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Palestinian pop singer-songwriter Kokym was born and raised in occupied Palestine to a family that was no stranger to musical talent. Having innovated 'Fallahi Pop,' a genre blending modern music with traditional Palestinian melodies and rural accent, Kokym released a tribute track after enduring the 2021 war that became a massive hit within Palestinian communities. Tune in to Dounya to hear DJ Matab catch up with Kokym.

Beloved indie jangle band Dick Diver is gearing up to play a string of shows at The Thornbury Theatre, their first live appearances since 2018. Forming in 2008, the band has garnered international attention for their songwriting, funny/sad lyrics, and swapping instruments and vocals during live shows. Catch members of the band chatting and performing a live song in the studio on Underground Love.

About to embark on a European and UK tour, Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice will first treat their home crowd to a preview of their European set. They'll be playing all the old and new hits (and misses), and raising a few pennies for baguettes and petrol. Tune in to Underground Love to hear from Dougal Shaw before the big international tour.

Heavy-psych purveyors Turtle Skull are taking to venues across the east coast in celebration of their new LP, 'Being Here'. A swirling kaleidoscope of meaty riffage, syrupy harmonies, and celestial synthscapes, the album dives deep into the liminal space between joy and oblivion, urging you not to escape, but to arrive. Playing at The Tote on July 26, tune in to Pojama People to hear Chris Pearson chat to the band about the new album.

The devastating force of monolithic doom band ISUA will be coming in to Burning Bitumen this July 15. Having exploded onto the Melbourne scene in 2018, the band is set to play at The Bendigo Hotel on July 19, and at Blacken Open Air Festival from September 19 - 22. Tune in from 10pm to hear the latest from this local group.

Sam Octigan, vocalist for Naarm hardcore punk legends Iron Mind, swings by Tyrannocoreus to delve into their new album 'Test Of The Iron Mind' released via Last Ride Records on June 13. Ryan and Sam will chat on the band's history and future, covering how the five-piece went from low activity to an insatiable touring beast, and exchange thoughts on the current state of the Australian hardcore scene.

Tune in to Roots of Rhythm for ‘Wordy-Gurdy’, Part II of ‘John Campbell: The Greatest Guitarist You’ve Never Heard Of’. Having checked out his idiosyncratic take on other people’s songs in Part I, Helen and Jackey will explore more of his songwriting and production, spotlighting his original songs. Listen in for more great stories of John’s incredible life, as he shook up the blues scene of the 1980s and '90s with his fiery guitar work and formidable vocals.

Tom Somerville's music career was fated. Having played with his father Peter Somerville in The Burning Bridges, covering bluegrass and old time, as well as an expanding catalogue of original songs, Tom's musicality has been a longstanding family affair. Performing since 2012, The Burning Bridges appear regularly at national festivals and at venues across Naarm with two albums to date and another on the way. As a young fiddler, Tom's current forte is traditional Appalachian music.