PODCAST · music
Inspired
by triplej
Lucy Smith talks to artists to find out the stories behind your favourite songs.
Episodes
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Thelma Plum - Better in Blak
"You took the colour from me, but I look better in black" In this episode of Inspired, singer-songwriter Thelma Plum talks us through her Hottest 100 hit 'Better in Blak'.
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Makers Series: Jerome Farah
In this episode of Inspired, we find out how music and rhythm went hand in hand for beat maker Jerome Farah.
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Makers Series: Sarah Aarons
In this episode of Inspired, songwriter Sarah Aarons tells us how she went from her Melbourne bedroom to working with music's biggest names.
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Makers Series: Trials
November is Ausmusic Month and we’re taking this opportunity to bring you The Makers. Each week we'll be chatting with an Australian working behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in music. Today we find out the inspirations behind one of Australia's most prolific...
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Makers Series: Catherine Marks
We're meeting a Grammy-award winning Australian producer who over the last 15 years, has carved her own space in rock and alternative music!
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Sarah Blasko - We Won't Run
"Longing to leave, but begging to feel, that something will make you stay" In this episode of Inspired, singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko reflects on the heartbreak that helped create her 2009's hit 'We Won't Run'. She also reveals how Hamlet, the Sydney Opera House and recording in Stockholm…
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Thundamentals - Sally
"I don't wanna hurt nobody, I just wanna move my body..." On this episode of Inspired, Tuka, Jeswon & DJ Morgs from Thundamentals, talk about the loose night that inspired their Hottest 100 hit 'Sally'.
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The Amity Affliction - Pittsburgh
"Please tell me I am not undone..." On this episode of Inspired, Joel and Dan from Aussie metalcore band The Amity Affliction, talk about the personal story behind their 2014 hit 'Pittsburgh'.
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Groove Armada - Superstylin'
"Sound of the Groove Armada, we Superstylin..." In this episode of Inspired, UK dance legends Andy Cato and Tom Findlay aka Groove Armada, take you through the inspirations behind their Grammy-nominated smash hit 'Superstylin'.
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Boy & Bear - Feeding Line
"Finding it hard is a feeling that all of you know..." In this episode of Inspired, Dave, Tim and Jon take you through the ups and (mostly) downs of recording their breakout single 'Feeding Line'. They also unpack why they would change the song if they were given the chance.
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Of Monsters and Men - Little Talks
"This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore..." In this episode of Inspired, Nanna and Raggi from Iceland's Of Monsters and Men, take you back to the share house that influenced their hit 'Little Talks'. They also share their love/hate relationship with the song that introduced them to the world.
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Cut Copy - Lights & Music
"Be my baby, one more time...." In this episode of Inspired, Cut Copy's Dan Whitford takes you behind the scenes of their smash hit 'Lights & Music'
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Birds of Tokyo - Plans
"You know, this don't feel right...." In this episode of Inspired, Kenny & Sparky from Birds of Tokyo take us through the madness that helped form their cross-over hit; ‘Plans’.
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Glass Animals - Gooey
"Ride my little pooh bear, wanna take a chance...." In this episode of Inspired, Dave from Glass Animals calls in from his home studio to walk us through the random sounds and peanut butter vibes in their 2014 jam; ‘Gooey’.
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HAIM - The Wire
"I just know I know I know I know that you're gonna be OK anyway". In this episode of Inspired, the HAIM sisters talk us through how Tom Petty, Marilyn Manson and over twenty demos led to creating their smash hit 'The Wire'.
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Hockey Dad - Join The Club
In this episode of Inspired, Zach and Billy from Hockey Dad talk us through 'Join The Club' - a middle finger to societal expectations
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The Naked and Famous - Punching In A Dream
"Wait, I don't ever want to be here..." In this episode of Inspired, Alisa and Thom from The Naked and Famous talk us though their 2010 hit 'Punching In A Dream'
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Peking Duk - High
In this episode of Inspired, professional party boys Adam and Reuben, aka Peking Duk, talk about their breakthrough hit 'High' {Ft. Nicole Millar}
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Stella Donnelly - Boys Will Be Boys
"My friend told me of a secret..." In this episode of Inspired, Stella Donnelly shares the personal inspirations behind her breakthrough hit 'Boys Will Be Boys' & how it went onto be a #MeToo anthem.
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Hilltop Hoods - 1955
“Well Montaigne, let’s go!” In this episode of Inspired, Suffa, Pressure and DJ Debris aka Hilltop Hoods, share the story behind their string filled love letter to small town's everywhere, '1955'.
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alt-J - Breezeblocks
“But please don't go I love you so my lovely..." Find out the story behind your #12 song of the decade.
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San Cisco - Awkward
"Released in 2011, San Cisco's 'Awkward' reached #7 in the Hottest 100 and #1 in Australia's AIR charts. It left a last marking on the band's career, but what do microwave dinners, Tyler, the Creator and chaos pads have to do with it becoming a hit?".
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Missy Higgins - Scar
In this episode of Inspired find out how one of Australia’s most influential artists, Missy Higgins channelled her frustration into her award winning hit, ‘Scar’.
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Flume - Say It
Unique, Futuristic and Breaking Beats. In this episode of Inspired find out how Flume created an incredible, futuristic pop moment with Swedish artist, Tove Lo in 'Say It' from his Aria and Grammy Award winning album Skin.
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Denzel Curry - Bulls On Parade
Racism, Rage and Rebellion. In this special episode of Inspired, the multi-talented US rapper Denzel Curry shares why he chose to cover Rage Against The Machine's ‘Bulls On Parade’ for triple j's Like A Version.
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Violent Soho - Like Soda
Humble, grunge and Australiana daze. In this episode of Inspired, find out how Aussie heroes Violent Soho stayed true to their humble roots in ‘Like Soda’.
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FIDLAR - By Myself
Loneliness, ska and emotional speedballing. In this episode of Inspired, find out how Los Angeles skate-punk band FIDLAR turned a gnarly bender into a smash hit ‘By Myself’.
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K Flay - Blood In The Cut
Vulnerability, simplicity and attitude. In this episode of Inspired, find out how Californian artist K. Flay transformed her heartbreak into a hit in the Grammy nominated ‘Blood In The Cut’.
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James Blake - Retrograde
Sirens, anxiety & lucid moments. On this episode of Inspired, award winning English artist James Blake shares the story behind the hit that defined his career, ‘Retrograde’.
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Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You
On this episode of Inspired, French producer Alan Braxe shares the story behind making Stardust's ‘Music Sounds Better With You’ with singer Benjamin Diamond and Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter.
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Foals - My Number
Strings, spy cams and a stink box in Oxford. On this episode of Inspired, Foals front-man Yannis Philippakis goes through ‘My Number’, a gift of a song that turned into a “nightmare”.
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Hayden James - Just Friends
It’s a relatable story: the friend that we mistakenly thought could be more. In this episode of Inspired, hear how heartbreak, funk synth lines and the illusive 'anti-drop' helped create Hayden James' Hottest 100 hit 'Just Friends'.
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Baker Boy - Marryuna
What do didgeridoo, Busta Rhymes and the need to continue learning as you grow older have in common? They all informed Baker Boy's Hottest 100 banger 'Marryuna'.
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Client Liaison - World Of Our Love
Zombie folders, misheard lyrics and celebration. In this episode of Inspired, grab the company cheque book and your bird bongo, as we get pseudo-spiritual with Client Liaison on ‘World Of Our Love’.
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Kira Puru - Molotov
Señorita, swagger and a troublemaker. In this episode of Inspired, pocket rocket Kira Puru explains the catharsis behind her party starter 'Molotov'.
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Odette - Take It To The Heart
Heartbreak, RnB and cold tea. In this episode of Inspired, Sydney singer-songwriter Odette takes us back to the pain that led to the power of 'Take It To The Heart'.
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RÜFÜS DU SOL – Innerbloom
In this episode of Inspired, Sydney dance trio RÜFÜS DU SOL talk you through the “smoothest song” they’ve ever written. The nearly 10-minute synth epic that made audiences cry on first listen, ‘Innerbloom’.
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PNAU - Changa
In this episode of Inspired, go down the rabbit hole with PNAU's Nick Littlemore and Peter Mayes, as they explain how they used ancient influences, call and response, and an old Casio keyboard to create ‘Changa’.
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Amy Shark - 'Adore'
Lovelorn lyrics, a Grammy winning producer and The Smashing Pumpkins. In this episode of Inspired, Amy Shark invites you into the real moments that informed her 4 times platinum hit ‘Adore’.
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Ladyhawke - 'My Delirium'
Nostalgia, mix tapes and loneliness. In this episode of Inspired, Pip Brown aka Ladyhawke takes you through the whirlwind session that created her breakthrough hit ‘My Delirium’.
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Illy - 'Papercuts'
Rocky relationships, finding perfection in Vera Blue’s voice and hitting number one. In this episode of Inspired, Illy shares how being vulnerable and taking a risk on a new sound paid off.
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Alison Wonderland - Church
Leaving a toxic situation, learning self-worth and trusting your gut. In this episode of Inspired, Alison Wonderland shares how writing her hit song 'Church' was a healing process.
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Matt Corby - Miracle Love
Worldly visions, becoming a dad and finding gospel glory. In this episode of Inspired, multiple ARIA Award winner Matt Corby shares the intimate story behind how he grew to love his own hit song 'Miracle Love'.
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Eves Karydas - Further Than The Planes Fly
Chance The Rapper, Radiohead, munchkin vocals and loneliness in London. On this episode of Inspired, Eves Karydas shares the story behind ‘Further Than The Planes Fly’.
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The Kite String Tangle – Arcadia
Chillwave, pressure and heartbreak. In this episode of Inspired Australian producer Danny Harley, aka The Kite String Tangle, shares the story behind his (not so) difficult break-up hit ‘Arcadia’.
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Jack River – Fool’s Gold
“Let’s make ‘Stacy’s Mom’, ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ and ABBA all mixed together.” On this episode of Inspired, Australian singer-songwriter Jack River opens her diaries to share the inspiration behind her break-through hit ‘Fool’s Gold’.
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Middle Kids - Edge of Town
It created their band, their sound and catapulted them onto the world stage. In this episode of Inspired, Hannah Joy and Tim Fitz from Middle Kids share the creation story behind their instant classic ‘Edge of Town’.
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Vance Joy - Riptide
In this episode of Inspired, Vance Joy explains how family memories, pop culture references and a trip to the shops helped create his global hit ‘Riptide’.
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Vallis Alps - Young
When free studio time fell into their lap, David and Parissa of Vallis Alps wasted no time putting together their first demo; 'Young'. The duo join Linda Marigliano on this weeks episode of Inspired, to share the story behind the song that kicked off their career.
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Ocean Alley - Confidence
Bayden, Mitch and Angus from Sydney band Ocean Alley share the late night jams that inspired their Hottest 100 hit ‘Confidence’.
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Lucy Smith talks to artists to find out the stories behind your favourite songs.
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triplej
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Lucy Smith talks to artists to find out the stories behind your favourite songs.
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