Thelma Plum - Better in Blak
"You took the colour from me, but I look better in black" In this episode of Inspired, singer-songwriter Thelma Plum talks us through her Hottest 100 hit 'Better in Blak'.
Dec 14, 2020•18 min
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Makers Series: Jerome Farah
In this episode of Inspired, we find out how music and rhythm went hand in hand for beat maker Jerome Farah.
Nov 24, 2020•16 min
Makers Series: Sarah Aarons
In this episode of Inspired, songwriter Sarah Aarons tells us how she went from her Melbourne bedroom to working with music's biggest names.
Nov 17, 2020•19 min
Makers Series: Trials
November is Ausmusic Month and we’re taking this opportunity to bring you The Makers. Each week we'll be chatting with an Australian working behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in music. Today we find out the inspirations behind one of Australia's most prolific producer/rapper/composer, Trials!
Nov 09, 2020•16 min
Makers Series: Catherine Marks
We're meeting a Grammy-award winning Australian producer who over the last 15 years, has carved her own space in rock and alternative music!
Nov 02, 2020•13 min
Sarah Blasko - We Won't Run
"Longing to leave, but begging to feel, that something will make you stay" In this episode of Inspired, singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko reflects on the heartbreak that helped create her 2009's hit 'We Won't Run'. She also reveals how Hamlet, the Sydney Opera House and recording in Stockholm changed her song writing process forever.
Oct 26, 2020•10 min
Thundamentals - Sally
"I don't wanna hurt nobody, I just wanna move my body..." On this episode of Inspired, Tuka, Jeswon & DJ Morgs from Thundamentals, talk about the loose night that inspired their Hottest 100 hit 'Sally'.
Oct 05, 2020•12 min
The Amity Affliction - Pittsburgh
"Please tell me I am not undone..." On this episode of Inspired, Joel and Dan from Aussie metalcore band The Amity Affliction, talk about the personal story behind their 2014 hit 'Pittsburgh'.
Sep 22, 2020•11 min
Groove Armada - Superstylin'
"Sound of the Groove Armada, we Superstylin..." In this episode of Inspired, UK dance legends Andy Cato and Tom Findlay aka Groove Armada, take you through the inspirations behind their Grammy-nominated smash hit 'Superstylin'.
Sep 08, 2020•10 min
Boy & Bear - Feeding Line
"Finding it hard is a feeling that all of you know..." In this episode of Inspired, Dave, Tim and Jon take you through the ups and (mostly) downs of recording their breakout single 'Feeding Line'. They also unpack why they would change the song if they were given the chance.
Aug 26, 2020•16 min
Of Monsters and Men - Little Talks
"This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore..." In this episode of Inspired, Nanna and Raggi from Iceland's Of Monsters and Men, take you back to the share house that influenced their hit 'Little Talks'. They also share their love/hate relationship with the song that introduced them to the world.
Aug 11, 2020•15 min
Cut Copy - Lights & Music
"Be my baby, one more time...." In this episode of Inspired, Cut Copy's Dan Whitford takes you behind the scenes of their smash hit 'Lights & Music'
Jul 28, 2020•14 min
Birds of Tokyo - Plans
"You know, this don't feel right...." In this episode of Inspired, Kenny & Sparky from Birds of Tokyo take us through the madness that helped form their cross-over hit; ‘Plans’.
Jul 14, 2020•12 min
Glass Animals - Gooey
"Ride my little pooh bear, wanna take a chance...." In this episode of Inspired, Dave from Glass Animals calls in from his home studio to walk us through the random sounds and peanut butter vibes in their 2014 jam; ‘Gooey’.
Jun 30, 2020•19 min
HAIM - The Wire
"I just know I know I know I know that you're gonna be OK anyway". In this episode of Inspired, the HAIM sisters talk us through how Tom Petty, Marilyn Manson and over twenty demos led to creating their smash hit 'The Wire'.
Jun 16, 2020•15 min
Hockey Dad - Join The Club
In this episode of Inspired, Zach and Billy from Hockey Dad talk us through 'Join The Club' - a middle finger to societal expectations
Jun 02, 2020•10 min
The Naked and Famous - Punching In A Dream
"Wait, I don't ever want to be here..." In this episode of Inspired, Alisa and Thom from The Naked and Famous talk us though their 2010 hit 'Punching In A Dream'
May 12, 2020•12 min
Peking Duk - High
In this episode of Inspired, professional party boys Adam and Reuben, aka Peking Duk, talk about their breakthrough hit 'High' {Ft. Nicole Millar}
Apr 28, 2020•15 min
Stella Donnelly - Boys Will Be Boys
"My friend told me of a secret..." In this episode of Inspired, Stella Donnelly shares the personal inspirations behind her breakthrough hit 'Boys Will Be Boys' & how it went onto be a #MeToo anthem.
Apr 14, 2020•16 min
Hilltop Hoods - 1955
“Well Montaigne, let’s go!” In this episode of Inspired, Suffa, Pressure and DJ Debris aka Hilltop Hoods, share the story behind their string filled love letter to small town's everywhere, '1955'.
Mar 30, 2020•11 min
alt-J - Breezeblocks
“But please don't go I love you so my lovely..." Find out the story behind your #12 song of the decade.
Mar 16, 2020•9 min
San Cisco - Awkward
"Released in 2011, San Cisco's 'Awkward' reached #7 in the Hottest 100 and #1 in Australia's AIR charts. It left a last marking on the band's career, but what do microwave dinners, Tyler, the Creator and chaos pads have to do with it becoming a hit?".
Feb 24, 2020•14 min
Missy Higgins - Scar
In this episode of Inspired find out how one of Australia’s most influential artists, Missy Higgins channelled her frustration into her award winning hit, ‘Scar’.
Nov 25, 2019•24 min
Flume - Say It
Unique, Futuristic and Breaking Beats. In this episode of Inspired find out how Flume created an incredible, futuristic pop moment with Swedish artist, Tove Lo in 'Say It' from his Aria and Grammy Award winning album Skin.
Nov 11, 2019•17 min
Denzel Curry - Bulls On Parade
Racism, Rage and Rebellion. In this special episode of Inspired, the multi-talented US rapper Denzel Curry shares why he chose to cover Rage Against The Machine's ‘Bulls On Parade’ for triple j's Like A Version.
Oct 28, 2019•19 min
Violent Soho - Like Soda
Humble, grunge and Australiana daze. In this episode of Inspired, find out how Aussie heroes Violent Soho stayed true to their humble roots in ‘Like Soda’.
Oct 14, 2019•22 min
FIDLAR - By Myself
Loneliness, ska and emotional speedballing. In this episode of Inspired, find out how Los Angeles skate-punk band FIDLAR turned a gnarly bender into a smash hit ‘By Myself’.
Sep 30, 2019•20 min
K Flay - Blood In The Cut
Vulnerability, simplicity and attitude. In this episode of Inspired, find out how Californian artist K. Flay transformed her heartbreak into a hit in the Grammy nominated ‘Blood In The Cut’.
Sep 17, 2019
James Blake - Retrograde
Sirens, anxiety & lucid moments. On this episode of Inspired, award winning English artist James Blake shares the story behind the hit that defined his career, ‘Retrograde’.
Sep 03, 2019•19 min
Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You
On this episode of Inspired, French producer Alan Braxe shares the story behind making Stardust's ‘Music Sounds Better With You’ with singer Benjamin Diamond and Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter.
Aug 20, 2019•13 min
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