The Sound of Now with Triana Butler and Alana Rosso

This week: Triana and Alana chat about new music from Yorke, react to the new record-breaking Taylor Swift single from the Toy Story soundtrack, name the Holly Hebe fan club (see: episode title), check out new music from Ryan Beatty, and rank FIFA World Cup songs. (Note: there’s no Aftershow episode this week, but standby for a JOY Radiothon special next week!) Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N11 RADIO: The Hebe-Jeebies appeared first on The Sound of Now.

In this week’s aftershow: producer Poppy recalls the desperate sprint to the JOY studios to interview Rochelle Jordan, and Triana and Alana reflect on their trip to Sydney to see Zane Lowe (and Lucy Smith) as part of this year’s Vivid Festival. Poppy shares their thoughts on the new Kim Petras record. The interviewer Alana refers to is Nardwuar The Human Serviette. Check out his interviews with J Cole, Sabrina Carpenter, and Franz Ferdinand. Shout outs to Maddy Rowe, Chris Holland, and Kayla Wilson. “Every day in my life is a diva convention, because I wake up” -Alana Rosso Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N10 AFTERSHOW: Nerd the fuck out appeared first on The Sound of Now.

This week: Triana and Alana chat about new music from Mia Wray, Kim Petras, and Aleksiah. Alana discusses the new record by sidney. Triana drops a rare Maisie Peters release. The gang recap seeing 2charm play The Night Cat in Melbourne. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N10 RADIO: Rich and real appeared first on The Sound of Now.

In this week’s aftershow: Triana and Alana talk TV channel promo theme songs, Triana quizzes Alana on the whereabouts of the lead singer of Thirsty Merc, and we make a playlist of songs to listen to on a plane. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N9 AFTERSHOW: Flights not feelings appeared first on The Sound of Now.

This week: Triana and Alana talk about Charli XCX’s new era and recap the Melbourne leg of Charley’s The Tour of a Serial Idealist with superfan Em. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N9 RADIO: Big week for Team Wait For More Info appeared first on The Sound of Now.

In this week’s aftershow: Triana, Alana and producer Poppy draft friends of the show into the show’s group chat, the team share their first concerts, more of the aftermath from the Melbourne KATSEYE show, Jon Hume’s production discography, plans for JOY Radiothon, minion memes, and our upcoming show field trip. (Want into the group chat? Send us a message on Instagram at @thesoundof.now!) Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N8 AFTERSHOW: Enter the group chat appeared first on The Sound of Now.

This week: Triana and Alana get excited for the debut album for Larissa Lambert, Alex Lahey returns to celebrate ten years of B Grade University, and Jaguar Jonze is back and now she can freedive. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N8 RADIO: A seat-rattler appeared first on The Sound of Now.

In this week’s aftershow: Triana and Alana are joined by JOY Production Manager Elizabeth Busch, who discovers she went to the same school as Alana. Later, Little Jase from Hot Bread joins the show to discuss throwback concerts, hot actors, yoiking, and Lighthouse Family’s greatest hits. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N7 AFTERSHOW: French immersion appeared first on The Sound of Now.

In the news: Triana, Alana and producer Poppy recap the exclusive KATSEYE Melbourne pop-up. Surprise guest John Deeks hears Pinky Up for the first time. The team react to the divisive new Charli XCX single in an extremely measured fashion. Triana and Alana review Nathan Wong’s debut live show. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N7 RADIO: Pinky up appeared first on The Sound of Now.

In this week’s aftershow: Triana and Alana get to know producer Annie, introduce her to the concept of KATSEYE, and discuss travelling to Aotearoa/New Zealand, NZ radio, food recalls, kitchen appliances, Dom Dolla’s meeting with Damon Albarn, and the team share their experiences of school. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N6 AFTERSHOW: You don’t appear to have that trauma appeared first on The Sound of Now.

In the news: Triana, Alana, and producer Annie talk Madonna’s return, Sabrina Carpenter’s part in the Muppets revival, and the team debate how to pronounce grentperez’ artist name. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N6 RADIO: Retired baddie appeared first on The Sound of Now.

In this week’s extra long aftershow: Poppy briefs Triana and Alana on the Ethel Cain Lana Del Rey drag brunch and the Azaelia Banks meditation album, the team discuss their high-rotation lists, when Poppy discovered Alanis Morrisette, Poppy’s appearance on the national youth station, Akon City, Triana’s first mobile phone, The Mighty Mighty Jossstones, an update on Baker Boy, horses at Coachella, and Sarah from Sydney (mis?)hears KATSEYE’s Pinky Up.   Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N5 AFTERSHOW: the Ethel Cain Lana Del Rey drag brunch appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Out-and-proud Australian artist Charley joins Triana Butler and Alana Rosso to talk through her debut album The Chronicles of a Serial Idealist, the feeling of releasing a debut album, and dealing with self-doubt. Check out Charley on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post INTERVIEW: Charley, “The Chronicles of a Serial Idealist” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

In the news: Triana, Alana, producer Poppy and producer Annie reflect on weekend two of Coachella. Plus reflections on new music by Madonna, BOY SODA, and Hayley Kiyoko and Gigi Perez. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N5 RADIO: I feel better about my digital footprint appeared first on The Sound of Now.

In the news: Charley releases her debut album, and a new song has been released about one of the most heart-wrenching moments of the Artemis II mission. In the aftershow: Triana and Alana talk through some of the highlights of weekend 1 of Coachella, some Project Hail Mary chat, we consider adding a new sound effect to the soundboard, and Triana spotlights a remarkable community radio program. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N4: Long time listener, first time coo’er appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Melbourne’s Cry Club join Triana Butler and Alana Rosso to talk through their new album High Voltage Anxiety, their connection to video games, and a very special performance of Despite Everything. Check out Cry Club on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post INTERVIEW: Cry Club, “High Voltage Anxiety” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

In the news: Coachella, the Forum 2, and the Artemis II mission. In the aftershow: Triana and Alana talk Lenka, Cheez TV, Childish Gambino as Yoshi, manifesting, Ninajirachi and Nina Las Vegas, and our Think Quick category is Best Ariana Grande Album. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N3: Homegirls dropping like the NASDAQ appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Triana and Alana talk cultural cringe, KPop Demon Hunters merch, Ethel Cain, and DVD bonus features. In the news: Peach PRC‘s debut album, and Courtney Barnett goes #1 on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N2: If you’re freaking out, you’re not going to enjoy going to a museum appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Triana and Alana are joined by Poppy from JOY 94.9’s So Basically… and talk Childish Gambino, their 1D biases, and Crufts. In the news: The Sound of Now goes national, we reflect on the RAYE. album, and Alana gets got by Peking Duk. Note: we were going to do an Episode Zero, but we were joined the Community Radio Network a week earlier than intended. Apols. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N1: The New Era appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Triana and Alana talk Muse, explain what’s changing in this new era of the show, and new friend of the show Scott Love from Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast talks through the legacy of UK group Steps, and plays Think Quick. In the news: The Sound of Now is going national, and Lorde is now an independent artist. Note: we’re calling this Episode Minus One. Next week will be Episode Zero, and the following episode will be Episode One of the new era. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #-1: We’re Going National appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Sydney’s MAY-A joins Triana Butler and Alana Rosso to talk about her debut album Goodbye (If You Call That Gone). Check out MAY-A on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music. The post Interview: MAY-A, “Goodbye (If You Call That Gone)” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Triana Butler and Alana Rosso recap the highlights and memories of Laneway Melbourne 2026, from surprises and discoveries to headliner Chappell Roan. Contributors: Tamzyn Bielecka Taylor Sanders Poppy from So Basically The post BONUS: Laneway Melbourne 2026 Recap appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Adelaide’s Sarah Saint James joins Triana Butler to talk about becoming an independent artist, life as a new mum, and her new single seven years. Watch the video for seven years here. Check out Sarah Saint James on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music. The post Interview: Sarah Saint James, “seven years” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Sydney-based artist merci, mercy joins Triana Butler to talk about her upcoming album Don’t Take It To Heart and her plans for touring. Watch the live performance video for Hold On You here. Check out merci, mercy on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music. The post Interview: merci, mercy, “Don’t Take It To Heart” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Out-and-proud Melbourne-based artist Ruby Gill joins Triana Butler to talk about her new album Some Kind of Control, the singles Touch Me There and Emmagen Creek, and her plans for an Australian tour. Watch the video for Some Kind of Control here. Watch the video for Touch Me There here. Watch the video for Emmagen Creek here. Watch the video for The Flood here. Find details on Ruby’s live shows online at rubygill.me. Check out Ruby Gill on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music. The post Interview: Ruby Gill, “Some Kind of Control” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Melbourne artist RARIA joins Triana Butler to talk about life as a newly independent artist, bedazzled guitars, and her new singles, “WHY DO YOU HATE ME?” and “WHEN YOU’RE DONE BREAKING MY HEART”. Watch the visualiser for WHEN YOU’RE DONE BREAKING MY HEART here. Check out RARIA on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music. Special thanks to Zane, this week’s work experience assistant producer, for additional interview support. The post Interview: RARIA, “When You’re Done Breaking My Heart” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Melbourne-based dark pop artist JXCKY joins Triana Butler to talk about countering writers block, working with producer SB90, and the journey to his debut EP, “Thriving in Perpetual Darkness”. Watch the music video for LFG here. Check out JXCKY on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music. The post Interview: JXCKY, “Thriving In Perpetual Darkness” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Sydney artist Robert Baxter joins Triana Butler to talk about working with peers at a writing camp, the expectations placed on pop stars in 2024, and the new EP, “you wouldn’t expect cupid to cry”. Watch the music video for Kiss here. Check out Robert Baxter on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music. The post Interview: Robert Baxter, “you wouldn’t expect cupid to cry” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Out-and-proud Sydney artist MAY-A joins Triana Butler to talk about releasing music during and after a pandemic, the reaction her music is getting on tour, and her new EP, ANALYSIS PARALYSIS. Check out MAY-A on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music. The post Interview: MAY-A, “Analysis Paralysis” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Out-and-proud US artist Chappell Roan joins Triana Butler to talk about finding herself in LA, her advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ communities, and her new singles Red Wine Supernova and HOT TO GO!. Check out Chappell Roan on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music. The post Interview: Chappell Roan, “Red Wine Supernova / HOT TO GO!” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

Out-and-proud Sydney-based artist LÂLKA joins Triana Butler to talk about celebrating her own milestones, developing her sound, authenticity online, and the journey to her debut mixtape, Romance + Rebellion. Hear the entire Romance + Rebellion mixtape by LÂLKA on YouTube. Check out LÂLKA on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music. The post Interview: LÂLKA, “Romance + Rebellion” appeared first on The Sound of Now.