The Breaking Through Podcast

By Brenton Larney

What's The Breaking Through Podcast about?

The Breaking Through Podcast aims to bring you the best current and emerging artists from around Australia hitting the scene.

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The Breaking Through Podcast episodes:

05.28.2024
The Breakdown: Living for Listen Out
Brenton and Jaz discuss the changes for Listen Out this year, who we want on the lineup and how little festivals can be done right!
05.28.2024
Peaceful Postcards with Park RD
Park RD join the pod this week to chat about their new album, their SXSW experience and their upcoming Aus tour with The Rions!
05.22.2024
The Breakdown: Happy 4th Birthday to Us!
Brenton and Jay chat about the pod turning 4, the perfect Aus Eurovision act and what the zoo closure means for the aussie music scene!
05.21.2024
Pesemistic Positivity with Hope D
This week on the pod Hope D joins the pod to talk about her upcoming Sundown festival performance, hindsight on her album from last year and her thoughts and feelings on the zoo closure in Bris!
05.15.2024
Cool Chaos with FBi's Tanya Ali
FBi's Managing Director Tanya Ali joins the pod this week to chat about the importance of community radio in the aussie music scene, the relationships they make with artists and what needs to change in order to fix the issues...
05.14.2024
Celebratory Gigs with Hey So Hungry
Muhaan from Hey So Hungry joins the pod this week to chat about their new track 'Nocturnal', supporting Pacific Avenue and his thoughts on the current issues in our music scene!
05.08.2024
Ruthless Reality with LOVELOVELOVE
LOVELOVELOVE joins the pod this week to chat about creating true TikTok content, the reality of touring and the Spotify algorithm!
05.08.2024
Continuing Community with Jesse Higgs from Party In the Paddock
Festival/Artistic Director Jesse Higgs from Party in the Paddock joins the pod this week to talk about the Aussie music scene, Triple J's effect on their festival and how they connect with their punters!
05.01.2024
The Breakdown: Jaz's Breaking Through The Grass
Brenton and Jay discuss gigs as a first date option, if FOMO is still a huge thing and Jaz reveals her imaginary lineup for her festival!
05.01.2024
Pimple Popping Feeling with The Dreggs
Paddy from The Dreggs joins the podcast this week to chat about their debut album, being on the cancelled splendour lineup and their upcoming tour!
04.24.2024
The Breakdown: Peaking On Time
Brenton and Jay discuss the secret to a good week, 'Stick or Icks' and 15 years of the festival song....do we need another one?
04.23.2024
Tough Truths with Tyson from Tiny Minds Agency
Tyson from Tiny Minds Agency joins the pod this week to chat about being a booking agent/artist manager in the current climate, who's to blame for the high costs and what festivals need to do to succeed again!
04.17.2024
The Breakdown: Are Royel Otis Cover Kings?
Brenton and Jaz discuss the new Royel Otis cover,nepotism and another festival cancellation!
04.16.2024
Successful Surprises with Little Guilt
Mop and Ella from Little Guilt join the pod this week to chat about their recent success with their track 'Freakshow', the current music scene in Perth and their upcoming east coast tour with Ra Ra Viper!
04.10.2024
The Breakdown: Lets Pick Some Headliners!
Brenton and Jay chat about their dream headliners, fencing off sections at festivals and our fave festivals of the last 18 months!
04.09.2024
Sunrise Serenades with VACATIONS
Joey from VACATIONS joins the pod this week to chat about their recent album, their Laneway stint, the differences between AUS/US listening habits and playing on late night TV.
04.02.2024
The Breakdown: Splendour Cancelling Sucks!
Brenton and Jay chat about Splendour in the Grass cancelling, why this could be the case and what it means for the whole aussie music scene!
04.02.2024
Gigs in Gardens with Lazy Ghost
Kyle from Lazy Ghost jumps on the podcast this week to chat their new track, managing up and coming artists and their innovative plans to bring punters back to their gigs!
03.26.2024
Imaginary Inspiration with Betty Taylor
Soph from Betty Taylor joins the pod this week to chat about their new song 'Can't Get Enough', being on ABC news and their upcoming EP!
03.20.2024
The Breakdown: Do they need to be trendy?
Brenton and Jay discuss the Gold Coast Fred Again show, the splendour lineup release and if we think the headliners will sell it out!
03.19.2024
Promoting Properly with Nic Kelly
Nic Kelly from 'Hot Hits' joins the pod this week to chat about the Aussie music scene, what we can learn from the UK, how and if commercial radio play a part in Aus music and breaking down the Splendour...
03.13.2024
Rihanna Versions with Rum Jungle
Josh from Rum Jungle joins the pod to talk about their recent EP tour, getting in the top 200 and their incredible like-a-version!
03.06.2024
The Breakdown: Aus Loves Fred, Fred Loves Aus....we think!
Brenton and Jay chat about Fred Again's hold over the aussie music scene, Jay meeting Jess Mauboy virtually and a possible dating app idea!
03.05.2024
Wisdom Teeth Warriors with Mid Drift
Sarah from Mid Drift joins our first episode of the year to talk about their new track, facing an uncertain festival future and their outlook on local gigs!
02.28.2024
The Breakdown: Idols and Ideas
Brenton and Jay discuss an 'Australian Idol' idea and how we could bring it to the younger music lovers, a music festival in New Zealand and Fred Agains arrival in Aus
02.21.2024
The Breakdown: Quick Tix and Smart Picks
Brenton and Jay chat about the Groovin the Moo cancellation, the aftermath, what it means for the Aussie music scene and the issues we need to tackle right now!
02.14.2024
The Breakdown: Laneway Loving and Loathing
Jaz and Brenton talk about being a young woman in the industry, Brisbane laneway and all the controversy within it and an idea to bring Aussie music back to Triple J
02.07.2024
The Breakdown: Fenced Festivals and Loud Lineups
Brenton and Jaz chat about paying more for better views at festivals, balancing lineups and playlists and the correct price for a drink at a gig!
01.31.2024
The Breakdown: 2 and a half J
Brenton and Jay discuss the recent top 100 results, being cancelled for a weekend and their excitement for Laneway
01.26.2024
The Breakdown: Aussies and Artists
Jaz and Brenton chat about the upcoming Triple J top 100 favs, separating artists from their art and that Royel Otis like a version!
01.10.2024
The Breakdown: Rude and Shirtless
Jaz and Brenton discuss their festival stick and icks, Triple J top 100 voting and who could take #1 and Jaz's fan girl behaviour!
12.27.2023
The Breakdown: 30 Day Trial
Brenton and Jaz sit down on the first episode of their new spin off podcast 'The Breakdown' to discuss upcoming festivals, getting into the music industry and what we want to see in 2024!
11.02.2023
Focus on Fun with HOMEBRAND
Daryl from Homebrand joins the pod this week to chat about putting health first, coming back after a long break and the most important lesson he learnt from DZ Deathrays!
10.18.2023
Billboard Beginnings with FOLEY
Ash from FOLEY joins the podcast to chat about their SXSW showcases, being on billboards in NY and the perfect album number.
10.17.2023
SXSW Aotearoa: Wildlife Warriors with There's A Tuesday
There's A Tuesday jump on the pod to talk about their upcoming SXSW performances, supporting aussie bands and finding Aussie animals to hug!
10.16.2023
SXSW Aotearoa: Pub to Perfect with Daffodils
Theo from NZ band Daffodils joins the pod today to talk about their upcoming SXSW showcases, what catalogue of music they are going over with and the growth of the band over the years!
10.15.2023
SXSW Aotearoa: Short and Sweet with PARK RD
The boys from Park RD join the pod for the second time this year as they prepare to come to Aus for their SXSW showcases. We chat about making the perfect setlist, their goals and representing NZ
10.11.2023
Series Regulars with Platonic Sex
Jane and Bridget from Platonic Sex join the pod this week to chat about their new single, playing to a packed venue at BIGSOUND and upcoming plans for a special project!
10.04.2023
Double Dating with Late 90s
The lads from Late 90s jump on the pod this week to chat about their most recent track, being played on BBC and their upcoming collaboration!
09.27.2023
Merch Mugs with Bella Amor
Bella Amor joins the podcast this week to chat about her new single, BIGSOUND experiences and making creative merchandise.
09.20.2023
Coming Full Circle with TANISHA
TANISHA joins the pod this week to chat about her new single ‘Be The Reason’, meeting Triple J’s Ash McGregor and meeting Holy Holy
09.13.2023
Carefree Campsites with Chutney
Matt from Chutney joins the pod this week to chat about their new track ‘Old Enough to Fly’ and it’s meaning, playing at Splendour and their carefree mindset towards release schedules!
09.06.2023
Jurassic Jams with Sunday Sesh
The boys from Sunday Sesh jump on the pod to talk about meeting their heroes, their golden rule and their brand new track 'Find Me'.
08.30.2023
Coast to Country with Beckah Amani
Beckah Amani joins the pod for a special Gold Coast Music Awards edition to chat about her nominations, living in the UK, processing the past and her upcoming project!
08.16.2023
Sharing Secrets with Betty Taylor
Sophie from Betty Taylor joins the pod to talk about their new track 'F*ck You', the whirlwind last 12 months the band has had and how they handle communicating with live audiences
06.28.2023
Silly Sarcasm with DUSTY
Annie from DUSTY joins the pod to talk about their new song 'Brat', the continuous support from Triple J and their upcoming shows over west!
06.27.2023
Something More with Sputnik Sweetheart
Joe and Nette from Sputnik Sweetheart jump on 'Breaking in the Making' to chat about their new track 'Something More', their upcoming EP and how different writing methods changes their view on tracks!
06.14.2023
Burner Bargains with The Dandys
The Dandys jump on the pod to chat about their new track 'Smile More', the full circle splendour experience and their upcoming plans!
06.13.2023
Rejection Realisation with The Paddycakes
Dalton from The Paddycakes jumps on 'Breaking in the Making' to chat about their new track 'Posterboy', accepting rejection and how many new songs we can expect before the end of the year!
06.07.2023
Gig Guardians with Coast Arcade
Coast Arcade jump on the pod this week to chat about their new EP, playing at festivals underage and the NZ music scene!

What's The Breaking Through Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Breaking Through Podcast episodes:

The Breakdown: Living for Listen Out

Peaceful Postcards with Park RD

The Breakdown: Happy 4th Birthday to Us!

Pesemistic Positivity with Hope D

Cool Chaos with FBi's Tanya Ali

Celebratory Gigs with Hey So Hungry

Ruthless Reality with LOVELOVELOVE

Continuing Community with Jesse Higgs from Party In the Paddock

The Breakdown: Jaz's Breaking Through The Grass

Pimple Popping Feeling with The Dreggs

The Breakdown: Peaking On Time

Tough Truths with Tyson from Tiny Minds Agency

The Breakdown: Are Royel Otis Cover Kings?

Successful Surprises with Little Guilt

The Breakdown: Lets Pick Some Headliners!

Sunrise Serenades with VACATIONS

The Breakdown: Splendour Cancelling Sucks!

Gigs in Gardens with Lazy Ghost

Imaginary Inspiration with Betty Taylor

The Breakdown: Do they need to be trendy?

Promoting Properly with Nic Kelly

Rihanna Versions with Rum Jungle

The Breakdown: Aus Loves Fred, Fred Loves Aus....we think!

Wisdom Teeth Warriors with Mid Drift

The Breakdown: Idols and Ideas

The Breakdown: Quick Tix and Smart Picks

The Breakdown: Laneway Loving and Loathing

The Breakdown: Fenced Festivals and Loud Lineups

The Breakdown: 2 and a half J

The Breakdown: Aussies and Artists

The Breakdown: Rude and Shirtless

The Breakdown: 30 Day Trial

Focus on Fun with HOMEBRAND

Billboard Beginnings with FOLEY

SXSW Aotearoa: Wildlife Warriors with There's A Tuesday

SXSW Aotearoa: Pub to Perfect with Daffodils

SXSW Aotearoa: Short and Sweet with PARK RD

Series Regulars with Platonic Sex

Double Dating with Late 90s

Merch Mugs with Bella Amor

Coming Full Circle with TANISHA

Carefree Campsites with Chutney

Jurassic Jams with Sunday Sesh

Coast to Country with Beckah Amani

Sharing Secrets with Betty Taylor

Silly Sarcasm with DUSTY

Something More with Sputnik Sweetheart

Burner Bargains with The Dandys

Rejection Realisation with The Paddycakes

Gig Guardians with Coast Arcade

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