Listen Carefully with Nathan Jolly

Lydia Lunch is touring Australia in June, playing the music of Suicide and Alan Vega, as well as performing some spoken word shows with Tex Perkins, hosting a collaborative spoken word workshop in Sydney, and introducing a screening of her documentary in Melbourne. Visit lydia-lunch.net and lydialunch.bandcamp.com for music and art, and pressplaypresents.com for tour info.

Janet English is one third of Spiderbait, who are going on tour this July to celebrate 30 years of Ivy and the Big Apples. They'll be playing the album in full at 12 shows around the country. Visit spiderbait.net.au for tour dates and tickets.

Katy Steele has a new record out, Undressed, featuring stripped down version of six of her songs, and four great covers. She's also currently on tour. katysteele.com for show details, tickets, and vinyl.

Helen Cattanach (or Helcat) is the lead vocalist and bass player for Moler, who recently released their second album, 69. It comes 29 years after their debut album, 1997's Golden Duck. Helen also played in Spencer P Jones' band the Escape Committee for 15 years and on numerous records. Visit moler1.bandcamp.com to buy 69 on vinyl.

Page Hamilton is the singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Helmet, who are touring Australia right now. Tickets and tour dates from helmetmusic.com.