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The Pro-Teens
Fri 21 Aug 2026 17:15
on Stone Love
Every Thursday in August, mysterious Melbourne group The Pro-Teens have been performing new musical works at Old Plates Record bar in Fitzroy. Featuring a mix of soul-heavy cinematic jazz and library music vibes, the Pro-Teens feature some of Melbourne's busiest and most in-demand players. Tune in as Richie explores what punters can expect to hear in the final week of this month of live music-making.
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In Studio
Sugar Fed Leopards
Fri 21 Aug 2026 18:00
on Stone Love
This week on Stone Love one of Richie's favourite local bands the Sugar Fed Leopards swing by for a chat, and to play some songs live in the studio. Tune in from 6pm to hear a sneak peek of what you can expect when they hit the stage at the Cactus Room this Saturday.
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In Studio
The Distant South and The Pleasures
Sat 22 Aug 2026 08:00
The Distant South, formed in 2020 by singer-songwriter Nick Howells, have been steadily carving out a reputation in the Melbourne music scene as a dynamic musical outfit offering a unique take on the alt-country genre. Their sophomore album 'Map of My Life' will be launched at The Brunswick Ballroom on August 22, alongside new country act, The Pleasures. Tune in to the show as Nick from The Distant South and Lachlan from The Pleasures join Myles ahead of the album launch.
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In Studio
Marcel Borrack
Sat 22 Aug 2026 15:00
Multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Marcel Borrack has just released his new album 'Sun Dust'. Recorded by Marcel, 'Sun Dust' is inspired by his love of Indian music. "The first time I heard the sitar I was instantly hooked on Indian music. Over the years I’ve continued to listen, love, and be amazed by its seemingly unfathomable depth." Tune in to Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves as Marcel catches up with Pradip about creating the album.
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In Studio
Amaru Tribe
Sun 23 Aug 2026 17:00
After their Studio 5 Live performance, Amaru Tribe will be coming on to the Global Village for an interview with Roger. An intersection between cultures, traditional music from Latin America, urban flow and electronic sounds, their new album 'Golden Roots' is Amaru Tribe’s third full-length album and second vinyl release, created to celebrate 10 years of music, movement and connection. Tune in to hear about the creation of the new album.
Interview
In Studio
Alec Ilyine and Poly Varghese
Sun 23 Aug 2026 18:00
Visiting the Global Village on the second half of the show today is Alec Ilyine and Poly Varghese. Belgian musician, sound engineer, and multi-instrumentalist Alec Ilyine is known for his exploration of diverse musical traditions. Poly Varghese, based in Australia and born in Kerala, is a virtuoso of the Mohan Veena (Indian slide guitar), and disciple of Grammy Winner Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, aka V. M. Bhatt. Tune in for some live music, and to hear about their inspirations and collaborations.
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In Studio
Miranda Hill
Sun 23 Aug 2026 22:00
Double bassist and the artistic director of 'Homophonic!', Miranda Hill will be stopping by The Sound Barrier this Sunday night to join Ian Parsons on the show. She will be talking about the upcoming 'RESPECT' concert at Hawthorn Arts Centre on 29 August. Adjunct to Homophonic!, 'RESPECT' presents the music of Australian queer composers collaborating with, or telling the stories of older queer Australians. Tune in from 10pm to hear about the concert.
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In Studio
Alcides Neto
Mon 24 Aug 2026 08:00
Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Naarm/Melbourne, Alcides Neto will be launching his debut album 'Amú', with his seven-piece band, at The Jazzlab on August 27. Drawing inspiration from the folk traditions of his homeland, he offers a fresh perspective on Brazilian music by blending traditional rhythms with contemporary Brazilian influences. Ahead of the album launch, Alcides drops in to The Breakfast Spread to perform a couple of songs live on the show.
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In Studio
Hadley Agrez
Mon 24 Aug 2026 11:00
on Black Wax
The Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) is back, taking place from October 16 - 25, with a packed lineup of incredible artists. The annual event brings the joy of jazz to the streets of Melbourne, and the full festival program has just been announced. Tune in to Black Wax as Hadley Agrez, CEO and Program Director of MIJF, chats with Adam about this year’s festival.
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In Studio
Junkyard Wizards
Tue 25 Aug 2026 20:30
Joining Chris tonight for a chat and a live performance is 4-piece psych/prog/stoner rock group Junkyard Wizards. Their album 'The Sky As We Know It' came out end of last year, and follows the physical and psychological journey of a group of wizards as they encounter an ancient malevolent being. Tune in to hear about their show at Lulie Tavern on September 4.
Interview
In Studio
The Black Heart Death Cult
Tue 25 Aug 2026 20:30
On September 5, 'Cactus Cult V' will be returning to Cactus Room with special guests The Black Heart Death Cult, Buried Feather, Spawn with visuals by Electric Light Brigade. Ahead of the show, local doom/psychedelic rock group The Black Heart Death Cult join Chris Pearson on Pojama People to chat about the event, along with their new album 'Black Rabbit', which came out late last year.
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In Studio
Alison Ferrier, Kelly Auty and Louise Christianson
Wed 26 Aug 2026 10:15
Celebrating femme blues energy with three of Melbourne's premiere exponents, Alison Ferrier (Opelousas), Kelly Auty (PepperCreek Revival) and Louise Christianson (The Miss Lou Blues Band) will be joining Helen Jennings on Roots of Rhythm this week. Tune in to hear about their upcoming show 'Kali Blues', taking place at Graveyard Bar in North Coburg on September 4.
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In Studio
Seal Prince and the Roof Rats
Thu 27 Aug 2026 10:00
Geelong/Wadawurrung-based earth-folk collective, Seal Prince and the Roof Rats, are thrilled to be releasing their self-titled sophomore album. A new initiate into fatherhood, Lachie Chomley aka ‘Seal Prince,’ sings up suburban struggles of landlord relations, chicken-egg-theft-by-raven and ecological devastation. Tune in this morning to hear a stripped back live set from the band, and to find out about their show at the Geelong Folk Festival, on Sunday September 6.
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In Studio
Tom Eclect
Thu 27 Aug 2026 11:00
Stopping by Eternal Rhythm today is Tom Eclect, chatting about ‘NEXT GEN JAZZ’, a showcase of the Freshest talent the Naarm scene has to offer. Expect raw, unfiltered performances from cutting-edge jazz collectives BANKSIA and GIRLS NIGHT IN, highlighting the immense talent rising to the surface in Naarm’s vibrant, thriving nu-Jazz scene. Tune in to hear about this event taking place at Wax Music Lounge on September 3.
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In Studio
Icecream Hands
Thu 27 Aug 2026 14:30
on Radio City
Formed in Melbourne in 1992, Icecream Hands - made up of band members Charles Jenkins (guitar, vocals), Douglas Lee Robertson (bass, vocals), Derek G Smiley (drums, vocals) and Marcus Goodwin (guitar, vocals) - are about to release a new EP in August. With a show at the Kew Court House on September 4, Charles Jenkins joins Crispi on Radio City to chat about the new EP, 'Pineapples Pieces'.
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In Studio
Leslie D. King
Thu 27 Aug 2026 15:30
Joining Ernie on Swinging Doors this week is alt-country, americana artist Leslie D. King. His new single 'Gold' is a powerful anthem about finding genuine self-acceptance in a world that constantly asks us to measure ourselves against others. Tune in to hear about the single release show taking place at Lulie Tavern on September 5, with support from western outfit Misty Harlowe.
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In Studio
Hugo Race Fatalists
Thu 27 Aug 2026 19:00
on Junkyard
Tonight on Junkyard, Michael Mulholland will be joined by Hugo Race and Michaelangelo Russo to chat about the new album 'I Made It All Up For You'. Released back in March with his Italian band Fatalists, the record fuses together roots, electronica, Italian soundtracks and desert rock. With Giovanni Ferrario (Scisma, PJ Harvey) on guitars and synth, Francesco Giampaoli (Brutture Moderne) on bass and Diego Sapignoli (Sacri Cuori) on
percussion, tune in to hear more about the album.
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In Studio
The Black Wreath
Thu 27 Aug 2026 22:00
The Black Wreath, central Australia’s only dedicated music hub including record label, live venue, recording studio, rehearsal room, film studio, art space and more, is at risk of having to close its doors for good. Pirate catches up with Kene on Burning Bitumen to chat about The Black Wreath in Alice Springs, along with 'Blacken Forever', where 40 bands will perform simultaneously in support of the movement to save The Black Wreath.
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In Studio
Flotsam and Jetsam
Thu 27 Aug 2026 22:00
For the first time ever down under, US thrash metal legends Flotsam and Jetsam will join forces with Australian thrash pioneers Mortal Sin for a devastating co-headline tour across Australia this September and October. Fronted by the unmistakable voice of A.K. Knutson, Flotsam and Jetsam continue to thrive with their strongest modern lineup yet. Kene catches up with Eric from the band, tune in to hear about their show at Max Watt's Melbourne on October 2.
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In Studio
The Jawa Pitu Band
Sun 30 Aug 2026 17:00
Coming on to the show this week, is The Jawa Pitu Band, who are launching their second album 'Kapindho' at the Northcote Social Club on September 5. They will be joined by Sekar Kidul, Melbourne's Sundanese Kacapi Suling ensemble, and performances from Reog Ponorogo (Javanese Giant Mask Dance), Pencak Silat (Sundanese martial arts), and the Sanggar Lestari Indonesian dance troupe. Tune in as members of The Jawa Pitu Band visit the Global Village to talk about the new album.
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In Studio
Sofia Chapman and Dave Evans
Sun 30 Aug 2026 18:00
Tune in to the second half of Global Village tonight to hear all things accordion. Sofia Chapman (Vardos and Victorian Branch President of the Accordion Society of Australia) and Dave Evans (The Band Who Knew Too Much and Vice-President) will be joining Roger to play some live music, and to chat about the free Gipsy Village Accordion Pavement Festival of the Sandy Street Art Collective in Sandringham on September 5 - with Vardos, Anatreptix, ASAVO accordion ensemble and more.
Interview
In Studio
Seedy Jeezus
Tue 1 Sep 2026 20:00
Returning to the Melbourne stage for the first time since coming home from Europe, Seedy Jeezus will also be playing at Lulie Tavern on September 4 alongside Junkyard Wizards. Joining Chris Pearson on Pojama People to chat about it, tune in to hear about the latest vinyl reissue of their 2015 self-titled debut album - the third pressing of the record that started it all.
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In Studio
Olivia Jones
Wed 2 Sep 2026 02:00
Jazz and experimental clarinetist, improviser, composer and budding empresario Olivia Jones joins Cas to discuss 'Art Seed', a new Melbourne collective centered on providing gathering spaces for creative music in our beautiful city. Olivia runs regular curated gigs featuring emerging and well-known experimental jazz and improvising musicians on the Melbourne scene. Tune in to hear about Art Seed launching a label with Sydney Road Studios, to further support the local industry.
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In Studio
Marlene Cummins
Wed 2 Sep 2026 10:15
One of Australia’s foremost blues writers and performers, Marlene Cummins knows the blues from an Aboriginal woman’s perspective. Deeply influenced by her people's story, Marlene tells this through her art, lyrics, onstage performance as both an actress and singer, and more recently, through documentary filmmaking. Tune in for a live performance from Marlene, and to hear about her 'A Kindred People' exclusive performance happening at The Counts that day.
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In Studio
Guy Blackman
Thu 3 Sep 2026 19:00
on Junkyard
Joining Michael Mulholland for this episode of Junkyard is Guy Blackman from Chapter Music. He'll be chatting about the second instalment of Chapter’s acclaimed Australian post- punk compilation series 'Can’t Stop It!', originally released in 2007. Tune in to hear about this rich and dynamic time in Australian music history, a time when Australia stepped out of the shadow of overseas influence and asserted its own musical identity for the first time.
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Nathan Cavaleri
Thu 10 Sep 2026 10:00
Sydney’s indie rock/blues artist Nathan Cavaleri is coming to town for his show 'Growing Pains - The Nathan Cavaleri Story', playing at Memo Music Hall on September 10. From child prodigy to cancer survivor, from global stages to mental health collapse, Nathan has quite the story to tell. Joining Lauren Plant on Down By The River ahead of his show that night, tune in for a live performance from Nathan.
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Mick Harvey and Amanda Acevedo
Thu 10 Sep 2026 19:00
on Junkyard
'Psychedelia in White', the third album from former member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Mick Harvey and longtime collaborator Amanda Acevedo, is a natural evolution from their 2023 duet debut, 'Phantasmagoria in Blue'. Tonight on Junkyard, Mick and Amanda drop by the show to chat with Michael Mulholland about their new record, which explores themes of mysticism, mythology, love, and loss.
Past Interviews
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Wally Kempton
Thu 27 Aug 2020 13:45
on Radio City
Cheersquad Records & Tapes founder Wally Kempton joins Crispi on Radio City to celebrate the label's 2nd anniversary and play a selection of tunes from it's artists.
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Chloe Alison Escott
Thu 27 Aug 2020 08:00
'Stars Under Contract' is the upcoming solo album by Chloe Alison Escott, renowned as the frontwoman for Hobart's cult post-punk duo the Native Cats. Tune in to PBS to hear Chloe chat to Milo Eastwood about the new release while playing Musical Chairs on The Breakfast Spread.
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Kylie Auldist
Wed 26 Aug 2020 17:30
It took a year longer than Kylie Auldist thought it would to get it out into the world, but her double A side single 'Is It Fun/Everythink' is finally here! It's taken from her forthcoming album 'This Is What Happiness Looks Like' and she is very excited to share it with you. Tune in to The Afterglow to hear all about it.
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Bing & Ruth
Wed 26 Aug 2020 02:15
David Moore, the artist behind the ever-evolving project Bing & Ruth, chats to Cas on The Modernist about his recently released new meditative album 'Species', a work that explores the sonic possibilities of the Farfisa organ, aided only by a clarinet and double bass, and that was inspired by two recent loves of Moore’s: the desert and long-distance running.
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Zombeaches
Tue 25 Aug 2020 20:45
James from Mornington Peninsula band Zombeaches calls in to chat to Garageland about the band's recent live recording at the Moonah Arts Collective in Rye.
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California Girls
Tue 25 Aug 2020 15:45
Gus from California Girls calls in to chat about his brand new record 'Beat Boy' out on Dero Arcade.
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Adam Simmons
Sun 23 Aug 2020 19:00
Multi-instrumentalist Adam Simmons calls in to chat about the release of Zatoczka, a Tribute to Komeda by the Adam Simmons Creative Music Ensemble. Due for release on August 28 the album celebrates the work of Polish composer Krzysztof Komeda and features guest performances from iconic pianist Tony Gould and the ethereal voice of Deborah Kayser.
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Vasiliki Anastasiou
Sun 23 Aug 2020 17:00
Skypein in all the way from Cyprus, Vasiliki Anastasiou joins Roger in the Global Village to discuss the Amalgamation Project and a digital concert as part of the Melbourne Greek Fringe Festival.
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Surprise Chef
Fri 21 Aug 2020 15:30
Beginning the instrumental journey towards their upcoming album Daylight Savings, Coburg funksters Surprise Chef introduce their new single 'New Ferrari'. Band member and co-founder of College of Knowledge Records Lachlan Stuckey calls in on The Breakdown to play the new single and tell DJ Manchild all about it.
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Vanessa Worm
Thu 20 Aug 2020 08:00
Vanessa Worm plays Musical Chairs on The Breakfast Spread and chats to Milo about her new album 'VANESSA 77'
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Jamie McElhinney
Wed 19 Aug 2020 17:00
Lyndelle chats to Jamie McElhinney from the band Firetail about their new single out on Friday 14th August, called "Rainbow Room" featuring Emily Bennett.
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Jon Tjhia
Wed 19 Aug 2020 08:15
Liquid Architecture's Jon Tjhia joins Annika Priest on State of the Art to talk about Manus Recording Project Collective. Apart of 'Where are You Today 2020,' subscribers receive a text message with a new ten-minute audio recording every day for a month, beginning 1 August from men who were seeking asylum by boat, but were forcibly transferred transferred to Manus Island by the Australian government nearly seven years ago. Now, they are held in hotels or detention centres around Australia.
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Vintage Crop
Tue 18 Aug 2020 16:30
Jack Cherry from Vintage Crop joins Jordan to talk about their upcoming album, Serve To Serve Again.
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Sunfruits
Tue 18 Aug 2020 15:30
Winnie hops on the phone to chat to Jordan about the new Sunfruits single Mushroom Kingdom.
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IJALE
Mon 17 Aug 2020 16:00
on Homebrew
Maddy and Kurt chat with Australian/Nigerian artist IJALE about the release of his debut EP, Wildly Disparate Sounds.
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Kristin Berardi
Mon 17 Aug 2020 11:30
on Black Wax
2020 is the year of the vocalist at Wangaratta Festival's National Jazz Awards. Submissions are now open for high-level Australian vocalists aged 36 or younger. 2012 Voice winner Kirstin Berardi calls in Black Wax to tell Adam about the competition and the festival.
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Josh Kelly
Sun 16 Aug 2020 20:00
Winner of the 2019 Young Elder of Jazz Award, Josh Kelly rings into Dizzy Atmosphere to talk about the rebroadcast of his award winning piece, Displacement.
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Squid Nebula
Wed 12 Aug 2020 18:15
Amy from Melbourne soul-jazz group Squid Nebula chats to Lyndelle about her band's second EP ‘Connectivity’ before Lyndelle premieres their new single 'Electricity'
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Descend to Archeron
Tue 11 Aug 2020 22:00
South Australian death/black metal Descend to Archeron talk about their new EP & video clip ‘The Transience of Flesh.'
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Drew Gardner
Tue 11 Aug 2020 18:00
on Firewater
Drew Gardner front-man of the Nicoteenagers calls into Firewater to talk about their new track ‘Heart in a Hold.’