Unfiltered & Undiscovered

This week on Unfiltered & Undiscovered, Curly, Braggy, and Rossy head down to the deep American South to chat with singer-songwriter, author, and engineer Martin Andrew Lowery. Hailing from just north of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Martin combines raw Southern rock, country grit, and acoustic storytelling with a deeply personal narrative. Having faced his own battles with recovery and personal tra...

On this episode of Unfiltered & Undiscovered, Curly, Braggy, and Rossy sit down with regional NSW singer-songwriter Billy Gudgeon—an independent artist making serious noise across Australia’s country-rock scene.    From his early days growing up in Gulgong and strumming a ukulele for his grandparents at four years old to tearing up pub stages across regional Australia, Billy has built a reputa...

Joining us on the couch this week is Southern Queensland troubadour Tom Mac. From losing a multi-generational sheep farming property in regional Victoria to years of roaming the open road, Tom’s life is a journey back to the heartland—not through a geographic location, but through raw, unfiltered storytelling. Now settled in Southern Queensland, Tom brings a fresh sound to Australian music, unique...

In this episode of Unfiltered & Undiscovered, we sit down with modern soul visionary Anthony Llewellyn. Operating under his defining tagline, "Timeless Soul. Global Sound," Anthony is redefining R&B by stepping away from short-lived trends to craft expansive, concept-driven music chapters. We dive deep into the architecture of his catalogue—tracing his journey from the raw vocal focus of J...

In this episode of Unfiltered & Undiscovered, Curly, Braggy, and Rossy sit down for an unfiltered chat with Newcastle-based country-pop singer-songwriter Kylie Jane.    From her early days competing on the high-pressure showjumping circuit to grinding out four to five live gigs a week, Kylie has built a reputation as one of the hardest-working independent performers around. We dive deep into h...

What does it take to forge a career in country music across three continents? In this episode, we sit down with tri-continental country artist Robert Ross —a 11-year Canadian Army veteran, Australian citizen, and current Nashville resident. Robert opens up about his journey from hearing his mother sing around their home in New Brunswick to topping the Australian Airplay charts with "Jack Dani...

She’s no stranger to the Unfiltered & Undiscovered couch, but this week Chloe Marks is back—and she brought the entire crew with her! Brisbane’s own Chloe Marks & The Mayhem pull up to chat with Curly, Braggy, and Rossy about their highly anticipated debut album, Bright Lights Late Nights. We dive headfirst into the raw human stories behind the music: from navigating single motherhood whil...

In this episode, we sit down with Australian blues singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sam Buckley. After spending over two decades as a high-caliber sideman and lead guitarist—most notably with Melbourne's award-winning outfit Dreamboogie—Sam stepped out from behind the lead guitar role to stake his claim as a solo frontman. We dive deep into his journey: growing up on a 100-acre fa...

Australian country music is built on grit, storytelling, and authenticity—and few artists embody that spirit quite like Katie Brooke. This week on Unfiltered and Undiscovered, Curly, Braggy, and Rossy sit down with the powerhouse singer-songwriter to talk about her hard-hitting album Relentless, stepping away from the music industry machinery, and coming back entirely on her own terms. From tearin...

Tonight on Unfiltered and Undiscovered , we sit down with Brad Christmas, frontman for the acclaimed Australian country-rock outfit Copperline. We dive deep into the band's new single, "FOMO," an upbeat, 60s-rock-tinged anthem that flips modern distraction on its head to celebrate the joy of missing out and living in the present. Brad breaks down the creative process behind their for...

This week on Unfiltered & Undiscovered, we sit down with Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Jack Biilmann for a conversation that goes well beyond the music. Jack has built a reputation for blending blues, roots, rock and country influences, but it's his newer material — and the darker, more self-deprecating side of his songwriting — that really gives us something to dig into. We e...

Saralyn is back on Unfiltered & Undiscovered for her second appearance, and once again, she delivers the kind of honest, heartfelt conversation that reminds us why we love discovering the stories behind the music. This time, the focus is firmly on “GOLDLINE”, Saralyn's deeply personal new single and the title track of her forthcoming debut EP. “GOLDLINE” is more than another country song....

This week Braggy and Curly had a warm and open chat with Melbourne singer-songwriter Caddy Callaghan . A pianist and multi-instrumentalist who’s been writing songs for over thirty years, Caddy creates soulful, vulnerable music that moves between melancholic ballads and joyful pop/rock. She’s a mother of three, runs her own label Cadwyn Clare Records, and has been recording her debut solo album The...

This week we had a beautiful chat with Norwegian singer-songwriter Maren Davidsen. From Stavanger on the west coast of Norway, Maren blends Nordic Americana with honest country storytelling. She started playing guitar at six, spent eight years living in London, and moved back to Oslo in 2023 looking for the space and clarity to write her most personal music yet. In this episode we talk about: Grow...

John Stokes is back on Unfiltered & Undiscovered, Australia’s home of independent music discovery. The Canberra-based alt-country artist (Ngunnawal lands) has just released his debut album The Catch – nine tracks of gritty, acoustic-driven storytelling produced by multi-award-winning Shane Nicholson. We dig into the album and the life that shaped it: working the land, riding bulls and bareback...

Australia's Home of Independent Music Discovery brings you an inspiring conversation with rising Australian country/folk singer-songwriter Ally Paterson . From her early days performing jazz standards and covers at Melbourne bars, weddings, and Crown Casino to life on a sheep farm south of Ballarat with her husband and young children, Ally brings raw authenticity to every note she sings. We di...

Hey everyone, it’s Curly here from Unfiltered & Undiscovered . This week I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down for a warm and heartfelt chat with Western Australian singer-songwriter Olive Mae . From her small town of Cowaramup in the South West of WA, Olive taught herself guitar at 18, stepped away from music to raise her two sons, and then made the brave decision to quit her day job in...

Join us for a fresh episode of Unfiltered & Undiscovered as we sit down with Marlten — a young, high-energy band still in school and making serious waves before they’ve even released their first official music! In this honest chat we dive into: • Their raw demos and what makes them special • Life balancing school and chasing the dream • The planned 2027 album and their vision for the future •...

QLD vs NSW Bands Battle Royale drops NOW!  State of Origin is finished for the year… time for the REAL rivalry!  Curly’s Queensland takes on Rossy’s New South Wales in this epic podcast showdown, with Braggy stepping in as the neutral referee.  We pit the best bands from each state across 5 massive rounds: 1. Global Hits 2. Aussie Hits 3. Biggest Influencers 4. Lasting Impact 5. Best Live Performa...

In this unfiltered episode, we sit down with the incredible sister trio Vixens of Fall — Nina, Wren, and LuLu — the queens of Queensland boho country rock. Fresh off the release of their addictive new single ‘Midnight Cowgirls’, the sisters open up about the magic of sibling harmonies, how a clothing collab sparked a full song through manifestation, the story behind their upcoming album Fox Hollow...

In this raw and inspiring episode of Unfiltered & Undiscovered , we dive deep into the world of Melbourne/Naarm artist Duxie Franklin — singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, visual artist, costume designer, and director who crafts her own flamboyant stage worlds. Once a rising elite tennis player ranked in Australia’s top 200, Duxie’s career was derailed by a devastating ACL injury and kne...

🎙️ Unfiltered & Undiscovered – Episode with EELI (First Rapper on the Pod!) Due to an incorrect block from SPOTIFY, we have removed EELI’s music from this episode. Please visit our YouTube channel for the complete episode. Support the show & grow with us: Like, comment, share with a fellow music nerd — it really helps independent pods like ours get discovered. Follow on YouTube / Spotify /...

🎙️ Unfiltered & Undiscovered – Episode with EELI (First Rapper on the Pod!) In this powerful episode, we sit down with EELI — a raw, authentic Southern rapper from Bladen & Robeson County, North Carolina. From discovering 2Pac at age 7 to surviving gun violence, ICU recovery, relearning to walk, and battling depression that silenced him for years, EELI’s journey is pure resilience and disc...

Join Rossy, Curly, and special guest host Big Stu — our Country Music Correspondent — for a deep dive into CMA Fest 2026! We unpack the massive scale of Nashville’s biggest country party (10 stages, 100k daily fans), the raw truth behind artists performing for ZERO pay, and the incredible Australian talent that lit up the free stages and showcases. From Lainey Wilson’s CMA Awards dominance carryin...

In this heartfelt episode of Unfiltered and Undiscovered, we sit down with London-based Chinese singer-songwriter, producer, and composer Nian Tong (@niantong_). Fresh off the release of his sophomore EP Gradually (April 2026), Nian opens up about stepping out from behind the scenes, navigating modern romance, cultural identity, and the messy, non-linear process of moving on. We dive into: Moving...