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Broadcaster, occasional poet and all 'round music nut Brian Nankervis drops into PBS this week to chat to Crispi about RockWiz's return to its spiritual home, The Gershwin Room at the Espy. Tune in to hear some of the best stories from Australia's favourite rock and roll quiz show, and learn what's coming up as RockWiz returns to the Espy for the first time in a decade.

Those Shoes You March In is the debut single from Public Figures and Folk Bitch Trio's Gigi Argiro under their new solo venture. Rooted in 90s alt rock which they were raised on, Gigi's latest release channels the spirit of guitar-forward and melody soaked sounds, honing in on their early musical identity and bringing these unheard songs to life. Tune in to Radio City to hear them catch up about the single and their new project, which marks a fresh chapter of songwriting and self-expression.

Alt-country songwriter Jeremy Beggs proudly releases his debut album with two intimate launch shows at the iconic Wesley Anne in Northcote on May 23, and The Painted Lady in Ballarat on May 22. Jeremy draws inspiration from Americana influences and twists this into his own distinctly Australiana feel and sound, which blends rugged country-rock and soulful storytelling. Tune in to hear more about the concept behind the album which is out May 14th.

Phil takes us on a journey down memory lane, resurfacing an interview he did with John Lydon of Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd. Recorded in his hotel room at the Old Melbourne Motor Inn in December 1984, this PBS interview was taped when Public Image Ltd were touring Australia for the very first time. Tune in to this special broadcast to hear them chat about punk rock in the UK, reggae music, and plenty more. 

Metal-industrial demons Witchgrinder are a Melbourne band who unleash relentless sonic assault. Blending groove metal, thrash and industrial elements, the band's sound is steeped in horror and the supernatural. Tune in from 10pm, where Kene and the band's vocalist and guitarist Travis Everett chat all things metal 'n' stuff.

Lex Legion is a brand-new band including four-fifths of the classic late 1980s King Diamond lineup, infused with the jaw-dropping vocals of Nils K. Rue. The heavy metal band are releasing their self-titled debut album which is a world class example of hard rock and metal that merges tasteful, lean arrangements and unbated melody and harmony. Tune in to hear Andy LaRocque and Nils K. Rue of the band chat more about the album which drops June 12. 

Ruby Jones will play Studio 5 on Stone Love, celebrating the release of her second album, Souvenir. What can be described as a powerful and deeply reflective new body of work, has been shaped by exploring intergenerational trauma, climate anxiety and cycles of rebirth through sweeping arrangements and striking, image-rich songwriting. Don't miss this special live performance on the air waves ahead of her return to the stage at Northcote Social Club on June 6. 

Cerro's debut solo release "The Infinite Hum" is a 5-track EP blending dubby house and cozy Balearica. Influenced by the four months he spent in Colombia and returning to the neighborhood he grew up in, Cerro put the EP together in a modest travelling studio with a small collection of analogue hardware. Releasing via local imprint Proto Exotica in late June, tune in to hear him chat with Jonny about what went into the creation of his work.