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Joining Ian this Sunday is the widely respected composer Alan Holley. He'll be chatting about an upcoming concert of new music he's written alongside seven other composers called 'Of Rivers and Trees'. Exploring environmental themes, the performance will present a wide range of perspectives on how Australia's relationship with land and water can find expression through music. Tune in to hear about the concert, which will be held at the Anglican Parish of the Parks in Albert Park on June 13.

Elusive Melbourne-based fusion ensemble Krakatau have a new album out, and it’s called 'Terra Ignota'. Marking both a return and an epochal shift for the group, the album is a deep exploration of possible sonic spaces and a portent of things to come. Members of the band bring a selection of tunes that inspired the new album to The Breakfast Spread for a round of Musical Chairs - tune in from 8am as Claire Dickson catches up with James and Dann.

The mighty PBS and Triple R Megahertz will once again take on the Rockdogs at the Reclink Community Cup on June 14 at Victoria Park. Raising funds for Reclink, a community sport and recreation charity supporting people facing life challenges, the day features a lineup of live music, including C.O.F.F.I.N (with Ambrose Kenny‑Smith), Owelu Dreamhouse, Kim Salmon’s Smoked Salmon and more. Claire catches up with Megahertz co-captain Emelyne and Rockdogs co-captain Nick ahead of the big match.

Beth Seymour, the vocalist for punk rock group La Famiglia will be joining Ryan on Tyrano this week. Chatting about their new album 'Alphabet Mafia', tune in to hear how this new record differs from her other project Beth Seymour & The Lizzies, and what we can expect from La Famiglia for the rest of 2026.

Influential modern metal and hardcore band Poison The Well are heading to Australia, playing at 170 Russell on June 11, which will be their first show in this country in over 15 years. Caustically fluent in flitting between brutality and beauty without breaking a sweat, their 1999 debut album ‘The Opposite Of December’ was a watershed moment for the metal and hardcore world. Ryan catches up with lead guitarist Ryan Primack, tune in to hear about their new album ‘Peace In Place’. 

Chatting with Helen all the way from Manchester this Wednesday are local guitarist Geoff Achison and UK saxophonist Tom Waters. Currently touring the UK, the duo specialise in blues, country, rock, funky jazz, and folk, performing their own catalogue of original music alongside some classic roots gems. Tune in to hear how the 'Brush with the Blues' tour has been going so far, and about Geoff Achison’s show on July 16 alongside local musician Kathleen Halloran at Arcobar Heatherton.

Mikey O’Neil is a Canberra based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. His credits include the horror feature 'The Furies', and the minimalist score for 'Momento', a cozy room decorator. Having reached a global audience with renditions of video game music, particularly from the 'Final Fantasy' series, his self-released works further define his sound, blending expansive textures with intimate, tender arrangements. Joining Matt on Game Jams, tune in to hear about Mikey's latest works.

Known as the 'Swiss army knife of video game composition', Chase Bethea is a multi-award-winning video game composer behind critically acclaimed soundtracks for 'I Can’t Escape: Darkness, Aground, On the Peril of Parrots', and more. His music, celebrated for its unique fusion of orchestral, electronic, and world music elements, has been performed by ensembles worldwide. Chase joins Matt on Game Jams to chat about his 'Caribbean Noir' soundtrack for Duppy Detective Tashia.