Listen Up with Ash McGregor

We are in the middle of Aus Music Month, so let me put you on to three new aussie releases that can't go under the radar. Tune in to hear the stories behind FVNERAL x Ben Lee , Chris Lanzon and Ben Gerrans x PANIA . Check out ⁠⁠The A-List⁠⁠ , updated every Friday. ------ Podcast setup brought to you by RØDE: RCDUO PodMic NTH-100 PSA1+ WS14 As part of the RØDE Affiliate Program, purchases made thro...

Few artists define a nation’s soundtrack like Paul Kelly. With 30 albums, generations of fans, and songs woven into Australian culture, this is one of the country’s greatest storytellers reflecting on life, legacy, and his brand new record, Seventy. In this deeply personal conversation, Paul opens up about the making of Seventy, the follow-up to his beloved Christmas classic How To Make Gravy , an...

She blew up online and now she’s proving she’s the real deal. Lyric joins Ash McGregor to talk viral fame, songwriting, Like A Version, and the next wave of Australian pop. Gold Coast rising pop star Lyric has quickly become one of Australia’s most talked-about new artists. In this episode, Lyric sits down with Ash McGregor to unpack her whirlwind journey: from early viral traction and her first l...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Been a busy week in the world of Ash, so let me catch you up (I'm viral?! I hosted a 5SOS fan event?!). Plus I put you on to a debut single from Waist that I have been rinsing, and the next-gen Dijon: Jahson Paynter . Wanna know what else I'm loving? Check out ⁠The A-List⁠ , updated every Friday. ------ Podcast setup brought to you by RØDE: RCDUO PodMic NTH-100 PSA1+ WS14 As part...

YNG Martyr has lived a life like few others. The Wiradjuri rapper first broke out of Canberra’s underground scene with his viral hit Nike Ticks, turning gaming chats and meme culture into millions of streams - and a cult global following. But behind the fame was chaos. In this conversation, YNG Martyr opens up about growing up in Townsville, falling into drugs, and the trip that almost killed him...

Well well well, we are BACK in the bedroom and in honour of the BOY SODA episode that dropped this week, let me tell you three RnB artists I'm loving right now. Hear about them in the pod, but find their music here: Chelsea Jordan dawwn cikho Wanna know what else I'm loving? Check out The A-List , updated every Friday. ------ Podcast setup brought to you by RØDE: RCDUO PodMic NTH-100 PSA1+ WS14 As...

BOY SODA is one of Australia’s most exciting new R&B artists - and his rise is only getting started. Following the viral success of his hit Lil Obsession and the release of his debut album SOULSTAR , BOY SODA joins Ash for an in-depth interview about his journey so far. He opens up about his Samoan roots, his family life, and the creative community that shapes his sound. From the making of SOU...

Welcome to the first of the lowkey Friday episodes - bitesized thoughts on the music and artists I'm loving. It's the kinda gear you would know me from if you ever tuned into my radio show or on TikTok Live. Today I want to tell you about the impromptu set from Mel Blue and Manfredo Lament that blew my mind, PLUS I'm bringing back The A-List . ------ Podcast setup brought to you by RØDE: RCDUO Pod...

Calum Hood, best known as the bassist from 5 Seconds of Summer, jumps on Listen Up with Ash McGregor for a deep dive into his story - from growing up in Western Sydney to finding global fame with the band. Having launched his next chapter, Calum opens up about creating his debut solo album 'Order CHAOS Order', discovering his own sound, and redefining what artistry means to him. He also teases a f...

It's the beginning of a new era, Listen Up with Ash McGregor , and you are officially a Day One Fan ! Join me as we deep dive some of your favourite artists, hear from acts that are breaking globally and discover gems along the way. It's the music conversations you've been missing. --------- This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia,...