#208 Real Stories, Real Songs – Copperline on the Power of Honesty in Music

Welcome to Episode 208 of Unfiltered and Undiscovered! Join Curly, Braggy, and Rossy—three lifelong music lovers—as they dive deep into the world of Australian independent music. This week, we chat with Brad from Copperline, a standout alt-country band blending authentic Australiana with heartfelt songwriting. Discover Copperline’s journey, their creative process, stories behind their most moving songs, and get real advice for emerging artists. Plus, hear about wild gigs, working with legends like Dave Graney and Boney M, and what it takes to thrive in today’s music industry. If you love discovering new music, hearing honest artist interviews, and exploring the stories behind the songs, you’re in the right place!Copperline interview, Australian alt-country, independent music podcast, songwriting stories, music industry advice, unfiltered and undiscovered, Aussie bands, Brad Copperline, folk rock Australia, Tamworth Country Music, Dave Graney, Boney M, emerging artists, music podcast, Spotify playlist,Enjoyed the episode? Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments below. Are you an emerging or undiscovered artist? Reach out to be featured on a future episode! Don’t forget to follow our Spotify and YouTube playlists for every song we discuss.00:00:00 - Introduction to Hosts, Podcast Format, and Recent Music News00:05:18 - Meet Copperline: Band Members, Influences, and Defining Alt Country00:10:37 - Songwriting Process, Sleepwalking Single, and Authentic Australian Sound00:16:07 - Dealing with Grief Through Music: Borrowed Broken Blue Story00:21:34 - Behind the Lyrics: Rusty Fords, Touring Stories, and Industry Connections00:26:51 - Copperline’s Journey: From Cover Bands to Original Releases00:32:00 - Releasing Music, Making Videos, and Building Community in Australia00:37:09 - Final Thoughts, Socials, Upcoming Guests, and How to Support the Podcast 🔥 What We Talk About:There's a real authenticity around Copperline, and I love that sort of folk experience that you're bringing back into Australian music.What I've really learned in the last couple of years is to, especially if you're doing original music, see it as a community. There are great people out there doing the same thing that you're doing, and I think you can really draw a lot of strength from becoming part of the community.My favorite line here is 'digging up old bones and hiding them in songs.'To appear on the podcast please email: [email protected] by Curly, Rossy, and Braggy.Copyright Disclaimer:"The Unfiltered & Undiscovered Podcast features interviews and showcases with music artists, along with our Mystery Song Deep Dive segment, which is intended solely for educational and entertainment purposes. Any songs discussed or played during the podcast remain the property of their respective copyright owners, and no copyright infringement is intended."============================================================Follow our SocialsFor all of our links- Socials, Platforms and Playlistshttps://my.linkpod.site/unfiltered Find our playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube Music and Amazon Musichttps://unfilteredandundiscovered.com/spotify-playlists-hub/ Thanks for tuning in