Kav Temperley is working on his 2nd solo album, "Machines of Love and Grace" and after hearing the title track - you know he is carrying on from where he left off with Eskimo Joe. The song is a straight-up Eskis track and you'll find out in this interview that it almost was. 

The song was workshopped during covid and as Kav explains, it is heavily influenced by the attachment we all have to our phones and the voyeuristic nature of social media. 

Kav tackles the pressures of writing an album but also the benefits of not having record company pressures and being truly independent. 

We also hear about his new projects with NFTs and how Eskimo Joe was always ahead of the curve with fundraising for a new album (remember when they crowd funded in 2013??) 

Kav's new album includes the talents of John Butler and Katy Steele, so there is a lot to look forward to from the Perth music "mafia". 

This is The Rider with Becko, and Kav Temperley

Simple Plan are back with their 6th album and it couldn't come at a better time. The usual Covid dilemmas pushed back the release to 2022, since bands couldn't tour or promote their new music and as Chuck says, it didn't really feel appropriate to release and celebrate a new release while people were going through such tough times. 

We all grew up with Simple Plan as the sound track for many life experiences and Chuck will explain why that doesn't change as the band enter their 40s.

In this episode of The Rider you'll find out why Simple Plan have always been conservative with their rider expectations and also how they managed to get signed to a major label when they hadn't even done any big concerts - the story is amazing. 

Check out their album, "Hard Than it Looks" - it's out now.

This is Chuck from Simple Plan, on The Rider with Becko 

Tony Mott (not actually his real name - you'll hear what it is later in the podcast) has collected rock stars like 'Trainspotting' (like the book). 

He's had access to the biggest names in music, but it's not all about the photos - it's the stories he's collected along the way. 

In this podcast, you'll hear about:

Queen's last concert at Knebworth (and the afterparty!) 

Mick Jagger being yelled at by his mum during a photo shoot in Sydney.

Why Chrissie Amphlett was the greatest female lead singer he's ever seen.

Which artist brought in the '3 song rule' in rock photography.

Who is the greatest Tony has ever seen, and who was the worst.

This is Tony Mott, on The Rider with Becko 

As Season 2 of The Rider kicks off, it feels right to invite another member of INXS to tell his story - Tim Farriss. 

INXS at their peak were the biggest band in the world, but this didn't happen by accident. It was pure hard work and constant touring. You had the winning formula of a tight band: Jon, Andrew, Tim, Kirk and Garry with lead-singer perfection up front - Michael Hutchence. 

Chris Murphy as Manager was pivotal to the success of the band. Not just back then, but even today with INXS songs regular appearing in the charts. He knew they had skill and talent but above all, the right work ethic. Tim reveals how Chris reached out to him before his death and sadly never got to say goodbye. 

We'll talk about their greatest gig, Wembley 'Summer XS', how he's coping with not being able to play guitar, was there any consultation in the decision to call it quits in Perth in 2012, and how they got the news about the loss of Michael in 1997.

It's one of the most honest chats Tim Farriss has ever had.

This is the Rider with Becko, with Tim Farriss from INXS. 

Series 2 kicks off Monday with Tim Farriss from INXS in one of his most honest interviews ever. 

This is a chance to go back and celebrate the last 23 episodes of Series 1 of The Rider with Becko.

If you use Spotify, you can hear a "with music" version, and get the stories behind the artists.

Remember you can catch-up anytime on any of the interviews on whatever platform you choose and leave a rating if you have time - it all helps!!

Series 1 included chats with:

Andrew Farriss from INXS

Ben Lee

Nic Cester from Jet

Andrew Stockdale from Wolfmother

Dave Gleeson from the Screaming Jets and The Angels

Mark Gable from The Choirboys

Fifa Riccobono from Alberts Music

Tim Rogers from You Am I

Novak from Polish Club

The Legendary Michael Chugg

Rob Hirst & Peter Garrett from Midnight Oil

Gavin Rossdale from Bush

Rick Nielsen & Robin Zander from Cheap Trick

Eric Kretz from Stone Temple Pilots

Todd Kerns from Slash, Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators

Brandon Boyd from Incubus

Tim Freedman from The Whitlams

Dave Faulkner from The Hoodoo Gurus

Shane Nicholson

Taylor Hanson

This is a chance to go back and celebrate the last 23 episodes of Series 1 of The Rider with Becko. 

If you use Spotify, you can hear a "with music" version, and get the stories behind the artists.

Remember you can catch-up anytime on any of the interviews on whatever platform you choose and leave a rating if you have time - it all helps!!

Series 1 included chats with:

Andrew Farriss from INXS

Ben Lee

Nic Cester from Jet

Andrew Stockdale from Wolfmother

Dave Gleeson from the Screaming Jets and The Angels 

Mark Gable from The Choirboys

Fifa Riccobono from Alberts Music

Tim Rogers from You Am I

Novak from Polish Club

The Legendary Michael Chugg

Rob Hirst & Peter Garrett from Midnight Oil

Gavin Rossdale from Bush

Rick Nielsen & Robin Zander from Cheap Trick 

Eric Kretz from Stone Temple Pilots

Todd Kerns from Slash, Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators

Brandon Boyd from Incubus

Tim Freedman from The Whitlams

Dave Faulkner from The Hoodoo Gurus 

Shane Nicholson

Taylor Hanson

We all know the success that Hanson had in 1997, from "MMMBop" to "Where's The Love" and the mania that followed. 

Hanson are celebrating 30 years of music with "Red Green Blue" - coming out May 20. This time around, it's each band member working separately, rather than a collaborative effort, to write and record. 

We'll hear all the stories of how this came together during covid and the usual dilemmas of releasing music when you can't tour. 

Hanson are a machine, they survived record company takeovers, having 80 songs rejected and then deciding to launch their own record company - which was a genius move. Also since the podcast is called "The Rider" - you'll hear what Hanson have in their green room and what the usual demands are. 

This is Taylor Hanson, on The Rider with Becko 

Shane Nicholson really is the quiet achiever of the Aussie music industry. 

Nicholson's story begins with Brisbane band Pretty Violet Stain in the late 90s and then a magnificent solo career. 

After winning 3 ARIAs, 11 Golden Guitars (with 5 more nominations this year), it's clear he's one of the great Aussie song writers. His next album, "Living in Colour" is out now and as you check out the tracks from 'And You Will Have Your Way' and 'Helena' you see how the story has continued from the last album. It's clearly the next chapter, just 2.5 years later. 

He's got a lot of stories from a career on the road and being known as "Kasey Chambers' Ex" - he'll tell you a funny tale about that in the podcast. 

This is The Rider with Becko, and Shane Nicholson

The Hoodoo Gurus are one of Australia's favourites coming out of the pub scene. It was such a fertile era, bands like Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, Mental As Anything and The Angels ruled the 'sticky floors' of Australia. 

In their 40th (well.. 41st) year, the Gurus have released their new album "Chariot of the Gods" coming with some wicked tracks - their farewell to Donald Trump "Hung Out to Dry" was one of the most notable. 

I got to visit them in the studio while recording in Surry Hills and in the podcast you'll hear about some of the history of that studio. Also the limitations, when recording during covid. 

Dave opens up on the music that influenced him, when growing up and what is on the Gurus' Rider after all these years. 

Their tour may be postponed at this stage, but we can't wait to see the Hoodoo Gurus back on the road with the Dandy Warhols celebrating 40 years.

This is Dave Faulkner, on The Rider with Becko

The Whitlams waited 15 years to release "Sancho" but it felt like the right time. The 7th record is out and the "Gaffage & Clink" tour continues - you'll find out what that is, a little later in the podcast!

Tim Freedman was ready to start on a new project when The Whitlams' long time tour manager, Greg Weaver tragically passed away. This gave Tim more inspiration and a chance to salute "Sancho" in this new album. 

The Rider gets plenty of great stories from Tim as he navigates through touring life and even being a father. "Eternal Nightcap" fans will also get some positive news on what is to come!

This is The Rider with Becko and Tim Freedman, from The Whitlams