Introducing with Tim Blackwell

Finneas O'Connell. AKA Finneas. AKA Eight-time Grammy Winner. AKA Billie Eilish’s big bro and collaborator!  The siblings have just wrapped up their Happier Than Ever World Tour here in Oz and he takes time out of his mad-tour to chat to Tim from Melbourne.  He’s set the world on fire with his lil sis and now, Finneas is talking ‘Optimist’, his solo record, more colabs, the latest sounds on his vo...

What So Not aka Chris Emerson is a pioneer of the Australian Dance music scene! From his early days of spinning records at Chinese Laundry in Sydney to playing Coachella, there is no stopping him.  In this Episode Tim and Chris chat the early days, the art of remixing, and the importance of checking your emails for huge collab offers.  His new album 'Anomaly' is out now and features Aus hero's the...

Tim fell in love with this band's name before he heard a song and instantly bought the t-shirt! After their debut single “AAHHHH!’ the four Canberra punk-rockers were hard to ignore. They’ve just wrapped up a tour off the back of their ‘Pretty Good For a Girl Band’ EP. Sit back and enjoy this chat from CrowBar before their rockin’ Sydney show.  You’re guaranteed to see more of these guys in the fu...

Tim first met Jamie T in Melbourne in the early 2000’s at Ding Dong Lounge. ‘If You’ve Got the Money’, was the tune that sucked him in and he’s been addicted to his sound and energy ever since. Jamie got up early to chat about growing up in Wimbledon on the drums; stealing poetry from his older brother and his keen eye on Aussie punk. Plus, we dive into his first new release in over six years “The...

Thelma Plum shot to fame off the back of her critically acclaimed debut album Better In Black. And has never looked back! We talk getting serious at the Music Industry College in Brisbane, accidentally texting Paul Kelly and how she managed to get Paul McCartney on a track. She’s back on the road in August and September. Check out all the details at thelmaplum.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Fresh from Glastonbury, Holly Humberstone is the British singer-songwriter who is wise beyond her years! In this chat we talk about growing up in a small English town with medics for parents and how she broke out as the creative dark horse… Stick with it til the end for a very special guest crasher!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tai Verdes is a Californian local, who first gave college basketball a crack, appeared on the the voice, american idol and an MTV dating show! From sleeping on a mates couch to going TikTok viral. At 26, he's done and is fresh from a set at Splendour in the Grass. Enjoy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Orville Peck is a South African born, via Canada, country musician. He wears a fringed mask, has never shown his face publicly and in his own words he's "your regular masked cowboy singing songs about being dumped by men"  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing you to Wet Leg! Two girls from the Isle of White. They are fresh from Glastonbury and just touched down in Australia ahead of Splendour. They are chatting about their #1 Debut Album, supporting Harry Styles and their desire to see Bin Chickens!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Lee is back with a new album and talks about what 30 years in the business has looked like, why TikTok is for him and how he felt about his songs taking on a whole new life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dermot Kennedy is an Irish singer-songwriter with over 1 billion streams! We talk to him about busking, leaving his band, becoming a solo artist and coming to Australia after a 2 year delay.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, it's the one and only Jess Mauboy. They talk dirt bikes, why she auditioned for idol, girl bands, Ministry of sound and moving on from Sony music and why Snoop Dog lives on in her mind as her favourite collaboration.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may know Luke Steele from Sleepy Jackson or from Empire of the Sun. Today he chats with us from Northern California and tells us about his first band, burying songs with Daniel Jones in a graveyard and living with bears. This episode has it all; enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode, international english superstar from the small town of Bedford, Tom Grennan. Tim talks about football with him, his encounters with aussie critters and being handed a contract at a pub!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of Introducing! On the show, is 20-year-old Australian Singer Budjerah. Guitar in hand, he is here to play and talk about his journey, which includes becoming mates with Matt Corby and getting knocked back from The Voice, despite having the voice of an angel!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 03! Today we introduce you to Dan Mac, Dan W and Jim otherwise known as Art vs Science. Their New Single "SWEAT" out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Mitchell is an Australian singer-songwriter. When he's not the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Jebediah, he's performing as a folk-pop artist under the name Bob Evans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tkay Maidza is a Zimbabwean-born Australian who went from Perth, then to Adelaide before making the move to LA. The Singer/Songwriter talks to Tim about what her parents think of her career, her relationship with Troye Sivan and listen out for a special guest appearance at the end of the chat.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Hayley Mary, an Australian singer-songwriter and lead singer of The Jezabels from 2007–2017 Her New EP, ‘The Drip’ is OUT NOW! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 02 of Introducing! On this episode - Jack Antonoff. Jack Antonoff is an American singer, songwriter and record producer.  Antonoff has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award and won five Grammy Awards. He is the lead singer of indie pop band Bleachers and a guitarist and drummer in the indie rock band Fun. He was previously the lead singer of the indie rock band Steel Train. Asi...

The DMA'S have supported Liam Gallagher, ended up on a FIFA soundtrack, just played ABC's NYE Special and now you can hear Matt Mason as he chats with Tim in a studio above a pub. There was no better way to finish Season 1!  DMA’S on Instagram Matt Mason on Instagram  Tim Blackwell on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, they provided the pod’s theme music, then Monte and Elliot join Tim at a rehearsal studio in Sydney to share their story... and about a million Jameson’s. Responsibly, of course.  It gets hilarious and perfectly weird. Do not miss this one. The Delta Riggs on Instagram Tim Blackwell on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Call me a businessman, baby” Peking Duk’s Adam and Reuben sit down with Tim to talk about their start in Canberra to conquering the world. The two music producers have had a wild ride over the past ten years. Their stories have to be heard to be believed. So stop reading this and listen. Peking Duk on Instagram Tim Blackwell on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Haiku Hands are an alternative dance indie-pop band from Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. The group consists of Claire Nakazawa, Beatrice Lewis, Mie Nakazawa, and performing member Mataya Young. Tim sits down with the girls as they celebrate the launch of their debut Album. Haiku Hands on Instagram Tim Blackwell on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 02 we talk to Tyne-James Organ. The 25-year-old singer-songwriter shares with us his journey and showcases his incredible voice.  For more you can follow:  Tyne-James Organ on Instagram Tim Blackwell on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.