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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

30:46

Sly Withers 4.0

This Song Is Yours ·

2026/04/09

Our guest this week is Sly Withers. The Perth emo-rock four-piece have grown from humble beginnings into one of Australia’s most beloved bands, building a loyal following through heartfelt songwriting. Since forming in 2013, they’ve toured extensively with artists like Amy Shark and Stand Atlantic, while earning WAMI Award nominations, landing in the Hottest 100, and charting in the ARIA Top 10. Today, they return with their new album To Be Honest, a record that captures the band in a period ...

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23:10

José González

This Song Is Yours ·

2026/04/01

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 e...

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27:48

Genesis Owusu

This Song Is Yours ·

2026/03/25

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 ...

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34:45

Bad//Dreems 2.0

This Song Is Yours ·

2026/03/19

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. Al...

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25:55

Leigh-Anne

This Song Is Yours ·

2026/03/12

Our guest this week is Leigh-Anne. As one third of British girl group Little Mix, she’s spent over a decade in the global spotlight, helping the group sell more than 50 million records and become one of the most successful girl groups of all time. Earlier this year, Leigh-Anne stepped out on her own path with her debut solo album My Ego Told Me To, released in February through an independent label. The record bridges the pop sound fans know her for with dancehall, reggaeton and Caribbean-insp...

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30:26

Buzzy Lee 2.0

This Song Is Yours ·

2026/03/04

Our guest this week is Buzzy Lee. The musical project of Sasha Spielberg, she crafts intimate, emotionally immersive songs that move between singer-songwriter folk and moody indie pop, delivered with a warmth that feels deeply personal. Over the past few years, she’s released two studio albums and collaborated with artists like Denzel Curry and Nicolas Jaar, quietly building a thoughtful and textured body of work. Last week, she announced her third album, Shoulder to Shoulder, arriving March ...

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26:37

Meg Mac 2.0

This Song Is Yours ·

2026/02/26

Our guest this week is Meg Mac. One of Australia’s most beloved songwriters and vocalists, she’s built her career on powerhouse soul vocals and deeply honest lyricism, touring with artists like D’Angelo and Sam Smith and releasing three studio albums, including 2022’s Matter of Time, which debuted at number one in Australia. Last week, she returned with her fourth album, It’s My Party, a bold sonic shift that trades some of her brooding, ethereal tones for something brighter, more playful and...

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29:44

Chet Faker

This Song Is Yours ·

2026/02/18

Our guest this week is Chet Faker. The musical alter ego of Melbourne singer-songwriter Nick Murphy, Chet Faker has spent nearly 15 years crafting textured, soulful pop that blends electronica and R&B, earning ARIA and AIR Awards along the way and topping the triple j Hottest 100 in 2014 with “Talk Is Cheap.” He’s collaborated with artists like Flume and Marcus Marr, and last week returned with a brand new album, A Love for Strangers, a lush and reflective record that finds him exploring ...

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27:33

Hemlocke Springs

This Song Is Yours ·

2026/02/11

Our guest this week is Hemlocke Springs. With a sound that fuses 80s maximalism and 2000s pop eccentricity, she’s quickly become one of alt-pop’s most compelling new voices and has toured alongside Chappell Roan, Doja Cat and Conan Gray, while earning praise from artists like Doechii and Grimes. This week, she releases her debut album the apple under the sea, a chaotic, joyfully unhinged, genre-hopping record that sounds unmistakably like her. On today’s episode, Hemlocke Springs joins us to ...

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15:45

Iron & Wine

This Song Is Yours ·

2026/02/04

Our guest this week is Iron & Wine. The beloved folk project of songwriter and musician Sam Beam, Iron & Wine has spent over 20 years crafting warm, thoughtful songs, collaborating with artists like Fiona Apple and Band of Horses, with his songs becoming deeply embedded in pop culture through films and shows, including The O.C., Garden State, and The Twilight Saga. Later this month, Sam returns with his eighth studio album, Hen’s Teeth, which incorporates small sonic influences from j...

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32:08

The Head & The Heart

This Song Is Yours ·

2026/01/29

Our guest this week on the podcast is The Head & The Heart. The Seattle indie-folk favourites have been crafting earnest, feel-good folk music since 2009, releasing six studio albums and touring globally with artists like Vampire Weekend and Death Cab for Cutie. Last year, they returned with their sixth album, Aperture, marking the first time they self-produced a record since their debut. While in Australia supporting The Lumineers, we caught up with Jonathan Russell and Tyler Williams fr...

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30:05

These New South Whales 2.0

This Song Is Yours ·

2026/01/21

Our guests this week on the podcast are These New South Whales. The Naarm-based punk four-piece have spent the last decade evolving their sound, expanding on their basement punk roots while consistently pushing themselves creatively. Across four albums, they’ve become one of Australia’s most dynamic and influential contemporary punk bands, building a world around their music with their cult Comedy Central mockumentary and the epic 500-episode run of their podcast What A Great Punk. Their late...

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18:38

Cavetown

This Song Is Yours ·

2026/01/15

Our first guest of the year is Cavetown. The project of English singer-songwriter Robin Skinner, Cavetown has become one of indie music’s most cherished artists, building a devoted global fanbase and racking up billions of streams along the way. Today, Cavetown returns with a brand new album, Running with Scissors, and in just a few weeks will head back to Australia as part of St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2026. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Robin Skinner to talk about the year ahead — ...

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52:38

Best Albums of 2025!

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/12/17

This week’s episode is a very special one: our Best of 2025 countdown! We’re ranking our top 20 favourite records of the year and reflecting on what was truly a huge and varied year for music. From big-name releases to breakthrough moments from emerging and genre-defying artists, 2025 delivered across the board, making it another incredibly great year music, and a difficult year to narrow lists down. It was also a banner year for Australian music, with local artists making serious waves both ...

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26:00

Mimi Webb

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/12/04

Our guest this week is UK pop star Mimi Webb. The loveable, high-energy singer-songwriter has spent the past few years in nonstop motion: releasing EPs and her debut album, all while touring with artists like Benson Boone, Tate McRae, and The Jonas Brothers. In September, she returned with her second full-length record Confessions, a brilliant follow-up to Amelia that leans deeper into vulnerability and shows even more of her personality. In our final interview of the year, we’re welcoming Mi...

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30:22

Cat & Calmell 3.0

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/11/27

Our guests this week on the podcast are Cat & Calmell. One of our favourite Aussie pop duos, they’ve spent the past few years building a sound that’s both bold and ever-evolving - releasing EPs, experimenting across genres, and sharing stages with artists like Dua Lipa and Camila Cabello. After plenty of touring, they’re now back with a new mixtape, Live Laugh Cool Star, which trades some of their glossy pop for a grittier, chaotic blend of indie sleaze, hyperpop, and electronic textures....

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29:44

Jay Som

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/11/19

Our guest this week on the podcast is Jay Som, the musical project of LA–based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Melina Duterte. After three beloved albums and early tours with the likes of Paramore and Mitski, Melina stepped back from Jay Som in 2020, spending the past six years honing her craft behind the scenes and producing major indie records, including boygenius’ the record and Lucy Dacus’ Forever Is a Feeling. Last month, she returned with Belong, her fourth Jay Som album...

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18:36

Ayesha Madon

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/11/12

Our guest this week is rising pop singer, songwriter, and actor Ayesha Madon. Before becoming a household name through Netflix’s Heartbreak High, music was already at the core of her creative identity - she’s been writing songs since the age of six or seven. Earlier this year, she released her debut EP The Unanticipated Prequel, a shimmering, confident blend of pop, indie, and synth-pop that firmly establishes her as one of Australia’s most exciting new voices. In today’s episode, we chat wit...

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28:05

Stella Donnelly

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/11/05

Our guest this week is singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly. Known for her sharp lyricism and wit, the AIR Award winner has become one of Australia’s most distinctive voices with her acclaimed albums Beware of the Dogs and Flood. After taking time off to reflect on her relationship with music, Stella returns with her third record, Love & Fortune - a deeply introspective and emotionally rich collection. In today’s episode, we chat about the renewal that shaped the album, her evolving songwrit...

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23:38

The Belair Lip Bombs

This Song Is Yours ·

2025/10/29

Our guests this week are Melbourne indie rock four-piece The Belair Lip Bombs. Formed in high school, the band fuse classic rock influences with a modern indie sound, earning acclaim for their 2023 debut Lush Life - a record that led to them becoming the first Australian act signed to Jack White’s iconic Third Man Records. This week, they return with their sophomore album Again, a bold evolution that stays true to their DIY roots. In today’s episode, guitarist Mike Bradvica and drummer Dan 'D...

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