Triple M Homegrown with Matty O

Awesome as always to be joined by the lads from The Rubens just after the release of their brand new album, Group Therapy. The band have been busy after a string of shows in Japan and across the UK/Europe and have given us the lowdown on the new album, plus what we can expect with their Massive Aussie Tour! Plus they also gave us their #1 band song for the Triple M 1000 Check out their live shows...

It's been a busy couple of years for C.O.F.F.I.N, they're travelled abroad, released a Doco and now have a #1 Aussie Album, Out In Oslo. It was also produced by Declan Mehrtens of Amyl and the Sniffers across two studios in Melbourne and Sydney, it was great to have Ben and Kotsy in the studio to talk recording, touring, supporting the Foo Fighters and their Massive Aussie Tour.  All the albu...

What started as a lazy Saturday afternoon coffee turned into Matt and his dad, Paul, heading to the SCA studios to record a podcast discussing some of the biggest vote-getters in the Triple M 1000. Paul also breaks down some classic songs he discovered for artists like Daryl Braithwaite and John Farnham! He also breaks down classics from the Doobie Brothers, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Sting and more!...

Brent Smith is the singer of Shinedown and he couldn't be more pumped to be back in Australia. We caught up with him when he was in New Zealand and talked for his love of Australia, New Music and touring with his good mates Bush! We can't wait to welcome them back after this very successful tour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Donovan is the founder of one of Australia’s most iconic music festivals, the Big Red Bash which will celebrate its 13th and final year in 2027. What started as a bold idea in one of the most extraordinary locations in the country has become a firm favourite with artists and fans alike, thanks to its unique setting, unforgettable atmosphere and the incredible effort the Donovan family p...

Jamie Gray is the founder of Music in Paradise, an experience that's taken some of Australia's biggest artists and curates some amazing gigs all around the world giving fans the chance to see their favourite artists up close, while enjoying an unforgettable holiday at the same time. But the story actually goes way back, starting with Jamie's love of surfing, music and travel, and a pretty crazy id...

Montaigne is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her breakthrough album, Glorious Heights — the record that propelled her onto the Australian music scene, selling out shows and quickly making her a festival favourite. It was great to have Montaigne in the studio to reflect on the legacy of the album, some of those incredible “pinch yourself” moments along the way, and the tour ce...

Well, he’s one of our favourites, and he joins Matty to talk all things CMC Rocks 2027! It’s a festival that holds a very special place in his heart, and he shares some incredible memories — from meeting his idols and experiencing the festival as a fan, to playing one of the biggest shows of his career there in 2027! He also takes us through the incredible line-up locked in for n...

A couple of months ago we were joined by Nick and Joe from Pond ahead of the release of their 11th album, Terrestrials! They took us behind the making of the Album, plus their massive USA tour which they just returned home from ahead of the announcement today that they're playing a string of Hometown shows before Christmas! The lads are also massive Fremantle Docker Fans so lets hope they can get...

Katy Steele is one of our favourite Australian singer-songwriters, and she's back with a run of stripped-back shows across the country from October! She released her beautiful new record, UNDRESSED Vol. 1 , back in April — a mix of originals and carefully chosen covers, recorded across studios around the world. Now she's bringing these songs to the stage in a stripped-back setting, and if yo...

Bush and Shinedown are coming to Australia! So Gavin Rossdale joined Matty for a full hor to duscuss their relationship with Australian and what they're looking forward to the most about their trip down under - And yes......he's slinging beers!  Make sure you get along to a show! https://www.destroyalllines.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalie Kradolfer is the co-founder of Amplify Music Education, which has absolutely exploded around the country and is now getting ready to expand into the USA! Amplify is all about getting young people excited about music, creativity and the music industry from an early age. I caught up with Nat at BIGSOUND before we sat down in our Brisbane studios for a chat about how Amplify started, what the...

Angus & Julia Stone swung by the studio to perform and  chat about their latest album, Karaoke Bar . It was great to have them back on the show to talk touring and also shared some great stories about the making of the record, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process and the ideas that shaped their latest release.  We can't wait to hear these songs live! See omnyst...

Australian Music Legends Men At Work are reforming for a bunch of shows – we caught up with lead singer Colin Hay – he told us how he came up with those iconic lyrics to Down Under! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live Nation has launched Next On, a fantastic new initiative designed to give the next generation of Australian and New Zealand artists a genuine leg-up! I caught up with Emily Taylor from Live Nation to chat about how the program works, why giving emerging artists access to major venues and industry support can make such a difference, and what they’re looking for when it comes to finding th...

We welcome the incredible Kate Duncan from The Push to talk about their incredible 40th Milestone! From its iconic Push Over festival, which gave generations of young music fans and artists the chance to experience live music, to its continued work creating opportunities for young people across the country, The Push has played a huge role in shaping Australia’s music scene. To mark the miles...

Casey Barnes’ new album has gone straight to #1 on the Australian Music Charts! We caught up with Casey before the album’s release and his massive tour, which is happening right now  to chat about the writing process, his daughter joining him on some of the shows, his love for the Hawks, and what might just be the best “think on your feet” moment while supporting Bryan...

It's hard to believe this is the first time Brad has joined us in the studio! The first time we ever spoke, he was sitting on the back of a tractor during COVID on his property in Rocky, and since then, it's been an amazing ride. From #1 albums and sold-out tours to playing some of the biggest festivals, it's always great to catch up and talk music,  especially now that he's added a brand-new...

It’s been a very turbulent couple of weeks for Phil Jamieson. He was 27 shows into a 44-date national tour celebrating the release of his second album, 10Charlie , when he injured his back on stage and had to be taken straight to hospital, forcing him to cancel the remainder of the tour. It’s never dull, but there’s still plenty to celebrate and reflect on with this incredible al...

Well, Kevin’s one of our most beloved singer-songwriters, and time flies when you’re having fun! This year marks the 20th anniversary of Bob Evans’ sophomore album, Suburban Sunset . Join us as we take a walk down memory lane, from recording the album in Nashville to touring it nationally. It’s an incredible record, and we’ll get to hear it played live in its entirety...

These guys have been on the bucket list for quite some time, so it was awesome to finally welcome Sam and Andrew from The Jungle Giants onto the show! Their fifth album, Experiencing Feelings of Joy , is incredible and feels like a real turning point for the band, both musically and personally. They're currently on a massive Australian and New Zealand tour, with international shows on the way, so...

Gary Lightbody, the lead singer of Snow Patrol, has always had a soft spot for Australia. So when the opportunity came to collaborate with Kylie Minogue, it was a dream come true. The result? The stunning new track, These Arms . We chat about the collaboration, their love of performing, and celebrate the anniversary of Eyes Open — the album that became a global breakthrough and cemented Snow...

We've watched her grow up before our very eyes and what a career it's been! Vanessa is back from Los Angeles, touring Australia on a sold-out tour celebrating an incredible 25 years. We talk about the biggest differences between releasing music now and back in the 90's. It was a great chat and we look to having her back!     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got ourselves a bucket list moment right here! Rick Beato is one of YouTube's most influential music creators, educators and interviewer! He joins Matty ahead of his Australian tour to talk about his lifelong love of AC/DC, why he believes Australia has one of the greatest live music cultures in the world, and what fans can expect from bringing his celebrated live show Down Under. Plus his o...

It's always a pleasure to welcome Ian to the show. We have new music and a massive tour from Karnivool who we welcome back after some huge shows across Australia. Find out what the band have been up to and their plans for the future! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.