Explore every episode of the podcast Introducing with Tim Blackwell
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| Winston Surfshirt | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:11:52 | |
Introducing you to Winston Surfshirt! It's another episode from the Northern Beaches of Sydney (all happening up there!) ......his fourth album 'Winston' is out today, go ahead and find it where you get your music....and tickets are on sale to see him live....go find them too! ....after you've listened to this episode, obvs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Rions | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:13:46 | |
Introducing you to The Rions! Straight outta Sydney's Northern Beaches, the debut album called 'Everything Every Single Day' is out October 3rd and it's awesome, so go find them a hit follow wherever you get your music....they'll also be hitting the road on a massive tour, get the deets here .....and enjoy this chat, the boys are very funny about how disappointed their parents are with their career choices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Beddy Rays | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:10:51 | |
Introducing you to Jacko and Louis from Beddy Rays! A couple of Brisbane legends for you, their second album is called 'Do What You Wanna' is out today (go search for it) and it rips! They'll hit the road for a tour soon (go search for deets) and, mostly, just enjoy this fun episode of our podcast. Yew! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Conrad Sewell | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:31:26 | |
ARIA Award winning Conrad Sewell is back with his sophomore album, Precious… three years in the making! Tim talks about releasing his single “God Save The Queen” on the day the Queen passed, moving between LA & Brisbane, the state of Pop Music in Australia and there’s even cheeky lil cameo from superstar Ricki-Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kimbra | 10 Feb 2023 | 00:24:31 | |
Kimbra is responsible for one of our generation’s greatest ear-worms, teaming up with Gotye for the 2011 mega hit “Somebody That I Used To Know” adding Aria Awards and Grammy’s to her long list of credits. She has packed a lot into her 30 years - from singing the New Zealand National Anthem in stadiums as a kid to performing on SNL. Beaming in from her adopted home-town, Manhattan we chat about her fourth album ‘A Reckoning’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Illy | 18 Dec 2022 | 00:37:10 | |
Introducing Aussie rap superstar Illy! The Melbourne-based ‘jack of all trades’ has been pushing out catchy hip-hop tunes since he first burst onto the scene with his debut album Long Story Short in 2009. And it’s been banger after banger ever since! Here he sits down with Tim & the occasional pop-ins from Johnny Took from the DMA’s and Peking Duk’s Reuben Styles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sticky Fingers | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:35:39 | |
Introducing Sticky Fingers! Their new album LEKKERBOY is out now; We caught up before they flew off for some downtime OS! We chat about the first meeting in Newtown… being banned by the Newtown Festival then being made the headliners… the making of ‘Australia Street’ and how I first met the boys while drinking their rider at the Bad Friday festival in Marrickville! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hanson | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:32:32 | |
Hanson MmmBopped into our lives over 25 years ago! Issac, Taylor and Zac were back in Oz recently and caught up with Tim for the one millionth chat! So, they decided to kick off with a series of subjects they had never tackled in interviews to date! Have a listen to find out & enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Phil Jamieson, Grinspoon | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:32:45 | |
Introducing Phil Jamieson! The frontman for Grinspoon, we sit down at the Enmore Hotel and chat about meeting at Splendour in The Grass Winning the first ever triple J unearthed and his solo stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Luke Pritchard, The Kooks | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:29:17 | |
Introducing Luke Pritchard! The Kooks front man talks about his first meeting with Tim in London in 2006 and how they were both in desperate need of a hot feed! The band are back in Oz for the anniversary of their killer debut, Inside In, Inside Out. A special thanks to Coopers who has sponsored this episode, Roll The Beer - Unlock the Flavour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Alex Cameron | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:33:45 | |
Alex Cameron is by no means a stranger to the Aus music scene. Originally from Sydney and now living in NYC he knows NO musical boundaries. With an impressive career that stretches from performing at some of Australia’s best festivals, to collaborations with Jimmy Barnes, and more recently writing with Brandon from The Killers - amazing, right? Tim and Alex chat about moving to NYC, life as a writer, and how faking it can be your ticket to success He’ll be performing at Harvest Rock in Adelaide on the 19th and 20th of November and in the rest of Australia in late November and early December. Grab your tickets now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jack White | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:22:49 | |
Jack White needs no introduction… He has 12 Grammy’s to his name and has spent the past year making two records and touring the world. What a lazy bones! He’s chatting to Tim in his ONLY Australian interview ahead of his ONLY Australian show at Adelaide’s Harvest Rock Festival on Nov 19. Grab your tickets now at HarvestRock.com and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kurt Vile | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:20:44 | |
Tim has loved Kurt Vile since he bought a copy of his album, Walking on a Pretty Daze. The born and raised Philadelphian chats to Tim before hitting the stage in Buffalo, New York. They chat about his upcoming album (watch my moves), his relationship with Adam from 'The War on Drugs', as well as his past life on a forklift with a banjo. Kurt is coming to Australia for one show only for the inaugural Harvest Rock festival on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November in Adelaide. Tickets available now at harvestrock.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| CYRIL | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:17:07 | |
Introducing you to CYRIL! You'll have heard the brilliant 'Stumblin' In' (it's number 1 in more than 12 countries, nice!) he loves his Nollsy, he loves his fishing....and he loves James Blunt. What a legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kav Temperley | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:28:47 | |
Introducing you to Kav Temperley. Yep, one of the reasons you’re still humming ‘Sweater’! As front man to Aussie rock royalty, Eskimo Joe, Kav is here to talk kicking around in Perth with Tim 20 years ago and making Aria award winning albums with his two best mates. Now, he’s here to talk going solo. His latest project ‘Machines of Love & Grace’ is out now. We talk about the thriving WA scene, writing for himself versus writing for a band and the last time the Eskies had their last big ‘hissy fit’! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kevin Parker | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:21:28 | |
Introducing Kevin Parker, who needs no introduction! Tame Impala are in the billion streams club. They’ve headlined every major festival around the world and are coming back home this month for their first headline shows since 2015. We chat long-haul flights with small kids, ‘Lonerism’ turning 10, collaborating with Diana Ross & the Gorillaz and we get the surprise of our life when we discover the last artist he’s listened to on Spotify. frontiertouring.com has all the ticket and tour info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Keli Holiday | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:19:55 | |
Keli Holiday aka Adam Hyde knows no musical boundaries. If you’ve been to a festival anywhere in the world in the last few years there’s a high chance you’ve seen Adam play high energy, dance floor fillers as 1/2 of Peking Duk, but this episode isn’t about the Duk. In 2020 after arriving home from an extensive US tour and going through a break-up, Adam picked up the guitar and began writing what was to become a new project, ‘Keli Holiday’. Inspired by the likes of LCD soundsystem, Joy Divison and New Order, Keli Holiday explores a softer sentimental side to Adams songwriting with that touch of high energy we know all too well. So far Adam has played Keli Holiday shows in LA, NY, London and Australia. We caught up with him in Sydney while touring his new album. This episode was recorded live above the band room, there’s a real vibe to it, feels like you’re right there with us! Stream his new album ‘KELI’ now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Finneas | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:24:31 | |
Finneas O'Connell. AKA Finneas. AKA Eight-time Grammy Winner. AKA Billie Eilish’s big bro and collaborator! The siblings have just wrapped up their Happier Than Ever World Tour here in Oz and he takes time out of his mad-tour to chat to Tim from Melbourne. He’s set the world on fire with his lil sis and now, Finneas is talking ‘Optimist’, his solo record, more colabs, the latest sounds on his voice memo’s and coming back to Australia for Laneway Festival in February. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What So Not | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:34:12 | |
What So Not aka Chris Emerson is a pioneer of the Australian Dance music scene! From his early days of spinning records at Chinese Laundry in Sydney to playing Coachella, there is no stopping him. In this Episode Tim and Chris chat the early days, the art of remixing, and the importance of checking your emails for huge collab offers. His new album 'Anomaly' is out now and features Aus hero's the DMAs, and international stars Oliver Tree and Evan Giia. Stream it now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:24:31 | |
Tim fell in love with this band's name before he heard a song and instantly bought the t-shirt! After their debut single “AAHHHH!’ the four Canberra punk-rockers were hard to ignore. They’ve just wrapped up a tour off the back of their ‘Pretty Good For a Girl Band’ EP. Sit back and enjoy this chat from CrowBar before their rockin’ Sydney show. You’re guaranteed to see more of these guys in the future. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jamie T | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:18:27 | |
Tim first met Jamie T in Melbourne in the early 2000’s at Ding Dong Lounge. ‘If You’ve Got the Money’, was the tune that sucked him in and he’s been addicted to his sound and energy ever since. Jamie got up early to chat about growing up in Wimbledon on the drums; stealing poetry from his older brother and his keen eye on Aussie punk. Plus, we dive into his first new release in over six years “The Theory of Whatever”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Thelma Plum | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:27:57 | |
Thelma Plum shot to fame off the back of her critically acclaimed debut album Better In Black. And has never looked back! We talk getting serious at the Music Industry College in Brisbane, accidentally texting Paul Kelly and how she managed to get Paul McCartney on a track. She’s back on the road in August and September. Check out all the details at thelmaplum.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Holly Humberstone | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:30:00 | |
Fresh from Glastonbury, Holly Humberstone is the British singer-songwriter who is wise beyond her years! In this chat we talk about growing up in a small English town with medics for parents and how she broke out as the creative dark horse… Stick with it til the end for a very special guest crasher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tai Verdes | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:17:12 | |
Tai Verdes is a Californian local, who first gave college basketball a crack, appeared on the the voice, american idol and an MTV dating show! From sleeping on a mates couch to going TikTok viral. At 26, he's done and is fresh from a set at Splendour in the Grass. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ball Park Music | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:15:56 | |
They've been around forever, but whatever, introducing you to Ball Park Music! The 8th album is called 'Love' and it's out now (go search for it after you listen to this) and the 'Like Love Tour' kicks off very soon, go get tickets! All happening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Orville Peck | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:39:21 | |
Orville Peck is a South African born, via Canada, country musician. He wears a fringed mask, has never shown his face publicly and in his own words he's "your regular masked cowboy singing songs about being dumped by men" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wet Leg | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:22:52 | |
Introducing you to Wet Leg! Two girls from the Isle of White. They are fresh from Glastonbury and just touched down in Australia ahead of Splendour. They are chatting about their #1 Debut Album, supporting Harry Styles and their desire to see Bin Chickens! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ben Lee | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:28:23 | |
Ben Lee is back with a new album and talks about what 30 years in the business has looked like, why TikTok is for him and how he felt about his songs taking on a whole new life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dermot Kennedy | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:18:33 | |
Dermot Kennedy is an Irish singer-songwriter with over 1 billion streams! We talk to him about busking, leaving his band, becoming a solo artist and coming to Australia after a 2 year delay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jess Mauboy | 03 Jun 2022 | 00:31:17 | |
On today's episode, it's the one and only Jess Mauboy. They talk dirt bikes, why she auditioned for idol, girl bands, Ministry of sound and moving on from Sony music and why Snoop Dog lives on in her mind as her favourite collaboration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Luke Steele | 25 May 2022 | 00:25:23 | |
You may know Luke Steele from Sleepy Jackson or from Empire of the Sun. Today he chats with us from Northern California and tells us about his first band, burying songs with Daniel Jones in a graveyard and living with bears. This episode has it all; enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tom Grennan | 13 May 2022 | 00:32:57 | |
On today’s episode, international english superstar from the small town of Bedford, Tom Grennan. Tim talks about football with him, his encounters with aussie critters and being handed a contract at a pub! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Budjerah | 03 May 2022 | 00:37:55 | |
Welcome to another episode of Introducing! On the show, is 20-year-old Australian Singer Budjerah. Guitar in hand, he is here to play and talk about his journey, which includes becoming mates with Matt Corby and getting knocked back from The Voice, despite having the voice of an angel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Art vs Science | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:46:20 | |
Welcome to Season 03! Today we introduce you to Dan Mac, Dan W and Jim otherwise known as Art vs Science. Their New Single "SWEAT" out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kevin Mitchell | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:36:44 | |
Kevin Mitchell is an Australian singer-songwriter. When he's not the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Jebediah, he's performing as a folk-pop artist under the name Bob Evans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| grentperez | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:21:36 | |
Introducing you to grentperez! ....and yes it is all lower-case and one-word thanks. From Sydney's West this young gun sounds like every genre ever, his debut album is 'Backflips in a Restaurant' it's a brilliant title, and a brilliant album, go search for it x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tkay Maidza | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:26:09 | |
Tkay Maidza is a Zimbabwean-born Australian who went from Perth, then to Adelaide before making the move to LA. The Singer/Songwriter talks to Tim about what her parents think of her career, her relationship with Troye Sivan and listen out for a special guest appearance at the end of the chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hayley Mary | 07 Sep 2021 | 00:53:29 | |
Today's guest is Hayley Mary, an Australian singer-songwriter and lead singer of The Jezabels from 2007–2017 Her New EP, ‘The Drip’ is OUT NOW! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jack Antonoff | 31 Aug 2021 | 00:31:40 | |
Welcome to Season 02 of Introducing! On this episode - Jack Antonoff. Jack Antonoff is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Antonoff has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award and won five Grammy Awards. He is the lead singer of indie pop band Bleachers and a guitarist and drummer in the indie rock band Fun. He was previously the lead singer of the indie rock band Steel Train. Aside from his work with Bleachers and Fun, he has worked as a songwriter and record producer with various artists including Taylor Swift, Lorde, St. Vincent, Lana Del Rey, Kevin Abstract, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Chicks, Clairo and Troye Sivan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| DMA’S - Matt Mason | 03 Jan 2021 | 00:34:39 | |
The DMA'S have supported Liam Gallagher, ended up on a FIFA soundtrack, just played ABC's NYE Special and now you can hear Matt Mason as he chats with Tim in a studio above a pub. There was no better way to finish Season 1! DMA’S on Instagram Matt Mason on Instagram Tim Blackwell on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Delta Riggs | 27 Dec 2020 | 00:57:52 | |
First, they provided the pod’s theme music, then Monte and Elliot join Tim at a rehearsal studio in Sydney to share their story... and about a million Jameson’s. Responsibly, of course. It gets hilarious and perfectly weird. Do not miss this one. The Delta Riggs on Instagram Tim Blackwell on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Peking Duk | 20 Dec 2020 | 00:36:24 | |
“Call me a businessman, baby” Peking Duk’s Adam and Reuben sit down with Tim to talk about their start in Canberra to conquering the world. The two music producers have had a wild ride over the past ten years. Their stories have to be heard to be believed. So stop reading this and listen. Peking Duk on Instagram Tim Blackwell on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Haiku Hands | 13 Dec 2020 | 00:45:26 | |
Haiku Hands are an alternative dance indie-pop band from Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. The group consists of Claire Nakazawa, Beatrice Lewis, Mie Nakazawa, and performing member Mataya Young. Tim sits down with the girls as they celebrate the launch of their debut Album. Haiku Hands on Instagram Tim Blackwell on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tyne-James Organ | 06 Dec 2020 | 00:34:41 | |
In Episode 02 we talk to Tyne-James Organ. The 25-year-old singer-songwriter shares with us his journey and showcases his incredible voice. For more you can follow: Tyne-James Organ on Instagram Tim Blackwell on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Yungblud | 29 Nov 2020 | 00:22:34 | |
Join Tim Blackwell as he sits down with 23 year old singer-songwriter Dominic Harrison, better know to his fans and the world as Yungblud. For more you can follow: Yungblud on Instagram and Twitter. Tim Blackwell on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mia Wray | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:21:58 | |
Introducing you to the lovely Mia Wray! From Noosa to your earholes (via Melbourne) her new album is available now wherever you get your music, it's called 'Hi, It's Nice To Meet You' and she's hitting the road from next week for a load of gigs, go and check out miawray.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ricki-Lee (from the archive) | 13 Mar 2025 | 01:12:40 | |
Introducing you (sort of) to Ricki-Lee (encore preso baby!) It's a year since Ricki released her self made album 'On My Own' .....go search for it and enjoy, it's awesome. That is all xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fontaines D.C. | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:17:35 | |
Introducing you to the amazing Fontaines D.C. (specifically super charming lead guitarist Conor Curley) One of Tim's fave bands, and their album 'Romance' was his album of 2024....yup, he's a fan. This catch up was recorded at The Old Clare in Sydney just before they rocked the crap out of the Opera House forecourt - enjoy! Also look around for gig tickets here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Finneas (from the archive) | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:24:53 | |
From our amazing archive of interviews.....re-introducing you to Finneas! With little sis' on tour at the moment we thought it was worth whacking this at the top of your feed, enjoy Finneas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mallrat | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:18:09 | |
Introducing you to the wonderful Mallrat! So lots going on with Mallrat at the moment....her second album is out now, it's brilliantly titled 'Light hit my face like a straight right,' (so search for it wherever you listen to music) ....she's lowkey supporting Kylie Minogue too, and there are also side-shows happening! Enjoy Mallrat on this podcast, and everywhere else! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||