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Welcome to Sydney's premier music podcast! West Underground brings you the latest news, insights, and interviews with the hottest bands, artists, musicians, photographers, and creative talents in the Western Sydney Underground scene.
With a reputation as the biggest and baddest podcast in the west, we cover a wide range of topics, including the latest trends in music, insights from industry experts, and exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at the creative process.
Tune in to hear from the most exciting and innovative talents in the scene, and discover the latest trends and ideas shaping the future of music.
Follow us on Spotify to stay up to date with our latest episodes, and join us on Instagram at @west.underground for even more exclusive content and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the artists we feature.
Thank you for choosing West Underground, and we look forward to bringing you the best in music news and insights.
With a reputation as the biggest and baddest podcast in the west, we cover a wide range of topics, including the latest trends in music, insights from industry experts, and exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at the creative process.
Tune in to hear from the most exciting and innovative talents in the scene, and discover the latest trends and ideas shaping the future of music.
Follow us on Spotify to stay up to date with our latest episodes, and join us on Instagram at @west.underground for even more exclusive content and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the artists we feature.
Thank you for choosing West Underground, and we look forward to bringing you the best in music news and insights.
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On Tonight’s episode of West Underground Connects, we are joined by The Ugly KingsHamish & Jack sat down with Joel Martin, the multi talented Drummer of the band. The boys discussed: - [ ] Recording in lockdown - [ ] Joel’s doppelgänger Dave Grohl - [ ] What it’s like to be touring again - [ ] What makes The Ugly Kings so loved and successful - [ ] Joel’s reach out program helping prisoners to put their energy into music and recording - [ ] The release of their latest record “Strange, strange times” Thank you Joel for your time, enjoy! Follow @TheUglykings on Instagram and check out their latest album “Strange, Strange Times” here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2HaBZE...We’d like to thank all you legends for your continued support of West Underground.For new listeners, be sure to follow us on Instagram @west.underground Follow our hosts 🎙 @hamish_read__ & @jackharryhughes Head over to our YouTube page and give us a Like & Subscribe… https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCg1rsq...And if you’re really LOVING the pod then please do subscribe to our Patreon and be the first to hear about our upcoming exclusives. https://www.patreon.com/west_undergroundPeace & LoveWU
The boys are back for our biggest interview yet! Fergus from the multi ARIA and APRA award nominee hard rock band Kingswood, talks to Hamish and Paul about touring the world with the likes of AC/DC and Aerosmith, their album successes, and future endeavours.West Underground Social Media Links:https://linktr.ee/West_UndergroundFOLLOW KINGSWOOD ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/kingswoodband?utm_medium=copy_linkFOLLOW KINGSWOOD ON FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/KINGSWOODmusic
The Grand Union, one of Sydney’s up and coming premier Rock 'n' Roll bands, sat down with West Underground to discuss the bands formation/creation and telling stories and tales of being in a band. As well as this, they extensively discuss their musical influences, new single, and gig highlights. This interview is an absolute blast and a definite must watch! Full of laughs and the Rock 'n' Roll spirit. West Underground Social Media Links:https://linktr.ee/West_UndergroundFOLLOW THE GRAND UNION ON FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/thegrandunio...FOLLOW THE GRAND UNION ON INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/the_grand_u...FOLLOW THE GRAND UNION ON SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1n1Zg...
#MNF #15 On tonight’s episode of Monday Night Fever The boys are back discussing all the weird and wonderful things that have transpired this week in the world. They discussed: - [ ] Jacks battle with man flu - [ ] Sex offender Candy- [ ] Randy Andy (hey prince)- [ ] Aussies fighting with kangaroos - [ ] Who really killed JFK- [ ] Gun reform in the states- [ ] Mona Lisa eating cake- [ ] Happy endings Enjoy For tickets to Jack’s show with The Grand Union’s at Crowbar in Sydney this Thursday, visit https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/b0c9790a-ba38-4ba0-a7a8-2b7287699713We’d like to thank all you legends for your continued support of West Underground.For new listeners, be sure to follow us on Instagram @west.underground Follow our hosts @hamish_read__ & @jackharryhughes Head over to our YouTube page and give us a Like & Subscribe… https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCg1rsqQjJoyXla5SZsIs4xgAnd if you’re really LOVING the pod then please do subscribe to our Patreon and be the first to hear about our upcoming exclusives. https://www.patreon.com/west_undergroundPeace & LoveWU
MNF #13On Tonight’s Episode of Monday Night Fever Hamish & Jack are back once again for the Renegade master (YOU)The boys discuss Hamish’s recent birthday and how he feels after another journey around the sun . They also discuss:- [ ] Birthday presents that went MISSING- [ ] Delivery Drivers having Sticky Fingers - [ ] Serial Killers - [ ] An unfortunate meeting with a proposed sponsor - [ ] Hamish’s potential to become a #baller- [ ] Sydney Comedy Festival And much much more! We’d like to thank all you legends for your continued support of West Underground.For new listeners, be sure to follow us on Instagram @west.underground Follow our hosts @hamish_read__ & @jackharryhughes Head over to our YouTube page and give us a Like & Subscribe… https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCg1rsqQjJoyXla5SZsIs4xgAnd if you’re really LOVING the pod then please do subscribe to our Patreon and be the first to hear about our upcoming exclusives. https://www.patreon.com/west_undergroundPeace & LoveWU
On tonight’s episode of MNF, Hamish and Jack discuss all things back related, a primary school trauma and the ongoing backlash from last weeks OSCARS Ceremony. Hamish attempts to show Jack some kind of sympathy regarding his back being in the same condition as that of a 75 year old stunt man. And, listen to find out how Valium was a saving grace in getting Jack through the biggest show for @the_grand_union so far this year at @frankiespizzabytheslice The boys also discuss “French Kiss” and an offer almost to good to be true for Jack when he was offered a back rub from a gig goer. Finally let us know your views on Jack’s traumatic childhood school experience that occurred from being the only olive-skinned boy in the class and whether what happened would be acceptable in 2022. (It absolutely would not, btw)This is almost an appreciation episode for James Brown… more of that once you tune in. We’d like to thank everyone for their continued support of West Underground. We hope you love listening as much as we love talking. Head over to our YouTube page and give us a Like & Subscribe… https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCg1rsqQjJoyXla5SZsIs4xgAnd if you’re really LOVING the pod then please do subscribe to our Patreon and be the first to hear about our upcoming exclusives. https://www.patreon.com/west_undergroundPeace & LoveWU
Monday Night Fever #19 Pat Doherty 3: This Time It’s Personal On Tonight’s episode of Monday Night FeverHamish & Jack are joined by WU HOF @PatdohertyThe likely lads discuss:- [ ] Pats promising art career- [ ] Letting down charity - [ ] Standup stories- [ ] Unicycling enthusiasts - [ ] Producer Hugh’s ‘Superbad’ experience at a liquor store- [ ] Big boy irish Conan O’Brien and his incestuous family history- [ ] The hatred Pat feels from Billy Darcy’s fans And Much much more! We’d like to thank Pat Doherty for joining us for the first time ever on the couch #NoMoreZoom Check out his amazing Art on Instagram @patdohertyart and see it in person at his brand new exhibition ‘Baby Blue’ on Thursday 21st of July in Sydney! Get tickets Here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=903398&
On Tonight’s Episode of Monday Night Fever! Double Trouble Hamish & Jack are joined by Thomas Hughes - the older brother of Jack Tune in for brotherly anecdotes and a side serving of young boys having ‘the talk’. Tom talks all about his new podcast @showbizguides The lads talk all matters from teenage pregnancy to the new Netflix Jimmy Savile doc. We had an absolute ball recording this so we hope you all enjoy it. Send us your thoughts and anything you want us to discuss in next weeks MNF. Head over to our YouTube page and give us a Like & Subscribe… https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCg1rsqQjJoyXla5SZsIs4xgAnd if you’re really LOVING the pod then please do subscribe to our Patreon and be the first to hear about our upcoming exclusives. https://www.patreon.com/west_undergroundPeace & Love WU
On Tonight’s “Monday Night Fever”Hamish & Jack discuss the world of the music industry and talk about the dynamics of a bands leadership & direction Also, they talk about which performers can inspire them as fellow musicians and which ones give them the old green eyed monster named “envy”Hamish talks “needing a shoulder to cry on” or better yet an operation to stop dislocating in his nightmares)More on the floods and how our studio became a floating dungeon The boys talk dreams and Jack’s own morality as he enters his 26th journey around the sun Thanks to all the listeners for sticking with us, spreading the word and building a community at Sydney’s #1 music podcast Follow us on Instagram @west.underground & like and subscribe to our YouTube page: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCg1rsqQjJoyXla5SZsIs4xg
Well well well where do we start with this this episode?First we start with horrible taxi drivers add a little boxing . Throw in a couple conspiracy theories. Mix in a little Music history, sprinkle of comedy. And Finally garnish with a story about meeting Russell Brand.And that pretty much sums up this Monday Might Fever.
Hamish and Paul sat down with a few of the lads from Bad Moon Born to discuss their evolving sound, sobriety, and what's next following the end to the lockdown.West Underground Social Links:https://linktr.ee/West_Underground Hamish and Jordan Show:https://instagram.com/the_hamish_and_jordan_show?utm_medium=copy_linkBad Moon Born Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badmoonborn/Bad Moon Born Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/badmoonbornBad Moon Born Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/7sqr5TC5XoxUGF3sg1uvFo?si=i6luMoTkSAm9X0xMDCEDzA
On Tonight’s episode of West Underground Connects, we are joined by Aleks Milinkovic.Aleks Milinkovic is a comedian based in Sydney, who's sense of humour has garnered him a plethora of fans, coinciding with the likes of Pat Doherty, Billy D'Arcy, and Will Gibb.The boys discussed: - [ ] Alek's hatred of Karen's Diner.- [ ] The restaurant experience- [ ] Lizzo- [ ] Pat Doherty, Will Gibb, and quite literally everyone but himself!- [ ] His hatred for comedy courses.Thank you Aleks for your time, enjoy! Give Aleks a follow on Instagram https://instagram.com/aleksmilinkvic?...Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/aleksmilinkvicWe’d like to thank all you legends for your continued support of West Underground.For new listeners, be sure to follow us on Instagram @west.underground Follow our hosts 🎙 @hamish_read__ & @jackharryhughes Head over to our YouTube page and give us a Like & Subscribe… https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCg1rsq...And if you’re really LOVING the pod then please do subscribe to our Patreon and be the first to hear about our upcoming exclusives. https://www.patreon.com/west_undergroundPeace & Love
On this weeks episode of: West Underground ConnectsWe’re joined by the singer/songwriter & Political commentator Ed BarnesHamish & Jack chatted to Mr Barnes about:- [ ] His debut Single “Criticise The Poor” and the amazing reaction it’s had since it’s release- [ ] How Ed balances being a teacher and a muscian- [ ] The political landscape in Australia - [ ] How he landed Rolling Stone- [ ] Ed’s brand new album- [ ] Touring stories involving a suspicious machete To finish off the Interview, Ed played us his brand new single…“All Things”We were delighted to welcome Ed, as the first guest at the brand new WUHQ #NoMoreZoomCheck out Ed Barnes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6P3sb...Follow his Instagram: @EdbarnesauWe’d like to thank all you legends for your continued support of West Underground.For new listeners, be sure to follow us on Instagram @west.underground Follow our hosts 🎙 @hamish_read__ & @jackharryhughes Head over to our YouTube page and give us a Like & Subscribe… https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCg1rsq...And if you’re really LOVING the pod then please do subscribe to our Patreon and be the first to hear about our upcoming exclusives. https://www.patreon.com/west_undergroundPeace & LoveWUEd Barnes
Go the Roosters.On Tonight’s episode of West Underground Connects, we are joined by Sy.Hamish & Jack sat down with Sy in a return from his previous episodes on the podcast.Sy is a musician/producer based in Sydney, who's genre of synthpop is sure to evoke an essence of nostalgia to listeners from all walks of life.The boys discussed: - [ ] Sy's new album- [ ] Sexy Corporate Cowboys- [ ] What it’s like to be touring again - [ ] His intense support of the Sydney Roosters- [ ] His unfortunate performances during High SchoolThank you Sy for your time, enjoy! Give Sy a follow on Instagram https://instagram.com/symusic_?igshid...Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/sy.holmand Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3VN1a...We’d like to thank all you legends for your continued support of West Underground.For new listeners, be sure to follow us on Instagram @west.underground Follow our hosts 🎙 @hamish_read__ & @jackharryhughes Head over to our YouTube page and give us a Like & Subscribe… https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCg1rsq...And if you’re really LOVING the pod then please do subscribe to our Patreon and be the first to hear about our upcoming exclusives. https://www.patreon.com/west_undergroundPeace & LoveWU
Monday Night Fever this week includes conversations about:Shane Warn Songwriting Harry Potter Guitarsthe occult Ect
And we are back for another episode of Monday Night Fever.Monday's suck so let us provide you with a little podcast portal of fun.Hamish and Jack take centre stage and providing a commentary of everything on their conscious minds.
Hamish and Paul had an inciteful chat with Sydney musician Belora about her broad inspirations in R & B and pop, her future plans, and some unfortunate gig tales.FOLLOW BELORA ON FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/beloramusic/FOLLOW BELORA ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/beloramusic?utm...FOLLOW BELORA ON SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WI5P...Copyright 2025 West Underground
THE ONLY REVIEW YOU NEED!" “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”" Get back review with Scouser, Brilliant" Full length Discussion?reviewThe Beatles: Get Back is a 2021 documentary series directed and produced by Peter Jackson. It covers the making of the Beatles' 1970 album Let It BeFeaturing JACK HUGHES of THE GRAND UNION, the lads sat down to discuss the ins and outs of Peter Jackson’s eye opening documentary into the trials and tribulations of the boys from Liverpool.West Underground Social Media Links:https://linktr.ee/West_Underground
"F*cking Optus" Monday Night Fever Ep29 #MNF On tonight’s episode of our sexy little podcast, Hamish & Jack are back joined by Producer Tom The boys discuss: - [ ] The Optus crash - [ ] Melbourne cup- [ ] ADHD in history - [ ] BBQ season - [ ] NFT's And Much Much More WU BS! We’d like to thank all you legends for your continued support of West Underground.For new listeners, be sure to follow us on Instagram @west.underground Follow our hosts 🎙 @hamish_read__ & @jackharryhughes Check out producer Toms awesome looks right here on Instagram @thomas_david_hughesHead over to our YouTube page and give us a Like & Subscribe… https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCg1rsqQjJoyXla5SZsIs4xgAnd if you’re really LOVING the pod then please do subscribe to our Patreon and be the first to hear about our upcoming exclusives. https://www.patreon.com/west_undergroundPeace & LoveWU
Salt & Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" Monday Night Fever Ep27 #MNF On tonight’s episode of our sexy little podcast, Hamish & Jack are back joined by Producer Tom The boys discuss: - [ ] Unplanned sessions- [ ] Celeb lookalikes - [ ] Elon Musk - [ ] 'Then & Now' the new Beatles release - [ ] That intercourse with a horse video And Much Much More WU BS! We’d like to thank all you legends for your continued support of West Underground.For new listeners, be sure to follow us on Instagram @west.underground Follow our hosts @hamish_read__ & @jackharryhughes Check out producer Toms awesome looks right here on Instagram @thomas_david_hughesHead over to our YouTube page and give us a Like & Subscribe… https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCg1rsqQjJoyXla5SZsIs4xgAnd if you’re really LOVING the pod then please do subscribe to our Patreon and be the first to hear about our upcoming exclusives. https://www.patreon.com/west_undergroundPeace & LoveWU























