This Song Is Yours

One of our most requested guests since Day 1 has been Ms Gretta Ray, and well gang....we finally did it! The Melbourne based, award-winning singer-songwriter is releasing her debut record Begin To Look Around tomorrow, and we're chatting to Gretta on the eve of the release. In today's episode, we talk about what it's like to release a record during lockdown, utilising David Le'aupepe from Gang of Youths as a brother figure, how naming a song comes about and why Aussie acts like Sycco & MAY-A are poised to take over the world.

You can listen to Begin To Look Around here.

You can buy the record here.

You can find tour dates here.

Gretta Ray Instagram: @grettaray

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Thanks again to Gretta Ray for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Mariam at EMI Music for her assistance with this episode.

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Romanie joins us for Episode 76! The Belgian-born and Melbourne based singer-songwriter recently released her gorgeous EP Little Big Steps. Taking inspiration from artists like Daughter and Phoebe Bridgers, Romanie Assez has definitely found her own way of crafting beautiful melodies and stories. In today's episode, we're talking with Romanie about the continuous growth of an artist, differences between the Melbourne and Belgian music scenes, lessons she learnt from busking and what inspires her songwriting.

You can listen to Little Big Steps here.

You can find tour dates here.

Romanie Instagram: @romanie

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Thanks again to Romanie for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Jade at Beehive PR for her assistance with this episode.

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We've got Gareth Liddiard from Tropical Fuck Storm on the pod today! TFS could very much be considered one of Australia's greatest supergroups, bringing together members of The Drones, High Tension and Palm Springs. They're releasing their brilliant third record Deep States today, and about to hit the road in support! In today's episode, we're talking with Gaz about anarchy within popular music, being unable to write during the pandemic, the recording of Deep States, and whether he's been called out on his lyrics.

You can listen to Deep States here.

You can buy the record here.

You can find tour dates here.

Tropical Fuck Storm Instagram: @tfsband

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Thanks again to Gareth Liddiard for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Stacey at Daydream Nation PR for her assistance with this episode.

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David Duchovny is our guest on This Song Is Yours this week! The legendary multi-hyphenate hasn't taken any time off during the pandemic. Earlier this year he released his incredible new book Truly Like Lightning, and tomorrow he released his third studio record Gestureland. In today's episode, we're talking with David about Gestureland, his creative process, how to subtly work politics into song (to varying degrees) and we discuss the music of Joni Mitchell and The Beatles.

You can listen to David's playlist here.

You can listen to Gestureland here.

You can buy the record here.

You can buy his book Truly Like Lightning here.

David Duchovny Instagram: @davidduchovny

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Thanks again to David Duchovny for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Erika Tooker for her assistance with this episode.

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Aussie punk-rock legends Cosmic Psychos are joining us on the pod! The band recently released their 11th studio record, entitled Mountain of Piss, and are about to celebrate 40 years as a band next year. In todays episode, we're talking with frontman Ross Knight about the new record, how the songwriting duties have changed throughout the years, the recently released Cosmic Psychos wine and his thoughts on upcoming punk acts like The Chats & Dune Rats.

You can listen to Mountain of Piss here.

You can buy the record here.

You can find tickets to their tour here.

Cosmic Psychos Instagram: @cosmicpsychos

Cosmic Psychos FB: @cosmicpsychos

Thanks again to Ross Knight for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Amy from Deathproof PR for her assistance with this episode.

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We've got Mr Jukes & Barney Artist on the podcast! Mr Jukes (Jack Steadman from Bombay Bicycle Club) and Barney Artist (your new favourite UK rapper) have joined forces for the collaborative record The Locket, which showcases their love of early hip-hop, soul and jazz. In today's episode, we're speaking with both Jack and Barney about the new record, how they first got together in the studio, their songwriting process, and their shared love of Hot Sauce and Youtube series Hot Ones.

You can listen to The Locket here.

You can buy the record here.

Mr Jukes Instagram: @mrjukes

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Barney Artist Instagram: @barneyartist

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Thanks again to Mr Jukes & Barney Artist for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Shari from Great Company Collective for her assistance with this episode.

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Alice Skye joins us on the podcast for Episode 71! The Wergaia and Wemba Wemba musician, who is based in Victoria, recently released her gorgeous second record I Feel Better But I Don't Feel Good. In todays episode, we're talking with Alice about her songwriting process, working with Jen Cloher, expanding her sound for this record and her connection to Phoebe Bridgers.

You can find Alice's playlist here.

You can listen to Alice Skye here.

You can buy tickets to see Alice on tour with Elizabeth here.

Alice Skye Instagram: @aliceskye

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Thanks again to Alice Skye for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Georgia & Charlotte from Thinking Loud for their assistance with this episode.

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We just came here to the party for....UPSAHL! The LA based pop singer-songwriter is our guest for Episode 70. She's recently released incredible singles Melatonin and Time of my Life, and has also worked alongside Mike Shinoda and Big Boi. In today's episode, we're chatting with UPSAHL about her songwriting process, her original punk background, how the pandemic has changed opportunities within the music industry and her brilliant contribution to Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia record.

You can listen to UPSAHL here.

You can buy tickets to see her on tour in the US here.

UPSAHL Instagram: @upsahl

UPSAHL FB: @upsahl

Thanks again to UPSAHL for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Nina from The Oriel Co. for her assistance with this episode.

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In words that I can't believe I'm writing, Jack Antonoff from Bleachers is on the pod today! The New Jersey musician and super-producer, well known for working with Taylor Swift and Lorde, has just released his third studio record as Bleachers entitled Take The Sadness Out Of Saturday Night. In today's episode, we're talking with Jack about how the pandemic shaped the record, collaborating with Bruce Springsteen, his creative process and working with Clairo & Lana Del Rey.

You can listen to Bleachers here.

You can buy Take The Sadness Out Of Saturday Night here.

Bleachers Instagram: @bleachers

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Jack Antonoff Instagram: @jackantonoff

Thanks again to Jack Antonoff for his time. We also want to give a special shout out to Annastasia & Bronwyn from Sony Music Australia for their assistance with this episode.

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We've got Jess & Matt on the podcast today! The Sydney folk pop duo recently released their gorgeous third studio record Wildflowers. After being introduced to Australia through the X Factor in 2015, this record sees the duo releasing their own original music for the first time. In today's episode, we're chatting with Jess & Matt about their songwriting technique, the changes they've found as newly independent artists, becoming friends with Chris Isaak and the music of Kacey Musgraves.

You can listen to Jess & Matt here.

You can buy Wildflowers here.

Jess & Matt Instagram: @jessandmatt

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Thanks again to Jess & Matt for their time. We also want to give a special shout out to Janelle and Tiarne at Morse Code for their assistance with this episode.

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