This Song Is Yours

Our guest this week is trials. Recorded live at SXSW Sydney, this special episode captures the Ngarrindjeri artist, rapper, songwriter and producer from Adelaide in conversation at a pivotal moment in his career. Across more than two decades, trials has helped shape Australian hip-hop as one half of ARIA Award-winning duo AB Original and as a collaborator with artists like Hilltop Hoods, Archie Roach, Gurrumul and Paul Kelly. Now, he steps out solo with his debut album hendle, a deeply personal and hard-hitting record entirely written, produced, performed and mixed by trials himself. The project is also accompanied by a memoir and an interactive exhibition of his artwork, forming the most complete portrait of the artist yet. On today’s very special episode, we chat with trials about telling his story on his own terms, the themes behind hendle, and what this record means after a career spent in service of so many other artists.
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Our guest this week is Matt Corby. The acclaimed Australian songwriter has spent over a decade becoming a much beloved household name, known for his smooth, soulful voice and deeply emotive songwriting. Across his career, he’s released multiple EPs and four studio albums, while also launching his own label, Rainbow Valley Records. Last week, he returned with his latest album Tragic Magic, an immersive and vulnerable record that explores themes of grief, joy, loss, and isolation. On today’s episode, we chat with Matt Corby about the emotion and vulnerability that runs throughout the album, how fatherhood has shaped his songwriting, and what it was like creating Tragic Magic alongside his close collaborators.
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Our guest this week is Charley. The Sydney-based pop artist has spent years crafting infectious, hook-filled songs, with tracks like Arizona, Worst Taste in Girls, and Hard for Me showcasing her vocal range and sharp pop instincts. Along the way, she’s supported the likes of Griff and G Flip, earned ARIA Award nominations, and taken home the Emerging Global Songwriter Award at the Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition, cementing her place as one of Australia’s most exciting pop voices. This week marks a huge milestone with the release of her debut album The Chronicles of A Serial Idealist, a record that leans into her emotional songwriting while expanding her sound into new territory. No stranger to This Song Is Yours, Charley joins us for her fourth appearance to chat about the album and its themes, what she’s learned from supporting major pop acts, how that’s shaped this record, and what fans can expect from her upcoming headline tour across Australia.
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Our guest this week is Sly Withers. The Perth emo-rock four-piece have grown from humble beginnings into one of Australia’s most beloved bands, building a loyal following through heartfelt songwriting. Since forming in 2013, they’ve toured extensively with artists like Amy Shark and Stand Atlantic, while earning WAMI Award nominations, landing in the Hottest 100, and charting in the ARIA Top 10. Today, they return with their new album To Be Honest, a record that captures the band in a period of change and delivers some of their most raw, vulnerable, and compelling songwriting yet. No strangers to the podcast, we’re welcoming Jono and Sam back for their fourth appearance to chat about the making of To Be Honest, working with producer Stevie Knight, the creative freedom of being independent, and how these new songs are translating live, including their upcoming acoustic tour.
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Our guest this week is José González. The Swedish folk singer-songwriter broke through with his 2003 debut Veneer and the iconic “Heartbeats,” going on to carve out a unique space in modern folk through his delicate guitar work and introspective songwriting. Across his career, he’s released five albums, amassed over a billion streams, and was inducted into the Swedish Music Hall of Fame in 2024. Last week, he returned with his latest record Against the Dying of the Light, a reflective album exploring the ideologies shaping our world. On today’s episode, we chat with José about the themes behind the record, his approach to complex songwriting, the evolution of the industry, and his long-standing connection with Australian audiences.
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