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Rolling the festive tradition once again is The Ronson Hangup (Christmas Show), an indie supergroup band featuring musicians Ashley Naylor and Steve Pinkerton, taking place at The Workers Club on December 20th. The night will also feature Pinkerton Pendlebury, Pinko’s collaboration with sports star Andrew Pendlebury. Tune in to Radio City as Steve and Andrew stop by to wish Crispi a very Ronson Christmas.

Roll With The Punches, Make It Swing And Groove On Your Hunches is the motto of Melbourne band Mooney Valley Drifters. They’ve been a staple in the local country-blues scene for 40 years, and to celebrate, they’re putting on a shin-digging birthday show at the Thornbury Bowls Club on December 14th. Tune in to Swinging Doors as the band stops by to chat with Ernie ahead of the show.

Last month, LA punk band Pat Todd and The Rankoutsiders dropped into Sunglasses After Dark for a Studio 5 session. If you missed their live show while they were in Melbourne, tune in to hear high-energy rock 'n' roll infused with elements of country and rhythm & blues, followed by an interview with Phil MacDougall and Pat Todd himself.

Packing a post-punk punch is Wollongong's two-piece band Chimers. The duo has released their second album called 'Through Today' via Poison City Records, and the band swings by Sunglasses After Dark to chat with Phil about the new record. Tune in to hear the latest from Chimers.

After touring across Europe and the USA for the past 6 months, DJ Reptant has returned home with more electro, techno, and acid sounds to slide into the Melbourne airwaves. He's playing a show at Miscellania on December 29th, but first, he comes into B.P.M. for a special guest mix. Tune in as Ivy and Reptant take over PBS from midnight.

Making their name by seamlessly crossing between hip hop, jazz, and other contemporary genres, Canadian group BADBADNOTGOOD continues to push musical boundaries in their latest release, 'Mid Spiral'. The alt-jazz ensemble received their fifth GRAMMY nomination this year and has been on the road since the release. Mike Gurrieri catches up with the band during their time in Melbourne; tune in to hear this PBS exclusive interview.

Finding home in the friction and warmth felt between the organic and electronic is the work of indie/folk artist Hugo van Buuren. After releasing his tender and confessional EP 'Two Truths', he stops by Underground Love to play some intimate live songs in the studio. Tune in as Jordan chats with Hugo about the new release.

Going out of 2024 with a bang is garage-rock band Snake Powder. The four piece will be playing at The Beast on December 20th, alongside local bands Salmon Sisters and Blue Fur. Snake Powder stops by Firewater to chat with Claire about the show. Tune in to hear what we can expect on the night.