Introducing with Tim Blackwell
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 16 hours ago -Tim has been chatting to musos for 18 years, from The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, The Killers and Arctic Monkeys, the list goes on (like this) Kylie Minogue, The Strokes, Katy Perry, Hanson, Oasis, etc. Tim's passion for connecting audiences with the artists he loves takes shape in this poddie - Introducing with Tim Blackwell, get involved.
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Olympia
May 14, 2024 15:00 - 25 minutesIntroducing you to Olympia! 6'4, swears a lot, has worked with Peter Garrett, and makes amazing music....what's not to love about Olympia! There's a tour coming up, a new EP called 'Love For One' which is out right now and in general we're loving Olympia. Enjoy the chat!
Troy Cassar-Daley
May 09, 2024 20:37 - 27 minutesHe's been playing country music for over 30 years.....but, introducing you to Troy Cassar-Daley! In this episode with guitar in hand he chats through the new album 'Between The Fires' (it's out now), family, life, death and how country music is back baby! Enjoy!
Chelsea Cutler
May 02, 2024 15:00 - 27 minutesIntroducing you to Chelsea Cutler! She's currently on tour (search Chelsea Cutler Tour where you search for things), Stellaria is the amazing new album (search it!!) and she pops in for a very jet-lagged chat with a bad neck on her first trip to Australia, how cool!
KLP
April 25, 2024 15:00 - 23 minutesIf you grew up rocking out to triple j's house party over the past few years, you'd know KLP..... .....if you weren't, introducing you to KLP!!!! TV commercial amazing fact alert in this episode....and her new single 'Never Let Me Down' is out today. Search KLP in your music app. Enjoy!
Angus & Julia Stone
April 18, 2024 15:00 - 33 minutesWhat a very talented family! Introducing you to Australia's brother and sister, Angus and Julia Stone. In this episode of the pod the guys talk about being based in Tassie, recording with Rick Rubin (with added Gaga and Eminem), their new album 'Cape Forestier,' and hitting the road, check the deets here - www.angusandjuliastone.com
CXLOE
April 11, 2024 15:00 - 24 minutesIntroducing you to the most un-googlable artist in the world! CXLOE!! You may have heard her amazing song called '12 Steps,' her new tune is called 'Shapeshifter' which is out today, and the album Shiny New Thing is out May 17th. In this episode the Tim and CXLOE talk the songwriting process, are albums making a comeback? Why she loves staying indie and living a best life in Los Angeles....enjoy!
Cxloe
April 11, 2024 15:00 - 24 minutesIntroducing you to the most un-googlable artist in the world! Cxloe!! You may have heard her amazing song called '12 Steps,' her new tune is called 'Shapeshifter' which is out today, and the album Shiny New Thing is out May 17th. In this episode the Tim and Cxloe talk the songwriting process, are albums making a comeback? Why she loves staying indie and living a best life in Los Angeles....enjoy!
Amy Shark
April 04, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutesIntroducing you to Australia's best friend.....Amy Shark. Pop singer, award winner, Idol judge, can deal with rowdy crowds, loves a piccolo and is a great chat. Amy's got new music on the way (but won't tell us too much about it) and in this episode she gives us an exclusive on probably the greatest day of her life, it's adorbs. Enjoy!
Joy Anonymous
March 21, 2024 14:00 - 16 minutesWith their low key friend called Fred Again, it's all about spreading the joy! Whether it's big arenas, pouring down with rain, or the laneways of Melbs, Henry and Louis want us to be able to love the small joys. It's about community, appreciation, fun....and having a bit of a boogie. During a very busy two weeks in Australia Tim catches up with the boys in-between a couple of massive Fred Again gigs, and before they hit the Domain for one big (wet) party.
Peter Garrett
March 14, 2024 19:57 - 22 minutesOur next guest needs absolutely no introduction - Peter Garrett! From years fronting Midnight Oil to tearing Canberra a new one as a Minister, Peter is back with his second solo album ‘The True North’. And at the age of 70, he’s not looking like slowing down - taking the album on the road covering the entire country. What a lazy bones! Please enjoy my chat with this Australian music icon.
Ricki-Lee
March 07, 2024 14:00 - 1 hourYou might know Ricki-Lee......ayo!!!!! Two mates sitting down talking about a 20 year career in one of the craziest industries you could work in, how good! Everything from Idol (back in the day), Idol (nowadays), Young Divas, growing up, family, sad things, happy things...it's all here. Ricki's new album called On My Own is out now, go search for it, all killer no filler, that is all.
The Struts
February 29, 2024 14:00 - 25 minutesIntroducing you to Luke, Adam, Jed & Gethin… AKA the Struts! The UK boys have just wrapped a tour of Oz with guitar God, Slash as well as two headline shows in Sydney & Melbourne. Playing tunes spanning four albums including their latest release ‘Pretty Vicious’… The boys are on fire and chat to Tim from their swanky Melbourne hotel. Get some struts in your life - enjoy!
The Terrys
February 22, 2024 14:00 - 19 minutesGerringong's finest, and funnest, introducing you to The Terrys! The boys are all about fulfilling their creative urges, and building a community around mateship. It’s about spinning everything into a positive and always looking for the ray of sunshine, and the boys are just that! The vibes are also good because their sophomore album Skate Pop is out today! They popped in for a quick chat before heading off on their European Tour, and got slammed by the rain on the way in, enjoy! @theterrysband
Royel Otis
February 15, 2024 14:00 - 18 minutesIntroducing you to my favourite Aussie band right now! Royel Otis are Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic. They’ve had the craziest 2023 with headline slots at Splendour plus the UK’s Reading and Leeds. And now, in 2024 comes the release of the debut album PRATTS & PAIN plus a massive Aus and European tour. At the risk of stealing Molly Meldrum’s vibe… do yourself a favour and put Royel Otis on top of every list this year.
Rudimental
February 08, 2024 14:00 - 25 minutesBringing drum and bass to the world in a major way for over a decade Rudimental are one of the best live acts in the world. Not to mention their huge tunes with a smattering of the world’s biggest voices, all desperate to get the Rudimental treatment - these guys have perfected their sound and style. We talk everything from growing up together and making beats at school, to being wooed by Jay Z & Beyonce! They’ve just left Australia after a national tour and are back with some banging new t...
Griff
February 01, 2024 14:00 - 17 minutesSarah Griffith AKA Griff shot to the top of the BRIT pool after winning the Rising Star award at the age of 20. Performing Black Hole in front of her idols before going on to tour with Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran and getting social media cred from a lil known pop star Taylor Swift. “Miss Me Too” is her new single and she never disappoints. Speaking to Tim on her second trip down under in a month she is so much fun and has a lot planned for 2024. Enjoy!
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
January 25, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutesIf your New Year's resolution was to eat better, can I interest you in some Psychedelic Porn Crumpets? Jack and Chris join Tim for the first ep of 2024 before hitting the stage on the Royal Blood Tour backstage at Sydney's Hordern Pavillion. The boys talk barn raves, Perth pubs, getting through customs with the word 'porn' in their name and releasing six albums over seven years including the cracking new release 'Fronzoli.' Pass the crumpets!
Keiynan
December 14, 2023 22:38 - 30 minutesSinger, songwriter, dancer, actor, gymnast, ASMR enthusiast… what can’t Keiynan do?! Growing up in Western Sydney, Keiynan has made waves across the globe. From Louis Vuitton fashion shows, to the big screen and earning himself a GLAAD Award nomination for breakthrough artist. Keiynan’s mixtape The Heart Defence is out now, with a second studio album on the way. Enjoy the chat!
Jessie Ware
December 07, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutesAs English as the countryside but as International as they get… Every corner of the globe has fallen in love with Jessie Ware! She’s five albums deep. Done collaborations with our Kylie. Throw in a hugely successful podcast with her mum that has guests bigger than this humble series… Jessie is as connected as she is talented. We grabbed her hours before heading back home to see her family in London after a big few days playing Summer Camp Festival in Melbourne & Sydney. Her new album “That!...
Foy Vance
November 30, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutesFoy Vance. No relation to Vance Joy by the way… ......Foy needs no introduction. The Irish lad has been honing his craft for sometime now and never ever wanted a writing buddy, until Ed Sheeran came along! He’s in Australia playing sold out shows and celebrating the 10th anniversary of his magical tune ‘Guiding Light’ with a little help from Ed and a couple of up-and-comers Keith Urban and Elton John.
Kwame
November 23, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutesIntroducing you to Kwame! The New Zealand born, Blacktown and Parra raised rapper, producer, collaborator and all ‘round good guy is here to chat about the release of his brand-new tune “Daydream”. He’s shared the stage with Peking Duk and Holy Holy (just to name a few) and now he’s here to talk about what’s next in his plan for world domination! Check out this interview on YouTube too, search for Introducing with Tim Blackwell on YT and take a look.
Y.O.G.A.....Reuben Styles
November 16, 2023 19:13 - 47 minutesYou’re Only Great Always - and you are! It’s also what Y.O.G.A. stands for. The epic side-hustle of Peking Duk’s all time silly-billy Reuben Styles. This project has done wonders shining a light on mental health and the tracks and clips bang like crazy! Joined by drag superstar Jimi the Kween for their latest release with Y.O.G.A. “Interstellar”, hear the great vibes right… now! Help is out there guys....... Lifeline - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
Jack Antonoff (from the archive)
November 09, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutesJack's band Bleachers recently dropped the first single off their fourth studio album, it's called 'Modern Girl' and you need to get involved. This episode is one from the archive and if you're new to the pod, also, get involved. Jack Antonoff is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. 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...
Tkay Maidza (from the archive)
November 02, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutesWe love Tkay, so much so we want to give her new album some love (it's called Sweet Justice and it's out now) and re-pub a chat we had with her back during COVID.......Tkay is also out on the road this month tkaymaidza.com.au/tour is the place to go to check out the dates.
Angie McMahon
October 26, 2023 19:20 - 37 minutesWe were first smashed over the face by her incredible voice with 2019’s debut ‘Salt’ and today, we have a new album to get excited about! ‘Light, Dark, Light Again’ was four years in the making. With a pandemic and a ‘work trip' to North Carolina in between. And it was worth the wait! Tim chats to Angie at Sydney’s Metro Theatre in a little dungeon room while her band rehearses above. Hear her mantras, potty mouth and all around good vibe in this very fun chat, with name-drops like Bon Jovi ...
Automatic
October 19, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutesIntroducing you to ‘Automatic’. Izzy, Halle and Lola are as cool as a girl band from LA gets. They’ve had support slots with Julian Casablancas, Tame Impala, IDLES and more recently Yeah Yeah Yeahs as well as a killer set at Splendour. Their new album ‘Excess’ is a must for this weekend as is my lil chat with them. Enjoy. This interview was recorded back when the guys were here for their set at Splendour.
Claire Rosinkranz
October 12, 2023 15:00 - 15 minutesWhere do we start with Claire Rosinkranz? She was always going to be a star! Living in LA, signed at 16, musical family and BOOM here she is on her first trip to Australia where she’s already had over 60 million streams. She’s the real deal. Killer songs. Killer attitude. What more do you need? Tim caught up with the 19 year old on the eve of her Splendour in the Grass debut and just before the release of debut album ‘Just Because’. Stream it after this chat! Enjoy!
Forest Claudette
October 05, 2023 21:05 - 32 minutesLet us introduce you to Forest Claudette. Tim has only met them a handful of times but this chat will prove, it’s like they’ve known each other for years. Such a confident, beautiful artist keen to share their joy and talent with the world. Writing and performing tunes with the ease of a veteran, Forest is sharing their new EP ‘Everything is Green’ with us now and you simply MUST listen. After this ep, of course!
Ben Gillies & Chris Joannou
September 28, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutesWe’ve got ourselves a reader! Yep, for the first time on Introducing - we’re talking books! Ben Gillies & Chris Joannou chat to Tim about ‘Love & Pain’… the epic times and crooked lines of life inside and out of Silverchair. The boys have been all over the news lately, finally able to tell the story of Australia’s most awarded musical act from their perspective. Get yourself a comfy chair, and curl up with a good… err, podcast.
SAFIA
September 20, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutesHarry, Michael and Ben are SAFIA! The Canberra boys have a distinctive sound and their new album ‘A Lovers Guide to a Lucid Dream’ is like a comfy, SAFIA-soaked blanket. It floats perfectly from beginning to end. The boys chat about enjoying the Canberra’s lack of ‘clique’ as well as showing off their their year six Radford College school pic. Cuties! They’re hitting the road & taking their cool sound around the country from October.
Teddy Swims
September 14, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutesIntroducing Teddy Swims... A larger than life football star turned musical theatre power house who set the world on fire with his YouTube channel. Now here he is, in Australia for the second time on the eve of the release of his debut album "I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1)." This episode of the podcast was recorded on August 16th 2023. Check out the podcast on Insta, tap here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MAY-A
September 07, 2023 20:17 - 20 minutesIntroducing you to MAY-A… From busking with her sax on the beach to the number one tune on the Hottest 100 with Flume, she’s packed it all in. Her new EP, Analysis Paralysis smacks you over the face in the best possible way. Her neck tatt says ‘LUCKY’ but from what you’ll hear it’s none of that and all raw talent. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Busby Marou
August 31, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutesMeet Tom & Jeremy… AKA Busby Marou! Two of the nicest dudes in music who love a yarn, a beer and a tour of tiny towns all over the country! Tune in to hear how it all started, from singing covers in Queensland to recording five studio albums and sharing a stage with some of Australia’s biggest names. Their new album ‘Blood Red’ is a cracker and if you Google ‘Busby Marou tour’ chances are they’ll be playing near your house real soon!
Guy Sebastian
August 24, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutesIntroducing: Guy Sebastian, heard of him? It was 20 years ago we first sat down together at Nova in Perth days after he won Australian Idol and look at us (mainly him) now! We cover ALL the bases in this chat... from songwriting in Bali to being a golf dad, his work mantra and what’s planned for album number 10, oh and his famous fried rice! Not to mention all the music he’s listening to right now… and it’s a lot! What’s not to love about Guy? Enjoy!
Kita Alexander
August 17, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutesIntroducing Kita Alexander. She’s been in our face (in the best possible way) since 2015’s ‘My Own Way’, which got the attention of Elton John... Since then she has been a release machine all while finding time to get married and raise her kids - it’s the Byron dream! And this year has been her biggest to date… she’s embarked on a headline tour all while releasing a country tune with Morgan Evans and teaming up with dance music icon FISHER, oooft - she’s busy! And she took time to come vi...
Pete Murray
August 10, 2023 22:42 - 28 minutesThe man that needs no introduction… is on Introducing! Pete Murray has been part of our lives for 20 years. He’s celebrating by hitting the road for his Greatest Hits Tour and releasing two decades of hits on his new Best Of album. And here we talk about it all! From saying goodbye to a life of sport and picking up a guitar in his 20’s… to moving to London and getting a little kick up the musical bum from Sneaky Sound System’s Black Angus, he’s never looked back and there is no sign of stopping!
Holy Holy
August 03, 2023 22:32 - 35 minutesTim chats to Tim & Oscar from Holy Holy ahead of the release of their fifth studio album. We cover all bases, from the boys living, writing and recording in different parts of the country to where it all began, their chance meeting in Thailand. This album features a stack of collaborations with artists like Tasman Keith, Kwame and Tia Carys. And their new single ‘Ready’ featuring Sumner is out today, give it a listen!
Nick Littlemore, PNAU
July 28, 2023 04:03 - 30 minutesWhere to begin with Nick Littlemore? Fronting PNAU and Empire of the Sun. Sure. But there is so much more! Nick’s life was never going to be run-of-the-mill since he first hit the rave scene with best friend and collaborator Peter Mayes from the tender age of 13! Tim chats all things synths, sampling, sage-ing Hollywood mansions, Elton John and what’s planned for their incredible closing set at this year’s Splendour in the Grass.
Dan Sultan
July 20, 2023 23:32 - 34 minutesDan Sultan is a fixture of the Aussie music scene but here, he chats about his proudest work to date. Having released five albums over his award winning career, Tim sits down with his old mate to talk about this self-titled record that fills him with pride. ‘Dan Sultan’ is available on August 22 and it’s a cracker. And so is this chat… (Warning, if you make it to the end - the boys talk about that ‘one time’ at Meredith)!
Jake Shears
July 14, 2023 03:12 - 28 minutesWhere do we start with Jake Shears? Singer, songwriter, Scissor Sister (obvs), Broadway star, podcaster, actor, friend of Elton, oh and one of the nicest guys in the biz! Here, Tim chats to Jake from his New Orleans home studio to talk all things house parties. Which is exactly what inspired his new solo album ‘Last Man Dancing’. Featuring our very own Kylie Minogue, this release also packs a punch with added cameos from Iggy Pop & Jane Fonda, not to mention the many characters Jake plays thr...
The Vanns
June 23, 2023 05:41 - 19 minutesHair. Guitars. Rock. More hair. That’s The Vanns in a nutshell! Since releasing their debut in 2019, the NSW boys are back with a stunning sophomore release, “Last Of Your Kind”. Tim hangs with Jimmy and Cam as they tease a mega tour to celebrate the album release later in the year, their first Splendour and we go deep into their voice memos.
Romy Vager, RVG
June 16, 2023 00:18 - 23 minutesMeet Romy Vager, from Melbourne’s RVG! Weeks after the release of their third album ‘Brain Worms’, Tim chats about the Melbourne music scene post Covid, Iggy Pop’s confetti and wanting to do a song with Lizzo after they share the stage (in different slots!) at this year’s Splendour in the Grass.
Milky Chance
June 09, 2023 00:46 - 18 minutesTake a chance on the boys from Milky Chance! Since smacking us over the face with their 2013 banger ‘Stolen Dance’ the German electro duo have been flying! Hear Tim’s chat with Clemens & Philipp on the road as they tour North America celebrating their fourth studio album ‘Living In A Haze’. Enjoy!
DZ Deathrays
May 25, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutesDance-Punk Brissy boys DZ Deathrays are back with a sixth album, R.I.F.F! Shane & Lachlan catch up with Tim to chat band-hopping, Stafford in the UK (it’s the worst) and filming a video with Murray the Wiggle! The boys also tease a big tour to celebrate the launch of their new album… so listen up!
Nothing But Thieves
May 04, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutesSince 2015, Nothing But Thieves have been the band that keeps on delivering. Their unique sound matched with Conor’s one in a million vocals make them one of the most exciting things to come out of Essex, well… ever! Fresh off the back of a last minute trip to Oz for solo shows as well as a stint on the Groovin' the Moo line-up, their sold out audiences have not been disappointed from Brisbane to Bunbury! And with their fourth album due out in July, the first taste ‘Welcome to the DCC’ has fa...
L.A.B
April 28, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutesThis week Tim takes you across the ditch to hang with Kiwi reggae-Royalty, L.A.B! In town for their Aussie tour they haven’t stopped since getting together in 2016. Meet Joel and Miharo as they talk releasing a new album every year and taking their tunes around the world!
Wallice
April 20, 2023 23:22 - 28 minutesWallice was born and raised in Los Angeles so she was destined to be a star! Tim catches up with her backstage before the last show of the Aussie tour supporting The 1975. We talk jazz, growing up in Hollywood and playing in front of 60,000 since the start of the tour. Not bad for her first time in the country! Her new EP ‘Mr Big Shot’ is out now - go check it out after listening to this chat!
Tia Gostelow
April 13, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutesTia Gostelow is an FNQ gal all the way from Mackay in Queensland! And she’s been on fire since the release of her debut 'Thick Skin’ in 2018. Her second release ‘Chrysalis’ was produced by Holy Holy and cemented Tia as one to watch, hitting number 1 on the AIR Charts. She chats to Tim about touring and finding her musical feet in her home town… plus we tease the release of album number 3. Enjoy!
DYLAN
April 06, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutesDYLAN is full of musical beans, in the best possible way! From writing her first song at age seven to supporting Yungblud & Ed Sheeran across Europe, we chat to DYLAN fresh off the plane from London on her first whirlwind trip to Oz… and she couldn’t be happier! Her music is infectious and her latest mix-tape 'The Greatest Thing I’ll Never Learn’ is available to stream now so, do it! BBC Radio 1 has called her 'The Sound of 2023’… go see for yourself & enjoy my chat with DYLAN!
DMA'S - Johnny Took
March 30, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourTim returns to the old stomping-ground of the DMA’S! Their recording studio, rehearsal space and good time dirty hangout above a pub in inner Sydney. If these walls could talk. Wait, no one wants that. Ever. We spoke to Matt Mason in Ep 6 and now many, many chats later here we are with songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and all ‘round good guy, Johnny Took. We talk all things DMA’S from how the boys first met and started making music together, to selling over 60,000 tickets in the UK...