Nothing but respect for Ocean Alley for this.....#OceanAlley #FiredTheProducer #BehindTheMusic #CreativeDifferences#MusicIndustryTruths #BandDecisions #ArtistJourney
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Ocean Alley: The Story Behind Chiaroscuro | On The Record
We dive deep into Chiaroscuro, the breakthrough second album that transformed Sydney’s Ocean Alley from local cult favourites into global sensations. Released in 2018, this record gave the world “Confidence”, the swagger-filled anthem that topped Triple J’s Hottest 100 (2019) and later blew up again on TikTok, re-entering both the ARIA and Billboard TikTok Top 50 charts.But Chiaroscuro was much more than one viral hit; it was a full-blown artistic statement. With four tracks in the Hottest 100, the album defined a generation of Aussie indie rock lovers.In this episode, Angus Goodwin and Mitch Galbraith join us to unpack how this album came to life; from share house jam sessions to global festival stages. Hear the untold stories, including the first-ever reveal of the original stems, that made Chiaroscuro a modern classic.---------------Follow Poppy :https://www.instagram.com/itspoppyreid/Follow Ocean Alley :https://www.instagram.com/oceanalleyband/Follow On The Record :https://www.instagram.com/ontherecord.po/Follow Curious Media :https://www.instagram.com/itscuriousmedia/--------------If you love Ocean Alley, Triple J classics, and stories behind Australia’s biggest albums — this one’s for you.#curiousmedia OceanAlley #Chiaroscuro #Confidence #OnTheRecord #AustralianMusic #TripleJ #Podcast #MusicPodcast #RockMusic #BehindTheMusic #Billboard #TikTokMusic #ARIA #IndieRock
Tim Minchin on Imposter Syndrome, Fame & Integrity.......#TimMinchin #ImposterSyndrome #FameAndIntegrity #ArtistJourney#CreativeTruths #BehindTheFame #MindsetMatters
Tim Minchin reflects on 20 years since his breakthrough, turning 50, and the release of Time Machine, an album that breathes new life into songs he wrote decades ago.From navigating imposter syndrome to redefining success beyond commercial charts, Tim opens up about comedy, music, artistry, and the privilege of creative freedom. He shares why he stepped back from arenas, how Matilda the Musical changed everything, and why he believes meaning isn’t found but created through storytelling.This conversation is raw, funny, and deeply human, a glimpse into the mind of an artist who refuses to be boxed in.Topics we cover:- Taking stock at 50 & leaning into legacy- Comedy vs. song writing: breaking labels- Imposter syndrome, humility & validation- Creative freedom after Matilda- Why meaning is something we make, not find?----------------------Tim Minchin - Songs The World Will Never Hear AUS Tour Dates31 October 2025 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne – SOLD OUT1 November 2025 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne – SOLD OUT2 November 2025 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne SELLING FAST6 November 2025 – Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane SELLING FAST7 November 2025 – Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane – SOLD OUT8 November 2025 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide13 November 2025 – Canberra Theatre, Canberra – SOLD OUT14 November 2025 – Canberra Theatre, Canberra – SOLD OUT15 November 2025 - Canberra Theatre, Canberra – SOLD OUT16 November 2025 - Canberra Theatre, Canberra SELLING FAST17 November 2025 - Canberra Theatre, Canberra NEW SHOW21 November 2025 – Perth HPC, Perth – NEW SHOW22 November 2025 – Perth HPC, Perth – SOLD OUT27 November 2025 – Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle29 November 2025 – ICC Sydney Theatre, Sydney- SELLING FAST5 December 2025 - The Star, Gold Coast NEW SHOW6 December 2025 – The Star, Gold Coast - SELLING FAST 7 December 2025 – Empire Theatre, Toowoomba – SOLD OUT----------------------Follow Poppy :https://www.instagram.com/itspoppyreid/Follow Tim Minchinhttps://www.instagram.com/timminchin/Follow On The Record :https://www.instagram.com/ontherecord.po/----------------------Subscribe for more in-depth conversations with artists shaping culture.#TimMinchin #Podcast #Music #Comedy #Songwriting
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Australia’s genre-defying multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana joins Poppy Reid on On The Record for one of their most revealing conversations yet. From busking on Melbourne streets to amassing billions of streams, selling out global tours, and building an empire entirely independently, Tash has become a blueprint for modern artistry.In this intimate conversation, Tash opens up about their wild high school years, early struggles with drugs, gender fluidity, body image battles, and the discipline that now defines their life. They also reflect on the creation of Terra Firma, navigating “second album syndrome,” and the surprising story behind their platinum hit “Pretty Lady.”We also dive into:• Curiosity, psychedelics & chasing experiences• Balancing creative authenticity with commercial drive• Why independence is both costly and liberating• The role of ego vs. confidence in Tash’s career• Learning to measure success beyond awards & charts• The making of Pretty Lady — from street busking to platinum hitThis is Tash Sultana… On The Record.
Australia’s genre-defying multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana joins Poppy Reid on On The Record for one of their most revealing conversations yet. From busking on Melbourne streets to amassing billions of streams, selling out global tours, and building an empire entirely independently, Tash has become a blueprint for modern artistry.In this intimate conversation, Tash opens up about their wild high school years, early struggles with drugs, gender fluidity, body image battles, and the discipline that now defines their life. They also reflect on the creation of Terra Firma, navigating “second album syndrome,” and the surprising story behind their platinum hit “Pretty Lady.”We also dive into:• Curiosity, psychedelics & chasing experiences• Balancing creative authenticity with commercial drive• Why independence is both costly and liberating• The role of ego vs. confidence in Tash’s career• Learning to measure success beyond awards & charts• The making of Pretty Lady — from street busking to platinum hitThis is Tash Sultana… On The Record.
Welcome to On The Record, where we revisit a momentous album with the master of its creation — the artist.As one of Australia’s most celebrated songwriters, Missy Higgins has spent the last 12 months being immortalised in music history. From celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut album The Sound of White to being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, the spotlight has rightfully returned to one of the highest-selling debut albums by an Australian artist.But what happened after the release of The Sound of White is even more fascinating. On Valentine’s Day 2007, Missy released the Steer EP — a four-track follow-up featuring a lead single, two studio outtakes, and a raw home-recorded demo. More than just a bridge between her debut and On A Clear Night, it was a bold statement of intent: that she would always carve her own path, no matter the industry pressures.This is Missy Higgins… On The Record.
Poppy Reid sits down in Australia with one of the most innovative names in electronic music: What So Not.
With over 1.3 billion streams, collaborations with Skrillex, RL Grime, Toto, and Daniel Johns, and headline sets at Coachella and Lollapalooza, What So Not’s career has been built on fearless sonic experimentation. In this candid conversation, he opens up about the decade since his groundbreaking debut album Not All The Beautiful Things, the realities of the streaming era, and the creative discipline that’s kept him pushing boundaries for 15 years.
We also dive into:
- The economics of albums in today’s streaming landscape
- Why he records unexpected sounds — from drift car engines to foot stomps — for his music
- Collaborating with legends like Toto and Daniel Johns
- The impact of TikTok culture on artist careers
- His near-death big wave surfing experience in Tasmania
- The discipline and solitude behind finishing a record
From wild tour stories to deeply personal creative philosophies, this episode is a rare, unfiltered look at the mind of a sonic adventurer.
Poppy Reid is in LA with one of the most groundbreaking artists in dance music: VASSY. Kicked out of her school choir for not having the “right voice”, VASSY went on to defy expectations, clocking over 3 billion streams and becoming the first woman to win the EDM Icon Award.
In this intimate and wide-ranging chat, we revisit the decade-defining hits she wrote and sang, including “Bad” with David Guetta and “Secrets” with Tiësto, and unpack the real stories behind their creation.
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Multi-platinum artist VASSY joins us to go On The Record about the decade-defining EDM hits she created, including “Bad” with David Guetta and “Secrets” with Tiësto, her jazz roots, and the real-life challenges behind global success.
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In 2017, a bearded baritone from East Sussex released a debut album that would catapult him into global superstardom. That album was Human — a raw, genre-defying collection of tracks that gave us one of the most streamed songs of all time.Fast-forward to 2025: Rag’n’Bone Man (aka Rory Graham) is three albums in, a global touring powerhouse, and a father. But what was it like living through the explosion of Human? Did he see it coming? And how did he navigate the intense spotlight that followed?In this episode of On The Record, Rory revisits the making of Human, the stories behind songs like the title track (which is now been streamed over 5 billion times), “Skin” and “Giant,” the hip hop roots he nearly followed, and how becoming a dad during peak fame shaped his worldview.He opens up about industry pressures, his refusal to mime on TV, and how emotional vulnerability has made him a better artist. Plus, he teases his new single with Danger Mouse and hints at a long-awaited guitar album.This is an honest, nostalgic, and at times, funny, look back at a milestone moment, from the artist who lived it.⸻Episode Tags (Spotify/SEO)Rag’n’Bone Man, Human, Rory Graham, Poppy Reid, On The Record, debut album, UK soul, hip hop, pop music, music industry, artist interview, podcast, 2025, Calvin Harris, Jamie Hartman, Danger Mouse, music podcast, album retrospective, artist evolution⸻Podcast Show NotesFeatured topics:
• Revisiting Human: The writing process and why it didn’t feel like a true debut album
• Behind the scenes of “Human” and “Skin” with Jamie Hartman
• The early impact of European radio and global chart success
• Balancing fatherhood with sudden fame
• Hip hop beginnings, the Wolves record, and almost making a rap album
• Navigating the music industry: fame, false starts, and staying true to yourself
• Accusations of cultural appropriation and paying homage to Black music
• Unreleased collaborations, freestyling lyrics, and new music with Danger Mouse
• The beauty of artistic evolution and hinting at a guitar-driven futureGuest: Rag’n’Bone Man
Host: Poppy Reid
Produced by: Curious Media
Recorded in: Sydney, Australia
He’s the sonic architect behind some of the biggest global hits of the last decade. On this episode of On The Record, we sit down with GRAMMY-nominated, ASCAP Award-winning producer and entrepreneur Tommy Brown, known professionally as TBHits.From Pittsburgh to the peak of pop culture, Brown’s production fingerprints are on game-changing records with Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, BTS, John Legend, Bad Bunny, Drake, and more. But one record in particular broke new ground in K-pop crossover history—“Ice Cream” by BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez. Tommy didn’t just produce the track—he co-wrote, arranged and composed it, setting new streaming records and solidifying his place as a cross-genre hitmaker.In this conversation, Tommy opens up about:0:00 – His journey from Pittsburgh to global pop hits03:00 – The making of “Ice Cream” and its cultural impact08:30 – What producing in Korea taught him about K-pop13:15 – Stepping back to build Champagne Therapy the right way18:00 – Why royalties are broken and how he uses humor to raise awareness23:00 – Fixing collaboration in music, TV, and film28:00 – ADHD, family, and what’s next for his global collaborationsThis is Tommy Brown. On The Record.Timestamps
Guest bioTommy Brown (aka TBHits) is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated record producer and songwriter from Pittsburgh. He is the founder of Champagne Therapy Music Group & Publishing, in partnership with Universal Music Group chairman Sir Lucian Grainge. Known for his genre-blending sound and longtime collaboration with Ariana Grande, Brown has also worked with BLACKPINK, Justin Bieber, BTS, The Weeknd, Selena Gomez, John Legend, Bad Bunny, and more. His work has shaped the modern pop and R&B landscape.
In this first teaser episode of On The Record, hitmaker Sam Fischer unpacks the deeply personal stories behind his debut album I Love You, Please Don’t Hate Me — all with the benefit of hindsight. Sam opens up about shame, self-worth, radical self-acceptance, and shares a truth about his identity that he’s never said publicly before. Plus, he shows us the audio recording from the writers room where he penned his global hit “This City”, and gives an honest take on major label deals, and what it’s really like being fully independent in the music industry.
