The Rider, with Becko – Détails, épisodes et analyse

"Shotgun Karaoke" began as a backstage challenge while Something for Kate were on tour. Paul was thrown impossible songs to cover from artists like Iron Maiden and You Am I.

Strangely the challenge started to get a following on Youtube and it sparked something - a covers album!

"Shotgun Karaoke" came out and then Paul toured the country, but he didn't necessarly want to be known as the 'covers guy'. (But we all loved his "Wrecking Ball" version all the same!)

In 2025, "Shotgun Karaoke II" was released with covers from Cher, Max Q, REM and Patti Smith.

The tour also continues in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne.

This is The Rider with Becko, and Paul Dempsey.

Ione Skye, has written one of the greatest books of the year - "Say Everything".

Ione, Hollywood it girl as many refer to her is now an adopted Aussie: married to the iconic Ben Lee and living in Sydney. Their podcast "Weirder Together" has some hilarious takes and worth checking out.

In 1986 fifteen-year-old Ione Skye landed the breakout role in 'River's Edge' and then she inspired John Cusack’s iconic boombox serenade in the hit Cameron Crowe film, 'Say Anything. '

Her experiences around music and musicians is what makes this memoir so special. Growing up in the Hollywood Hills and living in Laurel Canyon, surrounded by so many gifted people from the Fleetwoods to the Zappas - Ione saw it all.

This is The Rider with Becko and Ione Skye.

Sometimes you chat to someone and straight away you think you're on the same wavelength, that's how it feels with 360.

His 5th album, 'Out of The Blue' is out in July and it feels very much a 'HEY, I'M BACK!!' Most of the album had been recorded over the last few years since covid and it seems his life has hit a crossroad.

You find out in this episode of The Rider, 360 has made some huge changes to his life that will surprise you.

The new album though, is a progression that rolls on from his last release and even includes some collabs you wouldn't expect.

See 360 on tour with Pez through July and August.

This is The Rider with Becko, and 360.

Little Birdy came onto the scene as the spotlight was on their hometown, Perth.

Eskimo Joe were riding high, Jebediah, Sleepy Jackson, End of Fashion and more...

The debut album from Little Birdy, 'Big Big Love' landed in the ARIA chart at number 5 and the unforgettable track, 'Beautiful To Me' was loved by the entire country.

As Little Birdy celebrate 21 years of that album, we hear how the band started all those years ago at the Hyde Park Hotel and maybe there's more in the fire for Little Birdy down the track...

This is The Rider with Becko and Katy Steele from Little Birdy.

The Cat Empire have been a huge part of Melbourne's music scene since 1999.

Most of us heard "Hello" and we were hooked, while others were lucky enough to be there from the beginning.

Recently, The Cat Empire dissolved their original lineup and had the official farewell at the Myer Music Bowl.

Now with a brand new lineup and the first album since the change, "Bird in Paradise" - Felix says the band has never been more hungry.

This is The Rider with Becko, and Felix Riebl from The Cat Empire

Paul Kelly, our icon of the Australian music industry has officially released his 29th studio album, "Fever Longing Still".

It's his first album with new material since 2018, with 12 additions to his incredible collection of love songs spanning more than 40 years.

Paul is about as Melbourne is it gets, but we discover in this conversation that things weren't always easy to begin with in the Melbourne music scene. His move to Sydney in the mid-80s brought about his break-through with a long list of hits.

This is an open and completely honest chat with Paul, no topic is off limits whether it be life, love, heartbreak and even heroin.

Paul and his band will hit the road in August next year to celebrate another huge release, so hit up Frontier to get your tickets.

This is The Rider with Becko and Paul Kelly

Kasey Chambers is nothing short of a national treasure. We as a nation cried and supported her when 'Not Pretty Enough' burst Kasey onto the scene.

It was an anthem people related to and was in so many ways the most unlikely to be a number one hit.

Now her 13th album is out, 'Backbone' which accompanies her book 'Just Don't Be a Dickhead'.

A lot has changed in her life, but this album feels like it crosses all stages of her career with music that could have featured on any of her earlier albums.

Kasey's life is an amazing one, in this chat, we hear about her childhood and how her father influenced her music style and the balancing act that is touring and having a family.

This is The Rider with Becko and Kasey Chambers.

Unwritten Law burst onto the scene in the late 90s with a fast-paced rock vibe that we all grew up with.

Many years later, a true fan of the band took on the role of Tour Manager and then literally fell into the role of guitarist. This opportunity wasn't taken for granted, in fact it's more of an all-rounder role of Tour Manager, Guitarist, and sometimes babysitter!

Scotty Mac, the Aussie living the dream playing for Unwritten Law is a story not to be missed.

Catch Unwritten Law on 'Hotter Than Hell' Festival.

This is The Rider with Becko and Scotty Mac from Unwritten Law.

The Jezabels superstar, Hayley Mary is all set to step into her solo persona with the debut album, "Roman XS."

You may have seen the Jezabels rise to fame in the early 2010s, being a festival staple and also the famous residency gigs at Sydney's Lansdown Hotel.

Hayley chose the worst possible time to launch her solo career - right at the beginning of the pandemic, but we finally get our hands on her new album 25 October.

With Oasis announcing their return, you'll hear some hilarious Liam Gallagher stories after she supported him on the last Aussie tour.

Catch Hayley Mary on tour this Summer celebrating this incredible album.

This is The Rider with Becko and Hayley Mary from the Jezabels.

Regurgitator are one of Australia's favourite bands and recently celebrated some huge milestones - 25 years of the album "Unit" and we're not far off from 30 years of "Tu Plang".

You'll see them on the 'Hotter Than Hell' tour, which kicks off 12 October in WA.

You'll hear about the highs and lows of the band, how they got through 'Band in a Bubble' and their unusual connection with Powderfinger.

This is The Rider with Becko and Quan from Regurgitator.