On the Record with Poppy Reid

Julia Stone sits down for an intimate conversation about music, family, success, grief and her extraordinary creative relationship with her brother, Angus.She looks back on the story behind “Big Jet Plane”, the years of ups and downs, and what happened when she and Angus stepped away from their shared project. She reveals how Rick Rubin helped bring them back into the studio, the unexpected Paris encounter that reunited them, and why their connection has endured for more than two decades.Julia also opens up about the pressures behind making music, the lessons she learned from St. Vincent, and why suffering and grief can be essential to understanding others.From Karaoke Bar, “The Cherry Farm” and the meaning of loss, to the way “Big Jet Plane” became the soundtrack to other people's lives, this is a deeply personal conversation about why music connects us.Poppy Reid is dressed by American Apparel Shop the looks at https://www.americanapparel.com.au/In this episode:• The story behind Big Jet Plane• Julia and Angus' 20-year creative relationship• Rick Rubin's advice that changed their approach to music• The year and a half they spent apart• Their unexpected reunion in Paris• Five ARIA Awards and thanking her dog and cat • Working with St. Vincent • Cherry Farm, grief and letting go • Why suffering connects us• The unique bond between Julia and Angus• How Big Jet Plane became part of other people's stories

Adam Newling has built his music around the messy parts of being human; friendship, heartbreak, addiction, love, regret and everything we often struggle to put into words.In this episode of On The Record, Adam sits down to unpack the story behind his breakout song “Sweetness”, including how an argument with a close friend helped inspire the song and why some of its most memorable lyrics came from completely different moments in his life.But this conversation goes much deeper.Adam opens up about his relationship with sobriety and substance abuse, the moments in his life he wishes he had handled differently, and how years of self-reflection and therapy helped him begin to rebuild his relationship with himself. He also talks about the music industry, navigating big promises, trusting his own instincts, imposter syndrome, and why he ultimately wants to focus on one thing: making music that connects with people.With his debut album The Bloody Unknown, Adam reflects on how far he has come from the person who first wrote “Sweetness”; and why, for the first time in a long time, he feels more at peace with who he is.Poppy Reid is dressed by American Apparel Shop the looks at https://www.americanapparel.com.au/

For this one-off special episode of On The Record, Poppy Reid sits down with Sam Duboff, Spotify's Global Head of Spotify for Artists, Marketing & Policy, for one of the most transparent conversations ever recorded about how the world's biggest streaming platform actually works.From artist royalties and streaming payouts to AI-generated music, algorithms, discovery, exports and the future of the music industry, Sam answers many of the questions musicians, managers and fans have been asking for years.The conversation breaks down how Spotify's royalty system really works, why there is no fixed payment per stream, what actually happens after Spotify pays labels and distributors, and why so many artists misunderstand where their money comes from. Sam also responds to some of the biggest industry debates, including Discovery Mode, user-centric payments, AI-generated music, spam tracks, artist verification, export myths and whether Spotify's algorithm really limits artists' global reach.Whether you're an artist, songwriter, producer, manager or simply curious about the future of music, this is an essential conversation with one of the people helping shape the industry's next chapter.Topics discussed:How Spotify royalties actually workWhy there is no fixed pay-per-stream rateDiscovery Mode explainedAI music and Spotify's policyVerified by SpotifyUser-centric payment modelArtist royalties and record dealsExporting Australian artists globallyMusic industry mythsThe future of streaming and AI

Hooligan Hefs joins Poppy Reid for an honest conversation about the journey from Western Sydney underground rap to becoming one of Australia's biggest hip-hop artists. While Send Itturned him into a household name and one of Australia's most streamed rap artists, this episode goes far beyond the party anthem that changed everything.Hefs opens up about building a sound that blended street rap, UK drill, EDM and party music into something uniquely Australian, why rap purists initially rejected his music, and how trusting his own instincts helped him break through. He reflects on the success of Send It, the police reaction to its infamous music video, the misconceptions people had about him, and why authenticity has always mattered more than following trends.The conversation also explores his new album Sixth Sense, the meaning behind its title, his collaboration with Wiley, and his vision for taking Western Sydney's sound onto the global stage. Hefs also discusses Australia's music industry, supporting fellow artists instead of competing with them, growing up with a single mother and two older brothers, and the mindset that's driven his career from the very beginning.A candid conversation about ambition, identity, loyalty, creativity and the next chapter of one of Australian rap's biggest success stories.Topics discussed:• The story behind Send It• The making of Sixth Sense• Why rap purists didn't understand his music• The evolution of Western Sydney hip-hop• Supporting Australian artists• Global ambitions for Australian rap• Growing up in Western Sydney• The Send It music video controversy• Creativity vs chasing trends• Authenticity, confidence and legacyPoppy Reid is dressed by American ApparelShop the looks at https://www.americanapparel.com.au/-------------------Follow Poppy :https://www.instagram.com/itspoppyreid/Follow : Hooligan Hefshttps://www.instagram.com/hooliganhefs/Follow Curious Media :https://www.instagram.com/itscuriousmedia/

For the first time in nearly 30 years, Sublime is writing a brand new chapter.In this episode of On The Record, Poppy Reid sits down with Jakob Nowell and Bud Gaugh to talk about the emotional return of one of alternative music's most iconic bands. Jakob opens up about stepping into the role once held by his father, Bradley Nowell, and the responsibility of carrying such an influential legacy.The band reflects on how Bradley's songwriting was rooted in real life, why songs like "Date Rape" were written with genuine social significance, and how that same honest approach continues to shape Sublime's music today. They also share stories from their long-awaited reunion, the pressure and exhilaration of returning on the Coachella stage, and why this new era finally feels right after decades apart.From family, grief and legacy to songwriting, touring Australia and recording their first new album together, this is an honest conversation about honouring the past while building the future.Topics discussed:• Jakob Nowell becoming Sublime's new frontman• Bradley Nowell's songwriting philosophy• The real story behind "Date Rape"• Reuniting after nearly three decades• The pressure of performing at Coachella• Family, legacy and finding the missing piece• Recording Sublime's first new album in 30 years• Touring Australia and embracing a new generation of fansPoppy Reid is dressed by American ApparelShop the looks at https://www.americanapparel.com.au/-------------------Follow Poppy :https://www.instagram.com/itspoppyreid/Follow Sublime :https://www.instagram.com/sublime /Follow Curious Media :https://www.instagram.com/itscuriousmedia/

In this episode of On The Record, Poppy Reid sits down with Australian global export Ruel to revisit his 2023 debut album Fourth Wall; a record that captured one of the most uncertain and transformative periods of his life. Looking back with the benefit of hindsight, Ruel opens up about growing up in the public eye, navigating the pressure of early success, and trying to figure out who he was as both a person and an artist.From signing a major label deal at just 14 years old to being greeted by hoards of fans overseas before he fully understood his own fame, Ruel reflects on the unique challenges of building a career while still discovering himself. He shares how the isolation of COVID influenced the making of Fourth Wall, why he was writing music that didn’t always feel authentic, and the creative struggles that came with making a debut album under intense expectations.The conversation also explores the changing relationship between artists and fans in the social media era, the pressure to constantly share your life online, creative disagreements behind the scenes, and what success means when you've already achieved more than you ever imagined. This is a candid, thoughtful, and at times funny conversation about identity, ambition, fame, creativity, and what happens when you grow up while the world is watching. Topics discussed:Revisiting Fourth Wall with hindsight Growing up in the spotlight The pressure of making a debut album COVID's impact on creativity and songwriting Authenticity versus artistic perception Early fame and international success Becoming the leader of your own career Creative disagreements and artistic growth Social media, fan culture, and constant visibility Defining success beyond awards and accolades The future of Ruel's music and careerPoppy Reid is dressed by American ApparelShop the looks at https://www.americanapparel.com.au/------------------Follow Poppy :https://www.instagram.com/itspoppyreid/Follow Ruel :https://www.instagram.com/oneruel/Follow Curious Media :https://www.instagram.com/itscuriousmedia/

In this episode, Joel Birch of Amity Affliction opens up in one of his most raw and vulnerable conversations yet. What starts as a discussion about the 10 year anniversary of the seminal album This Could Be Heartbreak turns into a powerful conversation about addiction, living with bipolar disorder, grief, identity, family trauma, and learning how to keep moving when everything feels like it’s falling apart.Joel reflects on what he calls “the worst 18 months” of his life navigating public backlash, personal loss, online judgment,and nearly walking away from the band entirely. He speaks honestly about a period where alcohol controlled his life, and later realising how much addiction had shapedhis behaviour.The conversation explores Joel’s mental health journey, how understanding his patterns changed the way he approaches life, and the complicated reality of getting sober while finallyconfronting emotions that had been buried for years.One of the most emotional parts of the episode focuses on childhood, memory, and family. Joel talks about remembering almost nothing from ages 4–18, unpacking painful familydynamics, and how the loss of his mother forced him to question everything he thought he understood about his upbringing.Along with host Poppy Reid, they also dive into his songwriting as catharsis, why Joel chooses to be brutallyhonest in his lyrics, the responsibility he feels toward fans, and how music became both survival and self-discovery.Topics discussed:• Addiction and getting sober• This could be heartbreak 10 years after it was released• Living with bipolar disorder• Public criticism and identity• Childhood trauma and memory• Family relationships and grief• Writing music as catharsis• The pressure of being a frontman• The exit of band member Ahren Stringer• Nearly quitting the band• Healing, growth, and rebuilding lifeIf this episoderesonates with you, let us know your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more conversations like this.CONTENTWARNINGThis episode contains open and honest discussion of addiction, grief, family abuse, trauma, mental health, and suicidal ideation.Please take care while listening.If this brings anything up for you, support is available.Lifeline Australia13 11 14 lifeline.org.au-------------------Follow Poppy :https://www.instagram.com/itspoppyreid/Follow Joel Birch :https://www.instagram.com/joeldtd/Follow Curious Media :https://www.instagram.com/itscuriousmedia/