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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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All Episodes

22:57

Isabel LaRosa

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/04/15

Our guest today is rising alternative-pop star Isabel LaRosa. The Maryland-born artist grew up in a musical household—her father played saxophone, and she was writing songs with her brother Thomas from a young age. Fast forward to 2025, and Isabel has become one of pop’s most exciting new voices. With over 2 billion Spotify streams and recent nods from People Magazine and InStyle as an artist to watch, her momentum is undeniable. This week, she releases her debut album Raven—a dark, magnetic ...

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38:11

Ruby Gill 2.0

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/04/10

Our guest today is the extraordinary Ruby Gill. The South African-born, Naarm-based singer-songwriter has built a reputation for crafting music that’s both deeply introspective and sharply observant—capturing life’s most vulnerable moments while reflecting on the world around us. Last week, Ruby released her stunning second album, Some Kind of Control—a beautifully sparse and affecting record that blends dry wit, political insight, and emotional depth. In today’s episode, we welcome Ruby back...

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34:55

Sleigh Bells

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/04/08

Our guests today are none other than indie icons Sleigh Bells. For the past 15 years, the genre-blending duo of Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller have fused hip-hop, punk, pop, thrash, and techno into a sound that’s loud, chaotic, and entirely their own. With tracks like “Tell 'Em,” “Rill Rill,” and “Comeback Kid,” they’ve carved out a legacy and are often credited as early pioneers of what would later become hyperpop. Last Friday, they returned with their latest studio album, Bunky Becky Birthd...

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31:11

Ball Park Music 2.0

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/04/03

Our guests today are Australia’s favourite indie darlings, Ball Park Music. For over a decade, they’ve been one of the country’s most influential indie bands, earning ARIA, AIR, and APRA Award nominations while becoming triple J favourites since their 2011 debut, Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs. Today, they return with their eighth studio album, Like Love—a sonic evolution that leans into folk and singer-songwriter influences while keeping their signature Ball Park charm intact. In today’s ...

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30:27

Liz Stringer

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/04/01

Our guest today is beloved Australian singer-songwriter Liz Stringer. An AIR Award winner and staple of the Aussie music scene since 2006, she’s built an incredible career through both her solo work and her collaborations with Dyson Stringer Cloher. While best known for her indie and rock roots, Liz’s new album, The Second High, sees her embracing soul, jazz, and funk influences. Recorded in London with producer Beni Giles (Lianne La Havas), this seventh record feels like a creative reset—exp...

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21:42

Perfume Genius

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/03/27

Our guest today is alternative songwriter and artist Perfume Genius, the musical project of Mike Hadreas. For 15 years, he’s evolved from sparse acoustics to ‘80s pop, chamber pop, and alt-rock—earning Grammy and GLAAD nods and collaborating with Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Sharon Van Etten. Today, he releases his seventh album, Glory, a record that sees him expanding his sound once again, weaving in indie rock and Americana influences while maintaining his signature emotional depth. In today’s episo...

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27:10

My Morning Jacket (Carl Broemel)

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/03/25

Our guest today is the much-beloved American rock band My Morning Jacket. Since forming in 1998, the Louisville five-piece has built a sound that fluidly blends alternative, country, roots, and rock. Last week, they dropped their 10th studio album, is—a milestone for the band as they teamed up with an outside producer for the first time, bringing in Brendan O’Brien (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen) to help shape the record. In today’s episode, we catch up with guitarist Carl Broemel to talk abou...

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24:40

Mia Wray

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/03/20

Our guest today is Aussie indie-pop singer-songwriter Mia Wray. Her long-awaited debut album, hi, it’s nice to meet me, has finally arrived—a stunning collection of songs that trace her journey from the end of a long-term relationship to a new awakening, one that helped her embrace her queerness. The album beautifully captures this evolution while effortlessly weaving between indie rock, bedroom pop, and more. In today’s episode, we chat with Mia about the long road to her debut, the preconce...

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23:02

Old Mervs

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/03/12

Our guests today are WA indie rock duo Old Mervs, who are gearing up to release one of the most anticipated debut records of 2025. Their self-titled album drops next week on March 21st, a sprawling debut recorded with legendary Aussie producer Chris Collins (Royal Otis, Pacific Avenue). Blending Britpop, grunge, indie rock, and acoustic folk, the record showcases a beautifully textured collection of songs. In today’s episode, we chat with Dave House and Henry Carrington-Jones about curating t...

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29:14

SASAMI

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/03/06

Our guest today is alternative pop polymath SASAMI. The Korean American songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist is a true musical chameleon, seamlessly shifting between heavy metal, industrial, folk ballads, and alt-pop while touring with the likes of Mitski, Soccer Mommy, and Snail Mail. Today, she releases her most pop-focused record yet—her third studio album, Blood on the Silver Screen. In this episode, we chat with SASAMI about stepping into the world of pop and why embracing it ...

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31:50

Franc Moody

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/03/04

Our guests today are the brilliant British electronic music duo Franc Moody. Composed of Jon Moody and Ned Franc, the pair has carved out a unique niche in the world of soulful disco grooves and textured electronic music, blending influences from artists like LCD Soundsystem, Daft Punk, and Jamiroquai. With their third studio album, Chewing the Fat, dropping this Friday, they bring a grittier, more analog-inspired and textured approach to their sound. In today’s episode, we chat with Jo...

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28:45

Matilda Mann

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/02/25

Our guest today is brilliant British singer-songwriter Matilda Mann. An indie-folk artist known for her beautifully intimate songs, she draws inspiration from artists like Joni Mitchell, and Laura Marling. Since 2019, she has released four EPs, built a devoted fanbase, and toured with Beabadoobee and Arlo Parks. Now, she’s gearing up to release her highly anticipated debut album, Roxwell, this Friday—a heartfelt exploration of love in all its forms, wrapped in her signature storytelling and d...

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27:52

Sebastian Schub

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/02/20

Our guest today is an exciting new voice in singer-songwriter music—Sebastian Schub. The British-German artist first made a name for himself busking in London and Dublin before shifting to original music, leading to his breakout track Sing Like Madonna. With 15 million Spotify streams, the song is drawing comparisons to Hozier and Michael Marcagi thanks to his rich baritone and powerful storytelling. While in Australia for special showcases, Sebastian joins us to chat about Sing Like Madonna,...

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32:22

Goo Goo Dolls

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/02/18

Our guests today are one of the most beloved alternative rock bands of the ‘90s and 2000s—it’s the Goo Goo Dolls. The multi-platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated duo from Buffalo, New York, have sold over 15 million records worldwide, delivering unforgettable hits like Iris, Slide, Name, and Here Is Gone. 2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for the band as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of their breakthrough album A Boy Named Goo, all while staying busy with a relentless tour schedule. T...

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25:34

The Wombats

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/02/13

Our guests today are none other than indie-rock royalty, The Wombats. The honorary Australian lads from Liverpool are back with their sixth studio album, Oh! The Ocean—a record that subtly expands their sonic palette while still delivering the anthemic energy fans love. In today’s episode, we welcome Matthew Murphy, aka Murph, back to the podcast to chat all things Oh! The Ocean, including how the beach served as a thematic inspiration, the songwriting process across both The Wombats and his ...

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26:04

Mallrat 2.0

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/02/11

Our guest today is Australia’s very own Gen-Z pop princess, Mallrat. The Brisbane-born, now Melbourne and LA-based artist is back this week with her brand-new record, Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right—a stunning album that sees her weaving together obscure hip-hop samples, melancholic pop melodies, and introspective lyricism in a way that feels both unexpected and deeply affecting. In today’s episode, we chat with Grace Shaw, aka Mallrat, about the creative process behind this album, wo...

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20:10

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/02/06

Our guest today is the incredible Sharon Van Etten. A celebrated indie-rock singer-songwriter, Sharon has released six studio albums and collaborated with artists like Angel Olsen, Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National, and Bon Iver. But today marks the start of a brand-new chapter, as she unveils the debut album from her newly formed band, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory. Featuring Jorge Balbi, Devra Hoff, and Teeny Lieberson, this project expands on Sharon’s signature sound w...

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30:08

Wafia

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/02/04

Our guest today is Wafia, the LA-based, Australia-raised pop talent known for crafting deeply personal and emotionally rich songs. Over the past decade, the Iraqi-Syrian artist has built a devoted following, earning praise from the likes of Pharrell Williams and Jaden Smith. This Friday, she finally unveils her long-awaited debut album, Promised Land—a stunning collection that explores resilience, family, and life’s uncertainties, all wrapped in her signature heartfelt pop sound. The record a...

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33:09

jasmine.4.t

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/01/30

Our guest today is the incredibly talented jasmine.4.t, a Manchester-based singer-songwriter whose music beautifully explores queer friendship, trans love, and her own deeply personal journey. She recently released her breathtaking debut album, You Are The Morning, on Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records—a stunning collection of songs produced by none other than the boygenius trio (Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker). With the help of her all-trans band, Jasmine has crafted a r...

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34:49

Slowly Slowly

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/01/28

Our guest today is the incredibly talented Melbourne rock band, Slowly Slowly. Known for their heartfelt melodies, irresistible hooks, and emotional singalong lyrics, the beloved Aussie outfit recently returned with their most dynamic record yet, Forgiving Spree. Capturing the energy of their live shows, the album delivers some of their most mature and introspective songwriting to date while staying true to their signature charm. In today’s episode, frontman Ben Stewart joins us to chat about...

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