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Groovy organ trio Hook Turn, featuring Adrian Whitehead, Daniel Berry and Tim Nikolsky, will be sharing their funky and spacey original music with Tom Sianidis live on Jumpin’ The Blues this week. Named after Naarm/Melbourne's infamous intersection manoeuvre - where you swing left to turn right - Hook Turn takes the indirect route to the pocket, and that's exactly where they live. Tune in from 1.30pm to hear the band perform live on the show.

On the show today, Lyndelle will be joined by powerhouse musician Grace Cummings. Her upcoming album ‘Bloodhorse!’ follows on from her AMP shortlisted album of 2024, 'Ramona', which saw her touring with King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, My Morning Jacket and Father John Misty, as well as selling out her own shows across three continents. Amongst the release of her new single ‘FAKE’, Grace stops by The Afterglow Radio Show for an intimate, live performance.

Melbourne's own dreamy goth/darkwave act Chiron are returning after a long hiatus with a new album 'A Dark Beauty'. Founded in 1997 by vocalist Michael Aliani (aka Carrodus), after he left popular cult dark wave band Ikon, Michael, Ivan and Dino will join Kristen on Bleeding Black Hearts Revue to discuss the new album. Tune in to hear about the making of the album, along with tracks from the new record.

Joining Ian Parsons for an interview after her Studio 5 Live performance is Finnish/Australian double bassist, vocalist and composer Helen Svoboda. Her new album 'Headwater' was a PBS Feature Album in July, and it explores notions of fragmentation, individuality and wholeness, shaped by disparate and complementary aspects of Helen Svoboda’s practice. Tune in to hear about the distinctive sonic world that Helen has created in this record.

Rooted in Latinx club sounds, community and underground energy, Now or Never is linking up with Chuleo Club on August 28, for a night of dance at Melbourne Town Hall. Built around pressure, rhythm and release, there will be sets from A.Chal (Peru/USA), Slim Soledad (Brazil/Berlin), LIZZ (Chile) and Dinamarca (Sweden/Chile), alongside Colombian-Australian DJ and Chuleo mother Zalina, along with Kiki House of Furia. Tune in for an energetic guest mix from Zalina on Headhunters with Elle Young.

Naarm based artist Maxine Gillon has made a name for herself through her expansive lyricism, accomplished classic songwriting, and distinctive guitar playing. With a sound that draws from 80’s Australiana, folk rock and western twang, catch her playing live in the studio with Jordan on Underground Love this Tuesday, ahead of her full band show at The Gem on August 7.

Coming on to the show this morning is Cavs, aka Michael Cavanagh of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. He'll be chatting about the all-new live score he's reimagined for 'Memento', which he'll be performing solo across multiple drum kits and a suite of electronic instruments. Technical and bombastic, Cavanagh’s performance will mirror the intensity and precision at the heart of Nolan's most audacious work. Tune in to hear about the live concert, happening at Hamner Hall on August 8 - 9.

Coming on to Jumpin’ The Blues today is jazz, surf, and blues musician Matt Dwyer. With a passion for all things blues and roots, he’ll be chatting with Tom about a special show he has lined up at the Railway Hotel in North Fitzroy on Friday, August 7. Tune in from 1pm to learn more about this event, and to hear about the new music he’s been working on recently.