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LIVE REVIEW: M.I.A. – Enmore Theatre

There are some artists who are forever ingrained in my brain from my childhood of watching RAGE and Video Hits religiously every weekend, and M.I.A. is definitely one of them. “Paper Planes” is one of those songs that soundtracked 2007-2008 for me, and I remember her playing Big Day Out 2011 and not being able…

GALLERY: Ridin’ Hearts 2025 – Sydney Showgrounds

Ridin’ Hearts has quickly become Sydney and Melbourne’s go-to country music event every year, and the 2025 line-up may have been one of their best yet. With Megan Moroney headlining, the line up also feature an incredible list of ones-to-watch including Nate Smith, Avery Anna, Waylon Wyatt, Lane Pittman, Blake Whiten, Sara Berki, Karley Scott…

INTERVIEW: All Time Low

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Alex Gaskarth from All Time Low about their tenth studio album “Everyone’s Talking” (out now!), working with JoJo on the song “Sugar”, and touring Australia for the eleventh time later this year for Good Things Festival. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Wk5vdOxLdNfYU5GoMCndk Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/all-time-low/id1755364448?i=1000732963417 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d58c972d-b2ef-4969-986f-579b1da65810/episodes/c59f56f2-8dc7-4cef-8a6c-6a9a842e8269/bleached-all-time-low iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bleached-191802252/ Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1001062522?host=0&deferredFl=1 ACast: https://shows.acast.com/bleached/episodes/all-time-low

INTERVIEW: Ruel

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Ruel about his sophomore album “Kicking My Feet” (out now!!), how Tom Cruise inspired the feeling of this record, the importance of vulnerability within these songs, and how he’s planning his new live show at Sydney Opera House. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TPTPH5fhycHmL2OQKxLKU Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ruel/id1755364448?i=1000732378530 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d58c972d-b2ef-4969-986f-579b1da65810/episodes/97fa829a-5ecd-47dc-8311-053c7df2020b/bleached-ruel iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bleached-191802252/ Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1001062522?host=0&deferredFl=1…

INTERVIEW: Sody

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with UK singer-songwriter Sody about her heartbreakingly honest debut album “THE HELL OF APRIL” (out now!!), her unexpected connection to Australia and Brisbane through this record, and we go deep into the lyrics and production of the songs. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pmJDo4hS3pUZEsMIzhWkg?si=e90e49aa2c194050 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sody/id1755364448?i=1000730793542 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d58c972d-b2ef-4969-986f-579b1da65810/episodes/32e1053d-6ae6-4355-8362-e284b9c4de04/bleached-sody iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bleached-191802252/ Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1001062522?host=0&deferredFl=1 ACast: https://shows.acast.com/bleached/episodes/sody

INTERVIEW: The Rions

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m welcoming back Noah and Harley from The Rions to chat about their debut album “Everything Every Single Day” which is out now their recent triple j Like A Version of Paramore’s “Ain’t It Fun” and what songs were also up their as contenders, and their upcoming Australian…

GALLERY: Del Water Gap – Liberty Hall

It’s been two years since Del Water Gap made his debut trip down under for Splendour In The Grass and some intimate headline shows. But now he’s back on tour with The Wombats and Summersalt Festival, and played a special headline show in Sydney’s iconic Liberty Hall. Playing a setlist compiled of songs from his…

INTERVIEW: Freak Slug

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Freak Slug about her new single “Honest Man”, her upcoming EP “Loose Tooth And A Short Skirt” out November 7, how she’s already finished her sophomore album, her debut Australian tour next month where she is playing SXSW Sydney, and her love for birds. Freak…

INTERVIEW: Charlie Pittman

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with Charlie Pittman and going track by track through his new EP “okay. again?” (out this Friday 19 September), we discuss his upcoming Australian tour which is kicking off this weekend, and I confront him on why I have beef with him over our local football…

INTERVIEW: Midnight Til Morning

For this episode of BLEACHED: The Podcast I’m chatting with the boyband that is on everyone’s lips right now – Midnight Til Morning – about their experience on Netflix’s hit show Building The Band, their singles “Bye”, “Ghost Of Us” and “Navy Eyes”, and their upcoming American and Australian tour. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UfJAmeUfdq04bzMExYzrB Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/midnight-til-morning/id1755364448?i=1000725515040 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d58c972d-b2ef-4969-986f-579b1da65810/episodes/6df96e05-f1eb-42cd-bda7-74e315207325/bleached-midnight-til-morning…