Elsy Wameyo joins us on the pod this Friday! The Kenyan-born, Adelaide-based singer, rapper and producer has been building a name for herself over the last few years and has shared stages with the likes of Sampa The Great, Adrian Eagle and Hilltop Hoods. She's releasing her incredible debut EP today, entitled Nilotic. In today's episode, we're talking with Elsy about the inspiration behind her brilliant single River Nile, where this new sense of self came from, whether she'll get her Dad on a track soon, and we discuss the music of Little Simz. You can buy Nilotic here.You can find Elsy Wameyo on tour here.Elsy Wameyo Instagram: @elsywameyoElsy Wameyo Facebook: @elsywameyoThanks again to Elsy Wameyo for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Alex at Thinking Loud for his assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're heading deep into the Uncanny Valley today with COIN! The indie-pop trio from America are currently winning hearts all over the world with their infectious and genre-blending songs. They're about to hit the road with 5 Seconds of Summer across the UK, but have stopped by the podcast today to discuss their brilliant fourth record, entitled Uncanny Valley. In today's episode, we're speaking with frontman Chase Lawrence about how they blends genres together while songwriting, what it's like performing with an AI Robot, and we discuss the bands Australian tour plans.You can buy Uncanny Valley here.You can find COIN on tour here.COIN Instagram: @COINCOIN Facebook: @COINThanks again to Chase Lawrence and COIN for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Louvel at Virgin Music Australia for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of Australia's finest troubadours, Josh Pyke, is joining us on the podcast today! The ARIA award-winning singer-songwriter has recently returned to music after exploring other creative endeavours (including writing television scores and children's books) and last week released his seventh studio record, entitled To Find Happiness. In today's episode, we're speaking with Josh about how he approaches writing songs about deeply personal matters, collaborating with Gordi, his TEDTalk on racism, and why he has one of the most loyal fanbases in the music business.You can buy To Find Happiness here.You can listen to Josh Pyke here.You can find Josh on tour here.Josh Pyke Instagram: @joshpykeJosh Pyke Facebook: @joshpykeThanks again to Josh Pyke for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Nick at Sony Music Australia for his assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're hanging with alt-country star Siobhan Cotchin today on the pod! The singer-songwriter from Perth released her brilliant single Tucson earlier this year, and is now following it up with the release of her debut EP next week, entitled Highways & Heartbreaks. In today's episode, we're speaking with Siobhan about country music in popular culture, the Twilight movie soundtracks, playing festivals with Leon Bridges and we talk about our shared love of Taylor Swift.You can pre-save Highways & Heartbreaks here.You can listen to Siobhan Cotchin here.Siobhan Cotchin Instagram: @siobhancotchinSiobhan Cotchin Facebook: @siobhancotchinThanks again to Siobhan Cotchin for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Alyce at Aanthologies for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Death by Denim join us on the pod today! The eclectic indie 4 piece from Perth are having an incredible 2022 so far, which includes signing to Warner Music Australia and releasing their second studio record Moonbow (which comes out today). In today's episode, we're speaking with Pallé & Nik from the band about the incredible sonics of Moonbow, the experience of playing music in WA during COVID times, working with Andy Lawson, and we discuss the music of The Weeknd.You can buy Moonbow here.You can listen to Death by Denim here.You can see the guys on tour here.Death by Denim Instagram: @deathbydenimDeath by Denim Facebook: @deathbydenimThanks again to Death by Denim for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Shari at Great Company Collective for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having sold over 16 million records worldwide, I feel like our guest this week doesn't need an introduction......but we'll give them one anyway. It's Hanson! Known for hits like 'Where's The Love', 'Penny & Me' and 'MMMBop', the band of brothers are releasing their brand new record Red Green Blue at the end of May. In today's episode we're speaking with Isaac Hanson about the concept of splitting the record into thirds, the legacy of MMMBop, the bands 30th anniversary, and we discuss the bands Australian tour plans.You can pre-order RGB here.You can listen to Hanson here.You can see the guys on tour here.Hanson Instagram: @hansonHanson Facebook: @hansonThanks again to Isaac Hanson for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Nicole at Nicole Stringer Communications for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indie rock lads PLANET are our guest on the pod this Friday! The 4-piece from Sydney have been releasing gorgeous indie rock for the last 5 years or so, but today are finally releasing their debut record Information Overload. In today's episode, we're speaking with Matty and Tommy from the band about working with Adrian Busby (Placebo, Bluejuice, Spice Girls), sneaking into certain buildings to utilise the best studios in Sydney, touring with the OG lineup of The Wiggles, and we discuss the current state of pop music.You can buy Information Overload here.You can listen to PLANET here.You can see the guys on tour here.PLANET Instagram: @PLANETPLANET Facebook: @PLANETThanks again to Matty & Tommy from PLANET for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Shari at Great Company Collective for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Folk pop troubadour Ny Oh joins us on the podcast! The New Zealand native has spent the last number of years travelling around the globe and playing her unique blend of jazz, folk and pop, This week, she's releasing a brand new EP entitled Garden of Eden. In today's episode, we're speaking with Ny Oh about what inspired some of the incredible music on this new EP, what Jenny Lewis is like in real life, working to find an all female studio crew, and what it's like to play guitar for Mr Harry Styles.You can listen to Ny Oh here.Ny Oh Instagram: @nyohThanks again to Ny Oh for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Jake at Here for Good Agency for his assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're celebrating International Woman's Day with Emmy Meli! The Long Beach singer-songwriter released her brilliant single I Am Woman late last year and has since seen it explode on TikTok as an anthem for self-love and empowerment. In today's episode, we're speaking with Emmy about how the powerful Women's anthem came to be, how she got her start in music, the brilliance that is Joss Stone, and Emmy offers up some advice to young women coming up in the music industry today.You can listen to I Am Woman here.Emmy Meli Instagram: @emmymeliEmmy Meli Facebook: @emmymeliThanks again to Emmy Meli for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Bron at Sony Music Australia for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian treasure Missy Higgins joins us on the pod today! After soundtracking the ABC Television program Total Control for the last a few years, the ARIA award winning singer-songwriter is releasing a new mini-album today inspired by the series, entitled Total Contorl. In today's episode, we're speaking with Missy about how Grace Tame & Brittany Higgins helped inspire parts of the EP, whether we can expect more new music soon and the brand new all female Australian touring festival Wildflower.You can listen to Total Control here.You can catch Missy Higgins on tour here.Missy Higgins Instagram: @missyhigginsMissy Higgins Facebook: @missyhigginsThanks again to Missy Higgins for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Mariam at EMI Music Australia for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadian indie-rock band Mother Mother are truely having a moment right now, so we've got frontman Ryan Guldemond on the pod this week! For the last 17 years or so, Mother Mother have been one of the most well known and consistent indie bands in Canada and have recently found a whole new audience through going viral on TikTok. In today's episode, we're speaking with frontman Ryan about the recently released 8th studio record Inside (Deluxe), the power of TikTok and we discuss the music of Australian singer Julia Jacklin.You can listen to Inside (Deluxe) here.You can catch Mother Mother on tour in North America here.Mother Mother Instagram: @mothermotherMother Mother Facebook: @mothermotherThanks again to Ryan and Mother Mother for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Emilie at Warner Music Australia and Rick at Warner Records for their assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The absolutely delightful George Alice joins us on the pod! The South Aussie pop singer-songwriter might be known for her triple J Unearthed win back in 2019, but she's returned last week with the release of her debut EP, entitled Growing Pains. In today's episode, we're speaking with George about taking time out after winning Unearthed High, how her songwriting is wise beyond her years, working with Japanese Wallpaper and we discuss her love of Adele.You can listen to George Alice's playlist here.You can listen to Growing Pains here.You can catch George Alice on tour here.George Alice Instagram: @georgealiceGeorge Alice Facebook: @georgealiceThanks again to George Alice for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Rhiannon at Positive Feedback for their assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the midst of a US tour, Patrick Droney joins us on the pod! After releasing his brilliant debut record State of the Heart last year, the singer-songwriter is currently out on the road and playing his brilliant mix of rock, soul, pop and blues to audiences across America. In today's episode, we're speaking with Patrick about his favourite aspects of touring, how his father introduced him to songwriting, when we can expect new music from him and we discuss the power of Jeff Buckley and Big Red Machine.You can listen to State of the Heart here.You can catch Patrick Droney on tour in North America here.Patrick Droney Instagram: @patrickdroneyPatrick Droney Facebook: @patrickdroneyThanks again to Patrick Droney for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Rick & Jenny at Warner Records for their assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel Shadbolt from L.A.B. joins us on the pod this Friday! The reggae and soul five piece have only seen their audience grow over the last few years and recently released their fifth studio record Five (which went to Number 1 in NZ). They're now about to embark on a long overdue Australian tour, including stops at Womadelaide and Bluesfest. In today's episode, we're speaking with frontman Joel about the ever evolving sound of the band, how COVID weirdly worked in their favour and we discuss the music of Eric Clapton.You can listen to Five here.You can catch L.A.B. on tour here.L.A.B. Instagram: @l.a.b.L.A.B. Facebook: @l.a.b.Thanks again to Joel and L.A.B. for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Stacey at Daydream Nation for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're making our way to Space Island with Broods this week! The delightful New Zealand duo, made up of siblings Georgia and Caleb Nott, are known for their incredibly cinematic and anthemic electronic music and are releasing their fourth studio record this week, entitled Space Island. In today's episode, we're speaking with both Georgia and Caleb about writing for this record through heartbreak, building the visual world of Space Island (with the help of Scarlett Johansson) and learning the art of playing the theremin.You can buy Space Island here.You can catch Broods on tour here.Broods Instagram: @broodsBroods Facebook: @broodsThanks again to Broods for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Maree at Island Records Australia for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WizTheMC joins us on the pod! The alt-pop and hip-hop star has been making music since he was young, and honed his craft in places like Germany, Toronta and LA. He recently released his brilliant 2nd EP. entitled Where Silence Feels Good. In today's episode, we're speaking with WizTheMC about the songwriting in his new EP, how he got his start in hip-hop and we discuss what silence means to us both.You can listen to Where Silence Feels Good here.WizTheMC Instagram: @wizthemcWizTheMC Facebook: @wizthemcThanks again to WizTheMC for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Shari at Great Company Collective for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The always charming Charley returns to This Song Is Yours for Episode 130! The Sydney based pop singer-songwriter is in the running to represent Australia at Eurovision 2022 and has today released her gorgeous single I Suck At Being Lonely. In today's episode, we're speaking with Charley about what Eurovision means to her & her family, the process of songwriting while broken hearted and we discuss the teenage heartbreak angst of Maisie Peters music.You can listen to I Suck At Being Lonely here.You can buy tickets to her Sydney show here.Charley Instagram: @charleyCharley Facebook: @charleyThanks again to Charley for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Mariam at EMI Music Australia for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With their new third full length record Looking for Space coming out tomorrow, we're joined by Mild Orange on the pod! The New Zealand based dream pop band have been winning hearts across the globe over the last few years and are about to release their most ambitious record yet. In today's episode, we're speaking with frontman Mehrt about recording in bedrooms around NZ, battling through illnesses while making this record, the ever expanding sound of the band and getting back into international touring in 2022You can listen to Mild Orange here.Mild Orange Instagram: @mildorangeMild Orange Facebook: @mildorangeThanks again to Mild Orange for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Millie at Positive Feedback for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Armed with a new single and a debut record announcement, Alfie Templeman joins us on the pod this Friday! The indie-pop star from the UK has just announced that he'll be releasing his debut record this coming May, entitled Mellow Moon and has released the single Broken to celebrate. In today's episode, we're chatting to Alfie about the incredible video for Broken, the pressures put on artists to be content creators, how prog-rock plays a part on his debut record and his love of Peter Gabriel & Genesis.You can listen to Alfie Templeman here.Pre-order Mellow Moon here.Alfie Templeman Instagram: @alfietemplemanAlfie Templeman Facebook: @alfietemplemanThanks again to Alfie Templeman for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Katie at Positive Feedback for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BLESSED is our guest today on the podcast! The Ghanaian-Australian musician and artist has had an incredible few weeks which saw him sign to Rainbow Valley Records and release his powerful new single No Changes. In today's episode, we're speaking with BLESSED about how the new single came together, the importance of family, why Matt Corby's label (Rainbow Valley Records) compliments his working style and working with artists like Milan Ring.You can listen to BLESSED here.Watch the No Changes video here.BLESSED Instagram: @BLESSEDBLESSED Facebook: @BLESSEDThanks again to BLESSED for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Alex & Charlotte at Thinking Loud for their assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got Wanderers on the pod for Episode 126! The soulful group from South Australia make incredible textured soul, pop and rock music and have released their third studio EP today, entitled Wanderers. In today's episode, we're speaking with frontman Dusty Lee about how the pandemic affected their plans to record at Studio 606 (Foo Fighters HQ), the evolution of the bands sound, their success so far in the USA and we discuss the songwriting dynamic of Silk SonicYou can listen to Wanderers here.Buy tickets to their tour here.Wanderers Instagram: @wanderersWanderers Facebook: @wanderersThanks again to Dusty Lee from Wanderers for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Sian at Big Oak Records for her assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SLUMBERJACK join us on the pod today! The Australian duo have been making incredibly textured and cinematic electronic music for almost a decade now, and have worked with the likes of Alison Wonderland, What So Not and Vera Blue. This Friday, they release their long awaited debut record, entitled Dichotomy. In today's episode, we're speaking with Morgan and Fletcher about being able to make this record in their own time, how laptops have almost made hardware redundant, their favourite tracks on the album and we discuss the jazz version of John Williams Harry Potter score.You can buy Dichotomy here.You can listen to SLUMBERJACK here.SLUMBERJACK Instagram: @SLUMBERJACKSLUMBERJACK Facebook: @SLUMBERJACKThanks again to Morgan and Fletcher from SLUMBERJACK for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Jayden at Sweat It Out for his assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Oberhofer for Episode 124! The indie pop musician and Brooklyn native recently broke a lengthy hiatus with the release of his fourth studio record Smothered, which features guests like King Princess, Shamir and Teddy Geiger. In today's episode, we're speaking with Brad Oberhofer about why there was such a time gap between records, working with Nick Valensi from The Strokes and his work soundtracking the most iconic episode of Bojack Horseman.You can buy Smothered here.You can listen to Oberhofer here.Oberhofer Instagram: @oberhoferOberhofer Facebook: @oberhoferThanks again to Brad Oberhofer for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Dave at Diamond Creative Services for his assistance with this episode.You can help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First show of 2022 finds us with the absolutely legendary Broken Social Scene! The Canadian indie music collective have been playing together for over 20 years and have today released their new compilation record, entitled Old Dead Young: B-Sides & Rarities. In today's episode, we're speaking with co-founder Brendan Canning about what it's like to look back on some of the bands previous work, his memories of touring Australia and writing music for cult film Scott Pilgrim Vs The World.You can buy Old Dead Young: B-Sides & Rarities here.You can listen to Broken Social Scene here.Broken Social Scene Instagram: @brokensocialsceneBroken Social Scene Facebook: @brokensocialsceneThanks again to Broken Social Scene and Brendan Canning for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Juliette & Jen at The Oriel Co. for their assistance with this episode.You can now help support This Song Is Yours at our Patreon here.You can follow us on the socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've come to the last show of 2021, and who better to spend it with than Australian music legend Paul Kelly! The iconic troubadour has released his first collection of holiday music this year with Paul Kelly's Christmas Train, which features guests like Kasey Chambers, Marlon Williams and Emma Donovan. In today's episode, we're speaking with Paul about his earliest Christmas memories in Adelaide, some of the guests on the Christmas Train, why it was important to release an inclusive holiday record and the reason why 'How To Make Gravy' is a modern Christmas classic.You can buy Paul Kelly's Christmas Train here.You can listen to Paul Kelly's Christmas Train here.Paul Kelly Instagram: @paulkellyPaul Kelly Facebook: @paulkellyThanks again to Paul Kelly for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Mariam at EMI Music for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The absolutely delightful Milan Ring joins us on the pod for one of our last episodes of the year! Earlier this month she released her incredible debut record I'm Feeling Hopeful, and has continued to see the praise and hype around the record increase. In today's episode, we're talking to Milan Ring about the reception of this record, how she approaches being both the songwriter AND producer for her music, and Milan makes the brilliant connection between Genesis Owusu and The Simpsons.You can listen to I'm Feeling Hopeful here.You can find Milan Ring's playlist here.Milan Ring Instagram: @milanringMilan Ring Facebook: @milanringThanks again to Milan Ring for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Liz at PIAS Australia for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're celebrating the holidays with H3RIZON today on the pod! The incredible vocal pop duo have taken Australia by storm, recently surpassing over 2 millions followers on TikTok and have just released your new favourite holiday classic One More Christmas. In today's episode, we're talking with Gabby, Tiara and Bernie about their start in vocal singing, using TikTok to collaborate with other creators and what Christmas means to them.You can listen to H3RIZON here.H3RIZON Instagram: @H3RIZONH3RIZON Facebook: @H3RIZONH3RIZON TikTok: @H3RIZONThanks again to H3RIZON for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Eilish at On The Map PR for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The holidays are among us, and our first holiday guest is Sheppard! The indie pop band from Brisbane have had a stellar year, where they released their third studio record Kaleidoscope Eyes. They've now capped the year off by releasing their first holiday single Christmas Without You. In today's episode, we're talking to George and Amy from Sheppard about what Christmas is like in the Sheppard household, the new single and what 2022 has in store for the band.You can listen to Sheppard here.You can find their tour dates with Delta Goodrem here.Sheppard Instagram: @sheppardSheppard Facebook: @sheppardThanks again to George, Amy and Sheppard for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Fiona at On The Map PR for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got the absolutely delightful Hayley Mary joining us for Episode 118! The Melbourne based rock singer and songwriter recently surprise released her third EP, entitled Fall in Love. In today's episode, we're speaking with Hayley about the EP, working with her partner Johnny Took, the classic songwriting of The Beatles and separating her solo work from her work in The Jezabels.You can listen to Hayley Mary here.You can find her tour dates here.Hayley Mary Instagram: @hayleymaryHayley Mary Facebook: @hayleymaryThanks again to Hayley Mary for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Alyse at Aanthologies for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ash Lune joins us on the podcast for Episode 117! The Brisbane based singer-songwriter recently announced her debut EP Broken Science Experiments, and to celebrate has released the gorgeous single Before. In today's episode, we're speaking with Ash about her brand new EP, how she works on the sonics of her music, space podcasts, her relationship with her brother and we bond over a shared love of The OC.You can listen to Ash Lune here.Ash Lune Facebook: @ashluneThanks again to Ash Lune for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Ella at Positive Feedback for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of their show in Melbourne this week, we've got These New South Whales on the podcast! Whether you know them from their What A Great Punk podcast or their Comedy Central mockumentary, the Melbourne based punk band have continued to go from strength to strength in 2021. In today's episode, we're speaking with Todd from the band about signing with Melbourne label Damaged, how they juggle all their projects, people's confusion around the band and dream guests for their podcast.You can listen to TNSW here.You can find their What A Great Punk podcast here.You can watch their mockumentary TNSW here.You can find tickets to their Melbourne show at Stay Gold here.TNSW Instagram: @TNSWTNSW Facebook: @TNSWThanks again to Todd Andrews for his time and assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand duo SACHI join us for Episode 115! The electronic duo, made up of childhood friends Nick Chrisp and Will Thomas, have just released their brand new EP, entitled Breakfast with Ella. In today's episode, we're chatting with Nick and Will about working with G-Flip, touring in the age of COVID-19, how they originally got their start and that particular Diplo incident.You can listen to SACHI here.SACHI Instagram: @SACHISACHI Facebook: @SACHIThanks again to SACHI for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Katie at Positive Feedback for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're chatting with Young Franco for Episode 114! The Sydney based producer recently teamed up with Tkay Maidza and Nerve to launch Real Nice (Here Come The Future), which is the brand new theme track for the A-League here in Australia and New Zealand. In today's episode, we're speaking with Young Franco about his first memories of soccer, being able to tour again, how the collaboration came about and the music of Little Simz.You can listen to Young Franco here.You can find the Real Nice (H.C.T.F.) video here.Young Franco Instagram: @youngfrancoYoung Franco Facebook: @youngfrancoThanks again to Young Franco for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Samantha at Universal Music Australia for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joshua Moriarty joins us for Episode 113! You might know him as the frontman for Miami Horror, or one of the members of indie group Telenova. You might know him from The Bottom of It Podcast, where he chats to musically like minded people. The extremely talented musician is also a solo artist, and has just released his third studio record Melancholia. In today's episode, we're speaking with Josh about his songwriting techniques, meditation and whether it plays into his creative process, cancel culture in 2021 and we discuss dream podcast guest lists.You can listen to Joshua Moriarty here.You can find The Bottom Of It Podcast here.Joshua Moriarty Instagram: @joshuamoriartyJoshua Moriarty Facebook: @joshuamoriartyThanks again to Joshua Moriarty for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Alyse at Aanthologies for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've entered the incredible world of Kult Kyss this week! The electronic duo from Melbourne have been creating incredible expansive music for years now and have just released their incredible debut Ultra Sound EP, which features guests like I Know Leopard and Brux. In today's episode, we're speaking with Rromarin and Haxx about the new EP, their collaboration process with other artists, opening their own studio for creatives and the brilliance that is *NSYNC.You can listen to Kult Kyss here.Visit Joyluck Studio here.Kult Kyss Instagram: @kultkyssKult Kyss Facebook: @kultkyssThanks again to Kult Kyss for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Anna at TMRW Music Group for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're glowing up with BOY SODA for Episode 111! The singer, songwriter & producer blends early 2000s pop with modern R&B and alt hip-hop, and has just released his brilliant new single WELCOME TO THE GLOW UP. In today's episode, we're chatting with BOY SODA about the ever-changing landscape of R&B music in Australia, being sincere within lyric writing, pirating music in the early 2000s and the pure magic that is Silk Sonic.You can listen to BOY SODA here.BOY SODA Instagram: @boysodaBOY SODA Facebook: @boysodaThanks again to BOY SODA for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Emilie at Warner Music Australia for their assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're hanging out with ROMderful on today's episode! The Birmingham born musician and producer makes incredibly textured soul and R&B music. He relocated to South Korea a few years ago, and has just released his gorgeous second record, entitled PLEASE RECONNECT CONTROLLER. In today's episode, we're speaking with Rommel about how gaming inspired this new record, showcasing artists from the Asia region, his friendship with Matt Martians (The Internet) and we discuss the production technique of The NeptunesYou can listen to ROMderful here.ROMderful Instagram: @ROMderfulROMderful Facebook: @ROMderfulThanks again to ROMderful for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Emma at Here for Good Agency and August at Alchemist Asia for their assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good Grief, it's James Ivy! We've got the New Jersey native joining us for Episode 109. The Korean-American singer, songwriter and producer has just released his incredible debut EP, entitled Good Grief! and is joining us from the road with Porter Robinson. In today's episode, we're speaking with James about his original start in electronic music, fascinations with existential dread, the music of Fleetwood Mac and what it's like touring with Porter Robinson.You can listen to James Ivy here.James Ivy Instagram: @jamesivyJames Ivy Facebook: @jamesivyThanks again to James Ivy for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Jake at Here for Good Agency for his assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Incredibly excited to announce that Chris Walla is our guest for 108! The Seattle born musician, producer and composer was one of the co-founders and the original guitarist of indie rock royalty Death Cab for Cutie. He's also produced seminal records from bands like The Decemberists, Youth Group and Tegan & Sara. In today's episode, we're speaking with Chris about the music scene in Norway, what he's looking for when choosing new projects, his solo record Tape Loops and we discuss the 20th anniversary of The Photo AlbumYou can listen to Chris's playlist here.You can find his solo record Tape Loops here.You can revisit The Photo Album here.Chris Walla Instagram: @chriswallaThanks again to Chris Walla for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Connor at Next Wave Management for his assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're visiting Club Echo with Teenage Dads for Episode 107! The indie rock 4-piece from the Mornington Peninsula have just released their brand new EP, entitled Club Echo, and are about to embark on a national tour in December in support. In today's episode, we're speaking with Jordy, Connor, Vinnie & Angus about partying while on tour, producing their own music, signing with Chugg Music and what they're currently listening to! You can buy the Club Echo EP here.You can buy tickets to their tour here.You can listen to Teenage Dads here.Teenage Dads Instagram: @teenagedadsTeenage Dads Facebook: @teenagedadsThanks again to Teenage Dads for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Katie at Positive Feedback for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motor Ace frontman Patrick Robertson joins us on the pod! The beloved four piece from Melbourne are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their incredible debut record Five Star Laundry and have announced a brand new tour and vinyl to celebrate! In today's episode, we're speaking with Pat about the freedom that comes with writing your debut record, working with Chris Sheldon (Foo Fighters) at Abbey Road, the pros and cons of being connected to 'The Secret Life of Us' and whether we'll see new music from the band.You can buy the vinyl for Five Star Laundry here.You can buy tickets to their tour here.You can listen to Motor Ace here.Motor Ace Instagram: @motoraceMotor Ace Facebook: @motoraceThanks again to Patrick Robertson & Motor Ace for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Fiona at On The Map PR for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by the loveable lads from LAUNDRY DAY! The five piece from New York City make music that is difficult to classify and sounds like a blend of indie, R&B, alternative pop and rock. The band are currently recording their fourth record, and have recently released the single Connect 5. In today's episode, we're speaking with LAUNDRY DAY about their ever evolving sound, working with Romil from BROCKHAMPTON, living together as a band and we discuss the music of PinkPantheress.You can listen to LAUNDRY DAY here.LAUNDRY DAY Instagram: @LAUNDRYDAYLAUNDRY DAY Twitter: @LAUNDRYDAYThanks again to LAUNDRY DAY (Jude, Sawyer, Etai, Henry & HP) for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Duncan at Orienteer for his assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lunar Vacation join us on the pod! The indie-rock band from Atlanta got their beginnings in high school when members Grace Repasky and Maggie Geeslin wanted to see more girls in indie bands. Today, they're releasing their debut record Inside Every Fig is a Dead Wasp. In today's episode, we're speaking with Grace & Maggie about being honest within songwriting, working with Daniel Gleason (Grouplove), discovering music through an iPad and their friendship with Finn Wolfhard.You can listen to Lunar Vacation here.You can buy Inside Every Fig is a Dead Wasp here.Lunar Vacation Instagram: @lunarvacationLunar Vacation Facebook: @lunarvacationThanks again to Grace, Maggie & Lunar Vacation for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Sarah at Dew Process for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're learning to look up to ourselves with Wave Racer for Episode 103! The electronic musician and producer (known to his parents as Tom Purcell), has been releasing music since 2013 and has worked alongside artists such as Flume, Chromeo & Flight Facilities. Tomorrow, he releases his highly anticipated debut record To Keep From Falling Off The Earth. In today's episode, we speak to Tom about utilising his own singing voice for the record, how he finds the balance between sappy & sincerity in his lyrics, and we discuss the music of Bo Burnham and The 1975.You can listen to Tom's playlist here.You can listen to Wave Racer here.You can buy the record here.Wave Racer Instagram: @waveracerWave Racer Facebook: @waveracerThanks again to Wave Racer for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Liz at PIAS Australia for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lili Crane is our guest for Episode 102! The singer-songwriter from Newcastle originally started out in a more folky / Americana style scene, but has been moving into indie rock over the last few years and has recently released the brilliant single Lemonade. In today's episode, we're speaking with Lili about recording music in your bedroom, adapting to the pandemic, puppets in music videos and we discuss the music of The Superjesus.You can listen to Lemonade here.Lili Crane Instagram: @lilicraneLili Crane Facebook: @lilicraneThanks again to Lili Crane for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Daniel at Beehive PR for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're getting unpleasant with biblemami! The Canberra based bedroom-pop star released the incredible catchy single Bunny earlier this year, and today releases her brilliant debut EP Unpleasant Adolescent. In today's episode, we're speaking with biblemami about being a role model for young girls, working with Dew Process family member Thomas Porter, how the Belgium music scene compares to Australia and we discuss the music of Danny Brown.You can listen to Unpleasant Adolescent here.biblemami Instagram: @biblemamiThanks again to biblemami for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Shari at Great Company Collective for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're finally here at Episode 100 and we couldn't think of a better guest that Annie Bass! The Sydney based singer-songwriter (and dear friend of the podcast) has played shows with artists like Wafia and Banoffee and has recently released Crazy, her second single for 2021. In today's episode, we're talking with Annie about the ever changing pressure of the music industry, not having a musical theatre style voice, rediscovering her love of writing music and the brilliance of James Blake.You can listen to Crazy here.Annie Bass Instagram: @anniebassAnnie Bass Facebook: @anniebassAnnie Bass Twitter: @anniebassThanks again to Annie Bass for her time.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wade MacNeil is our guest for Episode 99! The Canadian musician, known for his work in Alexisonfire and Gallows, is releasing the debut record from Dooms Children tomorrow! The new project shows off a more vulnerable side of Wade, and pushes him into new sonic territories. In today's episode, we're chatting with Wade about how Dooms Children came about, how one goes about getting into the Grateful Dead, using songwriting as therapy and how he sounds like a scuzzier Neil Young.You can listen to Dooms Children here.You can buy the record here.Wade MacNeil Instagram: @wademacneilWade MacNeil Facebook: @wademacneilDooms Children Instagram: @doomschildrenDooms Children Facebook: @doomschildrenThanks again to Wade MacNeil for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Amy from Deathproof PR for her assistance with this episode.You can follow us on This Song Is Yours socials below:TSIY Insta: @thissongisyoursTSIY FB: @thissongisyoursTSIY TikTok: @thissongisyours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.