PAUL KELLY: The Australian Icon Reflects on Life, Legacy & His 30th Album ‘Seventy’
Few artists define a nation’s soundtrack like Paul Kelly. With 30 albums, generations of fans, and songs woven into Australian culture, this is one of the country’s greatest storytellers reflecting on life, legacy, and his brand new record, Seventy.In this deeply personal conversation, Paul opens up about the making of Seventy, the follow-up to his beloved Christmas classic How To Make Gravy, and what legacy means to him now. He shares intimate reflections on his children and grandchildren, the role of family in his writing, and the timeless art of storytelling that’s defined his music for more than four decades.It’s a rare and moving portrait of one of Australia’s greatest living artists, arriving at a deeply poignant moment in his career.
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LYRIC: The Gold Coast Pop Star Redefining Australian Pop
She blew up online and now she’s proving she’s the real deal. Lyric joins Ash McGregor to talk viral fame, songwriting, Like A Version, and the next wave of Australian pop.Gold Coast rising pop star Lyric has quickly become one of Australia’s most talked-about new artists.In this episode, Lyric sits down with Ash McGregor to unpack her whirlwind journey: from early viral traction and her first live shows to crafting her EP The Art of Falling First. She opens up about what inspired the project, learning production, how she’s navigating the spotlight, fan relationships, and online scrutiny.With new music and big 2026 goals ahead, Lyric proves she’s not just part of the next generation of Australian pop - she’s leading it.-------This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.
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5SOS Fan Event, New Post-Punk and For Fans of Dijon
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Been a busy week in the world of Ash, so let me catch you up (I'm viral?! I hosted a 5SOS fan event?!). Plus I put you on to a debut single from Waist that I have been rinsing, and the next-gen Dijon: Jahson Paynter. Wanna know what else I'm loving? Check out The A-List, updated every Friday. ------Podcast setup brought to you by RØDE:RCDUOPodMicNTH-100PSA1+WS14As part of the RØDE Affiliate Program, purchases made through https://brandstore.rode.com/ashmcgregor may earn me a small commission, at no extra cost to you.
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YNG MARTYR: From Viral Fame to Rock Bottom and Back
YNG Martyr has lived a life like few others. The Wiradjuri rapper first broke out of Canberra’s underground scene with his viral hit Nike Ticks, turning gaming chats and meme culture into millions of streams - and a cult global following.But behind the fame was chaos. In this conversation, YNG Martyr opens up about growing up in Townsville, falling into drugs, and the trip that almost killed him and changed his life forever. He shares lessons from his stepdad, the highs and lows of going viral, moving to LA, and how he ended up writing Logan Paul’s WWE walk-out track.Now, with a new album on the way, YNG Martyr is entering a new chapter. You'll hear about it here first. -------This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.
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If You Like: Olivia Dean, Suki Waterhouse and Dominic Fike
Well well well, we are BACK in the bedroom and in honour of the BOY SODA episode that dropped this week, let me tell you three RnB artists I'm loving right now. Hear about them in the pod, but find their music here: Chelsea Jordan dawwn cikho Wanna know what else I'm loving? Check out The A-List, updated every Friday. ------Podcast setup brought to you by RØDE:RCDUOPodMicNTH-100PSA1+WS14As part of the RØDE Affiliate Program, purchases made through https://brandstore.rode.com/ashmcgregor may earn me a small commission, at no extra cost to you.
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