Jimmy Eat World are heading back to Australia, bringing with them one of the most celebrated alternative rock catalogues of the last three decades. Ahead of the tour, Matty caught up with frontman Jim Adkins to chat about what keeps the band's love affair with Australian audiences so strong, why songs like The Middle, Sweetness and Pain continue to resonate with fans old and new, and what people can expect when they hit the stage this time around.

The conversation also touched on the enduring legacy of The Middle, including Prince's take on the iconic track, while also sharing his thoughts on Australia's music scene, the energy of local crowds, and why returning Down Under remains one of Jimmy Eat World's favourite stops on the touring calendar.

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Fresh off the release of her outstanding debut album Nobody's Baby, Kathleen Halloran is proving why she's one of Australia's most exciting rising artists.

Already renowned as one of the country's most formidable guitarists, Kathleen joins us to chat about taking her first full-length record on the road, and the incredible, almost unbelievable story of how a chance encounter led to her becoming a key member of Kate Ceberano's touring band.

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Sarah and Rowan joined us from Mid Drift fresh off an amazing performance here at HG HQ!

It's been an incredible ride so far, and fresh off the release of the Sophomore Ep, Good At Avoiding, things are only ramping up.

We discuss their humble beginnings to sharing the stage with their idols Ocean Alley, it's been heaps of fun so far they they're just getting started.

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