This Song Is Yours

Our guest this week is Matt Berninger . Best known as the frontman and lyrical voice of The National, he has spent the better part of two decades helping craft one of the most celebrated catalogues in modern indie rock, from the brooding intimacy of Boxer through to Sleep Well Beast, which earned the band their first Grammy Award. His baritone voice and deeply literary songwriting have made him on...

Our guest this week is Jena Malone . The actress and musician has spent decades building one of the most fascinating and wide-ranging creative careers in entertainment, delivering memorable performances across films like Stepmom, Donnie Darko, and the Hunger Games franchise while also pursuing her songwriting through projects like The Shoe and Jena Malone and the Blood Stains. Last week she releas...

Our guest this week is Thundercat, and we couldn't have picked a better one to mark our 500th episode. The Los Angeles-born bassist, vocalist, and producer has built a reputation as one of the most gifted and distinctive voices in contemporary music, an artist who has never been content to stay in one place, with a body of work that pulls from funk, jazz, soul, and avant-garde R&B. A Gram...

Our guest this week is Amy Shark . The Gold Coast singer-songwriter has cemented herself as one of Australia's most beloved and decorated artists, breaking through with the ARIA Award-winning smash Adore and building a devoted following off the back of her gift for deeply personal and emotionally direct songwriting. She recently returned with Our Last Fight, the second single from her upcomin...

Our guest this week is KNEECAP . The Belfast rap trio have become one of the most thrilling and provocative acts to emerge from Ireland in years, known for their sharp, politically charged lyricism, chaotic energy, and unapologetic celebration of the Irish language. Their self-titled film earned widespread critical acclaim, and an infamous Coachella set last year cemented their status as one of th...

Our guest this week is trials . Recorded live at SXSW Sydney, this special episode captures the Ngarrindjeri artist, rapper, songwriter and producer from Adelaide in conversation at a pivotal moment in his career. Across more than two decades, trials has helped shape Australian hip-hop as one half of ARIA Award-winning duo AB Original and as a collaborator with artists like Hilltop Hoods, Archie R...

Our guest this week is Matt Corby . The acclaimed Australian songwriter has spent over a decade becoming a much beloved household name, known for his smooth, soulful voice and deeply emotive songwriting. Across his career, he’s released multiple EPs and four studio albums, while also launching his own label, Rainbow Valley Records. Last week, he returned with his latest album Tragic Magic , an imm...

Our guest this week is Charley . The Sydney-based pop artist has spent years crafting infectious, hook-filled songs, with tracks like Arizona , Worst Taste in Girls , and Hard for Me showcasing her vocal range and sharp pop instincts. Along the way, she’s supported the likes of Griff and G Flip, earned ARIA Award nominations, and taken home the Emerging Global Songwriter Award at the Vanda & Y...

Our guest this week is Sly Withers . The Perth emo-rock four-piece have grown from humble beginnings into one of Australia’s most beloved bands, building a loyal following through heartfelt songwriting. Since forming in 2013, they’ve toured extensively with artists like Amy Shark and Stand Atlantic, while earning WAMI Award nominations, landing in the Hottest 100, and charting in the ARIA Top 10....

Our guest this week is José González . The Swedish folk singer-songwriter broke through with his 2003 debut Veneer and the iconic “Heartbeats,” going on to carve out a unique space in modern folk through his delicate guitar work and introspective songwriting. Across his career, he’s released five albums, amassed over a billion streams, and was inducted into the Swedish Music Hall of Fame in 2024....

Our guest this week is Genesis Owusu . After breaking through with his ARIA Award-winning debut Smiling With No Teeth and its follow-up Struggler , he’s continued to build a global audience through his electrifying live show and touring with the likes of Tame Impala and Paramore. Last week, he announced his new album Red Star Wu & The Worldwide Scourge (out May 15), alongside a global tour inc...

Our guest this week is Bad//Dreems . The Adelaide rock staples have become one of the country’s most beloved bands over the past 15 years, known for their visceral live shows and unfiltered take on modern Australia, with many fans considering their debut Dogs at Bay a defining Aussie rock record. Today marks a huge and bittersweet moment for the band as they release their new album Ultra Dundee ,...

Our guest this week is Leigh-Anne . As one third of British girl group Little Mix, she’s spent over a decade in the global spotlight, helping the group sell more than 50 million records and become one of the most successful girl groups of all time. Earlier this year, Leigh-Anne stepped out on her own path with her debut solo album My Ego Told Me To , released in February through an independent lab...

Our guest this week is Buzzy Lee . The musical project of Sasha Spielberg, she crafts intimate, emotionally immersive songs that move between singer-songwriter folk and moody indie pop, delivered with a warmth that feels deeply personal. Over the past few years, she’s released two studio albums and collaborated with artists like Denzel Curry and Nicolas Jaar, quietly building a thoughtful and text...

Our guest this week is Meg Mac. One of Australia’s most beloved songwriters and vocalists, she’s built her career on powerhouse soul vocals and deeply honest lyricism, touring with artists like D’Angelo and Sam Smith and releasing three studio albums, including 2022’s Matter of Time , which debuted at number one in Australia. Last week, she returned with her fourth album, It’s My Party , a bold so...

Our guest this week is Chet Faker. The musical alter ego of Melbourne singer-songwriter Nick Murphy, Chet Faker has spent nearly 15 years crafting textured, soulful pop that blends electronica and R&B, earning ARIA and AIR Awards along the way and topping the triple j Hottest 100 in 2014 with “Talk Is Cheap.” He’s collaborated with artists like Flume and Marcus Marr, and last week returned wit...

Our guest this week is Hemlocke Springs. With a sound that fuses 80s maximalism and 2000s pop eccentricity, she’s quickly become one of alt-pop’s most compelling new voices and has toured alongside Chappell Roan, Doja Cat and Conan Gray, while earning praise from artists like Doechii and Grimes. This week, she releases her debut album the apple under the sea , a chaotic, joyfully unhinged, genre-h...

Our guest this week is Iron & Wine. The beloved folk project of songwriter and musician Sam Beam, Iron & Wine has spent over 20 years crafting warm, thoughtful songs, collaborating with artists like Fiona Apple and Band of Horses, with his songs becoming deeply embedded in pop culture through films and shows, including The O.C., Garden State , and The Twilight Saga. Later this month, Sam r...

Our guest this week on the podcast is The Head & The Heart . The Seattle indie-folk favourites have been crafting earnest, feel-good folk music since 2009, releasing six studio albums and touring globally with artists like Vampire Weekend and Death Cab for Cutie. Last year, they returned with their sixth album, Aperture , marking the first time they self-produced a record since their debut. Wh...

Our guests this week on the podcast are These New South Whales . The Naarm-based punk four-piece have spent the last decade evolving their sound, expanding on their basement punk roots while consistently pushing themselves creatively. Across four albums, they’ve become one of Australia’s most dynamic and influential contemporary punk bands, building a world around their music with their cult Comed...

Our first guest of the year is Cavetown . The project of English singer-songwriter Robin Skinner , Cavetown has become one of indie music’s most cherished artists, building a devoted global fanbase and racking up billions of streams along the way. Today, Cavetown returns with a brand new album, Running with Scissors , and in just a few weeks will head back to Australia as part of St. Jerome’s Lane...

This week’s episode is a very special one: our Best of 2025 countdown! We’re ranking our top 20 favourite records of the year and reflecting on what was truly a huge and varied year for music. From big-name releases to breakthrough moments from emerging and genre-defying artists, 2025 delivered across the board, making it another incredibly great year music, and a difficult year to narrow lists do...

Our guest this week is UK pop star Mimi Webb. The loveable, high-energy singer-songwriter has spent the past few years in nonstop motion: releasing EPs and her debut album, all while touring with artists like Benson Boone, Tate McRae, and The Jonas Brothers. In September, she returned with her second full-length record Confessions , a brilliant follow-up to Amelia that leans deeper into vulnerabil...

Our guests this week on the podcast are Cat & Calmell. One of our favourite Aussie pop duos, they’ve spent the past few years building a sound that’s both bold and ever-evolving - releasing EPs, experimenting across genres, and sharing stages with artists like Dua Lipa and Camila Cabello. After plenty of touring, they’re now back with a new mixtape, Live Laugh Cool Star , which trades some of...

Our guest this week on the podcast is Jay Som, the musical project of LA–based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Melina Duterte. After three beloved albums and early tours with the likes of Paramore and Mitski, Melina stepped back from Jay Som in 2020, spending the past six years honing her craft behind the scenes and producing major indie records, including boygenius’ the record and...