Introducing with Tim Blackwell
98 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days 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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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...
Idolising Nova
March 23, 2023 21:44 - 20 minutesThis chat is a long time in the making, Idolising Nova first reached out to Tim because he works on Nova in Australia - a match made in heaven! Tim caught up with Jack and Kyle on their tour bus somewhere in Europe while they're supporting The Vamps. The Peterborough boys talked growing up in small city, lad-ish crowds and their dreams of featuring on a FIFA soundtrack.
King Princess
March 16, 2023 21:42 - 30 minutesKing Princess is a KING… Princess! Tim sits down with the Brooklyn local who describes Mark Ronson as her ‘Daddy’ and has shared stages with Julian Casablancas, Florence Welch and is about to go on tour with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. We dive deep into the making of her second album ‘Hold On Baby’ and her love for Australian and our wildlife. She even shouts out to the hot lesbian she met at the zoo! It’s a chat like no other. Dad jokes included. Enjoy!
Maisie Peters
March 09, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutesMaisie Peters is a decade into the music business at the age of… 22! She’s gone from busking in Brighton in the UK, to playing stadiums around the world with Ed Sheeran on his Mathematics Tour. In this chat, she’s sound-checking at Adelaide Oval before the second last leg of their Aussie tour. From releasing her debut single independently, to being the first signing to Ed’s Gingerbread Man Records & all the fun in-between. Enjoy!
Conrad Sewell
March 03, 2023 00:22 - 33 minutesARIA 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.
Kimbra
February 10, 2023 02:06 - 26 minutesKimbra 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’.
Illy
December 18, 2022 16:00 - 38 minutesIntroducing 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.
Sticky Fingers
December 09, 2022 04:36 - 37 minutesIntroducing 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!
Hanson
December 02, 2022 00:47 - 34 minutesHanson 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!
Phil Jamieson, Grinspoon
November 24, 2022 16:00 - 34 minutesIntroducing 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.
Luke Pritchard, The Kooks
November 18, 2022 02:00 - 31 minutesIntroducing 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.
Alex Cameron
November 10, 2022 21:33 - 35 minutesAlex 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 Adela...
Jack White
November 03, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutesJack 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!
Kurt Vile
October 28, 2022 05:20 - 22 minutesTim 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 no...
Kav Temperley
October 18, 2022 22:05 - 30 minutesIntroducing 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 ‘hi...
Kevin Parker
October 11, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutesIntroducing 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.
Keli Holiday
October 06, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutesKeli 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 Divis...
Finneas
September 27, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutesFinneas 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!
What So Not
September 13, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutesWhat 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!
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
September 01, 2022 15:58 - 26 minutesTim 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!
Jamie T
August 25, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutesTim 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”.
Thelma Plum
August 11, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutesThelma 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.
Holly Humberstone
August 02, 2022 23:18 - 31 minutesFresh 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!
Tai Verdes
July 27, 2022 23:09 - 18 minutesTai 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.
Orville Peck
July 21, 2022 17:19 - 41 minutesOrville 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"
Wet Leg
July 14, 2022 21:32 - 24 minutesIntroducing 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!
Ben Lee
June 22, 2022 21:22 - 30 minutesBen 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!
Dermot Kennedy
June 09, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutesDermot 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.
Jess Mauboy
June 03, 2022 02:20 - 33 minutesOn 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.
Luke Steele
May 25, 2022 01:59 - 27 minutesYou 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.
Tom Grennan
May 13, 2022 00:02 - 34 minutesOn 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! Tom Grennan's Australian dates: https://www.secretsounds.com/tours/tom-grennan-tickets-2022/ Hosted by: Tim Blackwell Production: propodcastproduction.com Producer: Ryan Jewell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Budjerah
May 03, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutesWelcome 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!
Art vs Science
February 02, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutesWelcome 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!
Kevin Mitchell
October 01, 2021 02:30 - 38 minutesKevin 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.
Tkay Maidza
September 16, 2021 01:17 - 27 minutesTkay 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.
Hayley Mary
September 07, 2021 21:13 - 55 minutesToday'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.
Jack Antonoff
August 31, 2021 22:19 - 33 minutesWelcome 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 v...
DMA’S - Matt Mason
January 03, 2021 15:54 - 36 minutesThe 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.
The Delta Riggs
December 27, 2020 13:33 - 59 minutesFirst, 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.
Peking Duk
December 20, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutes“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.
Haiku Hands
December 13, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutesHaiku 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.
Tyne-James Organ
December 06, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutesIn 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. The Intro and Outro to this series is Push $ Pull by The Delta Riggs,
Yungblud.
November 29, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBJoin Tim Blackwell as he sits down with 23 year old singer-songwriter Dominic Harrison, better know to his fans and the world as Yungblud. Proudly presented by Nova Podcasts and produced in partnership with Pro Podcast Production. For more you can follow: Yungblud on Instagram and Twitter. Tim Blackwell on Instagram and Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yungblud
November 29, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutesJoin 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.
Season 1 Preview
November 19, 2020 23:13 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBSince starting at Nova in 2001, Tim's has been chatting to musos for 18 years. Highlights include the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, and the list goes on (and it will) Kylie Minogue, The Strokes, Katy Perry, Hanson, Oasis, etc. Now this experience and passion for connecting audiences with the artists he loves will take shape in a new podcast - Introducing with Tim Blackwell, proudly presented by Nova Podcasts and produced in part...
Thrive Australia Coming Soon.
November 09, 2020 05:15 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBThrive Australia provides business owners and managers from start-ups to large corporations with practical tips and advice on a range of topics to help their business thrive. This podcast is proudly brought to you by Sensis. www.sensis.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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