This Song Is Yours

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 their glossy pop for a grittier, chaotic blend of indie sleaze, hyperpop, and electronic textures....

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 Lucy Dacus’ Forever Is a Feeling. Last month, she returned with Belong, her fourth Jay Som album...

Our guest this week is rising pop singer, songwriter, and actor Ayesha Madon. Before becoming a household name through Netflix’s Heartbreak High, music was already at the core of her creative identity - she’s been writing songs since the age of six or seven. Earlier this year, she released her debut EP The Unanticipated Prequel, a shimmering, confident blend of pop, indie, and synth-pop that firmly establishes her as one of Australia’s most exciting new voices. In today’s episode, we chat wit...

Our guest this week is singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly. Known for her sharp lyricism and wit, the AIR Award winner has become one of Australia’s most distinctive voices with her acclaimed albums Beware of the Dogs and Flood. After taking time off to reflect on her relationship with music, Stella returns with her third record, Love & Fortune - a deeply introspective and emotionally rich collection. In today’s episode, we chat about the renewal that shaped the album, her evolving songwrit...

Our guests this week are Melbourne indie rock four-piece The Belair Lip Bombs. Formed in high school, the band fuse classic rock influences with a modern indie sound, earning acclaim for their 2023 debut Lush Life - a record that led to them becoming the first Australian act signed to Jack White’s iconic Third Man Records. This week, they return with their sophomore album Again, a bold evolution that stays true to their DIY roots. In today’s episode, guitarist Mike Bradvica and drummer Dan 'D...

Our guest today on the podcast is the legendary UK artist M.I.A. — a Grammy, Academy, and Mercury Prize-nominated musician who first burst onto the scene in 2005 with her groundbreaking debut Arular. This very special bonus episode was recorded live at Harvest Rock Festival in Adelaide. Over the past two decades, M.I.A. has released six genre-defying records that blend politics, identity, and personal truth, performed at the Super Bowl, and created one of the most defining songs of the 21st c...

Our guest this week on the podcast is Canadian rapper and global hitmaker BBNO$. Known for his signature mix of humour, clever wordplay, and high-energy performances, BBNO$ has built a massive following with viral hits like edamame, lalala, and his collaborative project with Yung Gravy, Baby Gravy. Last week, he dropped his latest record — a self-titled album that perfectly captures his unpredictable, genre-blending sound and undeniable charisma. In today’s episode, we catch up with BBNO$ to ...

Our guests this week on the podcast are one of the UK’s most exciting indie-rock bands - The Last Dinner Party. The all-female five-piece have quickly become one of the most talked-about new acts in the world, known for their baroque, theatrical take on indie rock. Following the BRIT Award-winning success of their debut Prelude To Ecstasy and a year of sold-out shows across the globe, they’re back with their second album From The Pyre, out today. Produced by Markus Dravs (Björk, Wolf Alice), ...

Our guest this week on the podcast is beloved Australian popstar Ruel. Known for his smooth blend of pop, soul, and R&B, Ruel has been a fixture of Australian music since his teens and has built an impressive global following along the way. Following his 2023 debut 4th Wall and the world tour that took him across multiple continents, he now returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, Kicking My Feet - a bold, emotionally open record that pushes his sound and lyricism into new ter...

Our guests today on the podcast is the soulful indie pop duo Electric Guest. Made up of Asa Taccone and Matthew Compton, the pair have been crafting irresistibly catchy, genre-blurring music since the early 2010s, amassing over half a billion streams along the way. Outside of the band, both have impressive creative backgrounds: Asa as a Grammy-winning songwriter and Matthew as a film and TV composer. This week, Electric Guest return with 10k, their first album in over six years - a vibrant, s...

Our guest today on the podcast is acclaimed indie singer-songwriter Neko Case. For over two decades, she’s built a remarkable career as both a solo artist and a member of Canadian supergroup The New Pornographers, and earlier this year became a New York Times bestselling author with her memoir The Harder I Fight The More I Love You. After seven years away from solo work, Neko returns with her eighth album Neon Grey Midnight Green, a sweeping record that blends her folk-rock roots with lush ar...

Our guest today on the podcast is British pop-star Perrie. Rising to fame as a founding member of the iconic girl group Little Mix—one of the most successful girl groups of all time with billions of streams, Brit Awards, and even Guinness World Records—Perrie is now stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist. This week, she releases her highly anticipated self-titled debut album Perrie, a collection that showcases her most authentic self after reworking and refining her early material. In t...

Our guest today on the podcast is alt-country band Wednesday. The five-piece from Asheville, North Carolina, fuse fuzzed-out southern indie rock with alt-country, all anchored by front-woman Karly Hartzman’s witty yet gut-punching lyricism. Following the breakout success of their 2023 record Rat Saw God, the band return this week with their new album Bleeds, a collection Hartzman calls the most Wednesday album yet. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Karly to chat about the making of Bleeds, ...

Our guest today on the podcast is beloved Aussie musician G Flip. Over the past seven years, the drummer, producer, and singer has become one of the country’s most adored artists, blending infectious pop and indie rock while serving as a powerful role model in the queer community. Just last Friday, they released their highly anticipated third studio album, Dream Ride—a neon-soaked ode to the 80s filled with big hooks, soaring ballads, and anthemic power-pop. In today’s episode, we chat with G...

Our guests today on the podcast are beloved indie folk band Big Thief. Since forming in Brooklyn in 2016, the Grammy-nominated group have released five acclaimed records and won hearts worldwide with their mix of indie, folk, and country sounds. This week, they return with Double Infinity, a new album recorded at New York’s legendary Power Station that captures the band’s instinctive, collaborative spirit. In today’s episode, guitarist and co-songwriter Buck Meek joins us to discuss the makin...

Our guest today on the podcast is alt-folk singer-songwriter Medium Build, the project of Nicholas Carpenter. Known for his heartfelt, gut-punching songs that can silence a room, Nick has released five studio albums, including last year’s breakthrough Country, establishing himself as one of the most compelling new voices in indie folk. He’s collaborated with artists like Holly Humberstone and Julien Baker, and toured with Holly and Role Model. Currently in Australia supporting Alex Warren on ...

Our guests today on the podcast are Wolf Alice, one of the UK’s most exciting alternative bands of the past decade. Since forming in 2010, the London four-piece have released three acclaimed albums, toured the globe, and picked up major honours including the Mercury Prize and Brit Awards. This week, they return with their fourth studio album, The Clearing, leaning into 70s-inspired pop and rock, and produced by Greg Kurstin whose credits include Adele and Gorillaz. In today’s episode, we are ...

Our guest today on the podcast is rising Canadian singer-songwriter Billianne. Hailed as “music’s next big voice” and even “a young Adele,” she first captured hearts in 2021 with a breathtaking TikTok cover of Tina Turner’s Simply the Best—winning over fans like Ryan Reynolds, Oprah, Michael Bublé, and Taylor Swift. Since then, she’s released a string of heartfelt folk-pop originals, racking up over 90 million streams in just three years. Today marks the release of her highly anticipated debu...

Our guest today on the podcast is beloved Australian songwriter Sarah Blasko. An ARIA Award-winning artist, Sarah has been a cornerstone of the Australian music scene for over two decades, first capturing hearts with her debut albums The Overture & The Underscore and What the Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have. Since then, she’s released five more studio albums, earned multiple Australian Music Prize nominations, and recorded two acclaimed records as part of supergroup Seeker Lover Keeper. This...

Our guest today on the podcast is Sydney singer and songwriter Matthew Ifield. At just 20, he’s amassed over 160 million streams, 3 million followers, and 16 billion views of his music across social media, thanks to a smooth blend of jazz, soul, and pop that’s resonated with listeners around the world. Today, he releases his debut album My Favourite Place to Be, a heartfelt collection that showcases his smooth vocals and evolving, narrative-driven songwriting. In this episode, we chat with Ma...