Our guest today is Australian jazz-funk collective Surprise Chef. The Melbourne-based instrumental five-piece make lush, cinematic music that channels the spirit of 1970s funk, soul, and jazz while carving out a sound entirely their own. With global support from outlets like BBC Radio 6 and Double J—and co-signs from Questlove and DJ Nu-Mark—the band have become known for their immersive live shows and richly textured recordings. In May, they released their fourth album Superb—a groove-laden, exploratory record that sees the group leaning into a looser, more instinctive songwriting process. In today’s episode, guitarist and songwriter Lachlan Stuckey joins us to talk about the making of Superb, the decision to relax their usual songwriting process, and how the band captures that same spirit on stage. We also get into the music that’s inspiring him right now.

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Our guest today is American country artist Waylon Wyatt. The Arkansas native is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in country music, known for his red-dirt storytelling, weathered vocals, and unfiltered emotional honesty. Earlier this month, he released his second EP Out of the Blue—a striking collection that highlights his knack for heartbreak-heavy melodies and raw, rootsy songwriting. In today’s episode, Waylon joins us to talk about the EP, his unlikely entry into country music, and the personal stories that shape his songs. We chat about growing up in Arkansas, drawing inspiration from artists like Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers, and the surreal experience of now sharing stages with his heroes.

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Our guests today are Canadian punk legends PUP, who recently returned with their fifth studio album Who Will Look After the Dogs? The Toronto four-piece have spent the past decade building one of the most exciting careers in alternative music—known for their chaotic energy, biting wit, and emotional honesty. This new record sees frontman Stefan Babcock at his most self-aware and vulnerable, with the band pushing their sound into more introspective territory. In today’s episode, we chat with Stefan and guitarist Steve Sladkowski about going into the album creatively aligned, working with producer John Congleton, and the balance between emotional weight and over-perfectionism. We also talk about their upcoming Australian tour and what fans can expect.

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