News

Perth singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly is gearing up for a triumphant return to music after a few years away. No stranger to the global stage, Stella has performed on NPR Tiny Desk and has just signed with Remote Control Records. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread for an exclusive live performance from Stella Donnelly, and to hear more about her latest single 'Baths'.

Coming into Roots of Rhythm for the monthly segment 'Wordy Gurdy', Jackey Coyle and Helen Jennings chat about exceptional music and writing, scouring the past 100 years for rare and excellent blues, jazz, country, and more. Tune in from 9am to hear them analyse the best of the best.

Australian blues and soul guitar icon Geoff Achison swings by Roots of Rhythm ahead of his 60th Birthday Gig at Memo Music Hall on August 29. Backed by his powerhouse band The Souldiggers, Geoff will celebrate his milestone with a night of blues, rock and soul, sharing the stage with genre-defying shredder Kathleen Halloran and blues master Shannon Bourne. Tune in for a chat about Geoff’s storied career, what fans can expect from this special gig, and why turning 60 is no reason to slow down.

On the day of her show at The Tote, Hannah McKittrick is coming in to The Breakfast Spread for a round of Musical Chairs with Milo. They'll be chatting about her new single 'Crowd Scene', which stretches and pulls into an almost seven-minute meditative soundscape, inspired by a question posed in Tom Robbins’ novel 'Still Life With Woodpecker', “How do you make love stay?", and by marching for a Free Palestine in Naarm each Sunday, where she witnessed connection woven through endless crowds.

Singer-songwriter Mia Kelly has a spellbinding voice, blurring the lines between intimate memoir and compelling semi-fictional narratives. With a distinctive blend of folk, rock, and blues, and singing in both English and French, Mia will be coming to Australian shores next year to perform at the Port Fairy Folk Festival. Tune in to Down By The River as Lauren Plant catches up with her from her home country of Canada.

‘Over, Over and Out’, the second single from Davey Lane's upcoming fourth solo album 'Finally, A Party Record', and sees the musician and singer-songwriter (You Am I, Crowded House, Jimmy Barnes, Todd Rundgren, Robyn Hitchcock, The Saints) preparing to hit the road. To celebrate the release of 'Finally, A Party Record', Lane will officially launch the album with a national tour in late August. Tune in to Radio City as Crispi catches up with Davey ahead of his show at The Curtin on August 28.

Best known for their frenetic blend of jagged melodies, pithy punk rock discourse, and screaming feedback, Shepparton Airplane are coming into Fang It! for a Studio 5 Live performance, followed by an interview with Ruari. They'll be chatting about their latest album 'Forecast', which marks a new chapter for the local band, one where their trademark energy meets a more expansive and experimental approach to songwriting, along with their album launch show on September 20.

Shack-shakin’ trio who play rock ‘n’ roll inspired by wild rockabilly, Plastic Section are coming onto Twistin' Fever for a live performance of dirty garage rock and raw rhythm and blues. With Ben on guitar and vocals, Sue on drums and Pip on bass, the band has released four albums since forming in 2018. Tune in from 7pm to hear from the Melbourne based trio.