Our guest today is pop songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith. The Canadian artist has built a global following with her candid songs about love, heartbreak, and life’s messy moments, resonating widely on TikTok and beyond. Her 2023 debut album Mirror earned critical acclaim, Platinum singles, and major performances at the MTV VMAs and The Tonight Show. Just last week, she released her highly anticipated second album, The Art of Being a Mess—a raw, relatable record exploring the highs and lows of being human. In today’s episode, we chat with Lauren about crafting The Art of Being a Mess and how it felt stepping into album two after the whirlwind of Mirror. We talk about her fearless songwriting, how she first discovered her love for writing, and life on the road—including her upcoming Australian tour this November and memories from her last visit down under.Lauren Spencer Smith: Instagram / Spotify Find tour dates and more information about Lauren Spencer Smith hereVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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Durand Jones & The Indications
Our guests today are the impossibly smooth Durand Jones & The Indications. The U.S. soul and R&B group have built a global following on the back of their lush, retro-leaning sound and electrifying live shows. Formed at Indiana University over a shared love of classic soul records, the band have since released three acclaimed albums, toured with Lenny Kravitz, and earned praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian. Today, they return with Flowers—a stunning fourth studio album that leans even deeper into the timeless soul and R&B sounds that define their music. In this episode, we’re joined by Durand Jones, Aaron Frazer, and Blake Rhein to talk about the making of Flowers, how they approached songwriting this time around, and the balance between their solo projects and band life. We also dive into standout tracks from the record—and ask the question on every Aussie fan’s mind: when are they coming back?Durand Jones & The Indications: Instagram / Spotify Find tour dates and more information about Durand Jones & The Indications hereVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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Surprise Chef
Our guest today is Australian jazz-funk collective Surprise Chef. The Melbourne-based instrumental five-piece make lush, cinematic music that channels the spirit of 1970s funk, soul, and jazz while carving out a sound entirely their own. With global support from outlets like BBC Radio 6 and Double J—and co-signs from Questlove and DJ Nu-Mark—the band have become known for their immersive live shows and richly textured recordings. In May, they released their fourth album Superb—a groove-laden, exploratory record that sees the group leaning into a looser, more instinctive songwriting process. In today’s episode, guitarist and songwriter Lachlan Stuckey joins us to talk about the making of Superb, the decision to relax their usual songwriting process, and how the band captures that same spirit on stage. We also get into the music that’s inspiring him right now.Surprise Chef: Instagram / Spotify Find tour dates and more information about Surprise Chef hereVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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Waylon Wyatt
Our guest today is American country artist Waylon Wyatt. The Arkansas native is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in country music, known for his red-dirt storytelling, weathered vocals, and unfiltered emotional honesty. Earlier this month, he released his second EP Out of the Blue—a striking collection that highlights his knack for heartbreak-heavy melodies and raw, rootsy songwriting. In today’s episode, Waylon joins us to talk about the EP, his unlikely entry into country music, and the personal stories that shape his songs. We chat about growing up in Arkansas, drawing inspiration from artists like Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers, and the surreal experience of now sharing stages with his heroes.Waylon Wyatt: Instagram / Spotify Find tour dates and more information about Waylon Wyatt hereVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
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PUP
Our guests today are Canadian punk legends PUP, who recently returned with their fifth studio album Who Will Look After the Dogs? The Toronto four-piece have spent the past decade building one of the most exciting careers in alternative music—known for their chaotic energy, biting wit, and emotional honesty. This new record sees frontman Stefan Babcock at his most self-aware and vulnerable, with the band pushing their sound into more introspective territory. In today’s episode, we chat with Stefan and guitarist Steve Sladkowski about going into the album creatively aligned, working with producer John Congleton, and the balance between emotional weight and over-perfectionism. We also talk about their upcoming Australian tour and what fans can expect.PUP: Instagram / Spotify Find more information about PUP hereVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
This Song Is Yours is a music podcast where Simon Finck talks to some of the most brilliant music artists from across the globe about their songwriting craft, their creative methods, and some of the music that's soundtracked their life.New shows are released each week.
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