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More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Hailing from Manchester, Westside Cowboy are quickly becoming one of the biggest bands in Britain. Dual lead vocals underscored by a punk sensibility and Americana twang, all driven by a restless percussive momentum. This frenetic nature of their punkier work is beautifully balanced by the softer moments in their catalogue, echoing the scope of bands like Black Country New Road or Honeyglaze. I sat down with Aoife and Reuben in Oslo after their set at Øyafestivalen.Intro/outro music:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Fusing bossa nova, chamber pop, folk and jazz to make her own singular brand of indie rock, Mei Semones is one of the most exciting artists in contemporary music. I caught up with Mei ahead of her Sydney headline show to chat jazz music, touring and her fantastic record Animaru.Intro/outro music:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Of all the experimental music released in the 2020s, few bands have entered the zeitgeist in quite the same fashion as YHWH Nailgun.Formed in Philadelphia in 2020, the band have just released their ferocious, second studio album, Magazine on 4AD.I caught up with the band at a Thai restaurant in Sydney to chat about everything from gatekeeping, the band's name, to the albums that have shaped their sound: from The Knife and Clipse to traditional Colombian music.Intro/outro music:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Born out of Perth in 2008, Pond has established itself as one of the preeminent psychedelic rock projects in the Southern Hemisphere. Fronted by Nick Allbrook, the band have just released their 11th album, Terrestrials, a pub-rock-oriented departure from the bombastic psychedelia of their earlier work. I sat down with Nick in Sydney to hear about the message of the album and their east-coast Australian dream.Intro/outro music:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Hailing from Adelaide, South Australia, Swapmeet are one of the most exciting new bands in alternative rock. As the first international artists signed to Winspear, the band just released their debut LP, Mount Zero. I sat down with Venus, Max and Jack to chat musical upbringings, the Adelaide scene and more.Intro/outro music:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Jim E. Brown is an obese, alcoholic singer-songwriter from Didsbury, Manchester. Born on September 10 2001, Brown has released an astonishing 12 studio albums in just 19 years of life, with his latest, Dirt,  proving to be his most ambitious yet. I sat down with Brown to chat Kraftwerk, Mint Slices and more.Intro/outro music:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Of the countless garage bands to come out of Australia, few have had such a cultural impact as Eddy Current Suppression Ring. Formed in the back room of a Melbourne vinyl pressing plant in 2003, the band have gone on to release 5 extraordinary studio albums, the latest of which, In Light of Recent Events, was released in May. I caught up with the band ahead of their first Sydney show in 16 years to chat about the response to their return.Intro/outro music:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Hudson Freeman is an alternative folk artist from Brooklyn. After a huge rise in internet popularity last year, Hudson’s gone on tour with his brand of sentimental, soul-bearing folk that has resonated with audiences across the world. I sat down with Hudson here in Sydney to chat about songwriting, touring Australia with Mumford & Sons, acoustic guitar, and the artists who shaped him, including Sufjan Stevens, Big Thief, Elliott Smith, The National, and more.Intro/outro music:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. As a key band in the early 2000s post-punk revival, few acts have had such a seismic influence on contemporary rock as Interpol. They are set to return with their eighth studio album, This Mirror Weighs a Ton, their first with Partisan Records. I sat down with Paul Banks to explore the themes of the new record, how fatherhood has changed Banks' perspective on touring and songwriting, and the challenge of continuing to evolve Interpol's sound more than two decades into their career. We get into his love of hip hop, lyric writing, photography, and three of his favourite albums of all time.Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Getdown Services have quickly become one of the UK's most exciting underground bands, blending dance-punk, electronic music, sharp wit and absolute chaos into something uniquely their own.Ahead of their Sydney headline show, I sat down with Josh and Ben to talk about their journey from Minehead to international touring, why humour is at the heart of everything they do, their upcoming second album, and the records that shaped their sound. We also discuss Australian crowds, DIY recording, British culture, Bristol's music scene, Daft Punk, Cornershop, and much more.Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. As frontman of The National, Matt Berninger has established himself as one of the preeminent songwriters of the last half-century. A career spanning over three decades and multiple seminal albums has led us to his latest effort, Get Sunk, which was released mid-last year to a glowing reception.I caught up with Matt to chat about sunken places, art and more.Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..⁠⁠⁠.

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. With a career spanning more than two decades, M. Ward has released over a dozen studio albums and buckets of collaborative material, establishing him as one of the preeminent voices in alternative folk. I caught up with Matt before his Sydney headline to talk about collaboration, legacy and more.Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..⁠⁠.

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Best known for his work in King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, CAVS is a drummer from Melbourne. Following his self-titled and strictly percussive 2021 debut, he’s recently released Sojourn, his first step into being a bandleader and arranger with Jim Rindfleish from Mildlife. I sat down with CAVS and Jim to chat drumming, expanding into new musical territory and more.Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..⁠⁠.

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In this interview, I sit down with the endlessly charismatic Jeff Goldblum in Melbourne to talk about his lifelong relationship with music and the release of his latest album Night Blooms. Best known for his iconic film roles, Jeff dives deep into his parallel career as a jazz musician, leading the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra and interpreting classics from the Great American Songbook.We also get into Jeff’s earliest musical memories, from childhood records to discovering jazz through legends like Erroll Garner, and how those influences shaped his approach to piano and improvisation.Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..⁠.

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In this interview, I catch up with Mark William Lewis ahead of his Sydney headline show to talk about his rise as one of the most talked-about solo artists in recent years.As the first artist signed to A24’s music imprint, Mark dives into the story behind his self-titled album, his influences, and how he’s developed such a distinct creative voice. We also get into individuality in music, building a catalogue, and what’s next.Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I caught up with Water From Your Eyes while they were in Sydney to chat about their rapid rise as one of indie music’s most talked-about bands.Nate Amos (This Is Lorelei) and Rachel Brown (Thanks For Coming) dive into the creative process behind It’s A Beautiful Place, balancing noise with melody, and why humour plays such a big role in their music. We also get into life on Matador Records, the pressure of a growing global audience, and the three albums they think everyone should listen to.Intro music used: Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I caught up with Dylan Young from Way Dynamic while he was in Sydney to chat about his latest album Massive Shoe, songwriting, and everything that’s been happening as the project keeps growing.We get into how Dylan builds his songs around melody first, why he likes leaving space in arrangements (even in a six-piece band), and how that balance between intricate and easy-listening comes together. He also talks about the band’s recent rise, touring plans in Europe and beyond, and why focusing less on “success” has actually helped the music connect more.Intro music used: Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Alternative folk artist Annahstasia discusses her acclaimed debut album Tether, the meaning behind her self-defined genre “power folk,” and how she’s reclaiming folk music through soul, blues and Black musical traditions.Ahead of her Sydney shows, Annahstasia shares the ten-year journey behind Tether, the cruciality of truth and honesty in songwriting, and the emotional demands of performing such vulnerable work live. She reflects on burnout, building a “spiritual shell” to protect her energy, and creating collaborative studio spaces rooted in openness and trust.Music used: Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I sat down with Harry from Mouseatouille to dive deep into the band’s ambitious new album DJ Set and the unique creative process behind their nine-piece indie rock sound.Blending experimental indie with orchestral arrangements, Mouseatouille have built a reputation for expansive, genre-fusing music, with DJ Set being be their most mature project yet. Harry explains how the album came together over five years, why the title reflects a collage approach to songwriting, and how having nine equally invested members has reshaped the band’s dynamic.We discuss the evolution of Mouseatouille, from a two-person recording project to a full nine-piece band, and how that growth has impacted everything from songwriting to live performance, including the experiences at festival sets like Meredith. We also get into the influences that shaped DJ Set, from indie legends like Yo La Tengo to the songwriting genius of Sufjan Stevens and Burt Bacharach. We talk about discovering lesser-known artists, the importance of musical community, and how opening for Black Country, New Road helped push the band to get back into making music.Intro music used: Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..⁠⁠⁠⁠.

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I caught up with Hot Chip to talk about where they’re at after more than two decades of making some of the most distinctive electronic music around.We got into their Joy and Repetition comp, where the title comes from (with a nod to Prince), and how that idea of repetition sits at the core of what they do. They also reflect on how their live shows and approach to performing have changed over time, and on what it’s like seeing a whole new generation of fans discovering their music.Intro music used: Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ty Segall is one of the 21st century's most prolific rock-n-roll musicians. With 17 studio albums to his name, his approach to making records has shifted from early garage-rock instincts to a more reactionary, forward-moving process driven by boredom, curiosity, and experimentation. His latest release, Possession, is in the same spirit, incorporating chamber and jangle elements to create a thematically heavy, but anthemic and feel-good album. I chatted to Ty about innovation over a wide catalogue, 60s psychedelic rock and balancing creative influences.Intro music used: Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..⁠⁠⁠⁠.

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠. Gareth Liddiard of Tropical Fuck Storm talks Fairyland Codex: a heady, genre-blurring release that fuses art punk, noise rock, blues and experimental sounds.Known for their chaotic, thought-provoking brand of psych, Tropical Fuck Storm have built a reputation as one of Australia’s most innovative bands. In this conversation, Liddiard unpacks the meaning behind Fairyland Codex, describing it as a “magical instruction manual” for a world increasingly shaped by delusion, the internet, and cultural division.Intro music used: Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..⁠⁠⁠.

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠⁠. Black Country, New Road have spent the last few years quietly redefining what a modern band can sound like.In this interview, we sit down with Lewis to talk about the band’s creative evolution following Isaac Wood’s departure, the writing and recording of their 2025 album Forever Howlong, and how sharing lead vocals has reshaped their sound.Louis reflects on expanding upon their post-punk roots, the influence of the Windmill scene, and why arrangement, restraint, and collaboration are vital in a six-piece band. We discuss touring new material for the first time, why different songs resonate in different cities, and what it’s like hearing these songs take on new life on stage.We dip into music culture, touching on streaming vs physical media, Bandcamp, vinyl and CDs, social media burnout, and what fans can realistically do to better support artists today.Music used: Jazz by Pulsebox under creative commons.License here: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠. Franz Ferdinand is an indie rock band from Glasgow, a group that defined the early 2000’s post-punk revival and indie sleaze. They have just released their sixth studio album, titled The Human Fear and toured it globally.I sat down with Alex and Bob, the band’s two founding members, to chat legacies, musical influences and their knowledge of their namesake Archduke.Intro music used: Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons. ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..⁠⁠.

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠⁠. Kokoroko are a neo-soul septet based in London. Since forming a decade ago, the band have become favourites of those in the know across three albums that fuse jazz, afrobeat, neo-soul, funk and highlife. I caught up with the band ahead of their Sydney headline show to chat sonic evolution, genre-fusion and more. Intro music used: Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..⁠⁠.

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠. Sharon Van Etten is an alternative singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. In the latest addition to a celebrated career as a solo artist, this year she released her 7th studio album, her first with the newly formed band, The Attachment Theory. Taking a decidedly band-oriented direction, the album was met with huge critical acclaim and has since popped up on plenty of year-end lists. I sat down with Sharon ahead of her headline show in Sydney to talk fortune, the spirit of collaboration and more.Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..⁠.

More music you've never heard on ⁠⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠⁠. WITCH are a psychedelic garage rock band from Kitwe, Zambia. Widely considered to be the pioneers of the Zamrock genre, WITCH have just released Sogolo, their second album after a 40 year hiatus. I sat down with Jaggari and Patrick ahead of their show in Sydney to chat Zamrock, sonic evolution and more.

More music you've never heard on ⁠Hey You Listen to This⁠. The Belair Lip Bombs are an indie rock band. Since forming in 2017, they have released a formidable debut album and become the first Australian act to sign with Jack White’s esteemed Third Man Records. I sat down with Maisie and Mike from the band at their album release show in Sydney to chat labels, their dizzying rise and more.

More music you've never heard on Hey You Listen to ThisCaroline are an eight-piece post-rock band from London and the artists behind one of the year’s most exciting releases. I caught up with Freddie and Mike before their show in Copenhagen to chat about finding the Caroline sound, collaborating with pop superstars and touring their sophomore work. Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

DIIV are a shoegaze band from Brooklyn, often hailed as the contemporary torchbearers of the genre. In 2024, they released their fourth album, "Frog In Boiling Water," to universal acclaim and have been touring it relentlessly since. I sat down with the band to chat about concept albums, being a band in the age of streaming, and more.Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

Squid are an experimental post-punk band from the UK who have released three extraordinary albums with Warp Records since 2020.I sat down with Louis, Laurie and Arthur from the band to talk festivals, collaboration and what it takes to make truly exciting music.Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...FOLLOW ALONG FOR MORE:https://linktr.ee/heyyoulistentothis

Geordie Greep is a musician from London and formerly the frontman of Black Midi, with whom he released three studio albums to huge critical acclaim. Since they disbanded, Greep has gone on to release The New Sound on Rough Trade Records in 2024, which graced year-end lists across the music world. I sat down with Geordie at End of the Road in 2025 to chat about going solo, jam-bands, Miles Davis and more.Intro music used:Jazz by Pulsebox under Creative Commons.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...