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This Song Is Yours

This Song Is Yours
Songwriting
Bonny Light Horseman
As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again
Shiny New Thing
Brazil
Australia
Spin-Off Festival
Diiv
Olympia
Sophie Tukker
Bread
Crowded House
The Decemberists
Fukhed
Arooj Aftab
Frog In Boiling Water
Tori Forsyth
Country Music
Australian Music Scene
Australian Tour

This Song Is Yours is a music podcast where Simon Finck talks to some of the most brilliant music artists from across the globe about their songwriting craft, their creative methods, and some of the music that's soundtracked their life.

New shows are released each week.

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Our guest this week is Charley. The Sydney-based pop artist has spent years crafting infectious, hook-filled songs, with tracks like Arizona, Worst Taste in Girls, and Hard for Me showcasing her vocal range and sharp pop instincts. Along the way, she... more

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Our guest this week is Sly Withers. The Perth emo-rock four-piece have grown from humble beginnings into one of Australia’s most beloved bands, building a loyal following through heartfelt songwriting. Since forming in 2013, they’ve toured extensivel... more

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Our guest this week is José González. The Swedish folk singer-songwriter broke through with his 2003 debut Veneer and the iconic “Heartbeats,” going on to carve out a unique space in modern folk through his delicate guitar work and introspective song... more

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Our guest this week is Genesis Owusu. After breaking through with his ARIA Award-winning debut Smiling With No Teeth and its follow-up Struggler, he’s continued to build a global audience through his electrifying live show and touring with the likes ... more

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Recent Guests

José González
Swedish folk singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
José González / Junip
Episode: José González
Genesis Owusu
Musician behind Red Star Wu & The Worldwide Scourge
Self
Episode: Genesis Owusu
Alex Cameron
Member of Bad Dreams
Bad Dreams
Episode: Bad//Dreems 2.0
Ben Marwe
Member of Bad Dreams
Bad Dreams
Episode: Bad//Dreems 2.0
Sasha Spielberg
Musician known as Buzzy Lee, collaborator on Shoulder to Shoulder
Buzzy Lee / Shoulder to Shoulder
Episode: Buzzy Lee 2.0
Meg Mac
Australian singer-songwriter known for her powerhouse soul vocals and heartfelt lyricism
Independent Artist
Episode: Meg Mac 2.0
Nick Murphy
Melbourne singer and songwriter, known as Chet Faker
Episode: Chet Faker
Hemlocke Springs
Alternative pop artist known for her vibrant and genre-blending music.
Independent music artist
Episode: Hemlocke Springs
Sam Beam
Songwriter and musician, creator of the folk project Iron & Wine
Iron & Wine
Episode: Iron & Wine

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Simon Finck
Host of This Song Is Yours

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    Wide variety of guests and good banter!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quan1924
    Australia5 years ago
  • Great podcast 👏🏼

    Simon sources some of the best artists for his show no matter how big or small they may be he asks some amazing questions which leave you wanting more! I love how unique Simon is and how he gets his artists to produce a playlist with their fave hits! A must listen if you are a music lover.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hayley.bennett_
    Australia5 years ago
  • If you love music, you’ll love this

    Interesting questioning by Simon means that I have not only learnt more about the music I already love, but have discovered some new music. A great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tanyak71
    Australia5 years ago
  • Ding ding ding!

    Simon asks his guests questions that mainstream music journalists avoid. Excellent insights from a diverse range of musicians 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Booboo620
    Australia5 years ago
  • The hosts voice 👌

    The hosts voice is super dreamy, I could listen all day, perhaps I will.......

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bigfish0101
    Australia6 years ago

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The host curates a diverse lineup and goes beyond standard music chatter.
Audio quality and conversational flow are consistently strong.
Guests are asked insightful questions that dig beneath surface-level conversation.
Listeners praise the intimate, playlist-building conversations and strong guest selection.

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Genesis Owusu
Q: How do you approach translating the new album's ideas to a live setting from the outset?
I always think about how the songs will explode live, and I conceptualize a theater-like experience that grows and mutates with performance and audience feedback.
Genesis Owusu
Q: Is there a moment when you know a new era has begun for your music, and what signals that transition for you?
A visual or personal life change signals the shift; it's not about chasing a trend, but about aligning the art with a new chapter and the energy around it.
José González
Q: Could you tell immediately at that time that the sound you were developing clicked for you, and has it continued to build on itself since then?
He explains that early demos and friend reactions indicated potential, leading to a breakthrough when major label interest and a small early release helped propel his music, and that the core approach—fingerpicking, intimate storytelling, and lo-fi roots—has evolved but remains recognizable in his current work.
José González
Q: Wondering, you might be able to share where you got your start and what was your original introduction to songwriting?
González traces his beginnings to a musically mixed family background, early attempts at writing inspired by Beatles and bossa nova, and the pivotal moment when he started releasing music in the early 2000s, finding a style that would become Veneer.
Bad//Dreems 2.0
Q: What role does Gather Sounds play in their plans and the Adelaide music scene?
Gather Sounds serves as a localised festival platform that improves visibility for South Australian bands; it also ties into strategic touring and community-building, with Bad Dreams headlining and providing a broader platform for SA talent.

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A weekly music interview series where artists share their songwriting craft, creative methods, and the life soundtracked by their work. Episodes cover everything from the collaborative processes behind albums, touring anecdotes, and studio rituals to the emotional textures that shape a song. A standout element across episodes is the deep-dive focus on process—delving into demos, collaboration dynamics, and the slow path from idea to finished track—and the host's penchant for drawing out personal stories and influences. The show frequently spotlights artists across indie, pop, and alternative scenes, often pairing candid storytelling with intimate discussions about craft and artistic growth.

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1. José González
2. Genesis Owusu
3. Alex Cameron
4. Ben Marwe
5. Sasha Spielberg
6. Meg Mac
7. Nick Murphy
8. Hemlocke Springs

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