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Nestled between a volcanic crater lake and the Hopkins River just outside Warrnambool, GOOM is a not-for-profit music festival that brings together people who share a deep passion for music. Festival organiser Eithne comes into Homebrew - tune in to hear about the festival lineup and what it's like to put together a festival in this climate.

Having opened for BADBADNOTGOOD at a sold-out show and played the main stage at the renowned Montreal Jazz Festival, Canadian-Filipina artist Mary Ancheta offers a fresh take on jazz and electro-funk. Inspired by The Meters, John Scofield, and Prince, Ancheta crafts arresting melodies and irresistible grooves, embracing raw, fuelled moments and favouring grittiness over perfection. Tune in to Mystic Brew as Mike catches up with Mary ahead of her show at The Jazzlab on January 23.

Look Around You is thrilled to announce that on January 25th, QQQ ST. Park will feature local hero Claddy, with support from 非 Fēi. Having given so much to the local scene over the years, Claddy will warm up the 2025 airwaves with her vibrant, powerhouse energy. But first, she joins MzRizk in Boogie Beat Suite to catch up about the show.

'The Bad Fire' is a working-class Glaswegian term for Hell—or at least, that’s how the Scottish rock band Mogwai describe the title of their 11th studio album. Reflecting the difficult times the band members were going through, the music carries an updraft, a sense of beauty encased in the onslaught. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mogwai, Chris catches up with the band’s guitarist and vocalist, Stuart Braithwaite.

After two decades of waiting for this ride of wild headbanging and metal madness, the legendary Swedish band Enforcer will be playing at The Leadbeater Hotel on January 25th. Ahead of their Australian debut, Kene catches up with the band's founder—tune in as they chat about the band's tour, musical progressions and more.

Dominating the progressive death metal genre since 1990, Sweden-based band Opeth is coming back to Australia to perform songs from their 14th studio album, 'The Last Will and Testament'. Kene and Leah catch up with the band's Uruguayan bassist Martín, tune in to Burning Bitumen as they chat about his musical influences and life growing up in his home country.

Canadian deathcore band AngelMaker is about to embark on an Australian tour, supporting British heavy metal band Sylosis. Ahead of the tour, Ryan catches up with AngelMaker’s dual vocalists, Casey Tyson-Pearce and Ian Bearer. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus as Ian shares what it’s like to be the newest member of a 7-piece band that formed in 2011.

Florida band Hot Water Music are well-established figures in the punk rock and post-hardcore scenes. Since their formation in 1994, they've released nearly 10 studio albums, with their most recent record, 'Vows'. Bassist Jason Black chats with Ryan about the band's 30th anniversary this year. Tune in to Tyrannocoreus to hear when the band will next be playing in Australia.