The Breaking Through Podcast

This week, Brenton & Tyson discuss the packed run of tour announcements and what it means for fans and Australian artists. They also unpack APRA AMCOS figures showing local music makes up just 8.5% of domestic streams, and the AI accusations surrounding Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan’s 'Expectations' music video.

On Record Club, Tyson reviews Addison Rae’s Addison, while Brenton shares his thoughts on Lykke Li’s Wounded Rhymes. The boys also explain why the podcast is taking a short break.

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This week, Brenton & Tyson break down the enormous response to Powderfinger’s reunion tour, its unexpected regional dates and which Australian acts could land the coveted support slots.

They also discuss whether the era of hating Nickelback is finally over, A$AP Rocky announcing an arena tour with barely any warning and Amyl and the Sniffers third tour since releasing 'Cartoon Darkness'

On Record Club, Tyson reviews Mk.gee’s Two Star & the Dream Police, while Brenton gives his thoughts on Silverchair’s Diorama.

Next up, the boys will be listening to:

Lykke Li — Wounded Rhymes (Brenton)
Addison Rae — Addison (Tyson)

This week, Brenton & Tyson break down Primavera Sound’s massive 2027 lineup, compare it with Laneway Festival and ask whether festival bookers know something we don’t when it comes to choosing their headliners.

They also investigate the mysterious ads appearing across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane that seem to be teasing a Powderfinger reunion tour, before venting about the increasingly annoying world of artist marketing texts.

On Record Club, Tyson reviews Sienna Spiro’s The Visitor, while Brenton gives his thoughts on Klaxons’ Myths of the Near Future.

Next up, the boys will be listening to:

Silverchair — Diorama (Brenton)
Mk.gee — Two Star & the Dream Police (Tyson)

The Laneway Festival 2027 lineup is finally here! Brenton and Tyson break down their first impressions, what Laneway got right and where they think the lineup falls short. They also discuss Calvin Harris’ record-breaking Australian tour.

Record Club has been pushed back a week, so send us your album requests for Brenton and Tyson to cover!

This week Brenton & Tyson break down your Laneway 2027 predictions, debate who could make the lineup and discuss what Hayley Williams’ Australian shows might mean for the festival. We also cover Calvin Harris’ massive tour announcement, Electric Avenue’s stacked lineup and Charlie Puth’s cancellation. This week on the Record Club, Brenton reviews 'The Black Parade' by My Chemical Romance and Tyson gives his Thoughts on Sombr's 'I Barely Know Her'.

Next up the boys will be listening to...

Klaxons - Myths Of The Near Future (Brenton)

Sienna Spiro - Visitors (Tyson)

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This week on The Breaking Through Podcast, we break down the Good Things sideshows and festival exclusives, run through new tour announcements from Empire of the Sun, The Fray, Bastille and Malcolm Todd, and discuss the fake Fontaines D.C. and Hayley Williams poster that fooled half the internet. We also talk about MCR’s Black Parade tour skipping Australia, Oasis leaving us off its 2027 plans, whether Charli xcx could bring the Music, Fashion, Film tour down under and Radiohead’s divisive ticket ballot.In Record Club, Brenton reviews Radiohead’s The Bends, while Tyson gives his thoughts on Bella Kay’s My Reckless Abandon.Next up, the boys will be listening to:

The Black Parade — My Chemical Romance (Brenton)I Barely Know Her — sombr (Tyson)This episode is brought to you by Tixel.

This week on The Breaking Through Podcast, we recap our standout acts and industry encounters at Big Sound, break down Radiohead's massive tour announcement, Bruno Mars stadium tour, A.I artist Josh Fawaz supporting Jason Derulo and introduce our new album swap segment Generational Gap. Tyson picks a classic album for Brenton to review, while Brenton chooses a new release for Tyson.

This the boys will be listening to:

The Bends - Radiohead (Brenton)

My Reckless Abandon - Bella Kay (Tyson).

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Brenton & Tyson are joined by Sam & Maxwell from 78 Amped for a very special Crossover Episode. The boys discuss Good Things, Spilt Milk, Laneway Festival, Post Malone, Alex Warren, AJ Maddah & More.

Brenton & Tyson unpack Laneway’s 2027 dates, the Adelaide and Perth backlash and who could land on the lineup. They also call out the frustrating rollout of Kehlani’s Australian tour, discuss why traditional music media is losing ground to authentic independent creators, and look ahead to BIGSOUND with their must-see artists and advice for first-timers

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Brenton and Tyson respond to the backlash over their Laneway Festival take and ask whether punters’ expectations are getting out of hand. Plus, they rave about Slayyyter’s massive Brisbane show and the clues pointing to a Laneway 2027 appearance, unpack Meredith’s eclectic lineup, weigh in on Dom Dolla’s teased New Zealand show and the Jonas Brothers’ NFL halftime booking, and examine the biggest mistakes Australian festivals keep making.