Our guest this week is José González. The Swedish folk singer-songwriter broke through with his 2003 debut Veneer and the iconic “Heartbeats,” going on to carve out a unique space in modern folk through his delicate guitar work and introspective songwriting. Across his career, he’s released five albums, amassed over a billion streams, and was inducted into the Swedish Music Hall of Fame in 2024. Last week, he returned with his latest record Against the Dying of the Light, a reflective album exploring the ideologies shaping our world. On today’s episode, we chat with José about the themes behind the record, his approach to complex songwriting, the evolution of the industry, and his long-standing connection with Australian audiences.

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Our guest this week is Genesis Owusu. After breaking through with his ARIA Award-winning debut Smiling With No Teeth and its follow-up Struggler, he’s continued to build a global audience through his electrifying live show and touring with the likes of Tame Impala and Paramore. Last week, he announced his new album Red Star Wu & The Worldwide Scourge (out May 15), alongside a global tour including several Australian dates, marking the next chapter of his ever-evolving project. On today’s episode, we're chatting with Genesis Owusu about Red Star Wu and its inspirations, the Canberra music scene that shaped him, his songwriting process, and how these new songs will translate to the live stage.

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Our guest this week is Bad//Dreems. The Adelaide rock staples have become one of the country’s most beloved bands over the past 15 years, known for their visceral live shows and unfiltered take on modern Australia, with many fans considering their debut Dogs at Bay a defining Aussie rock record. Today marks a huge and bittersweet moment for the band as they release their new album Ultra Dundee, a gritty, honest snapshot of contemporary Australia that stays true to everything they’ve built. Alongside the release, they’ve announced a national tour and their own Gather Sounds festival, while also revealing plans for an indefinite hiatus. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Alex Cameron and Ben Marwe to talk about Ultra Dundee as both a record and a mindset, how their songwriting has evolved over time, and the realities behind stepping away from the band, at least for now.

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