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Lex Legion is a brand-new band including four-fifths of the classic late 1980s King Diamond lineup, infused with the jaw-dropping vocals of Nils K. Rue. The heavy metal band are releasing their self-titled debut album which is a world class example of hard rock and metal that merges tasteful, lean arrangements and unbated melody and harmony. Tune in to hear Andy LaRocque and Nils K. Rue of the band chat more about the album which drops June 12. 

Metal-industrial demons Witchgrinder are a Melbourne band who unleash relentless sonic assault. Blending groove metal, thrash and industrial elements, the band's sound is steeped in horror and the supernatural. Tune in from 10pm, where Kene and the band's vocalist and guitarist Travis Everett chat all things metal 'n' stuff.

Eora-based producer Soul Wun (Blake Carthew) builds deeply moving soundscapes centred around percussive, atmospheric and emotionally evocative tributes to his love for jazz, hip hop, and the UK underground. This is evident in his recent single 'On and On and On and,' which he will chat to Milo about when he drops in on The Breakfast Spread for a guest mix behind the wheels of steel. Tune in early on Friday for a taste of what Soul Wun plans to bring to his upcoming show at Level 2 at HER.

Ruby Jones will play Studio 5 on Stone Love, celebrating the release of her second album, Souvenir. What can be described as a powerful and deeply reflective new body of work, has been shaped by exploring intergenerational trauma, climate anxiety and cycles of rebirth through sweeping arrangements and striking, image-rich songwriting. Don't miss this special live performance on the air waves ahead of her return to the stage at Northcote Social Club on June 6. 

Cerro's debut solo release "The Infinite Hum" is a 5-track EP blending dubby house and cozy Balearica. Influenced by the four months he spent in Colombia and returning to the neighborhood he grew up in, Cerro put the EP together in a modest travelling studio with a small collection of analogue hardware. Releasing via local imprint Proto Exotica in late June, tune in to hear him chat with Jonny about what went into the creation of his work. 

LA-based Kevin Morby is releasing his eighth studio album, Little Wide Open. Inspired by a road trip he took with his mum in rural Kansas, USA, the album embodies the beauty and openness of the Midwest's surroundings, where Kevin spent his life growing up. Joining Myles on 5ft High and Rising, tune in to hear them catch up about his latest work. 

Mastaneh Nazarian and Sanaz Sadaatfar join Roger on Global Village for an exclusive live to air performance. Both with a rich musical background spanning guitar, oud and the kamancheh, each artist has mastered their craft in a poetic and captivating way. Listen in to hear them share more about their music, its history, and how this intertwines with Iran and its diaspora.

Award-winning Sydney-based guitarist and composer Hilary Geddes brings her quartet to The Jazzlab on Wednesday May 20, presenting music from their sophomore album Redleaf. Tune in from 8pm to hear Geddes talk with Greg Sher about the new album and how it sits at the intersection of contemporary jazz, improvisation and song-driven expression.