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This Song Is Yours

This Song Is Yours

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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Joesef

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2023/01/12

We're joined by the lovely Joesef today on the pod! The Scottish singer and songwriter makes cinematic and woozy soul-pop and is releasing his debut record Permanent Damage today. In today's episode, we're speaking with Joesef about being vulnerable while songwriting, working with Barney Lister (Joy Crookes), how he got Guy Garvey (Elbow) on his record, and we discuss our shared love of a certain Bright Eyes song.Joesef: Instagram / Facebook / SpotifyPre-order Permanent Damage here. Thanks again to

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49:39

The Flaming Lips (Wayne Coyne)

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2023/01/10

We’re back for 2023, and we’ve brought along the best band to celebrate with! The Flaming Lips are one of the most beloved psychedelic and indie rock bands of the last 30 years, and late last year they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their brilliant Grammy Award-winning record ‘Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots’. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with frontman Wayne Coyne about the making of the record, Christmas movies, laser hands (and the time someone in Perth stole them), their wild live

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1:07:19

Best of 2022!

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/12/18

We're introducing our first annual 'Best Of' episode! As a huge fan of year end lists, we love collecting and reading all the music that connected with people over the past 12 months. It's why we started this podcast! 2022 was filled with so many incredible releases from artists like Rosalia, Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, Wet Leg, Vera Blue, Denzel Curry, Marlon Williams, Soccer Mommy, Beach House, Taylor Swift, Father John Misty, Maggie Rogers and more! Today, we're counting down our Top 15 records

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26:22

Sam Ryder

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/12/15

It's our final show for the year, and we've got Sam Ryder with us to celebrate! The world has fallen in love with the British singer-songwriter and his incredible voice over the last 2 years. His rise to prominence on TikTok saw him represent the UK at Eurovision this year (coming in at a tidy second place) and playing at the Queen's Jubilee. Last week, he released his brilliant debut record 'There's Nothing But Space, Man!'. In today's episode, we're speaking with Sam about the songwriting on this

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33:26

Brad Cox

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/12/13

Country music superstar Brad Cox is on the pod! The Jindabyne native has been kicking goals in the country music scene, both at home and abroad, and even has his own Apple Music radio show Happy Hour Down Under. He's just announced a brand new record for next year, titled Acres, and has released the single Last Time Last to celebrate. In today's episode, we're speaking with Brad about the origins of this new single, how we went recording the album over zoom, the story behind his unique/messy record

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34:07

Joshua Radin

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/12/11

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Joshua Radin is our guest! Earlier this year, the Ohio native packed up his belongings and decided to travel the world with nothing but a guitar and the clothes on his back. These stories have now formed his forthcoming EP, which is titledThough The World Will Tell Me So, Vol 1.In today's episode, we're speaking with Joshua about his new nomadic lifestyle, losing his voice at a show, the role that Scrubs played in starting his career, and we discuss some of his

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26:01

DACY

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/12/08

We're welcoming Jack and Ruby from DACY onto the pod today! The multi-instrumentalist sibling duo from Melbourne have been playing and writing music since their teens, and this year saw them land the support slot for Pete Murray on his national tour. Last week, they released their brilliant debut single 'She Wants to Be Loved'. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Jack and Ruby Dacy about the role Ed Sheeran played in the inception of the band, their musical upbringing, and what 2023 holds in

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25:34

Kinder

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/12/06

We've got Kinder joining us on the pod! The electronic sibling duo, comprised of sisters Savannah and Briony Osei, makes music that combines R&B, house, dance, pop, and techno and blends in joy and emotion seamlessly. Not content on releasing only one EP earlier this year, they released their second EP last month, titled Akwaaba. In today's episode, we're speaking with Savannah and Briony about collaboration in songwriting sessions, their introduction to music, writing music about space, and the

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21:34

Peach PRC

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/12/04

Pop singer and songwriter Peach PRC is our guest today! The upcoming pop-superstar has had a stellar year, with two ubiquitous singles (Forever Drunk and God Is A Freak), and her popularity continuously rising across streaming platforms and TikTok. Over summer, she'll be treating Australian audiences to her incredible live show as she plays at Falls Festival and Heaps Good Festival. In today's episode, we're speaking with Peach PRC about her distinctive songwriting style, what fans can expect at her

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18:43

WILDFIRE MANWURRK

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/12/01

We've got the incredible honour of having Victor Rostron from WILDFIRE MANWURRK on the pod! The Arnhem Land rock band does a beautiful job of blending 80's heavy rock with traditional ancient songlines and instruments and sings in languages like Kune, Dalabon, and Rembarrnga, as well as English. They recently released their debut EP, which is titled The Next Future. In today's episode, we're speaking with Victor about the importance of their countrymen in their music, and bringing their music around

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20:32

d4vd

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/11/29

All the way from Houston, Texas......it's d4vd! The songwriter and producer has had an incredible year, from releasing viral single "Romantic Homicide', to charting on the Billboard Hot 100 and signing to Darkroom Records (the label of Billie Eilish). In today's episode, we're speaking with d4vd about producing music on his iPhone, the musical history of Houston, his success thus far, and whether we could see him touring Australia at any point.d4vd: Instagram / SpotifyThanks again to d4vd for his

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25:35

Felix Riebl

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/11/24

Felix Riebl drops by the pod today! The singer, songwriter, and composer, who some might know better as the frontman for The Cat Empire, is releasing his third solo record today, which is titled Everyday Amen. In today's episode, we’re speaking with Felix about he juggles different musical projects, the mystery of songwriting, and we discuss the soundtrack of Heartbreak High.Felix Riebl: Instagram / Facebook / SpotifyPurchase Everyday Amen here. Purchase tickets to the Melbourne Recital Hall show

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42:28

Rachel Maria Cox

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/11/22

We've got Rachel Maria Cox on the pod! The multi-talented artist from NSW is a songwriter, a DJ, a composer, and can sing (in numerous accents as well!). This coming Friday, they're releasing their brilliant second EP, titled The Day You Left. In today's episode, we're speaking with Rachel about singing pop music with an Australian accent, their favourite emo songs, educating fans when it comes to misogyny, and how Hilary Duff introduced them to songwriting.Rachel Maria Cox: Instagram / Facebook /

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23:43

Oliver Cronin

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/11/20

Oliver Cronin jumps on the pod today! The Byron-born singer and producer is having a stellar year, which saw his single Boys Don't Cry chart across the globe and reach 100k streams within 24hrs. Last week, he released his brilliant debut EP Beautiful Nightmare. In today's episode, we're speaking with Oliver about what drew him to production, finding fame overseas, and songwriting regarding mental health.Oliver Cronin: Instagram / SpotifyStream Beautiful Nightmare here. Watch his live performance

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26:59

Dermot Kennedy

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/11/17

Irish singer and songwriter Dermot Kennedy joins us on the pod! After spending the last year touring the globe, with both his headline shows and supporting Shawn Mendes, the Irish troubadour is releasing his fantastic second record today, entitledSonder.In today's episode, we're speaking with Dermot about the evolution of his songwriting, his ever-loyal fanbase, whether we'll see him in Australia again soon, and we discuss our shared love of Mr. Glen Hansard.Dermot Kennedy: Instagram / Facebook /

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18:50

Maisie Peters returns!

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/11/15

We're welcoming Maisie Peters back to the pod today! The English singer-songwriter has had a stellar year, releasing singles like Cate's Brother and Blonde, and has spent the last 12 months touring the globe in support of her debut record 'You Signed Up For This' and helping newcomer Ed Sheeran by opening up his shows on his Mathematics tour. She's now bringing her live show down to Australia next February and March! In today's episode, we're speaking with Maisie about what fans can expect from

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24:47

Hot Chip

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/11/13

Ahead of their Australian tour, we've got Hot Chip on the pod! The London indie dance and electronic act consistently bring the goods, and their 8th studio record 'Freakout/Release' is no exception. The lads are making their way back to Australia this week, with an appearance at Harvest Rock Festival in Adelaide over the weekend. In today's episode, we're speaking with band member Felix Martin about whether the band returns to previous bodies of work before each new record, fond tour memories from

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28:33

Lila Drew

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/11/10

Lila Drew drops by the pod today! The LA raised singer and songwriter writes pop music that is both emotionally charged and well worn all at once. Today, she's releasing her debut record, entitled All The Places I Could Be. In today's episode, we're speaking with with Lila about playing music from an early age, juggling college and her career, and how self discovery factors into her songwriting.Lila Drew: Instagram / Facebook / SpotifyStream All The Places I Could Be here.Thanks again to Lila Drew

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26:50

Connie Constance

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/11/08

Indie-rock disco queen Connie Constance joins us the pod! The English singer and songwriter has a love for all things Bloc Party, Skins and speaking her truth! All combined, she's released one of the best indie dance records of the year, in the form of her new record Miss Power. In today's episode, we're speaking with Connie about the difficult journey to this second record, being true to herself, why she's labelled her music "fairy bitch genre", and we get some news on Connie coming to visit us in

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23:52

Phoenix

This Song Is Yours ·

2022/11/06

Thomas Mars from Phoenix is our extra special guest on the pod today! The Grammy Award-winning French indie rockers are beloved the world over for their distinctive sonics and Mars' unmistakable voice. They returned on Friday with their brilliant seventh studio recordAlpha Zulu.In today's episode, we're speaking with frontman Thomas Mars about celebrating each record release, recording this new record inside The Louvre, and whether we'll see them in Australia anytime soon.Phoenix: Instagram /

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