Welcome to Episode 204 of Unfiltered and Undiscovered! Join Curly, Braggy, and Rossy as they dive deep into the world of Australian independent music with special guest Thor Phillips. In this episode, we explore Thor's journey from childhood musical inspirations to his love for slide guitar, Dobro, and producing. Hear behind-the-scenes tales from the road, insights on songwriting, gear talk, and how the pandemic shaped Thor’s creative process. Plus, discover new tracks, personal stories, and why live performance still brings the most joy. Whether you're a music lover, musician, or just looking for great stories, this is the podcast for you!
Thor Phillips, Unfiltered and Undiscovered, Australian independent music, slide guitar, Dobro, songwriting, music podcast, Braggy, Curly, Rossy, music interview, Spotify playlist, Aussie music, live performance, producer, Tamworth, Nashville, folk music, country blues,
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⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️:
00:00:00 - Meet the Hosts: Unfiltered Undiscovered Podcast Introduction
00:01:00 - Australian Independent Music Scene: Stories and Legends
00:03:00 - Guest Spotlight: Thor Phillips’ Musical Journey Begins
00:07:36 - Recording Albums, Songwriting, and Embracing Bluegrass
00:15:05 - Resonator Guitars, Lap Steel, and Unique Instrument Sounds
00:22:31 - Song Meanings: Vigilante Blues, High Ground, and Life Experiences
00:30:29 - From Sound Engineering to Live Performance Skills
00:37:56 - Touring, Technical Challenges, and Festival Experiences
🔥 What We Talk About:
“With maturity comes a little bit of that transition away from wanting to be a dirty rock and roller.”
“Playing live with good artists—that’s what gives me the most joy.”
“You’ve got to be able to jump into the pool and immerse yourself in it.”
To appear on the podcast please email: hithere@unfilteredandundiscovered.com
Hosted by Curly, Rossy, and Braggy.
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Thor Phillips
Website - https://www.thorphillips.com/
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/thorphillipsmusic
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thor_phillips_music/?hl=en
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thorphillips9125
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4140yYP1d8rDsQBsgNskCI?si=JUiRGvMaREefZYHhR_JRWA
Copyright Disclaimer:
"The Unfiltered & Undiscovered Podcast features interviews and showcases with music artists, along with our Mystery Song Deep Dive segment, which is intended solely for educational and entertainment purposes. Any songs discussed or played during the podcast remain the property of their respective copyright owners, and no copyright infringement is intended."
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