BLEACHED

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with breakout Australian pop star Charley about her self-reflective debut album “The Chronicles Of A Serial Idealist”. We discuss being so brutally honest in her music, explore her journey with her queerness, how I feature in one of her music videos, and we dive into the creative processes of so many of the songs on this incredible pop record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every month I am introducing you to three Australian rising artists that I am loving right now by sitting down and chatting with them about their latest releases and their careers to date. And it’s time for the April episode! This month I am chatting with Cry Club, Jett Blyton and Jess Humphries.Cry Club have just released their third studio album High Voltage Anxiety. Its an anthemic rock record, and we celebrate 7 years of releases and chats over the years.Jett Blyton is your next viral fave popstar. His new single American Heartthrob is out now, and he’s campaigning to open for Audrey Hobert in Australia next month!And Jess Humphries is a new discovery I made through her song Spite. Her debut EP “nothing worth crying over” has just been released, and her songwriting is world class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Ber about her stunning debut album “Good, Like It Should Be”. We dive into the creative process of the songs, the conversational songwriting, the beautiful cross stitch artwork for the album, and our mutual love for and friendship with Chris Lanzon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Australian music icon, Vanessa Amorosi, to celebrate her 25 years Anniversary Tour which has just kicked off, and we dive into her catalogue and chat through all of her albums from the hits through to some of my favourite deep cuts from The Power, Somewhere In The Real World and Hazardous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Claire Rosinkranz about her sophomore studio album “My Lover” (out now), and we dive into the confidence she has found within her artistry, how the songs on this album have taken shape throughout the process, working with Eddie Benjamin, and help her select what songs to sing while on tour with Alex Warren in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I chatted with Katelyn Tarver while she was in Sydney about her first time in Australia, touring with Big Time Rush, and then we dive into her new album “Tell Me How You Really Feel”  and how this album is not only a divorce record but also a record of hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast it’s time for the March edition of BLEACHED Ones To Watch where I introduce you to three Australian artists I think you should be across. This month I am serving you 3 pop delights, all from Sydney, with Salty, jnr. and Hannah Brewer. Salty has just opened for Peach PRC in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, and released her new single “TOUCH GRASS”.jnr. has just released his introspective and incredible debut EP ‘i’ve been looking for you my whole life.”.And Hannah Brewer has just released her new single “Chew Toy” and announced that her new EP “Catch And Release” will be out April 24. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I am chatting with Kate Voegele who you may know from One Tree Hill, about her journey as a musician, and we explore the creative processes behind her albums “Don’t Look Away”, “A Fine Mess”, “Gravity Happens”, “Canyonlands”, and where her upcoming record sits.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I am talking with British one-to-watch and tastemaker favourite Rose Gray about performing at Mighty Hoopla Sydney, her incredible debut album “Louder Please”, meeting Madonna, and how she’s in the studio already putting the finishing touches on her next record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I am talking with the Irish band making themselves a big one’s to watch, Picture This. They’re returning to Australia this May for a headline run of shows following an amazing debut at SXSW Sydney last year and supporting Tom Grennan. We also chat about their explosive live show, songs like LA House Party and Yours Forever, and how they plan to keep building the show and music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every month I am dropping a special One’s To Watch episode where I introduce you to 3 Australian artists I think you should keep your eye one. For this episode i am chatting with Charli Lucas, Molly Millington and PASH who I’m personally all very excited about. Charli Lucas has just released her new EP "i shouldn't (but i love you)", Molly Millington is releasing her debut album "Frank Morgan" next week on Feb 27, and PASH have just dropped their new single "Ricochet". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I am chatting with Maren Morris about The Dreamsicle Tour. We dive into building the setlist, the importance of playing the full record live, and we discuss the creative process to the accompanying album "Dreamsicle" and the catharsis it had for her Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I am chatting with Nash Overstreet and Jamie Follese from Hot Chelle Rae about their upcoming Australian tour later this month, their long history touring Australia with the likes of Taylor Swift, 5SOS, Boys Like Girls and Cher Lloyd, and we discuss their iconic album “Whatever”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I am joined by Kylie Miller from Canadian rock back The Beaches to chat about their album "No Hard Feelings", their Australian tour later this month with G FLIP, we dive into how they have pulled their new live show together, and we discuss an hilarious meet cute that her sister Jordan had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast Season three, I have sat down with four artists I discovered through the Heated Rivalry soundtrack who I genuinely loved including Wolf Parade, Cailin Russo, Satine, and Harrison. And we talk about their song being featured in the show, the virality that’s happening and what’s next for them. And I also chat with Peter Peter who composed the original score for the show and is having his own viral moments with the music he created for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast in 2025 I’m chatting with Alemeda about her new EP “But What The Hell Do I Know”, working with Doechii on “Beat A B!tch Up”, and we go track by track on the creative processes, lyrics and production of the EP. BLEACHED: The Podcast will be back in early 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast, Chris Lanzon returns to the show to chat about his debut album “You’re Missing The Best Part”. We go track by track of the album and dive into the introspective lyrics, and the beautiful world he’s created. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Allie X about her brand new record “Happiness Is Going to Get You” (out now), the album's alter ego The Infact Marie, the glass cube in the imagery and what is represents, and we discuss how she’s planning on bringing the album to the live stage for her 2026 headline North American tour, and supporting Magdalena Bay in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Hatchie about her brand new record “Liquorice” (out now), how movies inspire her creatively, and unpack how amazing One Battle After Another is, found out how some of these songs came together over time and discussed the idea of portal songs from her last album “Giving The World Away” into “Liquorice”.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Sadie Jean about her long-awaited debut album “Early Twenties Torture” (out now!), being a little delulu when it comes to dating, the creative processes behind songs like “Move On First” and “She’s Dating My Boyfriend”, and I find out some of her favourite Australian artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Natalie Horler from Cascada about her long-awaited return to Australia for RAYDIA festival next weekend in Sydney, as well as her incredible back catalog of songs like “Everytime We Touch” and “Evacuate The Dancefloor”, and the Australian connection some of the songs have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with bbno$ about his new self titled album (out now), his “It’s Pronounced bbno$ Australian tour” which kicked off over the weekend in Sydney, his love for cosplaying, and he addresses recent online claims that he’s queer baiting and being performative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Alex Gaskarth from All Time Low about their tenth studio album “Everyone’s Talking” (out now!), working with JoJo on the song “Sugar”, and touring Australia for the eleventh time later this year for Good Things Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Ruel about his sophomore album “Kicking My Feet” (out now!!), how Tom Cruise inspired the feeling of this record, the importance of vulnerability within these songs, and how he’s planning his new live show at Sydney Opera House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with UK singer-songwriter Sody about her heartbreakingly honest debut album “THE HELL OF APRIL” (out now!!), her unexpected connection to Australia and Brisbane through this record, and we go deep into the lyrics and production of the songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m welcoming back Noah and Harley from The Rions to chat about their debut album “Everything Every Single Day” which is out this Friday October 3, their recent  triple j Like A Version and what songs were also up their as contenders, and their upcoming Australian tour which also kicks off this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Freak Slug about her new single “Honest Man”, her upcoming EP “Loose Tooth And A Short Skirt” out November 7, how she’s already finished her sophomore album, her debut Australian tour next month where she is playing SXSW Sydney, and her love for birds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Charlie Pittman and going track by track through his new EP “okay,  again?” (out this Friday 19 September), we discuss his upcoming Australian tour which is kicking off this weekend, and I confront him on why I have beef with him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with the boyband that is on everyone’s lips right now - Midnight Til Morning - about their experience on Netflix’s hit show Building The Band, their singles “Bye”, “Ghost Of Us” and “Navy Eyes”, and their upcoming American and Australian tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Medium Build about about his new single “Last Time”, oversharing on stage, touring with Alex Warren, Role Model and Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and we discuss our opinions on the movie Weapons (spoilers included… you’ve been warned!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Jake Minch about his stunning debut album “George” (out now),  the raw vulnerability in his storytelling about grief, heartbreak and addiction, the coming of age elements on this record, and how he’s planning to bring it to the live stage as he embarks on his North American tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Mabel about her new self-titled mixtape which is out now, the creative process of this mixtape compared to her earlier albums, about the confidence she’s found in her final year of her twenties, and the free-flowing creativity of making and releasing music quite quickly.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Ben, Jackson, Matthew and Max from Borderline who are at the top of my One’s To Watch list for 2025, about their new EP “Chrysalis” which is out now, we go track by track on the creative process, and we discuss their upcoming Australian tour happening in September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Ben, Mike and Tom from The Moving Stills about their new EP “Half Moon Bay”, we dive into track by track of the creative process, and then we discuss recently touring with Spacey Jane, and their upcoming headline Australian tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m catching up with Renforshort about her new EP “a girls experience”, the surprising things you find when revisiting old demos, her ongoing bad luck with coming to Australia, and we find out her favourite drag queens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Shura about her new album “I Got Too Sad For My Friends” (out now!), having six years in-between records, sonically having a 60’s influence on this body of work, and creating boundaries in your thirties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with British rising star Sebastian Schub about his new single “Scared Of Screaming”, the virality of “Sing Like Madonna”, both of our random encounters with Bill Nighy, and his first ever visit to Australia where he decided the animals aren’t actually scary.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Ashe about touring with Gracie Abrams in Australia and New Zealand and how the audience has really reminded her that this is what she’s meant to be doing, as well as discussing her stunning third studio album Willson. We dive into her empowering storytelling through her lyrics that make this record a complete standout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast, I’m chatting with Alisa Xayalith about her debut solo album “Slow Crush”. We discuss the lyrics behind these dreamy indie-pop song, about finding herself as a solo artist away from The Naked And Famous, and now learning all of the new roles as a producer and artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast, I’m chatting with Plain White T’s lead singer Tom Higgenson about their first Australian tour in 15 years, their recently released self-titled record and how it’s a return to form, and we reflect back on the iconic record “Every Second Counts” with songs like “Hate”, “You And Me” and “Hey There Delilah”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast, I’m chatting with Molly Grace about her new songs “Mad At Her Forever” and “FEMME”, her viral moments on TikTok and Instagram, her queerness, and how important the live show is to her artistry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast, I’m chatting with Empress Of about her long-awaited return to Australia for Meadow Festival, the one year anniversary of her fourth studio album “For Your Consideration”, mental health and touring, and how her 2022 track “Save Me” is inspiring her next chapter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast, I’m sitting down with British one-to-watch Matilda Mann to talk about her debut album “Roxwell” (out now) and we dive into songs like “Meet Cute”, “Worst Person Alive”, “Dazed And Confused”, and discuss how the movie Edge Of Seventeen (yes, the Hailee Steifeld classic) inspired “Say It Back”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast, I am sitting down with Mica and Matt from Magdalena Bay to discuss their Australian Tour which kicks off this week, the creative process that goes into building their live show, and discuss songs like “She Looked Like Me!”, “The Ballad Of Matt & Mica” and “Killing Time” from their album “Imaginal Disk”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast - Season 2, I am sitting down with Murph from The Wombats to discuss the creative process behind their sixth studio album “Oh! The Ocean”, the importance of mistakes in music, and their relationship with Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BLEACHED: The Podcast is back for Season 2, and for this episode I am sitting down with Wafia to discuss the journey it’s taken to reach her debut album “Promised Land” (out now), working with Sabrina Claudio as executive producer, .and the impact of toxic relationships on her songwriting.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BLEACHED: The Podcast is back for Season 2, and we are kicking things off for 2025 with Ross Lynch and Rocky Lynch from The Driver Era. I sat down in Sydney at The Abercrombie with the boys to discuss touring, the new single "Same Old Story", their forthcoming new album "Obsession" out April 11 (or earlier if Ross gets his way), and turning 30. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the Season 1 finale of BLEACHED The Podcast I’m chatting with BANKS, and we are looking back in retrospect on her debut album “Goddess” as she reworks the record for its 10 year anniversary. We also reflect on her forthcoming fifth studio album “Off With Her Head” out February 28 and how it feels like the big sister to “Goddess”. Season 2 of BLEACHED The Podcast will be launching in January 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of BLEACHED the podcast I’m chatting with rising American pop star Natalie Jane ahead of her debut Australian tour happening in January 2025. We discuss her recent EP  “Sick To my Stomach”, the underrated “Yucky”, and getting this show ready to hit the road in a few weeks.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of BLEACHED the podcast I’m sitting backstage with Tiny Habits at their sold out Sydney show at Factory Theatre to discuss how they’ve brought their debut album “All For Something” to the live stage for the first time with a full band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.