Our guest today on the podcast is rising Canadian singer-songwriter Billianne. Hailed as “music’s next big voice” and even “a young Adele,” she first captured hearts in 2021 with a breathtaking TikTok cover of Tina Turner’s Simply the Best —winning over fans like Ryan Reynolds, Oprah, Michael Bublé, and Taylor Swift. Since then, she’s released a string of heartfelt folk-pop originals, racking up over 90 million streams in just three years. Today marks the release of her highly anticipated debut ...
Aug 14, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 462
Our guest today on the podcast is beloved Australian songwriter Sarah Blasko. An ARIA Award-winning artist, Sarah has been a cornerstone of the Australian music scene for over two decades, first capturing hearts with her debut albums The Overture & The Underscore and What the Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have . Since then, she’s released five more studio albums, earned multiple Australian Music Prize nominations, and recorded two acclaimed records as part of supergroup Seeker Lover Keeper. This S...
Aug 12, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 461
Our guest today on the podcast is Sydney singer and songwriter Matthew Ifield. At just 20, he’s amassed over 160 million streams, 3 million followers, and 16 billion views of his music across social media, thanks to a smooth blend of jazz, soul, and pop that’s resonated with listeners around the world. Today, he releases his debut album My Favourite Place to Be , a heartfelt collection that showcases his smooth vocals and evolving, narrative-driven songwriting. In this episode, we chat with Matt...
Aug 07, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 460
Our guest today is electronic producer and DJ Ninajirachi. Over the past decade, the Aussie artist has steadily built a reputation as one of the country’s most forward-thinking names in dance music, earning praise at home and abroad, supporting artists like Charli XCX and Porter Robinson, and landing nominations at the AIR Awards. This Friday, she’ll release her debut album I Love My Computer —a bold, euphoric and wildly inventive record inspired by 2010s dance and EDM, conceptually tied togethe...
Aug 05, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 459
Our guests today are Australian hip-hop icons Hilltop Hoods. The ARIA Award–winning trio—Suffa, Pressure and DJ Debris—have played a defining role in shaping the country’s hip-hop scene, with six number-one albums, over 1.8 billion streams, and a legacy that continues to resonate with Aussie fans. Today marks the release of Fall From The Light , their ninth studio album and a classic Hoods offering, combining sharp lyricism with big, hook-filled production and guest features from the likes of SI...
Jul 31, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 458
Our guest today on the podcast is singer, actress, and songwriting royalty—Bonnie McKee. The Seattle-born artist has built a devoted following for her own music, including her long-lost sophomore album Hot City , which she finally re-recorded and released in 2024 after discovering a massive online fan campaign. But beyond her own work, Bonnie is one of the most prolific and celebrated pop songwriters of the past two decades. With over 200 billion streams on songs she’s penned, her credits includ...
Jul 29, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 457
Our guests today on the podcast are indie rock trio The Band CAMINO. The Nashville-based group—made up of Jeffery Jordan, Spencer Stewart, and Garrison Burgess—have been crafting emotionally charged, hook-laden indie rock for over a decade. Over this time, they’ve built a devoted global following through their heart-on-sleeve songwriting and high-energy live shows, touring with artists like Dan + Shay and Valley along the way. Today marks the release of their third studio album, NeverAlways —a b...
Jul 24, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 456
Our guest today on the podcast is songwriter, producer, and musician Kacy Hill. The Arizona-born, LA-based artist has had one of the most fascinating evolutions in modern music: starting out in hip-hop, collaborating with the likes of Travis Scott and Kid Cudi, before pivoting into critically acclaimed indie pop and rock. Now, Kacy is embracing a vivid new chapter, leaning into country-tinged storytelling with her upcoming EP But Anyway, No Worries! , due out August 27. Its lead single, “The Gar...
Jul 22, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 455
Our guest today on the podcast is UK singer-songwriter Jade Bird. Jade has won fans around the world with her powerful voice, sharp songwriting, and a sound rooted in folk, country, and Americana. With two acclaimed albums under her belt and a reputation as one of the UK’s most compelling live performers, she’s continued to evolve her artistry with each release. Today, she returns with her third studio album Who Wants to Talk About Love? —a bold and emotionally rich record that builds on her fol...
Jul 17, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 454
Our guest today on the podcast is Healy—the Memphis native whose genre-blurring music sits at the crossroads of indie, pop, soul, and R&B. Known for crafting songs that feel intimate yet cinematic, Healy’s sound has won him praise from artists like Khalid and SZA, the latter of whom he went on to collaborate with after his acclaimed sophomore album. This Friday, he returns with Force of Nature , his third full-length release, which expands on his signature dreamy aesthetic while exploring de...
Jul 15, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 453
Our guests today are The Swell Season, the beloved folk duo of Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard and Czech pianist and singer Markéta Irglová. Since forming in 2005, they’ve captured hearts around the world with their emotive songwriting and cinematic storytelling, soaring to fame through the 2007 film Once , which earned them an Academy Award for “Falling Slowly” and inspired a Tony-winning Broadway musical. After releasing their second album Strict Joy in 2009, Glen and Markéta pursued solo...
Jul 10, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 452
Our guest today, during NAIDOC Week 2025, is one of the most exciting acts in Australian hip-hop—First Nations trio 3%. Made up of MCs Nooky and Dallas Woods, and singer-songwriter Angus Field, the supergroup burst onto the scene in 2023 with KILL THE DEAD , one of the most powerful and politically charged debut albums in Australian hip-hop, earning four ARIA nominations and two wins, including Best Hip-Hop Release. Last Friday, they returned with their first new music since the album—a powerful...
Jul 08, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 451
Our guest today is Australian alt-pop star Montaigne. The ARIA Award-winning and Grammy-nominated songwriter and composer has carved out a unique place in the Australian music scene, achieving remarkable milestones—from collaborating with David Byrne, to representing Australia at Eurovision, and earning a Grammy nomination for work on a video game soundtrack. Now, Montaigne embarks on a new chapter, releasing music independently for the first time after leaving a major label. Their fourth studio...
Jul 03, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 450
Our guest today is pop songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith. The Canadian artist has built a global following with her candid songs about love, heartbreak, and life’s messy moments, resonating widely on TikTok and beyond. Her 2023 debut album Mirror earned critical acclaim, Platinum singles, and major performances at the MTV VMAs and The Tonight Show . Just last week, she released her highly anticipated second album, The Art of Being a Mess —a raw, relatable record exploring the highs and lows of bei...
Jul 01, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 449
Our guests today are the impossibly smooth Durand Jones & The Indications. The U.S. soul and R&B group have built a global following on the back of their lush, retro-leaning sound and electrifying live shows. Formed at Indiana University over a shared love of classic soul records, the band have since released three acclaimed albums, toured with Lenny Kravitz, and earned praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian. Today, they return with Flowers —a stunning fourth studio album that ...
Jun 26, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 448
Our guest today is Australian jazz-funk collective Surprise Chef. The Melbourne-based instrumental five-piece make lush, cinematic music that channels the spirit of 1970s funk, soul, and jazz while carving out a sound entirely their own. With global support from outlets like BBC Radio 6 and Double J—and co-signs from Questlove and DJ Nu-Mark—the band have become known for their immersive live shows and richly textured recordings. In May, they released their fourth album Superb —a groove-laden, e...
Jun 24, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 447
Our guest today is American country artist Waylon Wyatt. The Arkansas native is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in country music, known for his red-dirt storytelling, weathered vocals, and unfiltered emotional honesty. Earlier this month, he released his second EP Out of the Blue —a striking collection that highlights his knack for heartbreak-heavy melodies and raw, rootsy songwriting. In today’s episode, Waylon joins us to talk about the EP, his unlikely entry into cou...
Jun 22, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 446
Our guests today are Canadian punk legends PUP, who recently returned with their fifth studio album Who Will Look After the Dogs? The Toronto four-piece have spent the past decade building one of the most exciting careers in alternative music—known for their chaotic energy, biting wit, and emotional honesty. This new record sees frontman Stefan Babcock at his most self-aware and vulnerable, with the band pushing their sound into more introspective territory. In today’s episode, we chat with Stef...
Jun 19, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 445
Our guest today is Australian pop songwriter Yorke, who returns with her bold new EP Unfinished Business . The project sees the Byron Bay artist fully embracing her pop sensibilities, delivering some of her most confident and infectious work yet. In today’s episode, we chat with Yorke about the creative mindset behind the EP, how pop music has evolved in Australia, and what it’s like finding success in overseas markets like Japan and Korea. We also dive into her early songwriting journey—and how...
Jun 17, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 444
Our guest today is Calum Hood, best known as a member of one of Australia’s biggest bands, 5 Seconds of Summer. While 5SOS have spent over a decade topping charts and selling out arenas around the world, Calum is now stepping into a new era with his debut solo album, Order Chaos Order . It’s a raw and introspective record that reveals a different side of his artistry—marked by emotional depth, creative control, and a clear vision of who he is as a songwriter. In today’s episode, we chat with Cal...
Jun 15, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 443
Our guests today are Aotearoa four-piece Phoebe Rings, a dream pop band crafting some of the most transportive music you’ll hear this year—blending jazz, Korean city pop, soul, and more. Dubbed a local supergroup, the band features members who’ve played with Tiny Ruins, Fazerdaze, and Lucky Boy, and recently released their stunning debut album Aseurai . The record expands their sonic palette even further, pulling from disco pop, Bossa nova, and ’90s Korean ballads. In this episode, Crystal and S...
Jun 13, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 442
Our guest today on the podcast is alternative pop songwriter Linying. Originally from Singapore and now based in Los Angeles, Linying crafts dreamy, atmospheric pop that wouldn’t feel out of place alongside artists like St. Vincent, Mitski, or Men I Trust. In April, she released her stunning sophomore album Swim, Swim —a beautifully fluid record shaped mostly by her time spent on the remote island of Siargao. Exploring themes of love, self-discovery, and femininity, the album is a serene and int...
Jun 10, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 441
Our guest today on the podcast is Canadian alt-pop artist renforshort. The Toronto-born songwriter has spent the past few years carving out a name as one of pop’s most compelling new voices—blending elements of indie rock, folk, and experimental alt-pop into a sound that’s entirely her own. Influenced by the likes of Amy Winehouse, Nirvana, and Elliott Smith, ren’s genre-fluid style and sharp lyricism have led to collaborations with Mike Shinoda, PJ Harding, and Travis Barker. Last week, she rel...
Jun 08, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 440
Our guests today are British duo The Ting Tings. They shot to global fame in the 2000s with indie-dance hits like “That’s Not My Name” and “Shut Up & Let Me Go,” earning GRAMMY and BRIT nominations, and soundtracking everything from iPod ads to viral moments. A recent sync in Netflix’s The Life List sparked a new wave of discovery, sending streams of their breakout single soaring. Now, they return with Home —their first album in six years and a bold departure. Trading indie-pop hooks for a w...
Jun 06, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 439
Our guest today is Australian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana. Over the past decade, Tash has become one of the country’s most celebrated artists—a one-person powerhouse known for their genre-blending sound and electrifying live performances. Last week, Tash released a new EP titled Return to the Roots —a raw, soul-searching record that sees them reconnecting with the sounds and spirit of their early work. In this episode, we chat with Tash about what inspired the new ...
Jun 03, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 438
Our guest today is rising pop star Cil. The Colorado-born, LA-based singer and songwriter makes hypnotic R&B-infused pop that’s as emotionally raw as it is sonically slick—and she’s quickly becoming one of the most exciting new voices in the genre. With co-signs from the likes of Stevie Nicks and praise from Billboard and V Magazine , she’s already made waves with singles like “Bloodsucker” and “One More Shot.” Today, Cil releases her new EP don’t hold me accountable —a bold, emotionally cha...
Jun 01, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 437
Our guests today are beloved indie-rock five-piece Mt. Joy. Originally from Philadelphia, the band has seen a huge rise over the past few years off the back of their 2022 record Orange Blood —selling out venues like Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks, touring with The Lumineers, and collaborating with artists like Maren Morris. Now, they return with Hope We Have Fun , their fourth studio album and a vibrant, emotionally charged collection that captures the raw, live energy that’s become a hallm...
May 29, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 436
Our guest today is Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter Brandon. The multi-instrumentalist makes music that floats between alternative, R&B, and modern folk—crafting some of the smoothest, most delicate sounds you’ll hear this year. With the release of his entirely self-produced debut album Before You Go , Brandon has firmly carved out a space of his own, drawing comparisons to artists like Dijon, Mk.Gee, and Frank Ocean. It’s a beautifully restrained collection of alt-R&B, rich with ...
May 27, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 435
Our guests today are the beloved and endlessly inventive indie rock band OK Go. Originally from Chicago, the band has carved one of the most unconventional paths in modern music—catapulting to global fame with a viral video and going on to earn billions of streams, chart-topping hits, and accolades including three VMAs and a GRAMMY. Last month, OK Go returned with And The Adjacent Possible , their first full-length album in over a decade—a rich, sonically adventurous collection that showcases th...
May 22, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 434
Our guests today are Australian hip-hop royalty—Bliss N Eso. Over the past two decades, the duo have carved out a legendary place in the country’s music scene, earning multiple ARIA Awards and releasing eight studio albums without ever compromising their unique voice. 2025 is already shaping up to be huge, with the release of their new single “Chemical Heart – Geed Up,” a bold reimagining of the Grinspoon classic, and the announcement of The Moon (The Dark Side) —a follow-up to last month’s char...
May 21, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 433
