This Song Is Yours

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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Our guest this week is Genesis Owusu. After breaking through with his ARIA Award-winning debut Smiling With No Teeth and its follow-up Struggler, he’s continued to build a global audience through his electrifying live show and touring with the likes of Tame Impala and Paramore. Last week, he announced his new album Red Star Wu & The Worldwide Scourge (out May 15), alongside a global tour including several Australian dates, marking the next chapter of his ever-evolving project. On today’s episode, we're chatting with Genesis Owusu about Red Star Wu and its inspirations, the Canberra music scene that shaped him, his songwriting process, and how these new songs will translate to the live stage.
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Our guest this week is Bad//Dreems. The Adelaide rock staples have become one of the country’s most beloved bands over the past 15 years, known for their visceral live shows and unfiltered take on modern Australia, with many fans considering their debut Dogs at Bay a defining Aussie rock record. Today marks a huge and bittersweet moment for the band as they release their new album Ultra Dundee, a gritty, honest snapshot of contemporary Australia that stays true to everything they’ve built. Alongside the release, they’ve announced a national tour and their own Gather Sounds festival, while also revealing plans for an indefinite hiatus. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Alex Cameron and Ben Marwe to talk about Ultra Dundee as both a record and a mindset, how their songwriting has evolved over time, and the realities behind stepping away from the band, at least for now.
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