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Local desert stoner rock group Planet of the 8s is back after an extended hiatus. With some new material to share, the three piece are heading to the Old Bar on November 13. Tune in to Pojama People tonight as Chris Pearson chats with the band about their rebirth, and what we can expect at their upcoming show.

Sam Cameron (vocals) and Tommy Williams (guitar) from Brisbane deathcore group A Night In Texas will be joining Ryan on the show tonight. They'll be chatting about their new album 'The Darkest Side Of Humanity', their first tour in seven years with Body Prison and Seek Misery and what the band has in store for 2027. Tune in to hear more. 

Davey McArthur is the bassist for Adelaide deathcore outfit Seek Misery. Ryan will be catching up with Davey on the second half of Tyrannocoreus to discuss Seek Misery's 2025 debut album 'Everyone You Love Will Leave', along with their national Australian tour with A Night In Texas and Body Prison. Find out when we can expect to hear new material from Seek Misery during this episode of Tyrannocoreus.

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'.