Our guests today on the podcast are beloved indie folk band Big Thief. Since forming in Brooklyn in 2016, the Grammy-nominated group have released five acclaimed records and won hearts worldwide with their mix of indie, folk, and country sounds. This week, they return with Double Infinity, a new album recorded at New York’s legendary Power Station that captures the band’s instinctive, collaborative spirit. In today’s episode, guitarist and co-songwriter Buck Meek joins us to discuss the making of the record, his journey into songwriting, and when Big Thief might return to Australia. In today’s episode, we’re joined by guitarist and co-songwriter Buck Meek to chat about the making of Double Infinity, his path into songwriting, and when Big Thief might be back on Australian shores. Big Thief : Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bigthiefmusic) / Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/5QdyldG4Fl4TPiOIeMNpBZ?si=QRd_odr-R8Kuyd8aEavYyQ)   Find tour dates and more information about Big Thief here (https://www.bigthief.net) Visit our official website here (https://www.thissongisyours.com/) and follow us across our socials.

Our guest today on the podcast is alt-folk singer-songwriter Medium Build, the project of Nicholas Carpenter. Known for his heartfelt, gut-punching songs that can silence a room, Nick has released five studio albums, including last year’s breakthrough Country, establishing himself as one of the most compelling new voices in indie folk. He’s collaborated with artists like Holly Humberstone and Julien Baker, and toured with Holly and Role Model. Currently in Australia supporting Alex Warren on his sold-out tour, he’s also releasing a new single today, Last Time. In this episode, we chat with Medium Build about the story behind the single, his raw approach to songwriting, highlights from Country, and what’s next as he continues to share more new music. Medium Build : Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mediumbuild) / Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3C6wmSgnZuqxVQyBWujBsn?si=TqVVnxfJTJKmV-AaZYqbWA)   Find tour dates and more information about Medium Build here (https://www.mediumbuildmusic.com/) Visit our official website here (https://www.thissongisyours.com/) and follow us across our socials.

Our guests today on the podcast are Wolf Alice, one of the UK’s most exciting alternative bands of the past decade. Since forming in 2010, the London four-piece have released three acclaimed albums, toured the globe, and picked up major honours including the Mercury Prize and Brit Awards. This week, they return with their fourth studio album, The Clearing, leaning into 70s-inspired pop and rock, and produced by Greg Kurstin whose credits include Adele and Gorillaz. In today’s episode, we are joined by Joff Oddie and Joel Amey from Wolf Alice to talk all about The Clearing, the analogue-inspired writing process, working with Greg Kurstin, and one of the standout tracks, Passenger Seat. We also look ahead to what’s next — including the possibility of an Australian festival visit next February. Wolf Alice : Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wolfaliceband/) / Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3btzEQD6sugImIHPMRgkwV?si=HIbYizp3Tp6cfZiuS-pAEw)   Find tour dates and more information about Wolf Alice here (https://www.wolfalice.co.uk) Visit our official website here (https://www.thissongisyours.com/) and follow us across our socials.

Our guest today on the podcast is rising Canadian singer-songwriter Billianne. Hailed as “music’s next big voice” and even “a young Adele,” she first captured hearts in 2021 with a breathtaking TikTok cover of Tina Turner’s Simply the Best—winning over fans like Ryan Reynolds, Oprah, Michael Bublé, and Taylor Swift. Since then, she’s released a string of heartfelt folk-pop originals, racking up over 90 million streams in just three years. Today marks the release of her highly anticipated debut album, Modes of Transportation. In this episode, we chat with Billianne about creating the record and navigating the unique pressures that follow viral success. We discuss her songwriting process, collaborating with friends Nick Ferraro and Duncan Hood, and explore some of the album’s standout tracks. We also talk about her mum—possibly her biggest fan and unofficial radio plugger—and taking these new songs on tour. Billianne : Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/billiannee) / Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MID3D49WKmEGfBINN0VJC?si=bNmSCufBSBSQulcmAhA2dQ)   Find tour dates and more information about Billianne here (https://www.billianne.com) Visit our official website here (https://www.thissongisyours.com/) and follow us across our socials.

Our guest today on the podcast is beloved Australian songwriter Sarah Blasko. An ARIA Award-winning artist, Sarah has been a cornerstone of the Australian music scene for over two decades, first capturing hearts with her debut albums The Overture & The Underscore and What the Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have. Since then, she’s released five more studio albums, earned multiple Australian Music Prize nominations, and recorded two acclaimed records as part of supergroup Seeker Lover Keeper. This September, she’ll embark on her Double Feature tour, performing her first two albums in full, with both also being pressed on vinyl for the first time. In this episode, we talk with Sarah about revisiting these formative works 20 years on, the new meaning she’s found in her early lyrics, the thrill of bringing them back to the stage, and the joy of finally seeing them on vinyl. Sarah Blasko : Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sarahblasko/) / Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/75jU2q0uEWzSIlqRJtedJV?si=OmnbDfvRTAS2oFJjE2PDZQ)   Find tour dates and more information about Sarah Blasko here (https://www.sarahblasko.com) Visit our official website here (https://www.thissongisyours.com/) and follow us across our socials.

Our guest today on the podcast is Sydney singer and songwriter Matthew Ifield. At just 20, he’s amassed over 160 million streams, 3 million followers, and 16 billion views of his music across social media, thanks to a smooth blend of jazz, soul, and pop that’s resonated with listeners around the world. Today, he releases his debut album My Favourite Place to Be, a heartfelt collection that showcases his smooth vocals and evolving, narrative-driven songwriting. In this episode, we chat with Matthew about the stories behind the record, his love for jazz and its resurgence through artists like Jacob Collier and Laufey, and what it’s like seeing his music connect with a global audience. We also talk about his journey so far and plans to take these songs on the road. Matthew Ifield : Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/matthewifield/) / Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6yMqTedMPaztNCXt74pVMI?si=FFSbCrldSICypEa8gthPuA)   Find tour dates and more information about Matthew Ifield here (https://www.matthewifield.com) Visit our official website here (https://www.thissongisyours.com/) and follow us across our socials.

Our guest today is electronic producer and DJ Ninajirachi. Over the past decade, the Aussie artist has steadily built a reputation as one of the country’s most forward-thinking names in dance music, earning praise at home and abroad, supporting artists like Charli XCX and Porter Robinson, and landing nominations at the AIR Awards. This Friday, she’ll release her debut album I Love My Computer—a bold, euphoric and wildly inventive record inspired by 2010s dance and EDM, conceptually tied together by themes of technology and online life. In today’s episode, Ninajirachi joins us to chat about the making of the record, her creative process as a producer, and how she first fell in love with electronic music. We also talk about her new Dark Crystal live show and her upcoming Australian tour dates this August. Ninajirachi : Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ninajirachi/) / Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MekbRujJg5VZThubOlrkR?si=i6sYRgSAQQmeouH8V1j0MQ)   Find tour dates and more information about Ninajirachi here (https://www.ninajirachi.com) Visit our official website here (https://www.thissongisyours.com/) and follow us across our socials.

Our guests today are Australian hip-hop icons Hilltop Hoods. The ARIA Award–winning trio—Suffa, Pressure and DJ Debris—have played a defining role in shaping the country’s hip-hop scene, with six number-one albums, over 1.8 billion streams, and a legacy that continues to resonate with Aussie fans. Today marks the release of Fall From The Light, their ninth studio album and a classic Hoods offering, combining sharp lyricism with big, hook-filled production and guest features from the likes of SIX60, Nyassa and Marlon. In this episode, Suffa and Pressure join us to talk about the making of the record, the evolution between albums, standout track “Rage Against The Failure” and their massive national tour coming in 2026. Hilltop Hoods : Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hilltophoods/) / Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dlqUnjoF2U2DkNDMhcgG4?si=woNUWcS3RhievU-DKqb-YQ)   Find tour dates and more information about Hilltop Hoods here (https://hilltophoods.com) Visit our official website here (https://www.thissongisyours.com/) and follow us across our socials.

Our guest today on the podcast is singer, actress, and songwriting royalty—Bonnie McKee. The Seattle-born artist has built a devoted following for her own music, including her long-lost sophomore album Hot City, which she finally re-recorded and released in 2024 after discovering a massive online fan campaign. But beyond her own work, Bonnie is one of the most prolific and celebrated pop songwriters of the past two decades. With over 200 billion streams on songs she’s penned, her credits include some of the biggest hits of the modern era:Teenage Dream and Roar by Katy Perry, Dynamite by Taio Cruz, and tracks for artists like Kesha, Britney Spears, and Kelly Clarkson. In today’s episode, we sit down with Bonnie to talk about her songwriting journey—from what first drew her to writing, to how she now mentors the next generation. We dive into the wild story behind Hot City, how it was shelved, resurrected by fans, and finally reclaimed by her. Plus, we hear some incredible behind-the-scenes insight into co-writing Teenage Dream, one of the most iconic pop songs of the 21st century. Bonnie McKee : Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bonniemckee/) / Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dtJROxWQe3fxxF5t7o67N?si=QKdugPzLRAuBIuauFe_LRA)   Find tour dates and more information about Bonnie McKee here (https://www.bonniemckee.com) Visit our official website here (https://www.thissongisyours.com/) and follow us across our socials.