Triple M Rock

Live Nation has launched Next On, a fantastic new initiative designed to give the next generation of Australian and New Zealand artists a genuine leg-up! I caught up with Emily Taylor from Live Nation to chat about how the program works, why giving emerging artists access to major venues and industry support can make such a difference, and what they’re looking for when it comes to finding the next big thing. We also talked about some of the artists who have already come through the program and why Next On could be a pretty exciting opportunity for artists looking to take that next big step. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome the incredible Kate Duncan from The Push to talk about their incredible 40th Milestone! From its iconic Push Over festival, which gave generations of young music fans and artists the chance to experience live music, to its continued work creating opportunities for young people across the country, The Push has played a huge role in shaping Australia’s music scene. To mark the milestone, Push Over is returning to Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens this November, bringing together legendary alumni including Bodyjar, Frenzal Rhomb, Killing Heidi, Magic Dirt and Regurgitator, alongside a new generation of artists including Alex Lahey, Alice Ivy, Baker Boy, Ruby Fields and members of Teenage Joans and Public Figures. It’s a celebration of The Push’s incredible history, its impact on young Australians and the future of live music. Get your tickets here! https://www.liveatthegardens.com.au/pushover See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Barnes’ new album has gone straight to #1 on the Australian Music Charts! We caught up with Casey before the album’s release and his massive tour, which is happening right now to chat about the writing process, his daughter joining him on some of the shows, his love for the Hawks, and what might just be the best “think on your feet” moment while supporting Bryan Adams! Strap yourself in, because it’s an incredible ride and I feel like this is still only the beginning! 🚀 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hard to believe this is the first time Brad has joined us in the studio! The first time we ever spoke, he was sitting on the back of a tractor during COVID on his property in Rocky, and since then, it's been an amazing ride. From #1 albums and sold-out tours to playing some of the biggest festivals, it's always great to catch up and talk music, especially now that he's added a brand-new piano to the studio! Brad also talks about his love for Jindabyne, where he grew up, and an exciting homecoming show coming up in the place he still holds so close to his heart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a very turbulent couple of weeks for Phil Jamieson. He was 27 shows into a 44-date national tour celebrating the release of his second album, 10Charlie , when he injured his back on stage and had to be taken straight to hospital, forcing him to cancel the remainder of the tour. It’s never dull, but there’s still plenty to celebrate and reflect on with this incredible album. Produced by the amazing Oscar Dawson from Holy Holy, 10Charlie is a fantastic listen. We’re wishing Phil a speedy recovery and can’t wait to hear these songs live when he’s back on stage! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, Kevin’s one of our most beloved singer-songwriters, and time flies when you’re having fun! This year marks the 20th anniversary of Bob Evans’ sophomore album, Suburban Sunset . Join us as we take a walk down memory lane, from recording the album in Nashville to touring it nationally. It’s an incredible record, and we’ll get to hear it played live in its entirety this September/October. And it’s also show day! The world premiere of Jebediah’s brand-new documentary, Are We Okay? , is happening tonight at the iconic Forum Theatre in Melbourne. So much to talk about! All the details you can find here. https://www.bobevans.com.au/ https://www.jebediah.net/shows See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These guys have been on the bucket list for quite some time, so it was awesome to finally welcome Sam and Andrew from The Jungle Giants onto the show! Their fifth album, Experiencing Feelings of Joy , is incredible and feels like a real turning point for the band, both musically and personally. They're currently on a massive Australian and New Zealand tour, with international shows on the way, so we took a walk down memory lane, chatted about some career highlights, the journey of The Jungle Giants, and, of course, our shared love of Eddy Current Suppression Ring! More info on The Jungle Giants and their upcoming shows below 👇 https://www.thejunglegiants.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Lightbody, the lead singer of Snow Patrol, has always had a soft spot for Australia. So when the opportunity came to collaborate with Kylie Minogue, it was a dream come true. The result? The stunning new track, These Arms . We chat about the collaboration, their love of performing, and celebrate the anniversary of Eyes Open — the album that became a global breakthrough and cemented Snow Patrol as one of the biggest bands in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've watched her grow up before our very eyes and what a career it's been! Vanessa is back from Los Angeles, touring Australia on a sold-out tour celebrating an incredible 25 years. We talk about the biggest differences between releasing music now and back in the 90's. It was a great chat and we look to having her back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got ourselves a bucket list moment right here! Rick Beato is one of YouTube's most influential music creators, educators and interviewer! He joins Matty ahead of his Australian tour to talk about his lifelong love of AC/DC, why he believes Australia has one of the greatest live music cultures in the world, and what fans can expect from bringing his celebrated live show Down Under. Plus his one person he'd fly to Australia to interview for 5 minutes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more than 35 years, recent Aria Hall Of Fame Inductees Vika & Linda have been one of the defining voices of Australian music, it's to a celebrated career as one of the country's most loved duos, they've earned ARIA Awards, topped the charts and built a reputation as two of Australia's greatest live performers. Their harmonies have become part of the soundtrack to Australian music, but it's their warmth, honesty and enduring partnership as sisters that continues to resonate with audiences. They're back with new music and plenty of stories to share! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Large Mirage have just released their brand-new single 'Wildfire' and are gearing up for an exciting run of live shows. The band is embarking on a massive national tour across Australia, then set to perform overseas at Bon Fest in Scotland alongside good friends, The Screaming Jets. They've also been hard at work in the studio with critically acclaimed producer Michael Badger, who has worked with the likes of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, helping shape the band's next chapter. Adding to an already huge year, Large Mirage will also be joining the Rock The Boat Cruise alongside some true icons of rock. Find out more and keep up with the latest news at: https://largemirage.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hard to believe it's been almost three years since we last caught up with Johnny from DMA'S. With a brand-new album arriving next month and a national tour on the horizon, there's plenty to talk about. This year also marks 10 years since the release of the band's acclaimed debut album, Hills End , which they recently celebrated by performing in full across the UK and Europe. We can't wait to hear what's next from the lads. Find out more below. /www.dmasdmas.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Rowan joined us from Mid Drift fresh off an amazing performance here at HG HQ! It's been an incredible ride so far, and fresh off the release of the Sophomore Ep, Good At Avoiding, things are only ramping up. We discuss their humble beginnings to sharing the stage with their idols Ocean Alley, it's been heaps of fun so far they they're just getting started. Check out more on the band here. https://www.middriftband.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off the release of her outstanding debut album Nobody's Baby , Kathleen Halloran is proving why she's one of Australia's most exciting rising artists. Already renowned as one of the country's most formidable guitarists, Kathleen joins us to chat about taking her first full-length record on the road, and the incredible, almost unbelievable story of how a chance encounter led to her becoming a key member of Kate Ceberano's touring band. Keep up to date below https://www.kathleenhalloran.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Eat World are heading back to Australia, bringing with them one of the most celebrated alternative rock catalogues of the last three decades. Ahead of the tour, Matty caught up with frontman Jim Adkins to chat about what keeps the band's love affair with Australian audiences so strong, why songs like The Middle , Sweetness and Pain continue to resonate with fans old and new, and what people can expect when they hit the stage this time around. The conversation also touched on the enduring legacy of The Middle , including Prince's take on the iconic track, while also sharing his thoughts on Australia's music scene, the energy of local crowds, and why returning Down Under remains one of Jimmy Eat World's favourite stops on the touring calendar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Herschell is not only having an impact on Australian adults when it comes to Mental Health, he is having an even greater impact of the generations coming through. Taking his message into our schools and building the foundation blocks in our kids that will arm them with the tools to manage their own Mental Health struggles later in life.... as well as deal with what they have going on right now. Imagine that.... our kids being taught what us adults can only wish we had been taught at an earlier age about how to cope. Tom Herschell IS that difference. Hear about it and all the incredible tips he has that you can put in place right now for yourself or someone that you know is doing it tough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to 'Boots on the Ground' work in Australian Mental Health, you don't get much more Grass Roots than Mary O'Brien from Are You Bogged Mate?. Mary's focus is on Rural and Regional blokes, helping them understand what Mental Health is, how it may be impacting on them and most importantly, what you can do about it. In this podcast, Mary shares her story of how she came to do what she does today and explains tools that can help you with your own mental health, in a way that just makes sense... especially to blokes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kurt Everard is a lead counsellor at T.I.A.C.S, a free phone and text counseling service offering mental health support to Australia's blue collar community. You can call or text Mon-Fri 8am-10pm AEST. Kurt is on the front line, helping Aussies every day navigate their way through their own mental health struggles. On this episode, Kurt gives us practical tips that you can use right now to help yourself or someoen you care about that you think is doing it tough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well it's never dull with these legends, fresh off a staff performance at the offices here, we celebrated the release of Kingswoods brand new album "Midnight Mavericks" We took a deep dive into the writing and recording of this album, plus the tour to follow and frsh off the other news that the band are starting a recording studios in Nashville! Always a pleasure to have Alex and Ferg on the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.