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Local group The Gruntled has been making avant-medieval instrumental psych noise since they formed over 20 years ago in 2004. They're about to drop two new singles 'Mirrors in the Grass / Gatecrash!', along with announcing the single release show. Find out when the launch will be and more this week on Pojama People when they catch up with Chris Pearson. 

Michigan emo band saturdays at your place are making their way to Australia to support their friends Hot Mulligan at the Forum on April 22. Their intimate lyrics pair with heavy hitting instrumental hooks and cleverly placed twinkly guitar parts to create a uniquely personal sound that has come to define the band. Ryan catches up with guitarist Mitch Gulish, tune in to hear about the band's goofy music videos and their busy touring schedule. 

Ohio emo veterans Hawthorne Heights are returning to Melbourne to celebrate 20 years of their seminal album 'If Only You Were Lonely', which cemented them as one of the era’s defining acts, earning gold certification and leaving a lasting impact on fans around the world. Ryan catches up with vocalist JT Woodruff about their show at The Croxton on April 25, tune in as they chat about overcoming adversity and challenges that the band have dealt with in their over two decade career.

Located in the heart of Melbourne's creative epicenter, Marios Cafe has been a touchstone for counter-culture, art and music in Melbourne's inner north for four decades. Now celebrating their 40th anniversary, the two Marios - De Pasquale and Maccarone - drop into The Breakfast Spread to share stories about the music, art and cultural scene that has exploded around them since opening their doors in 1986.

Grammy Award–winning vocalist and guitarist Ruthie Foster returns to Australia this April and May. Frequently likened to Aretha Franklin for her emotional depth and vocal power, Foster blends blues, gospel, folk and soul with remarkable authenticity. Her masterful guitar playing is as celebrated as her soulful voice. Helen Jennings catches up with Ruthie while she's in Perth, tune in to hear about her string of shows across the country, including Brunswick Ballroom on May 8.

The Big Boogaloo is Sam Linton Smith on vocals and guitar, Chris Pascoe on keys and Steve Purcell on double bass. Featuring an eclectic repertoire of blues-based, harmony-driven RnB, funk and reggae influences, The Big Boogaloo make time this week to drop into PBS to play an exclusive live set on Jumpin' the Blues.

This year, Chewin’ The Fat celebrates seven years of connection and dancing together for mental health. With the collective on track to reach $100,000 in charitable donations supporting mental health and community wellbeing, the event is taking place at Fairfield Amphitheatre on April 25. Benji comes on to The Breakfast Spread for a round of Musical Chairs with Milo Eastwood, tune in to hear tracks from the line up, which includes Harvey Sutherland, Supa Kameleon and Kuzco, to name a few. 

Solo artist of the year from the 2021 'Australian Folk Music Awards', Ruth Hazleton is taking her darkfolk album 'Heronbones' to Brunswick Ballroom on Sunday, April 29. A collection of stories (both traditional and composed), Ruth draws from deep wells of folklore and trad song, reshaping these narratives through a darkfolk lens, blending electronic sampling and sound design with guitar and banjo. Ruth Hazleton joins Lauren Plant on the show to chat about the upcoming album launch.