This Song Is Yours

We’re chatting with Lara Andallo, the talented Filipino-Australian musician who just released her latest EP "Diamonds and Deja Vu" on the opening day of Sydney World Pride. This EP showcases Lara's musical range, with a beautiful blend of jazz, pop, and 2000s RNB influences, and addresses issues that are close to her heart, particularly in the lead single "Year 3000," whic...

We chat with indie pop songwriter Ber, who recently released her second EP, "Halfway." With her debut single "Meant to Be" having already racked up over 65 million streams on Spotify, Ber is quickly making a name for herself as a talented and emotionally authentic artist. We delve into the themes of heartbreak and healing that run through her music, and how her personal experie...

We got incredible First Nations soul singer and songwriter Bumpy to discuss her latest EP, "Morning Sun," which was released in January. We explore the themes and inspirations behind her new solo material, and what it means to her to have her own songs out in the world. Bumpy is also a part of Melbourne neo-soul outfit Squid Nebula, and we discuss how she balances songwriting and collabo...

We sit down with Australian rapper, actor, director, and activist Ziggy Ramo to discuss his latest album, "Sugar Coated Lies." Released to critical acclaim on January 26th, the album is a powerful statement on politics and society. Ziggy talks about his sonic inspiration for the record, drawing on influences from jazz and hip-hop, and the ways he incorporates those elements into his uniq...

Hope D joins us on the pod! The indie-pop singer and songwriter from Brisbane had a massive 2022, with earworms like 'Hate Goodbyes' and hit single 'Emerald'. Today, she's releasing her brilliant debut record 'Clash Of The Substance'. In today's episode, we're speaking with Hope about why now was the right time to release her debut record, what she reme...

Taking a day off from St Jeromes Laneway Festival, Yard Act join us on the pod! The British post punk band released their debut record last year, titled ‘The Overload’, and have just continued to go from strength to strength. From being shortlisted for the Mercury Prize to collaborating with Elton John, the lads from Leeds are one band to keep an eye on. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with fro...

We’re honoured to have Robert Forster as our guest today! The Go-Betweens frontman and solo artist has had an incredibly prolific career, and today he releases his most personal and moving record to date in the form of 'The Candle and The Flame'. Fuelled from saddening circumstances, this record is a snapshot of a family using art as a processing tool and showcases some of Robert's...

Our guest today on the pod is Samia! The Nashville-based indie singer-songwriter released her brilliant second record on Friday, titled Honey. It is an incredible collection of songs, which showcases her dark humour and lyricism mixed with both indie pop and folky soundscapes. In today's episode, we're speaking with Samia about the attention & praise this record is currently receivin...

UK popstar Conor Maynard jumps on the pod today! Conor rose to fame in 2012 when he won MTV's Brand New award, competing against artists like Lana Del Rey and Lianne La Havas, and has gone on to release Top 20 singles since and work with artists like Frank Ocean and Pharrell Williams. Last week, he released his brand new single If I Ever, which is a perfect piece of break-up pop. In today&apo...

In-between tour stops, Kingswood have joined us on the pod! The Melbourne band are currently undertaking their largest tour ever, which boasts over 70 dates around the country, and are planning more as the year rolls on. They're also prepping for the release of their forthcoming record ' Home',  which sees the band push their sonics even further and delve into a more country kind of...

HOLiDAY is our guest on the pod! The alt-rock and indie pop music collective make beautifully intimate indie music, and their members come from all across the globe (though they call Tasmania their home base). They released their brilliant second single 'Lover' late last year and they're heading back out onto the road this year, including an appearance at Party In The Paddock. In to...

We're joined by the lovely Joesef today on the pod! The Scottish singer and songwriter makes cinematic and woozy soul-pop and is releasing his debut record Permanent Damage today. In today's episode, we're speaking with Joesef about being vulnerable while songwriting, working with Barney Lister (Joy Crookes), how he got Guy Garvey (Elbow) on his record, and we discuss our shared lov...

We’re back for 2023, and we’ve brought along the best band to celebrate with! The Flaming Lips are one of the most beloved psychedelic and indie rock bands of the last 30 years, and late last year they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their brilliant Grammy Award-winning record ‘Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots’. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with frontman Wayne Coyne about the making of the...

We're introducing our first annual 'Best Of' episode! As a huge fan of year end lists, we love collecting and reading all the music that connected with people over the past 12 months. It's why we started this podcast! 2022 was filled with so many incredible releases from artists like Rosalia, Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, Wet Leg, Vera Blue, Denzel Curry, Marlon Williams, Soccer...

It's our final show for the year, and we've got Sam Ryder with us to celebrate! The world has fallen in love with the British singer-songwriter and his incredible voice over the last 2 years. His rise to prominence on TikTok saw him represent the UK at Eurovision this year (coming in at a tidy second place) and playing at the Queen's Jubilee. Last week, he released his brilliant deb...

Country music superstar Brad Cox is on the pod! The Jindabyne native has been kicking goals in the country music scene, both at home and abroad, and even has his own Apple Music radio show Happy Hour Down Under. He's just announced a brand new record for next year, titled Acres, and has released the single Last Time Last to celebrate. In today's episode, we're speaking with Brad abo...

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Joshua Radin is our guest! Earlier this year, the Ohio native packed up his belongings and decided to travel the world with nothing but a guitar and the clothes on his back. These stories have now formed his forthcoming EP, which is titled  Though The World Will Tell Me So, Vol 1.  In today's episode, we're speaking with Joshua about his new nomadic lifest...

We're welcoming Jack and Ruby from DACY onto the pod today! The multi-instrumentalist sibling duo from Melbourne have been playing and writing music since their teens, and this year saw them land the support slot for Pete Murray on his national tour. Last week, they released their brilliant debut single 'She Wants to Be Loved'. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Jack and Ruby D...

We've got Kinder joining us on the pod! The electronic sibling duo, comprised of sisters Savannah and Briony Osei, makes music that combines R&B, house, dance, pop, and techno and blends in joy and emotion seamlessly. Not content on releasing only one EP earlier this year, they released their second EP last month, titled Akwaaba. In today's episode, we're speaking with Savannah...

Pop singer and songwriter Peach PRC is our guest today! The upcoming pop-superstar has had a stellar year, with two ubiquitous singles (Forever Drunk and God Is A Freak), and her popularity continuously rising across streaming platforms and TikTok. Over summer, she'll be treating Australian audiences to her incredible live show as she plays at Falls Festival and Heaps Good Festival. In today&...

We've got the incredible honour of having Victor Rostron from WILDFIRE MANWURRK on the pod! The Arnhem Land rock band does a beautiful job of blending 80's heavy rock with traditional ancient songlines and instruments and sings in languages like Kune, Dalabon, and Rembarrnga, as well as English. They recently released their debut EP, which is titled The Next Future. In today's episo...

Felix Riebl drops by the pod today! The singer, songwriter, and composer, who some might know better as the frontman for The Cat Empire, is releasing his third solo record today, which is titled Everyday Amen. In today's episode, we’re speaking with Felix about he juggles different musical projects, the mystery of songwriting, and we discuss the soundtrack of Heartbreak High. Felix Riebl: Ins...

We've got Rachel Maria Cox on the pod! The multi-talented artist from NSW is a songwriter, a DJ, a composer, and can sing (in numerous accents as well!). This coming Friday, they're releasing their brilliant second EP, titled The Day You Left. In today's episode, we're speaking with Rachel about singing pop music with an Australian accent, their favourite emo songs, educating f...

Oliver Cronin jumps on the pod today! The Byron-born singer and producer is having a stellar year, which saw his single Boys Don't Cry chart across the globe and reach 100k streams within 24hrs. Last week, he released his brilliant debut EP Beautiful Nightmare. In today's episode, we're speaking with Oliver about what drew him to production, finding fame overseas, and songwriting re...

Irish singer and songwriter Dermot Kennedy joins us on the pod! After spending the last year touring the globe, with both his headline shows and supporting Shawn Mendes, the Irish troubadour is releasing his fantastic second record today, entitled  Sonder.  In today's episode, we're speaking with Dermot about the evolution of his songwriting, his ever-loyal fanbase, whether we'll se...