Introducing with Tim Blackwell

If you grew up rocking out to triple j's house party over the past few years, you'd know KLP..... .....if you weren't, introducing you to KLP!!!! TV commercial amazing fact alert in this episode....and her new single 'Never Let Me Down' is out today. Search KLP in your music app. Enjoy!

What a very talented family! Introducing you to Australia's brother and sister, Angus and Julia Stone. In this episode of the pod the guys talk about being based in Tassie, recording with Rick Rubin (with added Gaga and Eminem), their new album 'Cape Forestier,' and hitting the road, check the deets here - www.angusandjuliastone.com

Introducing you to the most un-googlable artist in the world! CXLOE!! You may have heard her amazing song called '12 Steps,' her new tune is called 'Shapeshifter' which is out today, and the album Shiny New Thing is out May 17th. In this episode the Tim and CXLOE talk the songwriting process, are albums making a comeback? Why she loves staying indie and living a best life in Los Angeles....enjoy!

Introducing you to Australia's best friend.....Amy Shark. Pop singer, award winner, Idol judge, can deal with rowdy crowds, loves a piccolo and is a great chat. Amy's got new music on the way (but won't tell us too much about it) and in this episode she gives us an exclusive on probably the greatest day of her life, it's adorbs. Enjoy!

With their low key friend called Fred Again, it's all about spreading the joy! Whether it's big arenas, pouring down with rain, or the laneways of Melbs, Henry and Louis want us to be able to love the small joys. It's about community, appreciation, fun....and having a bit of a boogie. During a very busy two weeks in Australia Tim catches up with the boys in-between a couple of massive Fred Again gigs, and before they hit the Domain for one big (wet) party.

Our next guest needs absolutely no introduction - Peter Garrett! From years fronting Midnight Oil to tearing Canberra a new one as a Minister, Peter is back with his second solo album ‘The True North’. And at the age of 70, he’s not looking like slowing down - taking the album on the road covering the entire country. What a lazy bones! Please enjoy my chat with this Australian music icon.

You might know Ricki-Lee......ayo!!!!! Two mates sitting down talking about a 20 year career in one of the craziest industries you could work in, how good! Everything from Idol (back in the day), Idol (nowadays), Young Divas, growing up, family, sad things, happy things...it's all here. Ricki's new album called On My Own is out now, go search for it, all killer no filler, that is all.

Introducing you to Luke, Adam, Jed & Gethin… AKA the Struts! The UK boys have just wrapped a tour of Oz with guitar God, Slash as well as two headline shows in Sydney & Melbourne. Playing tunes spanning four albums including their latest release ‘Pretty Vicious’… The boys are on fire and chat to Tim from their swanky Melbourne hotel. Get some struts in your life - enjoy!

Gerringong's finest, and funnest, introducing you to The Terrys! The boys are all about fulfilling their creative urges, and building a community around mateship. It’s about spinning everything into a positive and always looking for the ray of sunshine, and the boys are just that! The vibes are also good because their sophomore album Skate Pop is out today! They popped in for a quick chat before heading off on their European Tour, and got slammed by the rain on the way in, enjoy! @theterrysband

Introducing you to my favourite Aussie band right now! Royel Otis are Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic. They’ve had the craziest 2023 with headline slots at Splendour plus the UK’s Reading and Leeds.  And now, in 2024 comes the release of the debut album PRATTS & PAIN plus a massive Aus and European tour. At the risk of stealing Molly Meldrum’s vibe… do yourself a favour and put Royel Otis on top of every list this year.

Bringing drum and bass to the world in a major way for over a decade Rudimental are one of the best live acts in the world.  Not to mention their huge tunes with a smattering of the world’s biggest voices, all desperate to get the Rudimental treatment - these guys have perfected their sound and style.  We talk everything from growing up together and making beats at school, to being wooed by Jay Z & Beyonce! They’ve just left Australia after a national tour and are back with some banging new tunes to boot.  Sit back, get sweaty and enjoy!

Sarah Griffith AKA Griff shot to the top of the BRIT pool after winning the Rising Star award at the age of 20.  Performing Black Hole in front of her idols before going on to tour with Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran and getting social media cred from a lil known pop star Taylor Swift. “Miss Me Too” is her new single and she never disappoints.  Speaking to Tim on her second trip down under in a month she is so much fun and has a lot planned for 2024. Enjoy!

If your New Year's resolution was to eat better, can I interest you in some Psychedelic Porn Crumpets? Jack and Chris join Tim for the first ep of 2024 before hitting the stage on the Royal Blood Tour backstage at Sydney's Hordern Pavillion. The boys talk barn raves, Perth pubs, getting through customs with the word 'porn' in their name and releasing six albums over seven years including the cracking new release 'Fronzoli.' Pass the crumpets!

Singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, gymnast, ASMR enthusiast… what can’t Keiynan do?! Growing up in Western Sydney, Keiynan has made waves across the globe. From Louis Vuitton fashion shows, to the big screen and earning himself a GLAAD Award nomination for breakthrough artist.  Keiynan’s mixtape The Heart Defence is out now, with a second studio album on the way. Enjoy the chat!

As English as the countryside but as International as they get… Every corner of the globe has fallen in love with Jessie Ware! She’s five albums deep. Done collaborations with our Kylie. Throw in a hugely successful podcast with her mum that has guests bigger than this humble series… Jessie is as connected as she is talented.  We grabbed her hours before heading back home to see her family in London after a big few days playing Summer Camp Festival in Melbourne & Sydney.  Her new album “That! Feels Good!” does exactly what it says on the tin… it makes you feel damn good!

Foy Vance. No relation to Vance Joy by the way… ......Foy needs no introduction. The Irish lad has been honing his craft for sometime now and never ever wanted a writing buddy, until Ed Sheeran came along! He’s in Australia playing sold out shows and celebrating the 10th anniversary of his magical tune ‘Guiding Light’ with a little help from Ed and a couple of up-and-comers Keith Urban and Elton John.

Introducing you to Kwame! The New Zealand born, Blacktown and Parra raised rapper, producer, collaborator and all ‘round good guy is here to chat about the release of his brand-new tune “Daydream”. He’s shared the stage with Peking Duk and Holy Holy (just to name a few) and now he’s here to talk about what’s next in his plan for world domination! Check out this interview on YouTube too, search for Introducing with Tim Blackwell on YT and take a look.

You’re Only Great Always - and you are! It’s also what Y.O.G.A. stands for. The epic side-hustle of Peking Duk’s all time silly-billy Reuben Styles.  This project has done wonders shining a light on mental health and the tracks and clips bang like crazy! Joined by drag superstar Jimi the Kween for their latest release with Y.O.G.A. “Interstellar”, hear the great vibes right… now!  Help is out there guys....... Lifeline - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636

Jack's band Bleachers recently dropped the first single off their fourth studio album, it's called 'Modern Girl' and you need to get involved. This episode is one from the archive and if you're new to the pod, also, get involved. Jack Antonoff is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Aside from his work with Bleachers and Fun, he has worked as a songwriter and record producer with various artists including Taylor Swift, Lorde, St. Vincent, Lana Del Rey, Kevin Abstract, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Chicks, Clairo and Troye Sivan. Not bad Jack!

We love Tkay, so much so we want to give her new album some love (it's called Sweet Justice and it's out now) and re-pub a chat we had with her back during COVID.......Tkay is also out on the road this month tkaymaidza.com.au/tour is the place to go to check out the dates.