. Her new album 'Headwater' was a PBS Feature Album in July, and it explores notions of fragmentation, individuality and wholeness, shaped by disparate and complementary aspects of Helen Svoboda’s practice. Tune in to hear about the distinctive sonic world that Helen has created in this record.
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Zalina

Mon 3 Aug 2026 18:00
Rooted in Latinx club sounds, community and underground energy, Now or Never is linking up with Chuleo Club on August 28, for a night of dance at Melbourne Town Hall. Built around pressure, rhythm and release, there will be sets from A.Chal (Peru/USA), Slim Soledad (Brazil/Berlin), LIZZ (Chile) and Dinamarca (Sweden/Chile), alongside Colombian-Australian DJ and Chuleo mother Zalina, along with Kiki House of Furia. Tune in for an energetic guest mix from Zalina on Headhunters with Elle Young.

Past Interviews

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Shy One

Mon 27 Mar 2023 17:45
Shy One has been exposed to and influenced by the full spectrum of sounds her hometown of London has birthed and nurtured over the years. Bringing her energy to Naarm, she joined her NTS family for the launch of the renowned global music platform's Oceania brand. Tune in to PBS on Monday afternoon to hear a special guest mix from Shy One on Headhunters.
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Nat Bartsch

Mon 27 Mar 2023 08:00
Earlier this month, pianist Nat Bartsch released 'Hope Renewed,' a re-interpretation of her 2021 album 'Hope,' for jazz quartet, classical musicians and ambient electronics. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread on Monday morning to hear Nat perform live in-studio while chatting with Milo about what inspired her to produce this recent re-interpretation.
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Lucy Wise

Sun 26 Mar 2023 17:00
Malmsbury-based singer-songwriter Lucy Wise drops by the Global Village tourist office to play a couple off her new album 'Into the Blue' and talk about its imminent launch and inspiration.
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Mo'Ju

Sat 25 Mar 2023 19:15
As they approach the March 24th release date of their new LP ‘Oro, Plata, Mata,’ Mo’ju has continued their upward trajectory, executing spectacular shows at the Sydney Opera House, Hamer Hall, Golden Plains, not to mention sharing the stage with the likes of Kylie and Charlie XCX for Sydney World Pride. Tune in to Subway Sounds to hear from the Naarm-based musician of Filipino and Wiradjuri origins about their new album and its main themes.
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Duncan Phillips

Sat 25 Mar 2023 08:00
Americana artist Duncan Phillips calls by 5ft High & Rising to talk about a triple album launch at MEMO March 26. Billed as 'The Good, The Bad & The Lonely' it'll feature himself alongside country and roots artists Matt Joe Gow & The Dead Leaves and Stefanie Duzel with MC Kerryn Fields.
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Port Fairy Folk Festival Special

Sat 25 Mar 2023 06:00
Over the Labour Day weekend Myles travelled to Port Fairy Folk Festival. During it he spoke with Minor Gold (Dan Parsons and Tracy McNeil), Bud Rokesky, Les Thomas, Nigel Wearne, Justin Rudge (Program Director), Tim Easton, Georgia Delves (Georgia State Line), Arlo McKinley and Jim Lauderdale. Tune in to Saturday's show for a Port Fairy Folk Festival Special.
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dreamcastmoe

Fri 24 Mar 2023 14:00
US singer, songwriter, and producer dreamcastmoe traverses across R&B, funk, soul, jazz and hip-hop. He drops in to PBS for a chat with Edd and to play a special mix on Tomorrowland.
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Space Ghost

Fri 24 Mar 2023 13:30
Ahead of Open Air At The Yards on March 25th, Californian DJ and producer Space Ghost drops in for a chat with Edd on Tomorrowland. Tune in on Friday from 1pm.
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Asha Franco

Fri 24 Mar 2023 08:00
Local DJ Asha Franco has a busy weekend ahead. On Friday night, she presents 'lil stank ass witches,' an exciting tribute to dancehall music at Miscellania. On Saturday, she plays a special set at Runner Up bar as part of Open Air At The Yards. Asha visits the Breakfast Spread to chat about both events and to play a mix on the Wheels of Steel.
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Imogen Grist // Babitha

Thu 23 Mar 2023 15:00
Sydney-based singer-songwriter Imogen Grist has just released their debut album 'Babitha - Brighter Side of Blue' under the moniker Babitha. To celebrate the release of their debut album Babitha will be heading to Melbourne to play The Old Bar March 24. Imogen stops by the studio ahead of the gig to play a few tunes and a chat.
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Ned Collette

Thu 23 Mar 2023 14:30
Berlin-based Australian singer, instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Ned Collette is back in town for a show with Michael Beach and Leah Senior on March 24th at Brunswick Ballroom. Ahead of this gig, Ned visits Radio City for a chat with Crispi and to play a couple of live songs.
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Cat Canteri

Thu 23 Mar 2023 13:00
songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cat Canteri drops by Radio City to talk about her new single 'Alone' which releases on March 17th.
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Adam Halliwell

Thu 23 Mar 2023 11:15
On May 5th, Adam Halliwell will release Freedom Lapse, his first solo album, marking an exciting stage in the multi-instrumentalist and composer's musical journey. Ahead of the album launch on March 25th, Adam chats with Shio on Eternal Rhythm. Tune in on Thursday from 11am.
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Katy J Pearson

Thu 23 Mar 2023 08:00
Bristol-based singer/songwriter Katy J Pearson will grace Collingwood Yards this Saturday alongside an impressive line-up of international and local talent for Open Air at The Yards. Ahead of her performance, Katy drops in for a chat and to play some tunes on The Breakfast Spread with Milo.
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George Butrumlis // Zydeco Jump

Wed 22 Mar 2023 13:00
Get your dancing shoes ready as the legendary Zydeco Jump return for a special performance. Led by accordionist George Butrumlis, the line up will include guitar and vocalist Paul Neuendor, drummer Gary Samolin, washboard player Ben Taylor, bassist Mark Ferrie and special guests Justin Brady on harmonica, mandolin and fiddle and original saxophonist Toots Wostry appearing on alto sax. George talks to Tom ahead of the band's performance at Archies Creek Hotel April 2.
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Lloyd Spiegel

Wed 22 Mar 2023 10:30
The All-stars Choir has been active since 2003 supporting people with physical and intellectual disabilities to play music. Now in their twentieth year the choir is readying themselves to record their debut single live. Guitarist Lloyd Spiegel calls in to Roots of Rhythm to talk about recording the Choir's upcoming concert at TLC Bayswater March 25.
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Adam Russell // Story Of The Year

Wed 22 Mar 2023 00:30
Ryan chats to Adam Russell, bassist and backing vocalist for US post-hardcore band Story Of The Year, about the band's brand new album 'Tear Me To Pieces.' Tune in to Tyrannocoreus to hear more about the album and the band's upcoming Australian tour as part of Knotfest.
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Isaiah Mitchell

Tue 21 Mar 2023 20:30
After a ripper performance at Golden Plains, Earthless's Isaiah Mitchell returns to one of his favourite Melbourne haunts, Pojama People. Tune in on Tuesday night to hear him chat with Chris about all things psych!
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Billy Gardner // Anti Fade Records

Tue 21 Mar 2023 16:30
Billy Gardner of Anti Fade Records drops in to talk about Jerkfest 8 taking place at The Barwon Club in Geelong on March 25th, featuring RMFC, EXEK, Optic Nerve, and more.
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Jen Cloher

Tue 21 Mar 2023 15:00
Jen Cloher returns with their first album in five years ‘I Am the River, The River Is Me.’ Inspired by Jen’s powerful matrilineal line of wāhine Māori, 'I Am The River, The River Is Me' is not urgent or hurried, but it is vital, made with the care and ease of someone who knows that their past began before birth, and will continue long after they’re gone. Jen calls in to Underground Love to talk to Jordan about ‘I Am the River, The River Is Me’ and their performance at Meadow 31 March - 2 April.