Listen Carefully is a love letter to music. Each week, Australian music journalist Nathan Jolly talks to a different artist about their lives in and around music. Unlike other (unnamed) podcasts that take delight in mining uncomfortably personal topics, or just promote new music while calling it 'fresh content', Listen Carefully gets into the weeds.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 36:28
Brad Shepherd is the guitarist for the Hoodoo Gurus, who embark on a big Australian and New Zealand tour this Thursday, playing singles only. The band will also release Silk…
Nov 6, 2026 · 29:37
Ed Kuepper is bringing The Saints 73-78 back to Australia in January. He has also remastered and reissued a number of albums from his back catalogue on vinyl and CD, released a…
Oct 30, 2026 · 28:24
Gerling's second album When Young Terrorists Chase The Sun comes out next Friday, November 6 as a double vinyl set, celebrating 25 years since its initial release.
Oct 23, 2026 · 22:55
Taasha Coates is the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for The Audreys. The band's debut album Between Last Night and Us has been reissued on blue vinyl for its 20th…
Oct 16, 2026 · 21:46
Kurt Wagner is the singer, songwriter, and driving force behind Nashville band Lambchop, who have just released their 17th studio album, Punching The Clown. Visit…
Oct 9, 2026 · 30:05
Matt Walker has collaborated with Tex Perkins for around 15 years, but until now the pair had never released an album as a duo. Before The Show, the debut album from Tex Perkins…
Oct 2, 2026 · 33:19
Nathan Hudson is the singer and songwriter from Faker. He has just released Enjoy Your Problems, the first Faker album in 15 years.
Sep 25, 2026 · 26:31
Emily Haines is the singer, keyboardist, and songwriter of Metric. Get their latest album Romanticize The Dive at ilovemetric.com
Sep 18, 2026 · 29:50
TISM is about to embark on their first national tour in 30 years. Tickets and tour dates at tismworld.com .
Sep 11, 2026 · 28:38
Panda Bear aka Noah Lennox from Animal Collective, and Sonic Boom aka Pete Kember from Spacemen 3 have released their second collaborate album A ? Of When, which you can get from…
Sep 4, 2026 · 28:29
Kevin Mitchell's second Bob Evans record Suburban Songbook turns 20, and it is being celebrated with a special vinyl release and a five-city tour where he will perform the album…
Aug 28, 2026 · 29:51
Adam Franklin is the singer and guitarist of UK band Swervedriver, who are marking 35 years since their debut album Raise with an Australian tour, which starts September 8 in…
Aug 21, 2026 · 25:58
Mark Arm is the vocalist for Mudhoney, who are touring Australia this October. Tickets and dates at mudhoney.org.
Aug 14, 2026 · 32:49
Yesterday, Pinky Beecroft from MGF released his first full-length album in close to 20 years. Lonesome Wolf is out now at pbwr.bandcamp.com, and he will be touring the record,…
Aug 7, 2026 · 46:40
Dave Faulkner is lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Hoodoo Gurus, who are heading out on a national tour later this year. They're playing just the singles - all killer,…
Jul 31, 2026 · 28:56
Holly Throsby's new solo album Normal Magic is out on September 4, and she will tour the album from October 31, starting with an afternoon show in Melbourne. Holly is also a…
Jul 24, 2026 · 35:15
Charlie Owen is launching his new album, Searching For Charlie Owen, with a run of shows that begins next Friday July 31 in Brisbane. The album will be out on that date, and you…
Jul 17, 2026 · 23:13
Ollie Browne is the singer, guitarist, and main songwriter for Art of Fighting. He has a new record out 'Ready For It' with his other band The Remotes, who last released music in…
Jul 10, 2026 · 25:49
Phil Jamieson is the frontman of Grinspoon. He releases his second solo album 10Charlie on August 14, and is currently in the middle of the massive 44-date PJ Air national tour.…
Jul 3, 2026 · 21:51
Nick Allbrook is the frontman for Perth psychedelic band Pond, and was formerly in Tame Impala. Pond's eleventh studio album Terrestrials is out now. The band is also touring the…
Jun 26, 2026 · 22:35
Everlast, also known as Erik Schrody or Whitey Ford, is releasing his eighth solo record this August, his first in eight years. Check out the first three singles: My Hollywood,…
Jun 19, 2026 · 33:13
When Joel Silbersher was 15, he wrote My Pal, an Australian classic - and he's been writing Australian classics ever since. He has a new band, Fancy Weapon, whose self-titled…
Jun 12, 2026 · 28:10
Josh Pyke is a singer/songwriter who released his eighth studio album Kingdom Within yesterday.
Jun 6, 2026 · 29:03
Hugh Cornwell was the lead singer, lead guitarist, and main songwriter for The Stranglers, whose classic single Golden Brown has sold millions of copies. He is touring Australia…
May 29, 2026 · 28:31
Dave Portner is better known as Avey Tare from Animal Collective, one of the greatest bands of modern times. He has teamed up with Geologist (Brain Weitz) from Animal Collective…
May 22, 2026 · 25:01
Steve Mason is the singer and guitarist from Scottish experimental group The Beta Band, who will be touring Australia from next Saturday. Tour dates and tickets at thebetaband.com.
May 15, 2026 · 39:42
Lydia Lunch is touring Australia in June, playing the music of Suicide and Alan Vega, as well as performing some spoken word shows with Tex Perkins, hosting a collaborative…
May 8, 2026 · 29:50
Janet English is one third of Spiderbait, who are going on tour this July to celebrate 30 years of Ivy and the Big Apples. They'll be playing the album in full at 12 shows around…
May 1, 2026 · 32:16
Katy Steele has a new record out, Undressed, featuring stripped down version of six of her songs, and four great covers. She's also currently on tour. katysteele.com for show…
Apr 24, 2026 · 30:27
Helen Cattanach (or Helcat) is the lead vocalist and bass player for Moler, who recently released their second album, 69. It comes 29 years after their debut album, 1997's Golden…
Apr 17, 2026 · 35:55
Page Hamilton is the singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Helmet, who are touring Australia right now. Tickets and tour dates from helmetmusic.com .
Apr 10, 2026 · 24:48
Kutcha Edwards is celebrating 60 cycles around the sun with a special show next Friday April 17 at the Melbourne Recital Hall. Tickets at melbournerecitalhall.com.au
Apr 1, 2026 · 24:03
T.V. Smith. helped invent UK punk rock with his band The Adverts. He is currently in Australia playing a bunch of shows.
Mar 27, 2026 · 34:15
Kim Salmon and a bunch of great musicians are playing three show in April under the Surreal Science banner, performing songs from both the Scientists and Surrealists. A vinyl…
Mar 20, 2026 · 44:18
Nick Craft is the lead guitar and vocalist from '90s band Sidewinder, whose debut album Atlantis has been reissued on vinyl.
Mar 13, 2026 · 27:32
Singer-songwriter William Crighton releases his fourth solo album Colonial Drift this coming Friday, the follow-up to his acclaimed ARIA-winning record Water and Dust. Visit…
Mar 6, 2026 · 25:50
Jay Watson is a member of Tame Impala and Pond, and also puts out solo records under the name Gum. Yesterday he released his seventh solo album, Blue Gum Way, which you can buy…
Feb 27, 2026 · 28:20
Jamie Hutchings is the singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Bluebottle Kiss, who just reissued their 2002 album Revenge Is Slow on double vinyl. They are also touring through…
Feb 20, 2026 · 32:04
Greg Arnold is the singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Things of Stone and Wood. Yesterday, they released their first new music in 23 years, the moving double A-side You'd…
Feb 13, 2026 · 30:06
Roddy Bottum is the keyboardist and songwriter for Faith No More. He has written his memoir The Royal We, which is out now. Visit linktr.ee/roddybottum for more.
Feb 6, 2026 · 33:15
Ben Ely sings, plays bass, and writes songs in Australian art pop band Regurgitator, who just started a massive national tour where they will be playing most of their singles to…
Jan 30, 2026 · 30:17
Jeff Martin is the singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer for Canadian three-piece The Tea Party. The band is playing five shows in Australia, kicking off this coming…
Jan 23, 2026 · 28:58
Bic Runga's new album Red Sunset is out on February 13, and it will be her first collection of original material in 15 years. She's touring New Zealand in March and Australia in…
Jan 16, 2026 · 36:21
Sam Shinazzi is a Sydney singer-songwriter who just released his seventh solo album, On A Highway Somewhere. Visit samshinazzi.com to listen and/or buy a copy.
Jan 9, 2026 · 26:58
Toshi Maeda is the songwriter and drummer for Mach Pelican, a Japanese-Melbourne pop punk band who are releasing their first new music in twenty years, the excellent Remember It?…
Jan 2, 2026 · 31:26
Martin Kennedy makes ambient instrumental music under the name All India Radio, and has made over a dozen albums with The Church frontman Steve Kilbey -- as Kilbey Kennedy. He…
Dec 26, 2025 · 35:36
Ross McLennan is the singer and songwriter for three-piece Snout, whose 1994 debut album What's That Sound has just been reissued. Visit cheersquad.com.au to buy a copy on vinyl.
Dec 24, 2025 · 40:09
James Taylor is a singer-songwriter who has sold over 33 million records and counting. Listen to 'Christmas Time' at samshinazzi.bandcamp.com
Dec 19, 2025 · 38:40
Darren Cross was the lead singer and songwriter in Gerling back in the day, but now he records intricate instrumental acoustic albums under the name D.C Cross. His seventh album…
Dec 12, 2025 · 30:01
Augie March's third album Moo, You Bloody Choir turns 20 next year, and to celebrate they are touring the capital cities and playing the record in full. Visit augiemarch.com for…
Dec 5, 2025 · 45:35
Diesel is heading out on the 21-date Diesel By Request tour next month, starting in Tassie in January and winding up with two shows at the Sydney Opera House in late April. Visit…
Nov 28, 2025 · 29:38
Mick Turner is the guitarist from Dirty Three and Bleak Squad, to name but two of his many projects. Bleak Squad is his new band with Adalita, Mick Harvey, and Marty Brown, and…
Nov 21, 2025 · 32:22
Peter 'Blackie' Black is the guitarist and occasional vocalist for Australia's busiest band The Hard-Ons, as well as a solo artist and a member of Nunchukka Superfly. Visit…
Nov 14, 2025 · 29:09
Stephen Cummings was the lead singer of legendary Australian band The Sports, and has released dozens of solo records. His new EP Joy is out next Friday, November 21, and is a…
Nov 7, 2025 · 38:09
Charles Jenkins is the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter from Icecream Hands, who have just released their seventh album Giant Fox Pineapple Tree. Visit icecreamhands.com.au…
Oct 31, 2025 · 31:20
Jack Ladder is a Sydney-based singer songwriter who has just released his eighth studio album Separation Rock. For more, visit jackladder.bandcamp.com or…
Oct 24, 2025 · 26:42
Dave Larkin is the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of Dallas Crane, whose new single Trouble Knows My Name is out now. Visit dallascrane.com.au for more.
Oct 17, 2025 · 39:58
Emma Swift has just released her second studio album The Resurrection Game. It's the follow up to her 2020 debut Blonde On The Tracks, a collection of Bob Dylan covers that has…
Oct 10, 2025 · 29:11
Dave McCormack is the lead singer and guitarist in Custard, and he has a new album out this Friday with his band The Polaroids. It's named 'A Complete History of Popular Music',…
Oct 3, 2025 · 30:26
Paul Dempsey is the singer, guitarist and songwriter for Something For Kate. He has a new solo album coming out later this month, Shotgun Karaoke Vol. II, a set of acoustic…
Sep 26, 2025 · 26:32
Ashley Naylor is a member of Even, The Church, The Stems, Paul Kelly's Band, and a handful of other rock bands. His fifth solo album Alexandria Sunset is out now, and available…
Sep 19, 2025 · 27:19
Hamish Cowan is the lead singer of Cordrazine, who have recently released a cover of Bronski Beat's 1984 hit Smalltown Boy, the second single from their forthcoming EP You See In…
Sep 12, 2025 · 43:13
Joe Boyd has produced records by Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, Nico, REM, The Incredible String Band, Vashti Bunyan, Fairport Convention, Richard and Linda Thompson, Soft Machine,…
Sep 5, 2025 · 38:22
Mick Harvey was Nick Cave's right-hand man throughout The Birthday Party and in The Bad Seeds until 1998. He has also produced albums by Robert Forster, PJ Harvey, Rowland S…
Aug 29, 2025 · 27:05
Adalita, singer and guitarist of Magic Dirt, has a new band. It's called Bleak Squad, and is comprised of Adalita, Mick Harvey from The Bad Seeds and The Birthday Party, Mick…
Aug 22, 2025 · 35:10
Davey Lane is the guitarist for You Am I, and has just released his sixth solo album: Finally, A Party Record - which he is launching this week in Melbourne, Sydney, and…
Aug 15, 2025 · 40:48
Lindy Morrison was the drummer for The Go-Betweens, and is now songwriter and drummer for SnarskiCircusLindyBand, a group featuring herself, Rob Snarksi, Dan Kelly, Graham Lee,…
Aug 8, 2025 · 28:34
Erica Dunn is a prolific musician who sings, writes, and plays guitars, keys, and other assorted instruments in Mod Con, Palm Springs, and Tropical Fuck Storm - whose fourth…
Aug 1, 2025 · 35:35
Matthew J Tow has reformed 90s psychedelic band Drop City to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Magic Transistor Radio album, with two shows and a double vinyl reissue.…
Jul 26, 2025 · 29:50
Clare Moore has made dozens of records with her partner Dave Graney, but its the Gold-selling 1995 album The Soft 'n' Sexy Sound that is getting the 30th anniversary treatment…
Jul 25, 2025 · 32:02
Dave Graney and the Coral Snakes are touring their 1995 album The Soft 'n' Sexy Sound this October and November, playing 22 dates across Australia. Visit davegraney.com for…
Jul 18, 2025 · 34:06
Evan Dando is the singer, songwriter, and only constant member of The Lemonheads. He is also an honorary Aussie. Later this year, he is releasing Love Chant, the first collection…
Jul 11, 2025 · 32:35
Peter O'Doherty is one half of Dog Trumpet, a band and recording project he formed in the early 90s with his brother Reg Mombassa. Reg and Peter were also members of the…
Jul 4, 2025 · 25:15
Greg Atkinson is the vocalist and songwriter for two of the country's most loved bands, Ups and Downs and Big Heavy Stuff, and they both have new vinyl compilations out. Visit…
Jun 27, 2025 · 43:02
Ben Kweller is a Texan singer-songwriter who has just released his seventh solo album, Cover The Mirrors. For more, visit benkweller.com and thenoisecompany.com.
Jun 20, 2025 · 25:29
Gareth Liddiard is the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter from The Drones, and Tropical Fuck Storm, whose new album Fairyland Codex came out yesterday. Visit…
Jun 13, 2025 · 25:56
Toby Martin is the lead singer and songwriter from Youth Group, who have an album coming out later in the year. Toby has just announced he'll be playing a run of three nights in…
Jun 6, 2025 · 33:46
Guy Blackman founded Chapter Music in 1992, a Melbourne record label and institution, which is being put to bed this week, with a hometown farewell show and Blackman's new album…
May 30, 2025 · 34:14
Wolfmother's debut album came out 20 years ago, and to celebrate, lead singer, songwriter, guitarist, and driving force of the band, Andrew Stockdale, is taking Wolfmother on the…
May 23, 2025 · 41:37
Alannah Russack was the guitarist and co-lead singer in one of Australia's best bands, The Hummingbirds, and released the excellent solo album As Memories Pass Each Other in…
May 16, 2025 · 35:15
Ivor Hay founded seminal punk band The Saints when he was a teenager. He moved from piano, to bass, and finally to drums. The Saints 73-78 are touring the first three records,…
May 9, 2025 · 37:48
Penny Ikinger is a solo artist, songwriter, and guitarist. She started her musical journey in the Wet Taxis, alongside Louis Tillet. For more visit pennyikinger.com.
May 2, 2025 · 40:23
Mick Thomas was the singer, songwriter, guitarist from Wedding Parties Anything, and now fronts Mick Thomas' Roving Commission, who have a new seven-track EP out May 30, a tour…
Apr 25, 2025 · 27:13
Noah Lennox is best known as Panda Bear from psychedelic shapeshifters, Animal Collective. He has a new solo album out, Sinister Grift. For more, visit pandabearofficial.com.
Apr 18, 2025 · 30:15
Charlie Rooke is the guitarist and singer from The Sharp, who have just released their first new music in 31 years, an EP named '4'. They launch it on Sunday April 20 at…
Apr 11, 2025 · 55:30
Tex Perkins has two new records out. Ultimo, by The Beasts, and Straight Into The Sun, the first album in 24 years from The Cruel Sea. Buy both at texperkins.com and, while…
Apr 4, 2025 · 37:53
Ben Birchall is the frontman, guitarist, and songwriter of '90s power pop legends Klinger, Slow Fades, and The Corrections. Check out benbirchallmusic.com for more.
Mar 28, 2025 · 35:54
Tim Gaze is one of the country's finest guitars. In his teenage years, he recorded some of the best Australian albums of the '70s, including the legendary Morning of the Earth…
Mar 21, 2025 · 23:59
Richard Ploog drummed on five classic albums by The Church: The Blurred Crusade, Seance, Heyday, Starfish, and Gold Afternoon Fix. He has formed a band with Richard Burgman from…
Mar 14, 2025 · 33:11
Barry Adamson was a member of Nick Cave's band The Bad Seeds for their first four albums, and a founding member of legendary UK band Magazine. He also worked with David Lynch on…
Mar 7, 2025 · 31:11
Rob Griffiths has been the songwriter, singer, and driving force behind legendary power pop band Little Murders since 1979. Visit littlemurders.bandcamp.com for more.
Feb 28, 2025 · 36:07
Marty Donald was the guitarist and main songwriter in The Lucksmiths, and is the guitarist, songwriter, and singer in Last Leaves, which features three-quarters of his former…
Feb 21, 2025 · 30:30
Wesley Schultz is the guitarist and singer for US band The Lumineers, whose fifth album Automatic is out now.
Feb 14, 2025 · 39:56
Kristin Hersh is the singer, songwriter, and creative force behind Throwing Muses, and 50 Foot Wave. Her solo tour of Australia and New Zealand begins in less than two weeks --…
Feb 7, 2025 · 30:12
Danny McDonald is an Australian power pop songwriter, guitarist, and singer, whose new single Tired Town is out now. Go to dannymcdonald.com.au for more.
Jan 31, 2025 · 26:36
Sharon Van Etten releases her seventh album on Friday -- Sharon Van Etten and the Attachment Theory -- and its the first record she's written and recorded with a band. Visit…
Jan 24, 2025 · 30:22
Dom Mariani is the singer, songwriter, guitarist, and driving force behind The Stems, Someloves, DM3, and now is one half of The James Baker Beat, a new duo with James Baker of…
Jan 17, 2025 · 29:03
Jim White is the drummer for legendary Australian instrumental band Dirty Three, as well as new group The Hard Quartet, with Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, and Emmett Kelly. The…
Jan 10, 2025 · 37:19
Ben Salter is one of the most prolific artists working in Australia today. Visit bensaltermusic.bandcamp.com to dive into his vast discography, and sign up to…
Jan 3, 2025 · 28:20
Andy Bull is a singer, songwriter, and producer whose new album Collapse In Bliss is out now. Visit andybullmusic.squarespace.com for more.
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