Lili Crane is our guest for Episode 102! The singer-songwriter from Newcastle originally started out in a more folky / Americana style scene, but has been moving into indie rock over the last few years and has recently released the brilliant single Lemonade. In today's episode, we're speaking with Lili about recording music in your bedroom, adapting to the pandemic, puppets in music videos and we discuss the music of The Superjesus. You can listen to Lemonade here . Lili Crane Instagram: @lilicr...
Oct 25, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 102
We're getting unpleasant with biblemami! The Canberra based bedroom-pop star released the incredible catchy single Bunny earlier this year, and today releases her brilliant debut EP Unpleasant Adolescent . In today's episode, we're speaking with biblemami about being a role model for young girls, working with Dew Process family member Thomas Porter, how the Belgium music scene compares to Australia and we discuss the music of Danny Brown. You can listen to Unpleasant Adolescent here . biblemami ...
Oct 21, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 101
We're finally here at Episode 100 and we couldn't think of a better guest that Annie Bass! The Sydney based singer-songwriter (and dear friend of the podcast) has played shows with artists like Wafia and Banoffee and has recently released Crazy , her second single for 2021. In today's episode, we're talking with Annie about the ever changing pressure of the music industry, not having a musical theatre style voice, rediscovering her love of writing music and the brilliance of James Blake. You can...
Oct 20, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Wade MacNeil is our guest for Episode 99! The Canadian musician, known for his work in Alexisonfire and Gallows, is releasing the debut record from Dooms Children tomorrow! The new project shows off a more vulnerable side of Wade, and pushes him into new sonic territories. In today's episode, we're chatting with Wade about how Dooms Children came about, how one goes about getting into the Grateful Dead, using songwriting as therapy and how he sounds like a scuzzier Neil Young. You can listen to ...
Oct 19, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Georgia Mae joins us on the pod for Episode 98! The Brisbane pop singer-songwriter has spent the last few years abroad, but she's returned back to Australia to focus on her own music and has just released her gorgeous new single Gentle. In today's episode, we're speaking with Georgia about finding balance within songwriting, how Gentle addresses her climate change anxieties, touring Australia and composing music for Keeping Up With The Kardashians. You can listen to Gentle here . Georgia Mae Ins...
Oct 14, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 98
All the way from Los Angeles, we've got Marc E. Bassy on the podcast for Episode 97! The RnB singer and songwriter has amassed millions of streams worldwide and has previously collaborated with artists like G-Eazy, blackbear and Ty Dolla $ign. He's now released his incredible third studio record Little Men. In today's episode, we're talking with Marc about his experiences with starting his own record label (New Gold Medal Records), working with Syd from The Internet, his songwriting techniques a...
Oct 13, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 97
We're joined by Noah Dillon for Episode 96! The Perth songwriter and musician has just released his brilliant second EP, entitled Don't Change For The World (Like It's Changing Me). He's about to go on tour with Sly Withers and Teenage Joans, but has stopped by to have a yarn first! In today's episode, we're speaking with Noah about how he found his songwriting technique through creative writing, signing to the best Aussie label Dew Process, his Fathers tambourine skills and touring with the Sly...
Oct 11, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Today we're eating our veggies with bbno$ on the pod! The Canadian rapper, singer and songwriter is highly considered one of the poster boys for the streaming era, and it's not difficult to see why. Having amassed millions upon millions of streams for his music, today he's releasing his fifth studio record Eat Ya Veggies. In today's episode, we're speaking with bbno$ about working with Rich Brian, the pros & cons of being an indie artists and we discuss his Australian fans You can listen to ...
Oct 07, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 95
We're joined by Birdz for Episode 94! After releasing singles Fly and They Don't Know earlier this year, the proud Butchulla man and Melbourne based rapper has just announced his second studio record Legacy . To celebrate, he's released the brand new single Legacy Pt 2 .feat Missy Higgins. In today's episode, we're speaking with Birdz about the importance of family & legacy, how the collaboration with Missy came about and what it's like to have your own video game. You can listen to Birdz he...
Oct 06, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 94
It's anything but Strictly Business when we have Client Liaison on the pod! The Melbourne pop duo, known for their slick dance floor ready beats and incredible aesthetics, have just released their second studio record Divine Intervention. In today's episode, we're speaking with Monte and Harvey from Client Liaison about being inspired by haunted attics, how the pandemic affected the rollout of this record, selling their soul via NFT and we discuss the music of Jungle and LANY. You can buy Divine...
Oct 04, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 93
To celebrate the release of their 9th studio record, we've got Pond joining us for Episode 92! The WA psych-pop lads had planned to make their most divisive record yet when they hit the studio but instead returned with the brilliant and incredibly fun 9 . In today's episode, we're talking with frontman Nick Allbrook about allowing themselves the freedom to get odd in the studio, what an expanded live setup would look like, the power of Betty Davis and how marathon running can help with the creat...
Sep 30, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 92
With one of the most sublime EP releases of the year, we've got Laufey on the podcast for Episode 91! After releasing her music during the pandemic, Laufey found herself counting Billie Eilish and Willow Smith as fans, playing shows with Lake Street Dive and releasing her incredible EP Typical of Me. In today's episode, we're talking with Laufey about what it was like finding success during lockdown, how her music balances jazz & classical pop, why she loves You've Got Mail and her distincti...
Sep 29, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 91
It's time to get Spicy with Greatest Hits! The indie three piece make music that ranges from hazy pop to surf rock, and have just released their brilliant new single Spicy, which is their third bit of new music for this year! In today's episode, we're talking with Ryan, Chelsea and Henry from the band about the new single, touring with Mr Donny Benet, how Paramore ties in with the bands beginnings, their difficult to research band name and we discuss the music of Talking Heads and George Harriso...
Sep 27, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 90
We're celebrating with the one and only 360 today on the pod! It's the 10th anniversary of his double platinum selling record Falling & Flying, which saw the rapper reach incredible heights with singles like Boys Like You (feat Gossling). In today's episode, we're chatting with 360 about the records 10th birthday, the way it defied genres at the time, finding a balance when it comes to honesty in songwriting, the musical output of Kanye West and we discuss who he wants to see on Rappertag ne...
Sep 23, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Before they tackle the AFL Grand Final this weekend, we've got Birds of Tokyo on the pod for Episode 88! The Perth rockers have just released their first bit of new music for 2021, with new single Superglue feat. Stand Atlantic. In today's episode, we're speaking with singer Kenny about how the new single came about, getting back to dancing at gigs, how Bonnie from Stand Atlantic was the obvious choice for collaboration and we get Kennys hot tip for the Grand Final. You can listen to Birds of To...
Sep 22, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Lady Blackbird is out guest for Episode 87! The LA based jazz vocalist cites Billie Holiday, Tina Turner and Gladys Knight as influences and has recently released her incredible debut record Black Acid Soul. In today's episode, we're speaking with Lady Blackbird about her upbringing in Christian music, working with artists like Trombone Shorty, getting back to touring and what it's like recording in Studio B (Prince's room) at Sunset Sound in LA. You can listen to Lady Blackbird here . You can b...
Sep 21, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 87
This is H3000's world, we're simply living in it! H3000 is the new collaborative project for Luke Steele (Empire of the Sun, The Sleepy Jackson) and Jarrad Rogers (Charli XCX, Lana Del Rey), and they're releasing their self-titled debut record today. In today's episode, we're talking with both Luke and Jarrad about how the new record came about, the importance of touring sustainably, the incredible visual world that has been built around the music and we discuss music by Kanye West, The Killers ...
Sep 16, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Perfect Moment is the new musical outlet of singer-songwriter Alex Gow, and he's our guest on the pod today! Alex previously released music as Oh Mercy, and is soon to release the debut record from Perfect Moment entitled KANGOUROU. He's also begun releasing his incredible new One Guitar podcast, which has a single guitar travelling around the country and getting some of our best songwriters to add to the guitars history. In today's episode, we're talking with Alex about the freedom in starting ...
Sep 15, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 85
We're chatting bedroom pop with Thomas Porter for Episode 84! The Sydney singer-songwriter and producer (who went to the same high school as Flume) signed to Dew Process earlier this year and released his sublime single Tired. In today's episode, we're chatting to Thomas about making music for rom-coms, producing from your bedroom, the best way to learn Ableton and the genius of Adam Sandler's film career. Plus, we fanboy over his label Dew Process! You can listen to Thomas Porter here . Thomas ...
Sep 13, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Aussie hip-hop pioneer Drapht joins us on the pod today! After taking a few years off and enjoying fatherhood, Drapht is releasing his seventh studio record today, entitled Shadows and Shinings. In today's episode, we're talking to Drapht about how fatherhood changed his approach to music, the new record, writing songs across multiple years and mental health within the music industry. You can buy Shadows and Shinings here. You can listen to Drapht here . Drapht Instagram: @ drapht Drapht FB: @dr...
Sep 09, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Asha Jefferies joins us on the pod for Episode 82! The Brisbane singer-songwriter has released some incredible songs this year including Crybaby and Dancefloor, and will release her brilliant debut EP The Pinnacle next week . In today's episode, we're talking with Asha about reliving emotions through music, our first gigs, how her songwriting changed after attending Woodford Folk Festival and we debate the ranking of Lorde's discography. You can listen to Asha Jefferies here . You can pre-save T...
Sep 08, 2021•34 min•Ep. 82
We're welcoming eee gee to the pod for Episode 81! The Danish indie singer-songwriter blends folk music, americana and pop together so effortlessly and has had an incredible year so far. After signing with Future Classic, she's released 2 gorgeous singles and follows them up today with the third, entitled Killing It . In today's episode, we're speaking with Emma from eee gee about her songwriting techniques, insecurities when it comes to being a musician, her experiences with both major & in...
Sep 02, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Absolute girl boss Maisie Peters is on the pod! The UK pop singer-songwriter has had one hell of year, which includes signing to Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records and writing the soundtrack for Apple TV+ series Trying. She's just released her fantastic debut record, entitled You Signed Up For This! In today's episode, we're speaking with Maisie about the new record, the book club that she shares with fans, writing music for both herself & a TV series, and her Australian twin: Ms Gretta Ra...
Sep 01, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 80
We're going out of our heads with Ella Isaacson on the pod for Episode 79! The LA-based pop singer-songwriter joins us, as she's just released her sublime new single Out Of My Head, and an EP isn't too far off. In today's episode, we're talking with Ella about her love of poetry, how she first got her start in music, some of the best Billy Joel songs and what it's like writing music for K-Pop group Aespa! You can listen to Out Of My Head here . You can find her website here . Ella Isaacson Insta...
Aug 30, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Children Collide are back, and we've got singer Johnny Mackay on the pod! The beloved Australian alternative band have returned with a brand new line-up and a brand new record! Time Itself has been in the making for a long time for the band, and the record is finally released today! In today's episode, we're talking with Johnny about why it's been a while between albums for the band, playing air guitar gigs in New York, how Chelsea joined the band and the brilliance of The Avalanches. You can li...
Aug 26, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 78
One of our most requested guests since Day 1 has been Ms Gretta Ray, and well gang....we finally did it! The Melbourne based, award-winning singer-songwriter is releasing her debut record Begin To Look Around tomorrow, and we're chatting to Gretta on the eve of the release. In today's episode, we talk about what it's like to release a record during lockdown, utilising David Le'aupepe from Gang of Youths as a brother figure, how naming a song comes about and why Aussie acts like Sycco & MAY-A...
Aug 25, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Romanie joins us for Episode 76! The Belgian-born and Melbourne based singer-songwriter recently released her gorgeous EP Little Big Steps. Taking inspiration from artists like Daughter and Phoebe Bridgers, Romanie Assez has definitely found her own way of crafting beautiful melodies and stories. In today's episode, we're talking with Romanie about the continuous growth of an artist, differences between the Melbourne and Belgian music scenes, lessons she learnt from busking and what inspires her...
Aug 23, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 76
We've got Gareth Liddiard from Tropical Fuck Storm on the pod today! TFS could very much be considered one of Australia's greatest supergroups, bringing together members of The Drones, High Tension and Palm Springs. They're releasing their brilliant third record Deep States today, and about to hit the road in support! In today's episode, we're talking with Gaz about anarchy within popular music, being unable to write during the pandemic, the recording of Deep States , and whether he's been calle...
Aug 19, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 75
David Duchovny is our guest on This Song Is Yours this week! The legendary multi-hyphenate hasn't taken any time off during the pandemic. Earlier this year he released his incredible new book Truly Like Lightning , and tomorrow he released his third studio record Gestureland. In today's episode, we're talking with David about Gestureland, his creative process, how to subtly work politics into song (to varying degrees) and we discuss the music of Joni Mitchell and The Beatles. You can listen to D...
Aug 18, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Aussie punk-rock legends Cosmic Psychos are joining us on the pod! The band recently released their 11th studio record, entitled Mountain of Piss , and are about to celebrate 40 years as a band next year. In todays episode, we're talking with frontman Ross Knight about the new record, how the songwriting duties have changed throughout the years, the recently released Cosmic Psychos wine and his thoughts on upcoming punk acts like The Chats & Dune Rats. You can listen to Mountain of Piss here...
Aug 13, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 73
