Foals - My Number
Strings, spy cams and a stink box in Oxford. On this episode of Inspired, Foals front-man Yannis Philippakis goes through ‘My Number’, a gift of a song that turned into a “nightmare”.
Jul 30, 2019•14 min
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Episodes
Hayden James - Just Friends
It’s a relatable story: the friend that we mistakenly thought could be more. In this episode of Inspired, hear how heartbreak, funk synth lines and the illusive 'anti-drop' helped create Hayden James' Hottest 100 hit 'Just Friends'.
Jul 16, 2019•10 min
Baker Boy - Marryuna
What do didgeridoo, Busta Rhymes and the need to continue learning as you grow older have in common? They all informed Baker Boy's Hottest 100 banger 'Marryuna'.
Jul 08, 2019•10 min
Client Liaison - World Of Our Love
Zombie folders, misheard lyrics and celebration. In this episode of Inspired, grab the company cheque book and your bird bongo, as we get pseudo-spiritual with Client Liaison on ‘World Of Our Love’.
Jul 02, 2019•12 min
Kira Puru - Molotov
Señorita, swagger and a troublemaker. In this episode of Inspired, pocket rocket Kira Puru explains the catharsis behind her party starter 'Molotov'.
Jun 25, 2019•11 min
Odette - Take It To The Heart
Heartbreak, RnB and cold tea. In this episode of Inspired, Sydney singer-songwriter Odette takes us back to the pain that led to the power of 'Take It To The Heart'.
Jun 18, 2019•14 min
RÜFÜS DU SOL – Innerbloom
In this episode of Inspired, Sydney dance trio RÜFÜS DU SOL talk you through the “smoothest song” they’ve ever written. The nearly 10-minute synth epic that made audiences cry on first listen, ‘Innerbloom’.
Jun 10, 2019•19 min
PNAU - Changa
In this episode of Inspired, go down the rabbit hole with PNAU's Nick Littlemore and Peter Mayes, as they explain how they used ancient influences, call and response, and an old Casio keyboard to create ‘Changa’.
Jun 03, 2019•12 min
Amy Shark - 'Adore'
Lovelorn lyrics, a Grammy winning producer and The Smashing Pumpkins. In this episode of Inspired, Amy Shark invites you into the real moments that informed her 4 times platinum hit ‘Adore’.
May 28, 2019•18 min
Ladyhawke - 'My Delirium'
Nostalgia, mix tapes and loneliness. In this episode of Inspired, Pip Brown aka Ladyhawke takes you through the whirlwind session that created her breakthrough hit ‘My Delirium’.
May 20, 2019•18 min
Illy - 'Papercuts'
Rocky relationships, finding perfection in Vera Blue’s voice and hitting number one. In this episode of Inspired, Illy shares how being vulnerable and taking a risk on a new sound paid off.
May 13, 2019•15 min
Alison Wonderland - Church
Leaving a toxic situation, learning self-worth and trusting your gut. In this episode of Inspired, Alison Wonderland shares how writing her hit song 'Church' was a healing process.
May 06, 2019•15 min
Matt Corby - Miracle Love
Worldly visions, becoming a dad and finding gospel glory. In this episode of Inspired, multiple ARIA Award winner Matt Corby shares the intimate story behind how he grew to love his own hit song 'Miracle Love'.
Apr 29, 2019•17 min
Eves Karydas - Further Than The Planes Fly
Chance The Rapper, Radiohead, munchkin vocals and loneliness in London. On this episode of Inspired, Eves Karydas shares the story behind ‘Further Than The Planes Fly’.
Apr 22, 2019•17 min
The Kite String Tangle – Arcadia
Chillwave, pressure and heartbreak. In this episode of Inspired Australian producer Danny Harley, aka The Kite String Tangle, shares the story behind his (not so) difficult break-up hit ‘Arcadia’.
Apr 15, 2019•14 min
Jack River – Fool’s Gold
“Let’s make ‘Stacy’s Mom’, ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ and ABBA all mixed together.” On this episode of Inspired, Australian singer-songwriter Jack River opens her diaries to share the inspiration behind her break-through hit ‘Fool’s Gold’.
Apr 09, 2019
Middle Kids - Edge of Town
It created their band, their sound and catapulted them onto the world stage. In this episode of Inspired, Hannah Joy and Tim Fitz from Middle Kids share the creation story behind their instant classic ‘Edge of Town’.
Apr 01, 2019•15 min
Vance Joy - Riptide
In this episode of Inspired, Vance Joy explains how family memories, pop culture references and a trip to the shops helped create his global hit ‘Riptide’.
Mar 26, 2019•19 min
Vallis Alps - Young
When free studio time fell into their lap, David and Parissa of Vallis Alps wasted no time putting together their first demo; 'Young'. The duo join Linda Marigliano on this weeks episode of Inspired, to share the story behind the song that kicked off their career.
Mar 18, 2019•11 min
Ocean Alley - Confidence
Bayden, Mitch and Angus from Sydney band Ocean Alley share the late night jams that inspired their Hottest 100 hit ‘Confidence’.
Mar 11, 2019•10 min
Basement Jaxx – Good Luck
Last-minute lyrics, relationship questions and James Brown. In this episode of Inspired, Felix Buxton from Basement Jaxx shares the soulful inspirations behind their Grammy nominated hit ‘Good Luck’.
Mar 04, 2019•12 min
Ali Barter – Girlie Bits
Written while going stir-crazy on her honeymoon, Ali Barter takes you through the pop-punk inspirations that led to her 2017 track ‘Girlie Bits’.
Feb 25, 2019•15 min
Ruel – Younger
From a writing day in a Californian rental, to going gold in front of thousands of screaming fans. In this episode of Inspired, teenage singer-songwriter Ruel takes us through his voice memos to share the story behind ‘Younger’.
Feb 18, 2019•13 min
Bag Raiders - Shooting Stars
In this episode of Inspired, Jack Glass and Chris Stracey aka Bag Raiders, share the inspiration behind their 2009 hit ‘Shooting Stars’.
Feb 11, 2019•14 min
The Prodigy – Firestarter
Guitars that don’t sound like guitars, drums from hell and a dancer stepping up to the mic for the first time. In this episode of Inspired, Liam Howlett and Keith Flint from iconic UK act The Prodigy dissect the song that made them famous around the world.
Feb 04, 2019•20 min
Dean Lewis - Be Alright
Rising singer-songwriter Dean Lewis opens up on the labour of love that turned into your #6 song of 2018.
Jan 28, 2019•10 min
Joyride - Aunty Tracey's Cookies
The Don on how he got by with a little help from his friends - both musical and culinary.
Jan 21, 2019•13 min
Montaigne - Because I Love You
Prodigiously talented young songwriter Jessica Cerro - better known as Montaigne - first stepped into the spotlight as a 16-year-old Unearthed High finalist. In this episode of Inspired, she dishes you the details on one of her biggest songs to date. Subscribe to the Inspired podcast for weekly episodes.
Jan 14, 2019•9 min
RL Grime - I Wanna Know
Talented LA producer RL Grime opens up on the hit that saw him pen lyrics for the first time. In this episode of Inspired, the EDM powerhouse explains how he took sonic cues from his own back catalogue - revisiting his remix of The Weeknd's 2015 hit 'The Hills' for inspiration. Subscribe to the Inspired podcast for weekly episodes.
Jan 07, 2019•9 min
Mumford & Sons - Little Lion Man
Armed with a guitar, Marcus Mumford deconstructs Mumford & Sons breakthrough Hottest 100 hit, 'Little Lion Man'..
Dec 10, 2018•10 min
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