This Song Is Yours

This Song Is Yours

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  • Lady Blackbird

    Lady Blackbird is out guest for Episode 87! The LA based jazz vocalist cites Billie Holiday, Tina Turner and Gladys Knight as influences and has recently released her incredible debut record Black Acid Soul. In today's episode, we're speaking with Lady Blackbird about her upbringing in Christian music, working with artists like Trombone Shorty, getting back to touring and what it's like recording in Studio B (Prince's room) at Sunset Sound in LA.


    You can listen to Lady Blackbird here.

    You can buy the Black Acid Soul vinyl here.


    Lady Blackbird Instagram: @ladyblackbird

    Lady Blackbird Facebook: @ladyblackbird


    Thanks again to Lady Blackbird for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Shari at Great Company Collective for her assistance with this episode.


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    22 min
  • H3000

    This is H3000's world, we're simply living in it! H3000 is the new collaborative project for Luke Steele (Empire of the Sun, The Sleepy Jackson) and Jarrad Rogers (Charli XCX, Lana Del Rey), and they're releasing their self-titled debut record today. In today's episode, we're talking with both Luke and Jarrad about how the new record came about, the importance of touring sustainably, the incredible visual world that has been built around the music and we discuss music by Kanye West, The Killers & Yebba.


    You can listen to H3000 here.

    You can buy the H3000 vinyl here.


    H3000 Instagram: @H3000

    H3000 Facebook: @H3000


    Thanks again to H3000 (Luke Steele and Jarrad Rogers) for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Mariam at EMI Music Australia for her assistance with this episode.


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    34 min
  • Perfect Moment

    Perfect Moment is the new musical outlet of singer-songwriter Alex Gow, and he's our guest on the pod today! Alex previously released music as Oh Mercy, and is soon to release the debut record from Perfect Moment entitled KANGOUROU. He's also begun releasing his incredible new One Guitar podcast, which has a single guitar travelling around the country and getting some of our best songwriters to add to the guitars history. In today's episode, we're talking with Alex about the freedom in starting again, how this project differs from Oh Mercy and his favourite moments from One Guitar.


    You can listen to Perfect Moment here.

    You can pre-order KANGOUROU here.

    You can listen to the One Guitar podcast here.


    Perfect Moment Instagram: @perfectmoment

    Perfect Moment Facebook: @perfectmoment


    Thanks again to Alex Gow for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Tiarne at Morse Code PR for her assistance with this episode.


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    37 min
  • Thomas Porter

    We're chatting bedroom pop with Thomas Porter for Episode 84! The Sydney singer-songwriter and producer (who went to the same high school as Flume) signed to Dew Process earlier this year and released his sublime single Tired. In today's episode, we're chatting to Thomas about making music for rom-coms, producing from your bedroom, the best way to learn Ableton and the genius of Adam Sandler's film career. Plus, we fanboy over his label Dew Process!


    You can listen to Thomas Porter here.


    Thomas Porter Instagram: @thomasporter

    Thomas Porter Twitter: @thomasporter


    Thanks again to Thomas Porter for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Sarah at Dew Process for her assistance with this episode.


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    29 min
  • Drapht

    Aussie hip-hop pioneer Drapht joins us on the pod today! After taking a few years off and enjoying fatherhood, Drapht is releasing his seventh studio record today, entitled Shadows and Shinings. In today's episode, we're talking to Drapht about how fatherhood changed his approach to music, the new record, writing songs across multiple years and mental health within the music industry.


    You can buy Shadows and Shinings here.

    You can listen to Drapht here.


    Drapht Instagram: @drapht

    Drapht FB: @drapht


    Thanks again to Drapht for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Jack at On The Map PR for his assistance with this episode.


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    33 min
  • Asha Jefferies

    Asha Jefferies joins us on the pod for Episode 82! The Brisbane singer-songwriter has released some incredible songs this year including Crybaby and Dancefloor, and will release her brilliant debut EP The Pinnacle next week. In today's episode, we're talking with Asha about reliving emotions through music, our first gigs, how her songwriting changed after attending Woodford Folk Festival and we debate the ranking of Lorde's discography.


    You can listen to Asha Jefferies here.

    You can pre-save The Pinnacle here.


    Asha Jefferies Instagram: @ashajefferies

    Asha Jefferies FB: @ashajefferies


    Thanks again to Asha Jefferies for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Alyse at AANTHOLOGIES for her assistance with this episode.


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    34 min
  • eee gee

    We're welcoming eee gee to the pod for Episode 81! The Danish indie singer-songwriter blends folk music, americana and pop together so effortlessly and has had an incredible year so far. After signing with Future Classic, she's released 2 gorgeous singles and follows them up today with the third, entitled Killing It. In today's episode, we're speaking with Emma from eee gee about her songwriting techniques, insecurities when it comes to being a musician, her experiences with both major & indie labels and the breathtaking music of Jessica Pratt.


    You can listen to eee gee here.


    eee gee Instagram: @eeegee

    eee gee FB: @eeegee


    Thanks again to Emma for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Katie at Future Classic for her assistance with this episode.


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    35 min
  • Maisie Peters

    Absolute girl boss Maisie Peters is on the pod! The UK pop singer-songwriter has had one hell of year, which includes signing to Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records and writing the soundtrack for Apple TV+ series Trying. She's just released her fantastic debut record, entitled You Signed Up For This! In today's episode, we're speaking with Maisie about the new record, the book club that she shares with fans, writing music for both herself & a TV series, and her Australian twin: Ms Gretta Ray.


    You can listen to You Signed Up For This here.

    You can buy the record here.

    You can find her Book Club here.


    Maisie Peters Instagram: @maisiepeters

    Maisie Peters FB: @maisiepeters


    Thanks again to Maisie Peters for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Emilie at Warner Music Australia for her assistance with this episode.


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    15 min
  • Ella Isaacson

    We're going out of our heads with Ella Isaacson on the pod for Episode 79! The LA-based pop singer-songwriter joins us, as she's just released her sublime new single Out Of My Head, and an EP isn't too far off. In today's episode, we're talking with Ella about her love of poetry, how she first got her start in music, some of the best Billy Joel songs and what it's like writing music for K-Pop group Aespa!


    You can listen to Out Of My Head here.

    You can find her website here.


    Ella Isaacson Instagram: @ellaisaacson

    Ella Isaacson FB: @ellaisaacson


    Thanks again to Ella Isaacson for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Bill at Wackermann & Partners for his assistance with this episode.


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    30 min
  • Children Collide

    Children Collide are back, and we've got singer Johnny Mackay on the pod! The beloved Australian alternative band have returned with a brand new line-up and a brand new record! Time Itself has been in the making for a long time for the band, and the record is finally released today! In today's episode, we're talking with Johnny about why it's been a while between albums for the band, playing air guitar gigs in New York, how Chelsea joined the band and the brilliance of The Avalanches.


    You can listen to Johnny's playlist here.

    You can listen to Time Itself here.

    You can buy the record here.

    You can find tour dates here.


    Children Collide Instagram: @childrencollide

    Children Collide FB: @childrencollide


    Thanks again to Johnny Mackay for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Suzy at Positive Feedback for her assistance with this episode.


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    34 min

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