Brisbane-based Tim Bettison, AKA Vancouver Sleep Clinic, is gracing us with his third studio album, Fallen Paradise, on July 8th. This week, we chat with Tim about the making of the album, its inspiration, and the woes of touring that (thankfully) become hilarious stories down the track...
Ben and Alex from Aussie rock band Bad Dreems join us on the podcast this week to chat about all things touring, Doomsday Ballet, and their highly anticipated upcoming album release! From rehearsing in a white goods factory to touring with Midnight Oil in the UK and headlining many national and international tours, Bad Dreems are the Aussie rock band everyone should know.
From backyard and cafe gigs to a national stage, Lachie Gill, the winner of The Voice, has jumped onto the podcast to talk about all things before, during and after his whirlwind time on the hit TV show. A hard worker to his core, Lachie is ready to hit the ground running, continue to build his artistry and give the world new music. Car Concert Songs: 1. IFTK by Tion Wayne ft. La Roux 2. Baby Blue Part 1 By Nick Keogh 3. Wannabe by Cassidy Paris
On the back of her solo debut album drop, we got to speak to Baby Velvet about life on the road, writing about ex-partners and the things she's sacrificed to be where she is now. From touring full time for 7 years with her band, All Our Exes Live In Texas, to releasing 'Please Don't Be In Love with Someone Else' as Baby Velvet - we cover it all! Car Concert Songs: 1. A Concert Six Months From Now by FINNEAS 2. One Man by GamFam, Scribe Music & Palaces 3. Deep End by Birdy, Hybrid Minds Remix
Prog titan Rohan ‘Ro’ Stevenson, the man behind ‘I Built The Sky', is back with a brand new album...but with a twist. Instead of his well-loved metal shreds, he's gifting us something softer, but no less intricate, nor technically impressive — a 10 track progressive acoustic album called 'A Quiet Place Away'. We sat down with Ro to chat about the how, why and the when, as well as his upcoming headline show in Melbourne that's sure to satisfy every spectrum of fan he's amassed over the years. Car Concert Songs: 1. Mexico by Charlotte OC 2. Who Am I by NEEDTOBREATHE 3. Unaware by Bella Taylor Smith
John Corabi is the rasp behind some of Rock 'n' Roll's most notable bands — The Scream, Union, The Dead Daisies, and perhaps most notably, Mötley Crüe from 92' - 96'. He's travelled the world and played to both sold out arenas, and smoky LA bars. This week, Corabi joins Sabrina to talk about upcoming music, his acoustic Australian tour, his soon-to-be-released autobiography, and what it's like living as a rock 'n' roll lifer. Car Concert Songs: 1. Let it Go by Erick the Architect, Loyle Carner & Farr 2. Esc (Holding Back) by Model Man, Rationale 3. Talk by Budjerah and MAY-A
A songwriter, singer, sound engineer, producer and entrepreneur, Airports is truly a force in Australia's music industry. Tapping back into the nostalgic pop punk sound, his new single, Second 2 Breathe, is only the start of this artist's new era of creation.
Vulnerable and bold, Hollie Col's EP, Julia Stevens, is the sunshine soundtrack you've been looking for. Accompanied by an 8-part short film series of extended music videos, Hollie Col is ready to embark on her biggest headline national tour yet! Join Sabrina and Holly as they deep dive into touring, the creation of Julia Stevens and why all the messiness of love is universal — and should be acknowledged that way. Car Concert Songs: 1. KILLING TIME by The Kite String Tangle feat. Eliott 2. Fuck It by Charlie Collins 3. The Signs by False London
He’s the man behind some of the world’s biggest club hits and is no stranger to Australia’s Top 50 charts. DJ and producer, Topic, joins Sabrina for a chat about his first headline tour across Australia, what it’s like being back on the road after Germany’s strict COVID-19 lockdowns, and how he writes his multi-platinum hits with fellow artists like A7S and more. Car Concert Songs: 1. Swim by Hope D 2. Headcase by Crystal Tides 3. Mercy by Jacob Banks
Blessing our ears and stages with their alt-rock prowess, the Buoys have had a big year! After their recent national tour for their EP 'Unsolicited Advice for your DIY Disaster,' the gals have no intention to slow down their performance schedule, hitting up some big stages, including Port Macquarie's @festivalofthesun and Sydney's VIVID. We sat down with the band's bassist and drummer, Tess and Courtney, to chat all things touring disasters, working with a producer for the first time and what we can expect from them in the upcoming months! Car Concert Songs: 1. Bed Song by Eliza and the Delusionals 2. For Ages by Egoism 3. Someone's Daughter Someone's Son by Sea Girls
From studying to be a midwife to suddenly winning The Voice in 2021, Bella Taylor Smith's life has transformed in less than a year. Now, she's signed with EMI, about to drop her debut EP, and support Guy Sebastian on a national tour. Check out her chat with @sabrina_sutt to hear about how she got here, how she's coping, and why she's a force to be reckoned with.
Touring around Australia and beyond since only 17 years old, Just A Gent has graced some of the world's biggest stages and clubs. Now, he's ready to drop his first full length album, Planet Oasis. Tune in to find out what it's like headlining an international tour before even finishing high school and why now is the right time to finally drop his first full-length album. Car Concert Songs: 1. Submission by Motez 2. Love Sick Doctor by Thunder Jackson 3. Art of Survival by Bishop Briggs
At only 22, Katie Belle has already worked in the entertainment industry for over 12 years. From being scouted by Capitol Records at only 10 years old, to competing on American Idol in 2019, Katie Belle has no plans to stop creating, recording and releasing her music. Check out her chat on It's all BS now! Car Concert Songs: 1. Distant Ponds by Double Touch and Wilma (AU) 2. Hollow by The Journey, Rachel May and Alverie 3. Afterburner by Oolluu
Mitch James left his home city of Auckland at only 17 to busk the streets of London. Now, he's a Sony artist with over 200 million streams and world tours under his belt. Mitch James really does "work harder than anyone else in the room." Join Mitch and Sabrina as they dive into the reality of having your dreams come true - the good, the bad and the bullsh*t - and chat about his brand new single 'History' and his evolved sound.
From reaching new heights with his song 'Middle', produced by DJ Snake, to co-writing Grammy-award winning 'Brown Skin Girl' by Beyoncé, Bipolar Sunshine's catalogue of collaborative music is extensive. Now, he's hitting us with a whole body of work that's entirely his own. We chat about his steady rise through the industry, his stumbles and fumbles on stage, and his inspiration for his latest single, 'Too Young', which explores the concept of Transhumanism and why it's something we should be aware of. Car Concert Songs: 1. Milk by Beddy Rays 2. Is it Worth Being Sad by Meg Mac 3. Cardigan (Like a Version) by Something for Kate
Young, ambitious and a self-proclaimed lover of love, WizTheMC doesn't shy away from heartbreak, mistakes, nor his confidence that he's on the right path. On this episode of 'It's All BS', Sabrina and Wiz dive into the journey that created his most recent EP, 'Where Silence Feels Good' and all the feelings that come with relationships, success and life. Car Concert Songs: 1. Boxing Underwater by Golding ft. Cailin Russo 2. Burning Bridges by Sigrid 3. Nelsonwood Lane by Matt Maeson
A rapper at heart with the voice of soul, Wiley from Atlanta takes your host, Sabrina, through his journey and how it came to create his most recent album, Kingfisher. From a half-cooked mixtape in high school, through the Atlanta underground scene, all the way to a concept project set in a fictional rundown motel that lies somewhere between Georgia and Florida, Wiley has done a lot in his 24 years. So, find out for yourself and listen now! Car Concert Songs: 1. Fake Friends by The Vanns 2. London is Lonely by Holly Humberstone 3. IDWTLY by Jess Tyler and Bobbie
LA's original Indie gal, Cynthia Catania, joins Sabrina to chat about her extensive career, the music industry now versus then and the growing up we all have to do to give art the justice it deserves. Car Concert Songs: 1. Break by WizTheMC 2. Metamorphosis by Yanzo 3. If You Ever Leave, I'm Coming With You by The Wombats
Welcoming Ben 'Boo' Gumbleton to the podcast, Sabrina sits down with the frontman and driving force behind the electro-soul pop project that is Boo Seeka. From the highly anticipated second album through to the early craziness that is the project's origin story, this is the genius of Boo Seeka. Car Concert Songs: 1. Distorted Light Beam by Bastille 2. Grime by Dallas Woods 3. Coffee by Roses & Revolutions ft. Lostboycrow
One of Australia's most highly revered DJs and producers, Motez, joins your host Sabrina for a chat about all things electronic music. They chat about his two new EPs, Soulitude and ReSet, what it's really like creating, touring and living in this industry, and why electronic music continues to ensnare more and more Australians. Car Concert Songs: 1. Fear of Dying by Alison Wonderland 2. Live to Survive by MØ 3. And it Breaks my Heart by Leon