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Tune in to SITS tonight as Greg catches up with musicians playing at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. To start off, Greg will interview New York trumpeter Adam O’Farrill, chatting about a bold new collaboration that will unite Australian bassist Ross McHenry and Adam O'Farrill at the Jazzlab on Oct 21. The duo shares a restless creative curiosity, drawing on jazz, chamber music and experimental traditions to create music that is at once structured and spontaneous. 

For more than two decades, The Bad Plus have proven themselves to be the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention, they have consistently made their own rules with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorisation, The Bad Plus have won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide. Tune in as Greg Sher catches up with his heroes ahead of their show at Melbourne Recital Centre on Oct 21, as part of the MIJF.

Hot off the back of their first single 'Playbook', Bad Bangs now serve up 'Interest' - a punky, grittier track that highlights the false sense of security that our growing dependence on our robot overlords brings us. It’s a rock song about “the pervasive nature of technology, and the feeling of not standing a chance against the tidal wave”. Tune in to Homebrew this afternoon to hear about Bad Bangs' upcoming third album, which will be coming out on November 20.

Formed in Bristol in the UK in 2020, the Tara Clerkin Trio are Pat Benjamin, Sunny Joe Paradisos and Tara Clerkin, three musicians involved in cult Bristol bands before confidently settling down in triangle formation. Drawing on jazz, trip hop, electronica, psychedelia, and minimalism, the trio turn these influences into an uncanny and blissful sound that’s all their own. Claire catches up with them this morning, chatting about their upcoming debut shows in Australia.

Musicians Finn Rees (30/70, Close Counters) and Erica Tucceri will be coming onto Mystic Brew this morning for an intimate live performance of keys and flute. Having recently moved to London and signed to UK label DeepMatter records, Erica will be performing her soon to be released album 'Route 96' at Spiegel Hauson on October 21 as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Tune in to hear what else these cutting edge jazz musicians have in store for the rest of 2026.

While best known as the voice of Tumbleweed, recent years have found Richie Lewis forging a distinctly personal creative path, exploring new musical territory through songwriting, collaboration and a series of adventurous projects that continue to redefine his work. Joining Chris Pearson on Pojama People, tune in to hear about his upcoming gig with Brush Prairie and J.P. Shilo at Geroge Lane in St Kilda on October 24.

German metalcore band Half Me are coming back to Australia for their first headline tour, playing a show in Melbourne's Leadbeater on October 25. The band will be dropping their sophomore album 'Crusade' at the start of the tour and will be joined by local band Deficit. Vocalist Chris Zühlke and guitarist Chris Hesse join Ryan on the show to chat about their busy tour schedule and upcoming album release.

Ahead of her show at The Railway Hotel on October 23 with support from Danika, Hannah Cameron joins Milo Eastwood for a live, stripped back performance on The Breakfast Spread. 'Arm's Length' is the new single from Hannah Cameron, and the song explores the experience of avoidant attachment through the lens of the recipient, carried by Cameron's signature fingerpicking and the intricate harmonies she's become known for. Tune in to hear the latest music from Hannah Cameron.