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Selector and radio host Coco Maria is coming to Melbourne to play at Move My Way Festival, which is taking place at Pica on October 4. Specialising in Brazilian, South-Central-American, and Caribbean music, her selections have all sorts of rarities from sunnier, far-off places. Mixed with her unconditioned energy, Coco Maria has the ability to keep your feet busy while making your mind embark on a trip to the warmed sides of the musical world. Elle catches up with Coco on Headhunters.

Stopping by Underground Love today is improvisational drum and saxophone duo Party Dozen. Having just announced their upcoming fifth album '21 Bum Salute', they've also just dropped a new single called 'Euro Stomper', which casts the band as chaotic charlatans in a comical critique of the demagogues and grifters who wield outsized influence by manufacturing belief. Tune in to hear from Party Dozen while they're in town.

Four-piece rock’n’roll band ​​C.O.F.F.I.N will be performing in Studio 5 Live this Tuesday during Firewater. Driven by guttural lead vocals from behind the drum kit, high-voltage lead guitars and razor-sharp rhythms, their music nods to the rich and raw lineage of bands such as Coloured Balls, The Angels and AC/DC, while filtering it through their own Northern Beaches lens. Tune in as Claire Stuchbery interviews the band straight after their Studio 5 Live session.

Damian Gardiner, bassist for Naarm punk/hardcore/hip hop outfit 28 Days will be joining Ryan on Tyrannocoreus tonight. Celebrating 30 years of 28 Days, the band are about to embark on a regional tour after their sold out shows across major Australian cities. Tune in after 10pm for a deep dive into the band's history, and to hear about their upcoming performance at Froth and Fury Festival in January. 

Stopping by Tyrannocoreus tonight is local band Vault Hill, who produce heavy, thrash music laced with menacing, metal-core intensity. Guitarist Adro O'Brien will be discussing with Ryan the band's new EP 'Modern Way', how the band are navigating the new era split across the country, and what they'll be doing to celebrate the release. Tune in to hear the latest from Vault Hill.

'BLAK N BLUES' is a conversation in blues music, art and poetry. Created by Wiradjuri man Uncle Glenn Loughrey and internationally awarded blues guitarist Fiona Boyes, it brings together two enduring oral traditions - First Nations storytelling and the deep blues. Ahead of the show, Helen catches up with Fiona about the event, which will take place at Wheat, Wine and Whisky from October 13 - 18.

Winners of the MBAS Blues Challenge, Paulie Bignell and the Thornbury Two will be representing Australia at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2027. In the beginning, Paulie carved out a reputation with his guitar, but now it’s his voice and songwriting that continually carries his solo output. Nonetheless, the guitar is still an integral part of what he does and is. Tune in this morning as Helen Jennings catches up with Paulie Bignell.

This September 23rd will mark 30 years to the day when Magic Dirt’s acclaimed debut album Friends In Danger was released in Australia back in 1996 To celebrate this significant milestone and to talk about its legacy, we will have none other than honorary guest Adalita Srsen. Also joining will be current bass player, and long-time friend of the band, Steve Patrick.