Strings, spy cams and a stink box in Oxford. On this episode of Inspired, Foals front-man Yannis Philippakis goes through ‘My Number’, a gift of a song that turned into a “nightmare”.

It’s a relatable story: the friend that we mistakenly thought could be more. In this episode of Inspired, hear how heartbreak, funk synth lines and the illusive 'anti-drop' helped create Hayden James' Hottest 100 hit 'Just Friends'.

What do didgeridoo, Busta Rhymes and the need to continue learning as you grow older have in common? They all informed Baker Boy's Hottest 100 banger 'Marryuna'.

Zombie folders, misheard lyrics and celebration. In this episode of Inspired, grab the company cheque book and your bird bongo, as we get pseudo-spiritual with Client Liaison on ‘World Of Our Love’.

Señorita, swagger and a troublemaker. In this episode of Inspired, pocket rocket Kira Puru explains the catharsis behind her party starter 'Molotov'.

Heartbreak, RnB and cold tea. In this episode of Inspired, Sydney singer-songwriter Odette takes us back to the pain that led to the power of 'Take It To The Heart'.

In this episode of Inspired, Sydney dance trio RÜFÜS DU SOL talk you through the “smoothest song” they’ve ever written. The nearly 10-minute synth epic that made audiences cry on first listen, ‘Innerbloom’.

In this episode of Inspired, go down the rabbit hole with PNAU's Nick Littlemore and Peter Mayes, as they explain how they used ancient influences, call and response, and an old Casio keyboard to create ‘Changa’.

Lovelorn lyrics, a Grammy winning producer and The Smashing Pumpkins. In this episode of Inspired, Amy Shark invites you into the real moments that informed her 4 times platinum hit ‘Adore’.

Nostalgia, mix tapes and loneliness. In this episode of Inspired, Pip Brown aka Ladyhawke takes you through the whirlwind session that created her breakthrough hit ‘My Delirium’.