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Listen Up with Ash McGregor

Ash McGregor
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Boy Soda
Soulstar
Artists
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Five Seconds Of Summer
Matt Corby
Six60
South By Southwest
Aria Awards
Personal Experiences
Post-Punk
Mel Blue
Balu Brigada
Spacey Jane
The Beaches
The Temper Trap
Florence Road

Listen up! This is your new favourite music hub. From big names to the next-gen, Ash McGregor brings you unmissable conversations with artists shaping the sound of now. Each week, deep dive your favourite artists and discover the musicians about to take over. You'll hear it here first. Keep up to date: ⭐️ @listenupwithash ⭐️ @ash_mcgregor ------ We'd like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the... more

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This is DICE's first proper long-form interview! What a privilege!

DICE are one of Perth's most exciting bands right now and it all started with a Covid jam session, a broken heart, and absolutely no plan.

In this episode we go right back to the mo... more

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Drax Project are one of the most unlikely success stories to come out of New Zealand: three jazz school kids plus a fan-turned-band-member, who started busking on the streets of Wellington to pay rent and somehow ended up on the same stage as Ed Shee... more

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Not many people know the full story behind Matt Corby's career. Despite being a household name who has soundtracked generations (hundreds of millions of streams, huge hits like Brother and Resolution) the journey to get there is not what you'd expect... more

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Hooligan Hefs is the Western Sydney rapper putting Australia on the map.

We go right back to the beginning growing up in the 2767, Doonside, making music in a mate's wardrobe with soundproofing and doing it purely for the boys before the rest of the... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Corby
Aussie singer-songwriter
Episode: MATT CORBY: Behind One of Australia's Most Iconic Voices
Hooligan Hefs
Australian rap artist known for blending drill and EDM; pioneer in the genre
Hooligan Hefs/the music industry
Episode: HOOLIGAN HEFS: From Western Sydney to Rolling Loud Miami
Kita Alexander
Avid musician discussing Rage and her career
Episode: KITA ALEXANDER: RAGE, Rose-Coloured Glasses, the Double Life of Kita Alexander
Genesis Owusu
Australian artist known for genre-bending concept albums and provocative social commentary
Independent/His label affiliations discussed in episode
Episode: GENESIS OWUSU: "I Felt Like Everyone Was Being Mass Gaslit"
Melanie C
Member of Spice Girls, solo artist
Spice Girls / Melanie C
Episode: MELANIE C: From Sporty Spice to ‘Sweat’, It Was Always in Her DNA
Vanessa Amorosi
Australian singer
Episode: VANESSA AMOROSI: Sydney 2000 Olympics, Early Fame and Constant Reinvention
Kylie Beaches
Member of The Beaches
The Beaches
Episode: THE BEACHES: Crazy Exes, Being Dropped From Your Label and 'Cutting Your Teeth'
Jordan Beaches
Member of The Beaches
The Beaches
Episode: THE BEACHES: Crazy Exes, Being Dropped From Your Label and 'Cutting Your Teeth'
Zeppelin Hamilton
Frontman of Velvet Trip, musician and actor
Velvet Trip
Episode: VELVET TRIP: the ex pro-skater, ex-Facebook creator, now psych rock frontman

Host

Ash McGregor
Host of Listen Up

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Ash Oozes Passion

    With Ash’s engaging style and sharp insight, I’m anticipating a deep dive into the creative minds shaping today’s soundscape. Very excited!!

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    Australia10 months ago

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Guests consistently feel like they get thoughtful, human conversations rather than quick-fire interviews.
The show balances rising artists with established names, offering fresh perspectives on the music industry.
Audiences love the host's genuine enthusiasm and deep music knowledge.

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#226
Australia/Music
Apple Podcasts
#199
New Zealand/Music

Talking Points

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KITA ALEXANDER: RAGE, Rose-Coloured Glasses, the Double Life of Kita Alexander
Q: Are there any dream collaborations Kita is pursuing?
She expresses interest in collaborating with Ed Sheeran and Martin Garrix in the future, with a preference to explore different directions such as acoustic or more electronic collaborations, depending on the artist.
KITA ALEXANDER: RAGE, Rose-Coloured Glasses, the Double Life of Kita Alexander
Q: What sparked the album Rage and the shift from Miss Australia imagery to embracing anger?
Kita explains that Rage grew from the realization that she carries anger and the rose-colored view of the world, which she wanted to cast off, especially in the context of a strong music video and a track that embodies that raw emotion.
THE BEACHES: Crazy Exes, Being Dropped From Your Label and 'Cutting Your Teeth'
Q: What was the turning point for The Beaches after leaving their first label?
Leaving the label gave the band freedom to take control of their music and brand, allowing them to pursue independent routes and align their creative vision with their personal experiences, which ultimately led to their later success.
GENESIS OWUSU: "I Felt Like Everyone Was Being Mass Gaslit"
Q: What was the reasoning behind creating a concept-album approach again, and how did it evolve over Struggler to Redstar Wu?
He explains that while concept albums marked his early work, the shift toward a more direct, timely, and literarily direct approach in Redstar Wu reflects a desire to mirror real-world events and human experiences, balancing sonic experimentation with a clear message about unity and defiance against manipulation.
GENESIS OWUSU: "I Felt Like Everyone Was Being Mass Gaslit"
Q: How did your Ghanaian roots and family background shape your work on Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge?
Owusu talks about reconnecting with his roots in Ghana during the video shoots, leveraging local communities and a Ghanaian bike gang to ground the visuals in real life, and using those experiences to inform the album's themes of liberation, resistance, and collective identity.

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What is Listen Up about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A music-focused interview show featuring in-depth conversations with both rising stars and established artists, exploring creative processes, personal journeys, and the evolving music landscape. Episodes often highlight storytelling around performance, fan connections, mental health, and the business side of making music, with hosts offering thoughtful reflections on production, touring, and inspiration from peers and idols. The program tends to blend candid artist interviews with timely takes on scenes like Australian live music, post-punk trends, and social media's role in artist discovery, making it a good fit for listeners who crave authentic conversations and behind-the-scenes context in contemporary music.

A standout thread across ep... more

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2. Hooligan Hefs
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4. Genesis Owusu
5. Melanie C
6. Vanessa Amorosi
7. Kylie Beaches
8. Jordan Beaches

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