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Coming onto the show this morning is Michael Pollitt aka Mr Black & Blues. Inspired by a life changing experience; a broken neck which almost cost him his life, Michael Pollitt has been determined to fulfill the creative passion that burned within and share music to uplift and inspire from the darkest corner. Helen Jennings chats with him about his new album, along with his recent European tour. 

The Mountaingrass Festival organisers Suzanne and Dave Diprose will be coming onto Southern Style today to chat about the event and to play a couple of tunes live on the show. Held in Bright at the Bright Community Centre, Mountaingrass showcases some of the best bluegrass and old time musicians from Australasia and beyond with concerts, jam sessions and workshops. Tune in to find out more about the festival, which is taking place from November 13 - 15.

After a whirlwind year following the release of their sophomore record 'Again', The Belair Lip Bombs will be playing at Forum Melbourne on November 7, which will be their last show in a while before heading back into the studio. This morning on The Breakfast Spread, Milo will be joined by band members Maisie and Jimmy to chat about the busy year they've had, along with a round of Musical Chairs. Tune in to hear this special selection of tracks from The Belair Lip Bombs.

Sydney trio Sweetie carves feral, gothic post-punk into something sharp and political in their debut album 'Dogtooth'. Across the record, the trio draw on a wide range of references - from gothic Australian narratives, mythic archetypes and the slowrot of late capitalism - to craft a visceral portrait of what it means to be a woman in contemporary Australia. Ahead of their show at Thornbury Bowls on November 14, Crispi catches up with the band about their new release.

On Junkyard today, Russell Kilbey from The Crystal Set will be chatting with Lisa Gibbs about their Victoria tour in December, along with releasing their first album in 30 years. An indie rock band from Sydney, The Crystal Set formed in 1983 by Russell Kilbey (bass and lead vocals), Phillip Maher (guitar and vocals) and Davey Ray Moor (keyboards and vocals). Find out more about their show at Northcote Social Club on December 5, along with their new record 'Don't Peak Early'.

Formed in Norway in 1991, Enslaved was inspired by 'Demonaz' of Immortal after the Immortal demo track 'Enslaved in Rot'. After three consecutive albums with a stable line-up, the band has since then had a change up in band members. Tune in to Burning Bitumen tonight to hear from Enslaved drummer and vocalist Iver Sandøy, along with founding vocalist and bass player Grutal, chatting about their latest music.

Tune in for the second half of Burning Bitumen tonight as Kene catches up with Norwegian group Mortiis, ahead of their Melbourne show at the Croxton Bandroom on November 21. Having performed in Australia before as a solo one-man show, this time folks will be treated to the full Mortiis band line-up for the very first time, performing songs from 'The Smell Of Rain' album and other volumes of 'Dystopian Despair'. Find out more about their upcoming show alongside Nytt Land and Tir.

Born in Türkiye, Muharrem Aslan is a Sydney-based musician, bağlama virtuoso and music therapist. Fusing traditional Turkish folk with global influences, Muharrem Aslan bridges cultures through emotionally rich storytelling in both Turkish and English. Following his concert at Club Voltaire and ahead of his show at Open Space on December 5, Muharrem drops by the Global Village to talk about his music and play some songs live.