We're making our way to Space Island with Broods this week! The delightful New Zealand duo, made up of siblings Georgia and Caleb Nott, are known for their incredibly cinematic and anthemic electronic music and are releasing their fourth studio record this week, entitled Space Island. In today's episode, we're speaking with both Georgia and Caleb about writing for this record through heartbreak, building the visual world of Space Island (with the help of Scarlett Johansson) and learning the art ...
Feb 15, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 132
WizTheMC joins us on the pod! The alt-pop and hip-hop star has been making music since he was young, and honed his craft in places like Germany, Toronta and LA. He recently released his brilliant 2nd EP. entitled Where Silence Feels Good. In today's episode, we're speaking with WizTheMC about the songwriting in his new EP, how he got his start in hip-hop and we discuss what silence means to us both. You can listen to Where Silence Feels Good here . WizTheMC Instagram: @wizthemc WizTheMC Facebook...
Feb 10, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 131
The always charming Charley returns to This Song Is Yours for Episode 130! The Sydney based pop singer-songwriter is in the running to represent Australia at Eurovision 2022 and has today released her gorgeous single I Suck At Being Lonely. In today's episode, we're speaking with Charley about what Eurovision means to her & her family, the process of songwriting while broken hearted and we discuss the teenage heartbreak angst of Maisie Peters music. You can listen to I Suck At Being Lonely h...
Feb 09, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 130
With their new third full length record Looking for Space coming out tomorrow, we're joined by Mild Orange on the pod! The New Zealand based dream pop band have been winning hearts across the globe over the last few years and are about to release their most ambitious record yet. In today's episode, we're speaking with frontman Mehrt about recording in bedrooms around NZ, battling through illnesses while making this record, the ever expanding sound of the band and getting back into international ...
Feb 08, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Armed with a new single and a debut record announcement, Alfie Templeman joins us on the pod this Friday! The indie-pop star from the UK has just announced that he'll be releasing his debut record this coming May, entitled Mellow Moon and has released the single Broken to celebrate. In today's episode, we're chatting to Alfie about the incredible video for Broken , the pressures put on artists to be content creators, how prog-rock plays a part on his debut record and his love of Peter Gabriel &a...
Feb 03, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 128
BLESSED is our guest today on the podcast! The Ghanaian-Australian musician and artist has had an incredible few weeks which saw him sign to Rainbow Valley Records and release his powerful new single No Changes. In today's episode, we're speaking with BLESSED about how the new single came together, the importance of family, why Matt Corby's label (Rainbow Valley Records) compliments his working style and working with artists like Milan Ring. You can listen to BLESSED here . Watch the No Changes ...
Feb 01, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 127
We've got Wanderers on the pod for Episode 126! The soulful group from South Australia make incredible textured soul, pop and rock music and have released their third studio EP today, entitled Wanderers. In today's episode, we're speaking with frontman Dusty Lee about how the pandemic affected their plans to record at Studio 606 (Foo Fighters HQ), the evolution of the bands sound, their success so far in the USA and we discuss the songwriting dynamic of Silk Sonic You can listen to Wanderers her...
Jan 28, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 126
SLUMBERJACK join us on the pod today! The Australian duo have been making incredibly textured and cinematic electronic music for almost a decade now, and have worked with the likes of Alison Wonderland, What So Not and Vera Blue. This Friday, they release their long awaited debut record, entitled Dichotomy. In today's episode, we're speaking with Morgan and Fletcher about being able to make this record in their own time, how laptops have almost made hardware redundant, their favourite tracks on ...
Jan 26, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 125
We're joined by Oberhofer for Episode 124! The indie pop musician and Brooklyn native recently broke a lengthy hiatus with the release of his fourth studio record Smothered, which features guests like King Princess, Shamir and Teddy Geiger. In today's episode, we're speaking with Brad Oberhofer about why there was such a time gap between records, working with Nick Valensi from The Strokes and his work soundtracking the most iconic episode of Bojack Horseman. You can buy Smothered here . You can ...
Jan 20, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 124
First show of 2022 finds us with the absolutely legendary Broken Social Scene! The Canadian indie music collective have been playing together for over 20 years and have today released their new compilation record, entitled Old Dead Young: B-Sides & Rarities. In today's episode, we're speaking with co-founder Brendan Canning about what it's like to look back on some of the bands previous work, his memories of touring Australia and writing music for cult film Scott Pilgrim Vs The World. You ca...
Jan 13, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 123
We've come to the last show of 2021, and who better to spend it with than Australian music legend Paul Kelly! The iconic troubadour has released his first collection of holiday music this year with Paul Kelly's Christmas Train, which features guests like Kasey Chambers, Marlon Williams and Emma Donovan. In today's episode, we're speaking with Paul about his earliest Christmas memories in Adelaide, some of the guests on the Christmas Train, why it was important to release an inclusive holiday rec...
Dec 20, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 122
The absolutely delightful Milan Ring joins us on the pod for one of our last episodes of the year! Earlier this month she released her incredible debut record I'm Feeling Hopeful, and has continued to see the praise and hype around the record increase. In today's episode, we're talking to Milan Ring about the reception of this record, how she approaches being both the songwriter AND producer for her music, and Milan makes the brilliant connection between Genesis Owusu and The Simpsons. You can l...
Dec 16, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 121
We're celebrating the holidays with H3RIZON today on the pod! The incredible vocal pop duo have taken Australia by storm, recently surpassing over 2 millions followers on TikTok and have just released your new favourite holiday classic One More Christmas. In today's episode, we're talking with Gabby, Tiara and Bernie about their start in vocal singing, using TikTok to collaborate with other creators and what Christmas means to them. You can listen to H3RIZON here . H3RIZON Instagram: @H3RIZON H3...
Dec 15, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 120
The holidays are among us, and our first holiday guest is Sheppard! The indie pop band from Brisbane have had a stellar year, where they released their third studio record Kaleidoscope Eyes . They've now capped the year off by releasing their first holiday single Christmas Without You . In today's episode, we're talking to George and Amy from Sheppard about what Christmas is like in the Sheppard household, the new single and what 2022 has in store for the band. You can listen to Sheppard here . ...
Dec 09, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 119
We've got the absolutely delightful Hayley Mary joining us for Episode 118! The Melbourne based rock singer and songwriter recently surprise released her third EP, entitled Fall in Love . In today's episode, we're speaking with Hayley about the EP, working with her partner Johnny Took, the classic songwriting of The Beatles and separating her solo work from her work in The Jezabels. You can listen to Hayley Mary here . You can find her tour dates here . Hayley Mary Instagram: @hayleymary Hayley ...
Dec 02, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Ash Lune joins us on the podcast for Episode 117! The Brisbane based singer-songwriter recently announced her debut EP Broken Science Experiments , and to celebrate has released the gorgeous single Before . In today's episode, we're speaking with Ash about her brand new EP, how she works on the sonics of her music, space podcasts, her relationship with her brother and we bond over a shared love of The OC. You can listen to Ash Lune here . Ash Lune Facebook: @ashlune Thanks again to Ash Lune for ...
Dec 01, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Ahead of their show in Melbourne this week, we've got These New South Whales on the podcast! Whether you know them from their What A Great Punk podcast or their Comedy Central mockumentary, the Melbourne based punk band have continued to go from strength to strength in 2021. In today's episode, we're speaking with Todd from the band about signing with Melbourne label Damaged, how they juggle all their projects, people's confusion around the band and dream guests for their podcast. You can listen...
Nov 29, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 116
New Zealand duo SACHI join us for Episode 115! The electronic duo, made up of childhood friends Nick Chrisp and Will Thomas, have just released their brand new EP, entitled Breakfast with Ella. In today's episode, we're chatting with Nick and Will about working with G-Flip, touring in the age of COVID-19, how they originally got their start and that particular Diplo incident. You can listen to SACHI here . SACHI Instagram: @SACHI SACHI Facebook: @SACHI Thanks again to SACHI for their time. We al...
Nov 25, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 115
We're chatting with Young Franco for Episode 114! The Sydney based producer recently teamed up with Tkay Maidza and Nerve to launch Real Nice (Here Come The Future), which is the brand new theme track for the A-League here in Australia and New Zealand. In today's episode, we're speaking with Young Franco about his first memories of soccer, being able to tour again, how the collaboration came about and the music of Little Simz. You can listen to Young Franco here . You can find the Real Nice (H.C...
Nov 24, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Joshua Moriarty joins us for Episode 113! You might know him as the frontman for Miami Horror, or one of the members of indie group Telenova. You might know him from The Bottom of It Podcast, where he chats to musically like minded people. The extremely talented musician is also a solo artist, and has just released his third studio record Melancholia. In today's episode, we're speaking with Josh about his songwriting techniques, meditation and whether it plays into his creative process, cancel c...
Nov 22, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 113
We've entered the incredible world of Kult Kyss this week! The electronic duo from Melbourne have been creating incredible expansive music for years now and have just released their incredible debut Ultra Sound EP, which features guests like I Know Leopard and Brux. In today's episode, we're speaking with Rromarin and Haxx about the new EP, their collaboration process with other artists, opening their own studio for creatives and the brilliance that is *NSYNC. You can listen to Kult Kyss here . ...
Nov 19, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 112
We're glowing up with BOY SODA for Episode 111! The singer, songwriter & producer blends early 2000s pop with modern R&B and alt hip-hop, and has just released his brilliant new single WELCOME TO THE GLOW UP. In today's episode, we're chatting with BOY SODA about the ever-changing landscape of R&B music in Australia, being sincere within lyric writing, pirating music in the early 2000s and the pure magic that is Silk Sonic. You can listen to BOY SODA here . BOY SODA Instagram: @boyso...
Nov 17, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 111
We're hanging out with ROMderful on today's episode! The Birmingham born musician and producer makes incredibly textured soul and R&B music. He relocated to South Korea a few years ago, and has just released his gorgeous second record, entitled PLEASE RECONNECT CONTROLLER. In today's episode, we're speaking with Rommel about how gaming inspired this new record, showcasing artists from the Asia region, his friendship with Matt Martians (The Internet) and we discuss the production technique of...
Nov 15, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Good Grief, it's James Ivy! We've got the New Jersey native joining us for Episode 109. The Korean-American singer, songwriter and producer has just released his incredible debut EP, entitled Good Grief! and is joining us from the road with Porter Robinson. In today's episode, we're speaking with James about his original start in electronic music, fascinations with existential dread, the music of Fleetwood Mac and what it's like touring with Porter Robinson. You can listen to James Ivy here . Ja...
Nov 11, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Incredibly excited to announce that Chris Walla is our guest for 108! The Seattle born musician, producer and composer was one of the co-founders and the original guitarist of indie rock royalty Death Cab for Cutie. He's also produced seminal records from bands like The Decemberists, Youth Group and Tegan & Sara. In today's episode, we're speaking with Chris about the music scene in Norway, what he's looking for when choosing new projects, his solo record Tape Loops and we discuss the 20th a...
Nov 10, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 108
We're visiting Club Echo with Teenage Dads for Episode 107! The indie rock 4-piece from the Mornington Peninsula have just released their brand new EP, entitled Club Echo, and are about to embark on a national tour in December in support. In today's episode, we're speaking with Jordy, Connor, Vinnie & Angus about partying while on tour, producing their own music, signing with Chugg Music and what they're currently listening to! You can buy the Club Echo EP here . You can buy tickets to their...
Nov 09, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Motor Ace frontman Patrick Robertson joins us on the pod! The beloved four piece from Melbourne are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their incredible debut record Five Star Laundry and have announced a brand new tour and vinyl to celebrate! In today's episode, we're speaking with Pat about the freedom that comes with writing your debut record, working with Chris Sheldon (Foo Fighters) at Abbey Road, the pros and cons of being connected to 'The Secret Life of Us' and whether we'll see new musi...
Nov 04, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 106
We're joined by the loveable lads from LAUNDRY DAY! The five piece from New York City make music that is difficult to classify and sounds like a blend of indie, R&B, alternative pop and rock. The band are currently recording their fourth record, and have recently released the single Connect 5 . In today's episode, we're speaking with LAUNDRY DAY about their ever evolving sound, working with Romil from BROCKHAMPTON, living together as a band and we discuss the music of PinkPantheress. You can...
Nov 01, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Lunar Vacation join us on the pod! The indie-rock band from Atlanta got their beginnings in high school when members Grace Repasky and Maggie Geeslin wanted to see more girls in indie bands. Today, they're releasing their debut record Inside Every Fig is a Dead Wasp. In today's episode, we're speaking with Grace & Maggie about being honest within songwriting, working with Daniel Gleason (Grouplove), discovering music through an iPad and their friendship with Finn Wolfhard. You can listen to ...
Oct 29, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 104
We're learning to look up to ourselves with Wave Racer for Episode 103! The electronic musician and producer (known to his parents as Tom Purcell), has been releasing music since 2013 and has worked alongside artists such as Flume, Chromeo & Flight Facilities. Tomorrow, he releases his highly anticipated debut record To Keep From Falling Off The Earth. In today's episode, we speak to Tom about utilising his own singing voice for the record, how he finds the balance between sappy & sincer...
Oct 27, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 103
