YNG Martyr has lived a life like few others. The Wiradjuri rapper first broke out of Canberra’s underground scene with his viral hit Nike Ticks, turning gaming chats and meme culture into millions of streams - and a cult global following.

But behind the fame was chaos. In this conversation, YNG Martyr opens up about growing up in Townsville, falling into drugs, and the trip that almost killed him and changed his life forever. He shares lessons from his stepdad, the highs and lows of going viral, moving to LA, and how he ended up writing Logan Paul’s WWE walk-out track.

Now, with a new album on the way, YNG Martyr is entering a new chapter. You'll hear about it here first.
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Well well well, we are BACK in the bedroom and in honour of the BOY SODA episode that dropped this week, let me tell you three RnB artists I'm loving right now.

Hear about them in the pod, but find their music here:

1. Chelsea Jordan
2. dawwn
3. cikho

Wanna know what else I'm loving? Check out The A-List, updated every Friday.

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BOY SODA is one of Australia’s most exciting new R&B artists - and his rise is only getting started. Following the viral success of his hit Lil Obsession and the release of his debut album SOULSTAR, BOY SODA joins Ash for an in-depth interview about his journey so far.

He opens up about his Samoan roots, his family life, and the creative community that shapes his sound. From the making of SOULSTAR to the moments that defined him, this conversation dives deep into what drives BOY SODA to create music that’s soulful, vulnerable, and unapologetically him.

If you’re a fan of artists like Frank Ocean, Anderson .Paak or Erykah Badu - BOY SODA is an artist you'll want to listen to early.

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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.

Welcome to the first of the lowkey Friday episodes - bitesized thoughts on the music and artists I'm loving. It's the kinda gear you would know me from if you ever tuned into my radio show or on TikTok Live.

Today I want to tell you about the impromptu set from Mel Blue and Manfredo Lament that blew my mind, PLUS I'm bringing back The A-List.

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• RCDUO
• PodMic
• NTH-100
• PSA1+
• WS14

As part of the RØDE Affiliate Program, purchases made through brandstore.rode.com/ashmcgregor may earn me a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

Calum Hood, best known as the bassist from 5 Seconds of Summer, jumps on Listen Up with Ash McGregor for a deep dive into his story - from growing up in Western Sydney to finding global fame with the band.

Having launched his next chapter, Calum opens up about creating his debut solo album 'Order CHAOS Order', discovering his own sound, and redefining what artistry means to him. He also teases a few unexpected “sidequests” on the horizon...

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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body

It's the beginning of a new era, Listen Up with Ash McGregor, and you are officially a Day One Fan!

Join me as we deep dive some of your favourite artists, hear from acts that are breaking globally and discover gems along the way.

It's the music conversations you've been missing.

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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.