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Self-described as a “bald and bearded, metal-headed, hill hiking, dopamine dealing, loud sounding man”, Seattle-based comedian Luke Severeid has made a name for himself around the globe, fusing comedy with a love for heavy metal music and unique insights on life. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus as Ryan Evans chats with Luke about his experience at Knotfest last year, his upcoming show at the Thornbury Theatre on September 10, along with his favourite heavy music releases of 2026.

On the second half of the show tonight, Ryan Evans will catch up with the vocalist of Tasmanian death metal giants, Psycroptic. Performing their new album 'The Pulse Of Annihilation' at Max Watts on August 15, Jason Peppiatt will be chatting about Psycroptic's co-headline tour with Rivers Of Nihil, and stories from his 20+ year tenure as the frontman of the band. 

The 'Jumpin' the Blues Allstars - Live on PBS FM’ album will be launched at The Fitzroy Bowls Club on August 16. Led by double bassist Steve Purcell, the Jumpin' the Blues Allstars band would get together once a month to back a different femme vocalist from Naarm/Melbourne's vibrant blues, RnB and roots music scene. The songs on the album are selected by Tom from some of his favourite sessions. Tune in to the show from 1pm as Steve stops by to chat about the launch. 

Freeform is a music festival that brings together leading international and local electronic artists for a full day of dancing and discovering. On the line up is USA electronic music producer and sought-after festival DJ, Avalon Emerson. The album 'Written into Changes' by Avalon Emerson & the Charm just came out in March this year, which she describes as "soft and bedroomy". Ahead of her festival appearance at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on October 3, Milo catches up with Avalon.

Joining Crispi on Radio City is the folk duo Fountain Lakes, made up of Emma Henney and Jac Tonks. With a sound that is expansive and genre spanning; with texture, reverb and dreamlike dual vocals, they will be celebrating the release of their debut EP 'Junkyard of Lost Hearts' with a show at the Railway Hotel Ballroom on Friday, August 14. Tune in to hear about their plans for the EP release.

Adelaide artist Ryan Martin John is a folk singer-songwriter with a penchant for warm harmonies and pondering. He's released his full-length album 'Big Love', and is playing at The Merri Creek Tavern, alongside Emmy Ryan, this Thursday August 13. Ahead of the show, Ryan drops by Swinging Doors to catch up with Ernie. 

After honing their chops in every dive bar, saloon and honky tonk in Naarm, sorcerers of twang, Acid Arrow are set to launch their new single 'Drop Your Shoulders Down' at Shotkickers on August 15. Riding the knife’s edge between struggle and surrender, the track leans into life’s trials and the quiet strength we all need at times. Tune in to Swinging Doors from 4pm for a live acoustic set from Brooke Penrose and Brett Marshall, the duo behind Acid Arrow.

Having just completed a European tour with Napalm Death and the Melvins, Jerry A of Portland powerhouse Poison Idea and his mates from Sydney The Hard-Ons - Blackie, Ray and Murray - are releasing their new album 'Hard-Ons/Jerry A'. Ahead of the album dropping on August 14, Rodney catches up with Jerry A on Sunglasses After Dark. Tune in to hear about the new record.