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James Hullick is one of Melbourne's most well-known and adventurous musical and cross-media mavericks, involved in a huge range of projects, particularly through Jolted Arts, which open up new music/art experiences to ever-widening ideas, performers, and audiences. This week on The Sound Barrier James drops in to chat to Ian about his May 27 gig at Northcote Social Club with the Amplified Elephants, an ensemble of musicians with neurodiversities, and avant-garde ensemble I Hold the Lion's Paw.

Delivering the power and beauty of Africa through the prism of hip-hop, jazz and the freedom of funk, local group Black Jesus Experience present an irresistibly danceable alloy of traditional Azmari Ethiopian song and 21st‑century groove. Performing at The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts as part of Live at The Count’s on May 13, band member Peter Harper stops by Black Wax to chat with Adam. Tune in to hear about their upcoming show, along with their latest album release 'Time Telling'.

Local band Oceanlord will be bringing their stoner-gloom-rock energy to Pojama People this May 12. Playing a unique mix of psych and doom, the group will be opening for Devil Electric on May 23 at Northcote Social Club, in support of their new album release. Chris Pearson catches up with the musicians, tune in to find out what Oceanlord has planned for the rest of 2026.

Austin psych-rock trailblazers The Black Angels return to Australia with a special run of shows including the Forum on Monday June 8th. This marks the 20th year of their landmark debut album "Passover", which earned their cult status in shaping the global psych-rock revival of the 21st century. Hear them catch up with Chris about their Melbourne show where they promise a rare chance to revisit one of their defining albums front-to-back. 

Adelaide-based alt. are an alternative metal band whose music translates into ambitious and immersive live experiences. The band will release their new EP, Nevermore, out via SharpTone Records on May 15. Joining Ryan from 10pm, is alt.'s bassist Oscar Harding, who chats more about the release as well as some dates you can catch them around town. 

Following the release of their debut EP "Inhuman Existence", drummer Zac Smith and vocalist Cuillin Phillips of Perth-based beatdown deathcore group, Furety, join Ryan to chat about their latest work. Tune in to hear more about what went in to making the album, plus what the heavy scene is like in the world's most isolated city, their goals to play over this side of the country, and other musical ventures they are currently involved in. 

Renowned for his fiery guitar work, soulful voice, and genre-blending sound, Geoff Achison is a celebrated blues-roots artist from Australia whose music spans blues, funk, soul, acoustic folk and roots-rock. Before his UK tour commences, tune in to Roots of Rhythm, to catch him play live and chat to Helen about his upcoming gig on May 15 at Oakleigh Music Hall. 

Craig Horne & The Hornets drop in to the PBS studio ahead of their gig at Oakleigh Music Hall on May 24. The band, which can appear as a duo, trio, four, five or six piece, have become a regular fixture on Australia’s blues and roots music scene for nine years. Joined by Helen Jennings on Roots of Rhythm, catch up with the band and hear them play some tunes live on air.