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US based guitarist Marisa Anderson is stopping by The Breakfast Spread this morning, joining Claire Dickson for an exclusive, electric guitar performance. Channeling the history of the guitar and stretching the boundaries of tradition, her playing is fluid, emotional, and masterful, featuring compositions and improvisations that re-imagine the landscape of music. Tune in to hear about Marisa's first Australian tour, along with her show at Merri Creek Tavern on February 24.

The musical journey of Bakri evolved from personal refuge to professional discipline at the University of Wollongong Television and the ABC. Shaped by Naarm’s dancefloors, he bridges technical research with physical intuition. This guest mix appearance is a spiritual homecoming, uncovering subconscious Sudanese rhythms. Tune in to Dounya for Bakri's blend of foundational jazz and classical with new-age funk and Afrobeats, exploring themes of hospitality and longing, through a third-culture lens.

To kick start Underground Love this week, Jordan will be joined by local artist Hannah Kate. Their debut LP ‘Whatever Weather’ just came out this month, and the 9-track album provides a refreshing take on the indie genre - piloted by frontwoman Hannah Wales’ natural energy and matched only by her band’s post-punk to psych-rock output. Bringing along their guitar to play a couple of live songs in studio, tune in to hear about the album launch show taking place at The Tote on February 28.

Local band Public Figures are about to play at Golden Plains and go on their first ever tour. After a blistering hot 2025 that introduced them to the world, the uncompromising project of longtime collaborators Evie Vlah and Gigi Argiro, have carved out a lane all on their own - punk with purpose, earworms at every turn, and songs that swing between identity, power, and resistance with explosive honesty. Tune in to hear about their new EP 'Figure It Out!'

Mid last year, Drifting Clouds released their debut single, ‘Bawuypawuy’, and it's been a favourite of the station ever since. The solo project of Yolngu musician Terry Guyula, ‘Bawuypawuy’ is a modern adaptation of a millennia old Songline passed from generations, blending tradition with Guyula’s eclectic musical style and sung in his first language: Liyawulma’mirr-Djambarrpuyngu. Tune in for a stripped back performance from Drifting Clouds, ahead of their show at Northcote Theatre on Feb 28.

Local guitarist Geoff Achison and UK saxophonist Tom Waters will be embarking on their 'Brush with the Blues' tour this February and March, showcasing blues, country, rock, funky jazz and folk. Each bringing their own catalogue of original music, along with some classic roots gems, Helen catches up with the duo ahead of their show at Brunswick Ballroom on February 28. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm to hear a special live performance from Geoff Achison and Tom Waters.

Tune in to Jumpin' The Blues as Tom Sianidis is joined by Gary Jones and Dave Brewer. They'll be chatting about 'Kickin' The B' at Bar 303 - an upcoming show on February 26 featuring Clayton Doley, a widely regarded Hammond organists and powerhouse of the international blues and soul scene. Joining Clayton on the night will be Dave Brewer on guitar and Hamish Stuart on drums.

Cosmic funk groovers Jerry are celebrating the release of their debut album 'The Lodge', with a launch show and all-star cast performing at Northcote Social Club. An excursion through funk, jazz, dance, and cosmic sounds with most tracks written at Jerry’s birthplace, a lodge in an unassuming suburb of Melbourne. Jerry’s unmistakably electric live performance drifts between super deep and super funky, with an intention to make you move. Tune in to hear about their show on February 28.