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This Song Is Yours
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This Song Is Yours is a music podcast where Simon Finck talks to some of the most brilliant music artists from across the globe about their songwriting craft, their creative methods, and some of the music that's soundtracked their life.
New shows are released each week.
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Jack Antonoff - Bleachers 2.0
1w ago00:23:18Tap to summarizeOur guest this week is Jack Antonoff of Bleachers. A thirteen-time Grammy winner, one of modern music's most celebrated producers, with credits alongside Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, and Taylor Swift, and the frontman of New Jersey rock band Bleachers, Jack has spent years making Springsteen-esque, literary rock music that sits in a category entirely its own. Their 2024 self-titled record brought the band to new heights, culminating in a sold-out Madison Square Garden show, and last week they returned with their fifth studio album, Everyone for 10 Minutes, an evolved, deeply felt record exploring themes of hope, grief, and ordinary life. On today's episode, Jack joins us to discuss the sonic and production evolution on Everyone for 10 Minutes, how he distinguishes his creative voice in Bleachers from his work producing for other artists, and the ongoing development of his songwriting and where he still sees room to push.Bleachers : Instagram / Spotify / WebsiteJack Antonoff : Instagram Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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My New Band Believe
1w ago00:23:29Tap to summarizeOur guest this week is My New Band Believe. Best known as a founding member of critically adored Black Midi, Cameron Picton returns following the band's hiatus with My New Band Believe, a project that exists somewhere between solo endeavour and full band, built entirely on his own terms. The self-titled debut record has drawn widespread acclaim for its ambitious fusion of bombastic chamber pop and traditional folk songwriting. On today's episode, Cameron joins us to discuss the making of the My New Band Believe album and the creative vision behind it, the press reception it's been garnering, how he found the sound of this project in the wake of Black Midi, and what the future holds for touring the record, including whether Australia is on the cards.My New Band Believe : Instagram / Spotify / WebsiteVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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Rochelle Jordan
2w ago00:25:22Tap to summarizeOur guest this week is Rochelle Jordan. The London-born, LA-based alt-RnB and soul artist has spent over fifteen years honing her craft, accumulating more than 200 million global streams and critical acclaim from Pitchfork, BBC Music, NPR, and The New York Times, with collaborations alongside Kaytranada and Dem Funk among her credits. Last year's Through The Wall — her third full-length record — was a critical success, finding its way onto best-of lists across the board at year's end. On today's episode, Rochelle joins us to talk about the making of Through The Wall and its critical reception, her long-running working relationship with producer KLSH and what makes it so effective, her earliest introduction to songwriting, and what fans can expect from her upcoming Australian shows. Rochelle Jordan : Instagram / Spotify / WebsiteVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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Matt Berninger (The National)
2w ago00:15:39Tap to summarizeOur guest this week is Matt Berninger. Best known as the frontman and lyrical voice of The National, he has spent the better part of two decades helping craft one of the most celebrated catalogues in modern indie rock, from the brooding intimacy of Boxer through to Sleep Well Beast, which earned the band their first Grammy Award. His baritone voice and deeply literary songwriting have made him one of the most distinctive and revered figures of his generation. This month, he brings his solo project to Australia for the very first time, touring behind Get Sunk in what are shaping up to be some of the most highly anticipated shows of the year. On today's episode, Matt joins us to talk about what separates his solo shows from a night with The National, the making of Get Sunk and the creative headspace behind it, and how one of the indie generation's finest songwriters first found his way into writing songs.Matt Berninger : Instagram / Spotify / WebsiteVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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Jena Malone
3w ago00:27:38Tap to summarizeOur guest this week is Jena Malone. The actress and musician has spent decades building one of the most fascinating and wide-ranging creative careers in entertainment, delivering memorable performances across films like Stepmom, Donnie Darko, and the Hunger Games franchise while also pursuing her songwriting through projects like The Shoe and Jena Malone and the Blood Stains. Last week she released ‘Flowers for Men’, her debut album under her own name and a distinctly imaginative record that weaves together sci-fi influences and alt-country textures. On today's episode, Jena joins us on the podcast to talk about why now felt like the right moment to make a solo record under her own name, her approach to songwriting and the freedom that comes with it, and whether there's a world where her film and music careers might one day meet on the big screen.Jena Malone : Instagram / Spotify / WebsiteVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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Thundercat
3w ago00:25:36Tap to summarizeOur guest this week is Thundercat, and we couldn't have picked a better one to mark our 500th episode. The Los Angeles-born bassist, vocalist, and producer has built a reputation as one of the most gifted and distinctive voices in contemporary music, an artist who has never been content to stay in one place, with a body of work that pulls from funk, jazz, soul, and avant-garde R&B. A Grammy Award-winner whose collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus, and the late Mac Miller have made him as celebrated on other people's records as his own, with his records ‘Drunk’ and ‘It Is What It Is’ standing as benchmarks of his solo work. Last month, he released Distracted, his first album in six years, and he's currently in Australia on tour in support. On today's episode, Thundercat joins us to discuss what it felt like to come back with a new record after such a long absence, the qualities he seeks out in a collaborator, and the deeply personal process behind She Knows Too Much, made in conjunction with Mac Miller's estate.Thundercat : Instagram / Spotify / WebsiteVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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Amy Shark
4w ago00:28:47Tap to summarizeOur guest this week is Amy Shark. The Gold Coast singer-songwriter has cemented herself as one of Australia's most beloved and decorated artists, breaking through with the ARIA Award-winning smash Adore and building a devoted following off the back of her gift for deeply personal and emotionally direct songwriting. She recently returned with Our Last Fight, the second single from her upcoming album soft pop, due July 31st. On today's episode, Amy Shark joins the podcast to chat about the songwriting behind Our Last Fight, building the sound of soft pop alongside producer Dan Hume, and how her role on Australian Idol and her forthcoming film BEAST feed into her creative process.Amy Shark : Instagram / Spotify / WebsiteVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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KNEECAP
May 400:25:13Tap to summarizeOur guest this week is KNEECAP. The Belfast rap trio have become one of the most thrilling and provocative acts to emerge from Ireland in years, known for their sharp, politically charged lyricism, chaotic energy, and unapologetic celebration of the Irish language. Their self-titled film earned widespread critical acclaim, and an infamous Coachella set last year cemented their status as one of the most electrifying live acts in the world. This week, they release their brand new album FENIAN. On today's episode, Mo Chara joins us to talk about recording the album during one of the band's wildest stretches yet, what first drew him into making music, and why the celebration of native languages sits at the heart of everything Kneecap do.KNEECAP : Instagram / Spotify / WebsiteVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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trials - Live at SXSW Sydney
Apr 3000:41:45Tap to summarizeOur guest this week is trials. Recorded live at SXSW Sydney, this special episode captures the Ngarrindjeri artist, rapper, songwriter and producer from Adelaide in conversation at a pivotal moment in his career. Across more than two decades, trials has helped shape Australian hip-hop as one half of ARIA Award-winning duo AB Original and as a collaborator with artists like Hilltop Hoods, Archie Roach, Gurrumul and Paul Kelly. Now, he steps out solo with his debut album hendle, a deeply personal and hard-hitting record entirely written, produced, performed and mixed by trials himself. The project is also accompanied by a memoir and an interactive exhibition of his artwork, forming the most complete portrait of the artist yet. On today’s very special episode, we chat with trials about telling his story on his own terms, the themes behind hendle, and what this record means after a career spent in service of so many other artists.trials : Instagram / Spotify / WebsiteVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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Matt Corby
Apr 2200:21:39Tap to summarizeOur guest this week is Matt Corby. The acclaimed Australian songwriter has spent over a decade becoming a much beloved household name, known for his smooth, soulful voice and deeply emotive songwriting. Across his career, he’s released multiple EPs and four studio albums, while also launching his own label, Rainbow Valley Records. Last week, he returned with his latest album Tragic Magic, an immersive and vulnerable record that explores themes of grief, joy, loss, and isolation. On today’s episode, we chat with Matt Corby about the emotion and vulnerability that runs throughout the album, how fatherhood has shaped his songwriting, and what it was like creating Tragic Magic alongside his close collaborators.Matt Corby: Instagram / Spotify / WebsiteVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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