When it comes to explaining Private Function in just a few short paragraphs, there's a lot of difficulty at play.

After all, they're a Melbourne punk outfit who have been around for close to a decade now, pumping out blistering tunes while employing a visceral sense of humour as they use their platform to succeed in the rock world while simultaneously turning the genre back on itself and laughing at it.

Over the years, they've released albums like their Metallica-referencing debut 'St. Anger' and '370HSSV 0773H,' which was banned in South Australia due to its scratch-off competition cover.

Alongside that, they've released myriad vinyl variants and even issued records filled with bags of speed and members' own urine. Needless to say, they don't do things by halves.

This month, they release their fourth album, which is titled '¯\_(ツ)_/¯.' In an effort to make life difficult for folks like me, that's the shrug emoji and it's pretty much unpronounceable. However, it does come with an official title, but that title is included within the thousands of individual album covers included on the album artwork.

I've interviewed Private Function numerous times over the years, but to get to the bottom of this new record, I decided to call up vocalist Chris Penney and catch up with him to record an episode of the podcast. As always, it's a little bit intriguing, a little bit weird, and a little bit on-brand for fans of Private Function.

Anyway, I strongly urge you to check out Private Function's new album '¯\_(ツ)_/¯,' and once you’re done giving that a spin, have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good lyricist, and then that means you should definitely know the great Craig Finn.

For the uninitiated, Craig was the man behind the likes of Lifter Puller, and following their split in 2000, he moved from Minneapolis to New York City and, well, didn't do much. That was, until he formed The Hold Steady after being inspired by the likes of Drive-By Truckers.

If you've not yet listened to The Hold Steady, then you need to do me a favour – turn off this podcast and go and listen to them right now. Of course, if you're already across their stellar discography you'd know the sort of power and impact that their performance style, and Craig's stunning lyricism, brings to the table.

While it's just been a couple of years between records for The Hold Steady, Craig has remained active as ever, issuing the exceptional 'Always Been' album only a few weeks ago. It's certainly one that you need to hear right away.

This week, I was lucky enough to be joined by Craig for a wonderful chat about his musical history and latest solo record.

Anyway, have a listen to Craig Finn's 'Always Been,' have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

If you're someone who hasn't yet listened to Propagandhi, then I'm sure you're about to have the time of your life as you discover their eclectic and celebrated discography.

Forming in Canada back in 1986, they've been a going concern for close to four decades now, though it wasn't until 1993 that they released their first album.

After a few years, they released 2001's 'Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes,' which is often considered to be a seminal record in the world of political punk music. Personally, it's an album that I fell in love with thanks to its lyrical focus and high-energy intensity, and I've been a fan ever since.

But that's not the peak of their career, by far, because as the years have gone on, Propagandhi have occasionally returned with a new record, reminding us of just how amazing and important their work is.

This year, they returned with 'At Peace,' their eighth record and their first in as many years. Needless to say, it's a special moment for punk fans the world over when Propagandhi returns.

This week, I was lucky enough to have a wonderful chat with the group's vocalist and guitarist, the legendary Chris Hannah. For someone as ferocious as Chris is on the live stage, it's hard to imagine someone as reserved, thoughtful, and wonderful as a guest, and I'm truly grateful for him to join the podcast.

Anyway, have a listen to Propagandhi's 'At Peace,' cross your fingers for their live return, have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.