Thelma Plum

"You took the colour from me, but I look better in black"In this episode of Inspired, singer-songwriter Thelma Plum talks us through her Hottest 100 hit 'Better in Blak'.

"You took the colour from me, but I look better in black" In this episode of Inspired, singer-songwriter Thelma Plum talks us through her Hottest 100 hit 'Better in Blak'.

Thelma Plum - Better in Blak

In this episode of Inspired, we find out how music and rhythm went hand in hand for beat maker Jerome Farah.

Makers Series: Jerome Farah

Sarah Aarons

In this episode of Inspired, songwriter Sarah Aarons tells us how she went from her Melbourne bedroom to working with music's biggest names.

Makers Series: Sarah Aarons

November is Ausmusic Month and we’re taking this opportunity to bring you The Makers. Each week we'll be chatting with an Australian working behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in music.Today we find out the inspirations behind one of Australia's most prolific producer/rapper/composer, Trials!

November is Ausmusic Month and we’re taking this opportunity to bring you The Makers. Each week we'll be chatting with an Australian working behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in music. Today we find out the inspirations behind one of Australia's most prolific producer/rapper/composer, Trials!

Makers Series: Trials

Catherine Marks

We're meeting a Grammy-award winning Australian producer who over the last 15 years, has carved her own space in rock and alternative music!

Makers Series: Catherine Marks

Sarah Blasko

"Longing to leave, but begging to feel, that something will make you stay"In this episode of Inspired, singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko reflects on the heartbreak that helped create her 2009's hit 'We Won't Run'. She also reveals how Hamlet, the Sydney Opera House and recording in Stockholm changed her song writing process forever.

"Longing to leave, but begging to feel, that something will make you stay" In this episode of Inspired, singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko reflects on the heartbreak that helped create her 2009's hit 'We Won't Run'. She also reveals how Hamlet, the Sydney Opera House and recording in Stockholm changed her song writing process forever.

Sarah Blasko - We Won't Run

"I don't wanna hurt nobody, I just wanna move my body..."On this episode of Inspired, Tuka, Jeswon &amp; DJ Morgs from Thundamentals, talk about the loose night that inspired their Hottest 100 hit 'Sally'.

"I don't wanna hurt nobody, I just wanna move my body..." On this episode of Inspired, Tuka, Jeswon &amp; DJ Morgs from Thundamentals, talk about the loose night that inspired their Hottest 100 hit 'Sally'.

Thundamentals - Sally

"Please tell me I am not undone..."On this episode of Inspired, Joel and Dan from Aussie metalcore band The Amity Affliction, talk about the personal story behind their 2014 hit 'Pittsburgh'.

"Please tell me I am not undone..." On this episode of Inspired, Joel and Dan from Aussie metalcore band The Amity Affliction, talk about the personal story behind their 2014 hit 'Pittsburgh'.

The Amity Affliction - Pittsburgh

"Sound of the Groove Armada, we Superstylin..."In this episode of Inspired, UK dance legends Andy Cato and Tom Findlay aka Groove Armada, take you through the inspirations behind their Grammy-nominated smash hit 'Superstylin'.

"Sound of the Groove Armada, we Superstylin..." In this episode of Inspired, UK dance legends Andy Cato and Tom Findlay aka Groove Armada, take you through the inspirations behind their Grammy-nominated smash hit 'Superstylin'.

Groove Armada - Superstylin'

"Finding it hard is a feeling that all of you know..."In this episode of Inspired, Dave, Tim and Jon take you through the ups and (mostly) downs of recording their breakout single 'Feeding Line'.They also unpack why they would change the song if they were given the chance.

"Finding it hard is a feeling that all of you know..." In this episode of Inspired, Dave, Tim and Jon take you through the ups and (mostly) downs of recording their breakout single 'Feeding Line'. They also unpack why they would change the song if they were given the chance.

Boy & Bear - Feeding Line

Lucy Smith talks to artists to find out the stories behind your favourite songs.

As someone who produces a weekly podcast, I&#39;ve been trying to come up with more ways to seemlessly integrate sound bites into my work. Triple J does this with ease and in such a smooth way so as to reflect what each artists speak on. Also, the host&#39;s genuine connection with the guests is evident. Lets them do the talking. Brief episodes are perfect and make me wanting more. Keep it up!

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Inspired

In this episode of Inspired, Sydney dance trio RÜFÜS DU SOL talk you through the “smoothest song” they’ve ever written. The nearly 10-minute synth epic that made audiences cry on first listen, ‘Innerbloom’.

RÜFÜS DU SOL – Innerbloom

Unique, Futuristic and Breaking Beats. In this episode of Inspired find out how Flume created an incredible, futuristic pop moment with Swedish artist, Tove Lo in 'Say It' from his Aria and Grammy Award winning album Skin.

Flume - Say It

Dean Lewis

Rising singer-songwriter Dean Lewis opens up on the labour of love that turned into your #6 song of 2018.

Dean Lewis - Be Alright

Armed with a guitar, Marcus Mumford deconstructs Mumford &amp; Sons breakthrough Hottest 100 hit, 'Little Lion Man'..

Mumford &  Sons - Little Lion Man

In this episode of Inspired, Vance Joy explains how family memories, pop culture references and a trip to the shops helped create his global hit ‘Riptide’.

Vance Joy - Riptide

James Blake

Sirens, anxiety &amp; lucid moments. On this episode of Inspired, award winning English artist James Blake shares the story behind the hit that defined his career, ‘Retrograde’.

James Blake - Retrograde

Arcadia

Chillwave, pressure and heartbreak. In this episode of Inspired Australian producer Danny Harley, aka The Kite String Tangle, shares the story behind his (not so) difficult break-up hit ‘Arcadia’.

The Kite String Tangle – Arcadia

On this episode of Inspired, French producer Alan Braxe shares the story behind making Stardust's ‘Music Sounds Better With You’ with singer Benjamin Diamond and Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter.

Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You

Lily Allen

Despite the huge success of first album Alright, Still, Lily Allen still felt pressured by the music industry to conform. Hear how she went against the grain, in this episode of Inspired.

Lily Allen - F*** You

Loneliness, ska and emotional speedballing. In this episode of Inspired, find out how Los Angeles skate-punk band FIDLAR turned a gnarly bender into a smash hit ‘By Myself’.

FIDLAR - By Myself

Alison Wonderland

Leaving a toxic situation, learning self-worth and trusting your gut. In this episode of Inspired, Alison Wonderland shares how writing her hit song 'Church' was a healing process.

Alison Wonderland - Church

Denzel Curry

Racism, Rage and Rebellion. In this special episode of Inspired, the multi-talented US rapper Denzel Curry shares why he chose to cover Rage Against The Machine's ‘Bulls On Parade’ for triple j's Like A Version.

Denzel Curry - Bulls On Parade

Franz Ferdinand

The Scottish band's Alex and Paul untangle the complex web of influences, inspirations and revisions that fed into 2004's Hottest 100 number one.

Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out

In this episode of Inspired, Jack Glass and Chris Stracey aka Bag Raiders, share the inspiration behind their 2009 hit ‘Shooting Stars’.

Bag Raiders - Shooting Stars

Frontman Dougie Mandagi reflects on the Melbourne band's stratospheric 2008 'Sweet Disposition'

The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition

Talented LA producer RL Grime opens up on the hit that saw him pen lyrics for the first time.In this episode of Inspired, the EDM powerhouse explains how he took sonic cues from his own back catalogue - revisiting his remix of The Weeknd's 2015 hit 'The Hills' for inspiration.Subscribe to the Inspired podcast for weekly episodes.

Talented LA producer RL Grime opens up on the hit that saw him pen lyrics for the first time. In this episode of Inspired, the EDM powerhouse explains how he took sonic cues from his own back catalogue - revisiting his remix of The Weeknd's 2015 hit 'The Hills' for inspiration. Subscribe to the Inspired podcast for weekly episodes.

RL Grime - I Wanna Know

Vallis Alps

When free studio time fell into their lap, David and Parissa of Vallis Alps wasted no time putting together their first demo; 'Young'.  The duo join Linda Marigliano on this weeks episode of Inspired, to share the story behind the song that kicked off their career.

When free studio time fell into their lap, David and Parissa of Vallis Alps wasted no time putting together their first demo; 'Young'.   The duo join Linda Marigliano on this weeks episode of Inspired, to share the story behind the song that kicked off their career.

Vallis Alps - Young

Bayden, Mitch and Angus from Sydney band Ocean Alley share the late night jams that inspired their Hottest 100 hit ‘Confidence’.

Ocean Alley - Confidence

Guitars that don’t sound like guitars, drums from hell and a dancer stepping up to the mic for the first time. In this episode of Inspired, Liam Howlett and Keith Flint from iconic UK act The Prodigy dissect the song that made them famous around the world.

The Prodigy – Firestarter

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