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The Breaking Through Podcast
by Brenton Larney
The Breaking Through Podcast aims to bring you real opinions about music news, tours, albums and everything in-between!
Episodes
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Listeners Choice
This week, Brenton & Tyson discuss the packed run of tour announcements and what it means for fans and Australian artists. They also unpack APRA AMCOS figures showing local music makes up just 8.5% of domestic streams, and the AI accusations surrounding Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan’s...
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It's All Happening
This week, Brenton & Tyson break down the enormous response to Powderfinger’s reunion tour, its unexpected regional dates and which Australian acts could land the coveted support slots. They also discuss whether the era of hating Nickelback is finally over, A$AP Rocky announcing an arena tour…
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Tease Days
This week, Brenton & Tyson break down Primavera Sound’s massive 2027 lineup, compare it with Laneway Festival and ask whether festival bookers know something we don’t when it comes to choosing their headliners. They also investigate the mysterious ads appearing across Sydney, Melbourne and…
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The Laneway 27' Lineup Is Here
The Laneway Festival 2027 lineup is finally here! Brenton and Tyson break down their first impressions, what Laneway got right and where they think the lineup falls short. They also discuss Calvin Harris’ record-breaking Australian tour. Record Club has been pushed back a week, so send us your...
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Laneway Fan Predictions
This week Brenton & Tyson break down your Laneway 2027 predictions, debate who could make the lineup and discuss what Hayley Williams’ Australian shows might mean for the festival. We also cover Calvin Harris’ massive tour announcement, Electric Avenue’s stacked lineup and Charlie Puth’s...
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No MCR / No Oasis / No Charli?
This week on The Breaking Through Podcast, we break down the Good Things sideshows and festival exclusives, run through new tour announcements from Empire of the Sun, The Fray, Bastille and Malcolm Todd, and discuss the fake Fontaines D.C. and Hayley Williams poster that fooled half the internet....
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High and Dry
This week on The Breaking Through Podcast, we recap our standout acts and industry encounters at Big Sound, break down Radiohead's massive tour announcement, Bruno Mars stadium tour, A.I artist Josh Fawaz supporting Jason Derulo and introduce our new album swap segment Generational Gap. Tyson…
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Music Podcast Cinematic Universe (w/ 78 Amped)
Brenton & Tyson are joined by Sam & Maxwell from 78 Amped for a very special Crossover Episode. The boys discuss Good Things, Spilt Milk, Laneway Festival, Post Malone, Alex Warren, AJ Maddah & More.
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For The Birds
Brenton & Tyson unpack Laneway’s 2027 dates, the Adelaide and Perth backlash and who could land on the lineup. They also call out the frustrating rollout of Kehlani’s Australian tour, discuss why traditional music media is losing ground to authentic independent creators, and look ahead to…
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Slayyyter for Laneway 2027
Brenton and Tyson respond to the backlash over their Laneway Festival take and ask whether punters’ expectations are getting out of hand. Plus, they rave about Slayyyter’s massive Brisbane show and the clues pointing to a Laneway 2027 appearance, unpack Meredith’s eclectic lineup, weigh in on Dom...
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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Things
Good Things 2026 is here and Brenton and Tyson are breaking down the lineup. Plus, Laneway cuts Adelaide and Perth for 2027, Brisbane makes its return, and Beyond The Valley sells out during the presale. Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message:...
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Don't Believe The Hype
This week, Brenton & Tyson ask whether it’s time to start covering the world’s biggest festivals, is it really the Black Eyed Peas without Fergie, possible Maroon 5 and Bruno Mars tours and update our Good Things headliner predictions (Sorry MCR Fans). This episode is brought to you by Tixel:...
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Breaking The Valley
Brenton and Tyson unpack a huge week for Australian festivals, with the Beyond the Valley line-up dropping Black Eyed Peas, John Summit and The Veronica's, plus Breaking Through's own first-ever festival appearance. They dive into whether BTV is now Australia's best multi-genre festival, the…
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The Best (and Worst) of 2026 So Far
We’re halfway through 2026, so Brenton and Tyson are taking stock of the year in music so far. The best albums, biggest moments, biggest disappointments and everything that’s managed to cut through the noise. They discuss the artists having a genuine moment, the live shows and releases that have...
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WTF is a Fallow Year?
Brenton and Tyson unpack a rough week for Australian festivals, with Fridayz, Harvest Rock and Ridin Hearts all taking a year off. They dive into the rise of the festival “fallow year,” whether festivals still need to happen annually, and if millennials are becoming the last generation keeping…
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Stop The Slop
Brenton and Tyson talk artist vulnerability as marketing, full-album tours, Whether the Limp Bizkit & MCR Rumours are holding up, the return of Gang of Youths and Tidal’s move to stop royalties for fully AI-generated music. Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message:...
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Whose and Owls?
Brenton & Tyson break down the mixed reaction to the Yours & Ours lineup and what Rolling Sets might be getting right. They also dig into the Bruno Mars Australian tour rumours, Brisbane’s Against The Grain Festival, Olivia Rodrigo’s huge new all-female festival and the latest AI copyright drama...
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Music’s New Paywall Era
This week, Brenton and Tyson unpack the music industry’s AI problem, Spotify’s new superfan ticket reservations, the idea of paying for fan loyalty and a stacked week of festival announcements including Rolling Sets, Red Hot Summer and BIG SOUND. Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice…
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Are Limp Bizkit Playing Good Things... Again?
Brenton and Tyson dive into another big week of touring rumours, festival speculation and music industry chaos, from Good Things theories around Limp Bizkit, John Summit potentially lining up for New Year’s festivals and whether Charli XCX could bring her arena run to Australia. They also unpack...
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Music, Fashion, Podcasts
Brenton and Tyson unpack Dom Dolla’s huge Marvel Stadium sell-out and what it could mean for future Australian stadium shows, BTS fans pressuring Ticketmaster into revealing ticket prices before sale, Charli XCX’s divisive new era with new album 'Music, Fashion, Film' and the question everyone...
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Mr. Dolla Goes to Marvel
Brenton & Tyson break down a massive week of tour announcements, from Dom Dolla’s Marvel Stadium show getting leaked by 3AW to Post Malone’s stadium run with Don Toliver and the questions around what kind of set fans are actually paying for. They also get into BTS giving fans proper ticket-sale...
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Six Years, Three Albums, One Weird Stage
Brenton & Tyson celebrate six years of Breaking Through before unpacking Harry Styles adding another Melbourne stadium show + his weird stage design, Spacey Jane’s two-night ticket pass, Vacations being one of Australia’s biggest quiet exports and Drake dropping three albums at once. Got a…
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Testing The Waters
Brenton & Tyson break down Knockout’s huge sell-out, Evanescence teasing an Australia/New Zealand tour, Olivia Rodrigo’s massive overseas run and what it could mean for Australia, plus Eurovision and why acts like KATSEYE and the Pussycat Dolls seem to be testing the waters here before committing...
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Too Online For Surprises
Brenton & Tyson unpack the latest run of tour and festival announcements including Slayyyter’s Australian return and Post Malone’s Strumming Bird headline slot. They also get into whether lineup campaigns are giving too much away, why fans are clocking weak ticket sales faster than ever, and what...
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Risky Business: Trusting Festivals in 2026
Brenton & Tyson break down the growing trust issues in the live music industry — from festival cancellations and delayed refunds to why fans are becoming hesitant to buy tickets. We also get into content being taken without credit, early Good Things Festival predictions, and listener questions on...
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The Coachella Effect: Who Comes to Australia Next?
Brenton & Tyson break down a stacked Coachella Weekend 2 and why it may have outshined Weekend 1, plus early predictions for Coachella 2027 and Sabrina Carpenter’s rumoured Australian tour. We also get into Jason Derulo’s setlist drama and answer listener questions on Australian touring and venue...
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Bieberchella: Swag or Snag?
Brenton & Tyson recap Coachella (including Justin Bieber & Sabrina Carpenter infamous sets), Ultra Music Festival, the Out-2-Lunch Postponement to 2027 AND Radio Free Alice's controversial Like A Version. Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message:...
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Artists Vs Promoters
Brenton & Tyson dive into the latest Ye controversy, unpack the Olivia Dean NRL Grand Final rumours, and share the one thing the music industry teaches you the hard way. Got a question for the pod? Send us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/BreakingThroughPoddy
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Who is Our Best Up & Coming Band?
Brenton & Tyson discuss their favorite up & coming Australian bands, the return of Ye/Kanye West, the final Australian Wu-Tang Clan shows & if breaking bands can afford to tour anymore.
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Why Big Festivals Don't Come To Australia
Brenton & Tyson discuss why festivals like Lollapalooza don’t come to Australia, unpack the Chappell Roan controversy, break down your Fridayz predictions & heaps more
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Are We Being Robbed Blind?
Brenton & Tyson discuss the Live Nation controversy, reveal our Artist of the Decade, and ask if we even have the attention span for music festivals anymore. This episode is brought to you by Jim Jefferies 'Son of a Carpenter' tour, catch him live around Australia and grab your tickets at...
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Emergency Pod - R.I.P Bluesfest
Bluesfest has been cancelled after a massive 36 year run. Brenton & Tyson unpack the sudden cancellation and what effects it will have on the industry moving forward.
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When Did Concert Tickets Get This Expensive?
Brenton & Tyson discuss Harry Style's new album, the return of Rihanna and how anyone is affording all these concert tickets.
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Are Rap Festivals Dead In Aus?
Brenton & Tyson dive into the chaos surrounding Rolling Loud’s cancellation, unpack the backlash against music journalists backing A.I. playlisting, and react to Tame Impala’s sprawling Australian tour announcement.
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How To Save The Aus Music Industry!
Brenton & Tyson break down the Groovin The Moo lineup, Tame Impala's Aus tour and how to save the Aus music industry!
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Laneway 2027 Fan Predictions
Brenton & Tyson break down the listeners Laneway 2027 Predictions, Zara Larsson's Tour Rollout & how the international boom on the music scene is putting pressure on Australian Artists.
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How Was Laneway For You?
On this episode, Brenton & Tyson discuss their Laneway experience and the backlash the Gold Coast leg is facing, the amount of tours Aus is getting and the Bad Bunny Super Bowl performance!
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How Long Should a Festival Headline Set Be?
On this episode, Brenton & Tyson discuss the Harry Styles Spilt Milk rumour, laneway clashes and the Grammys!
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Aussie Only Triple J H100? Bad Idea
On this episode, Brenton & Tyson discuss the fallout of Triple J's H100, our spilt milk headliner theories and what a waitlist means!
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Breaking Through is back!
On this episode, Brenton & Tyson discuss the upcoming Triple J hottest 100, their predictions for the year and ins and outs for 2026!
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Spilt Milk Breakdown with POP CULT
Jess from POP CULT jumps on the pod to chat about the Spilt Milk lineup, if it met expectations and if it will sell out!
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Spilt Milk Speculation with POP CULT
Jess from POP CULT joins the podcast this week to talk about the Spilt Milk speculation and hints, early good things predictions and who she would like to see tour Australia!
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Sabrina Suspicions with Jacinda Chenelle
Tiktok Ticket Guru Jacinda Chenelle joins the pod this week to chat about the current ticketing scene in Aus, dynamic ticket pricing and who she wants to see in the next 12 months!
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Honest Promoting with Harry Gorringe from Rhythm and Alps
Harry Gorringe from Rhythm and Alps joins the pod this week to chat about the issues facing the NZ scene, big issues punters can't see and how often they work with AUS promoters!
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The Breakdown: OUR TOP 10 LAV EVER?!?!
Brenton and Jaz chat about the arias and Aussie music t shirt day as well as list our top 10 Like a Versions ever!!
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The Breakdown: International Tour Requirements!
Brenton and Jaz discuss what international tour requirements should be, buying tickets from comment sections and the Zach Bryan situation!
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The Breakdown: Yours N Owls is Incredible!
Brenton and Jaz discuss their Big Pineapple experience, the Yours N Owls lineup and what mercy you should buy from acts!
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Panic Party with Jesse Higgs from Party in the Paddock
Party in the Paddock's Festival/artistic director Jesse Higgs joins the pod to chat about the festivals lineup and its reception, secret headliners and when we can expect the 2nd announcement!
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The Breakdown: Party Paddock Laneways
Brenton and Jaz discuss the Party in the Paddock lineup, Laneways ticket sales as well as Field Day going 100% dance!
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The Breakdown: Brat Summer at Laneway!
Brenton and Jaz talk about the Laneway lineup announcement and the positives and negatives within it as well as why we think VIP fencing at festivals sucks!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Breaking Through Podcast aims to bring you real opinions about music news, tours, albums and everything in-between!
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Brenton Larney
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