Inspired
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Inspired
Lucy Smith talks to artists to find out the stories behind your favourite songs.
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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 Hottes...
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.
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.
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 th...
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!
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...
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 th...
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 pe...
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...
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) down...
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 bac...
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 & Mu...
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 fo...
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 u...
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, Marily...
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
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 'Pun...
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}
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 Wil...
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 fi...
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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 T...
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 S...
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...
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...
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 hi...
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...
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 son...
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 th...
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...
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-spiri...
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'.
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...
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 epi...
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, ca...
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 in...
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 bre...