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The Hot Hits

Hit Network
Australia
Music Industry
Taylor Swift
Billie Eilish
Music
Sydney
Tiktok
Mental Health
Justin Bieber
Ed Sheeran
Miley Cyrus
Australian Music
AFL
Guy Sebastian
One Four
Katy Perry
Pop Music
Lady Gaga
Australian Music Industry
The Jonas Brothers

The Hot Hits with Nic and Loren is your go-to show for the latest music news, hottest new tracks and interviews with the industry’s best up-and-coming names. Tune in Mon to Thurs 7pm to 10pm and Sat 3pm to 5pm!

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Charlotte MacInnes joins Nic and Loren to talk about her debut EP Celestial and why she describes it as "birthing her deepest, darkest secrets" into the world. From growing up in regional WA to landing in London, Charlotte's story is as cinematic as ... more

Hayden James opens up about never once writing a song based on what fans expect from him only finishing tracks he's genuinely in love with, and shelving the rest. It's a surprisingly bold creative philosophy from an artist who's racked up billions of... more

Boy Soda stopped by Hot Hits HQ and dropped something we weren't expecting a genuinely profound take on why losing your day job as an artist might actually cost you the very thing that makes your music good. He talks staying "ten toes down in the mud... more

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Recent Guests

Casey Barnes
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Pete Murray
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Episode: Casey Barnes & Pete Murray on 20-Year Mateship, "Feeler" & Living in the Moment
Freya Skye
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Episode: Freya Skye Fans Ask The Burning Questions At Our Q&A
Morgan Evans
Australian country artist, guest on the episode
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Episode: INTERVIEW 🎶 Morgan Evans on His Steel Town Roots, "More Real Shit" & the Rise of Aussie Country
Ecca Vandal
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Episode: INTERVIEW 🎶 Ecca Vandal on Coachella, "Looking for People to Unfollow" & Punk Roots
Jack Antonoff
Musician, Bleachers founder and widely acclaimed producer
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Episode: 🎬 INTERVIEW 🎶 Jack Antonoff on Balancing Projects, "Write It in Blood" & Bleachers' Best Album
Zane Lowe
Broadcast journalist and musician, guest on episode
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Episode: Zane Lowe Takes Over The Hot Hits [FULL CONVERSATION]
Seany B
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Episode: The Hot Hits Podcast - EP #042 - "The Greatest Thing You Can Find In A Man"
Larissa Lambert
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Episode: The Hot Hits Podcast - EP #042 - "The Greatest Thing You Can Find In A Man"

Hosts

Nic Kelly
Host of The Hot Hits with Nic and Loren; frequent interviewer and music media figure
Loren Barry
Co-host of The Hot Hits; engages in music culture discussion and guest interviews

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#228
Australia/Music

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Freya Skye Fans Ask The Burning Questions At Our Q&A
Q: Do you know who the opener will be for the second leg of the tour?
She teases that she does know but cannot reveal it yet, promising a formal announcement soon and highlighting the excitement around introducing a new collaborator to the tour.
Freya Skye Fans Ask The Burning Questions At Our Q&A
Q: What has been the most memorable moment of your tour so far?
She recalls the energy of performing in London, her hometown, and the unique thrill of bringing her own material to audiences who've followed her journey, while noting the special energy of the Australia/New Zealand crowds.
Freya Skye Fans Ask The Burning Questions At Our Q&A
Q: How does touring your own music differ from previous tours where you sang songs not written by you?
She describes the difference as a deeper, more personal connection: singing her own songs with a clear, personal narrative makes the audience's reaction feel more intimate and authentic, transforming the live experience.
Freya Skye Fans Ask The Burning Questions At Our Q&A
Q: How did you get the opportunity to play yourself in The Next Step, and what was that experience like?
Freya explains the crossover happened somewhat randomly, she was a fan of the show, and the chance to appear came during a period of collaboration and evolving projects; she flew to Toronto to participate and found the experience surreal but ultimately rewarding.
Casey Barnes & Pete Murray on 20-Year Mateship, "Feeler" & Living in the Moment
Q: When did you decide you actually had to do this now instead of just talking about it?
They decided in a moment of reflection on the fast pace of life and the importance of seizing meaningful opportunities, which led to writing and recording the song together.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hot Hits

What is The Hot Hits about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two Australian music-focused hosts, Nic Kelly and Loren Barry, carry a conversational interview and culture-driven show that blends timely music industry discussion with in-depth artist conversations. Recent episodes center on first-hand experiences performing at iconic venues, cross-market dynamics (UK, US, and Australian scenes), songwriting approaches, and the evolving ways artists balance authenticity with commercial success. Interviews with rising and established musicians cover creative processes, live performance energy, and the human side of building a career in a fast-moving industry, often sprinkled with banter, pop culture commentary, and tour anecdotes that give listeners practical behind-the-scenes perspective.

Noteworthy stre... more

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1. Casey Barnes
2. Pete Murray
3. Freya Skye
4. Morgan Evans
5. Ecca Vandal
6. Jack Antonoff
7. Zane Lowe
8. Seany B

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