Our first guest of the year is Cavetown. The project of English singer-songwriter Robin Skinner, Cavetown has become one of indie music’s most cherished artists, building a devoted global fanbase and racking up billions of streams along the way. Today, Cavetown returns with a brand new album, Running with Scissors, and in just a few weeks will head back to Australia as part of St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2026. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Robin Skinner to talk about the year ahead — diving into Running with Scissors, this new collaborative chapter in their music, the role ambition plays in their songwriting, and what fans can expect from Cavetown’s Laneway performances.

Cavetown : Instagram / Spotify / Website

Purchase tickets to St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2026 here

Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.

This week’s episode is a very special one: our Best of 2025 countdown! We’re ranking our top 20 favourite records of the year and reflecting on what was truly a huge and varied year for music. From big-name releases to breakthrough moments from emerging and genre-defying artists, 2025 delivered across the board, making it another incredibly great year music, and a difficult year to narrow lists down. It was also a banner year for Australian music, with local artists making serious waves both at home and internationally. We’re joined by a dream team of guests to help unpack it all: Ben Lee, Yorke, Jordy from Teenage Dads, and Frank from These New South Whales, with each sharing the records that shaped their year. Have a listen to us break down our thoughts on the Best Records of 2025 and help us wrap up another huge year in music!

Ben Lee: Instagram / Spotify
Yorke: Instagram / Spotify
Teenage Dads: Instagram / Spotify
These New South Whales: Instagram / Spotify

Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.

Our guest this week is UK pop star Mimi Webb. The loveable, high-energy singer-songwriter has spent the past few years in nonstop motion: releasing EPs and her debut album, all while touring with artists like Benson Boone, Tate McRae, and The Jonas Brothers. In September, she returned with her second full-length record Confessions, a brilliant follow-up to Amelia that leans deeper into vulnerability and shows even more of her personality. In our final interview of the year, we’re welcoming Mimi onto the podcast to chat all about Confessions, the pros and cons of being emotionally honest in songwriting, how she first found her footing in music, and what it was like writing with Meghan Trainor.

Mimi Webb : Instagram / Spotify

Find tour dates and more information about Mimi Webb here

Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.

Our guests this week on the podcast are Cat & Calmell. One of our favourite Aussie pop duos, they’ve spent the past few years building a sound that’s both bold and ever-evolving - releasing EPs, experimenting across genres, and sharing stages with artists like Dua Lipa and Camila Cabello. After plenty of touring, they’re now back with a new mixtape, Live Laugh Cool Star, which trades some of their glossy pop for a grittier, chaotic blend of indie sleaze, hyperpop, and electronic textures. Joining us for their third appearance on the pod, Cat & Calmell talk about what inspired this organic sonic shift, how Calmell’s DJ-ing has influenced their sound and live show, and break down one of my favourite tracks from the mixtape.

Cat & Calmell : Instagram / Spotify

Find tour dates and more information about Cat & Calmell here

Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.

Our guest this week on the podcast is Jay Som, the musical project of LA–based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Melina Duterte. After three beloved albums and early tours with the likes of Paramore and Mitski, Melina stepped back from Jay Som in 2020, spending the past six years honing her craft behind the scenes and producing major indie records, including boygenius’ the record and Lucy Dacus’ Forever Is a Feeling. Last month, she returned with Belong, her fourth Jay Som album - a glowing evolution that pushes her sound from lo-fi beginnings into expansive indie rock, and features guest appearances from Jim Adkins and Hayley Williams. On today’s episode, we talk about the influence of 2000s indie rock, share some gentle Death Cab for Cutie fandom, and dive into how the Hayley Williams collaboration came together. 

Jay Som: Instagram / Spotify

Find tour dates and more information about Jay Som here

Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.

Our guest this week is rising pop singer, songwriter, and actor Ayesha Madon. Before becoming a household name through Netflix’s Heartbreak High, music was already at the core of her creative identity - she’s been writing songs since the age of six or seven. Earlier this year, she released her debut EP The Unanticipated Prequel, a shimmering, confident blend of pop, indie, and synth-pop that firmly establishes her as one of Australia’s most exciting new voices. In today’s episode, we chat with Ayesha about her journey toward The Unanticipated Prequel, the crossover between acting and songwriting, and how vulnerability shapes her creative process. We also dive into a special track she co-wrote with one of her Heartbreak High co-stars.

Ayesha Madon : Instagram / Spotify

Find tour dates and more information about Ayesha Madon here

Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.

Our guest this week is singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly. Known for her sharp lyricism and wit, the AIR Award winner has become one of Australia’s most distinctive voices with her acclaimed albums Beware of the Dogs and Flood. After taking time off to reflect on her relationship with music, Stella returns with her third record, Love & Fortune - a deeply introspective and emotionally rich collection. In today’s episode, we chat about the renewal that shaped the album, her evolving songwriting process, and taking these new songs on tour.

Stella Donnelly: Instagram / Spotify

Find tour dates and more information about Stella Donnelly here

Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.

Our guests this week are Melbourne indie rock four-piece The Belair Lip Bombs. Formed in high school, the band fuse classic rock influences with a modern indie sound, earning acclaim for their 2023 debut Lush Life - a record that led to them becoming the first Australian act signed to Jack White’s iconic Third Man Records. This week, they return with their sophomore album Again, a bold evolution that stays true to their DIY roots. In today’s episode, guitarist Mike Bradvica and drummer Dan 'Dev' Devlin join us to chat about the making of Again, the story behind closing track Price of a Man, and what it’s like joining the Third Man family as they prepare for global touring.

The Belair Lip Bombs: Instagram / Spotify

Find tour dates and more information about The Belair Lip Bombs here

Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.

Our guest today on the podcast is the legendary UK artist M.I.A. — a Grammy, Academy, and Mercury Prize-nominated musician who first burst onto the scene in 2005 with her groundbreaking debut Arular. This very special bonus episode was recorded live at Harvest Rock Festival in Adelaide. Over the past two decades, M.I.A. has released six genre-defying records that blend politics, identity, and personal truth, performed at the Super Bowl, and created one of the most defining songs of the 21st century, Paper Planes. Back in Australia for the first time since 2019, she’s performing at Harvest Rock and a handful of headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney. In this episode, recorded backstage at the festival, we chat with M.I.A. about her lasting influence on global music, the return of indie sleaze, the energy of festival crowds versus headline shows, and how she first discovered her passion for songwriting.

M.I.A. : Instagram / Spotify

Buy tickets to M.I.A.'s remaining Aussie tour dates here

Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.

Our guest this week on the podcast is Canadian rapper and global hitmaker BBNO$. Known for his signature mix of humour, clever wordplay, and high-energy performances, BBNO$ has built a massive following with viral hits like edamame, lalala, and his collaborative project with Yung Gravy, Baby Gravy. Last week, he dropped his latest record — a self-titled album that perfectly captures his unpredictable, genre-blending sound and undeniable charisma. In today’s episode, we catch up with BBNO$ to talk all about the making of the new album, how he continues to stay ahead of internet culture, and his love of Aussie slang. We also chat about his upcoming Australian tour, which kicks off next week in Sydney.

BBNO$ : Instagram / Spotify

Find tour dates and more information about BBNO$ here

Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.

Our guests this week on the podcast are one of the UK’s most exciting indie-rock bands - The Last Dinner Party. The all-female five-piece have quickly become one of the most talked-about new acts in the world, known for their baroque, theatrical take on indie rock. Following the BRIT Award-winning success of their debut Prelude To Ecstasy and a year of sold-out shows across the globe, they’re back with their second album From The Pyre, out today. Produced by Markus Dravs (Björk, Wolf Alice), it’s a bold, expansive record that captures a looser, more playful side of the band. In today’s episode, we’re joined by guitarist Emily Roberts and bassist Georgia Davies to chat about the whirlwind between albums, the impact of touring, the vivid storytelling behind their lyrics, and what fans can expect from their upcoming Australian tour in January 2026.

The Last Dinner Party : Instagram / Spotify

Find tour dates and more information about The Last Dinner Party here

Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.