The Sound of Now with Triana Butler https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/ The Sound of Now, hosted by music tastemaker and superfan Triana Butler, is all about the new music you need to hear. When you listen live on Monday nights, you’ll hear the latest in new music. On the podcast version, you’ll tap in to Triana’s extended conversations with artists featured on the radio show as they talk through their process. Listen live on Mondays at 6:00pm on JOY 94.9, or stream online via joy.org.au/player. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:37:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 JOY 94.9 false episodic JOY 94.9 JOY Melbourne Inc. The Sound of Now is an original format devised by Triana Butler. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists. JOY Melbourne Inc. The Sound of Now is an original format devised by Triana Butler. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists. podcast The Sound of Now with Triana Butler https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/wp-content/uploads/sites/471/2024/02/Podcast-Cover-The-Sound-of-Now.jpg https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow Weekly Triana Butler 86218a02-2def-56e4-a7d9-b6c97382109a Interview: Sarah Saint James, “seven years” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2025/07/31/interview-sarah-saint-james-seven-years/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:26:35 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3931 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2025/07/31/interview-sarah-saint-james-seven-years/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2025/07/31/interview-sarah-saint-james-seven-years/feed/ 0 Adelaide’s Sarah Saint James joins Triana Butler to talk about becoming an independent artist, life as a new mum, and her new single seven years.

Watch the video for seven years here.

Check out Sarah Saint James on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: merci, mercy, “Don’t Take It To Heart” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2025/07/21/interview-merci-mercy-dont-take-it-to-heart/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 06:20:14 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3925 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2025/07/21/interview-merci-mercy-dont-take-it-to-heart/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2025/07/21/interview-merci-mercy-dont-take-it-to-heart/feed/ 0 Sydney-based artist merci, mercy joins Triana Butler to talk about her upcoming album Don’t Take It To Heart and her plans for touring.

Watch the live performance video for Hold On You here.

Check out merci, mercy on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Ruby Gill, “Some Kind of Control” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2025/04/02/interview-ruby-gill-some-kind-of-control/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:56:46 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3866 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2025/04/02/interview-ruby-gill-some-kind-of-control/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2025/04/02/interview-ruby-gill-some-kind-of-control/feed/ 0 Out-and-proud Melbourne-based artist Ruby Gill joins Triana Butler to talk about her new album Some Kind of Control, the singles Touch Me There and Emmagen Creek, and her plans for an Australian tour.

Watch the video for Some Kind of Control here.
Watch the video for Touch Me There here.
Watch the video for Emmagen Creek here.
Watch the video for The Flood here.

Find details on Ruby’s live shows online at rubygill.me.

Check out Ruby Gill on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: RARIA, “When You’re Done Breaking My Heart” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2024/09/25/interview-raria-when-youre-done-breaking-my-heart/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:57:15 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3794 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2024/09/25/interview-raria-when-youre-done-breaking-my-heart/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2024/09/25/interview-raria-when-youre-done-breaking-my-heart/feed/ 0 Melbourne artist RARIA joins Triana Butler to talk about life as a newly independent artist, bedazzled guitars, and her new singles, “WHY DO YOU HATE ME?” and “WHEN YOU’RE DONE BREAKING MY HEART”.

Watch the visualiser for WHEN YOU’RE DONE BREAKING MY HEART here.

Check out RARIA on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

Special thanks to Zane, this week’s work experience assistant producer, for additional interview support.

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Interview: JXCKY, “Thriving In Perpetual Darkness” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2024/07/15/interview-jxcky-thriving-in-perpetual-darkness/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:30:33 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3765 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2024/07/15/interview-jxcky-thriving-in-perpetual-darkness/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2024/07/15/interview-jxcky-thriving-in-perpetual-darkness/feed/ 0 Melbourne-based dark pop artist JXCKY joins Triana Butler to talk about countering writers block, working with producer SB90, and the journey to his debut EP, “Thriving in Perpetual Darkness”.

Watch the music video for LFG here.

Check out JXCKY on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Robert Baxter, “you wouldn’t expect cupid to cry” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2024/04/15/interview-robert-baxter-you-wouldnt-expect-cupid-to-cry/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:30:42 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3763 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2024/04/15/interview-robert-baxter-you-wouldnt-expect-cupid-to-cry/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2024/04/15/interview-robert-baxter-you-wouldnt-expect-cupid-to-cry/feed/ 0 Sydney artist Robert Baxter joins Triana Butler to talk about working with peers at a writing camp, the expectations placed on pop stars in 2024, and the new EP, “you wouldn’t expect cupid to cry”.

Watch the music video for Kiss here.

Check out Robert Baxter on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: MAY-A, “Analysis Paralysis” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/09/24/interview-maya-analysis-paralysis/ Sun, 24 Sep 2023 08:17:54 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3484 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/09/24/interview-maya-analysis-paralysis/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/09/24/interview-maya-analysis-paralysis/feed/ 0 Out-and-proud Sydney artist MAY-A joins Triana Butler to talk about releasing music during and after a pandemic, the reaction her music is getting on tour, and her new EP, ANALYSIS PARALYSIS.

Check out MAY-A on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Chappell Roan, “Red Wine Supernova / HOT TO GO!” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/08/14/interview-chappell-roan-red-wine-supernova-hot-to-go/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:50:23 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3458 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/08/14/interview-chappell-roan-red-wine-supernova-hot-to-go/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/08/14/interview-chappell-roan-red-wine-supernova-hot-to-go/feed/ 0 Out-and-proud US artist Chappell Roan joins Triana Butler to talk about finding herself in LA, her advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ communities, and her new singles Red Wine Supernova and HOT TO GO!.

Check out Chappell Roan on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: LÂLKA, “Romance + Rebellion” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/05/29/interview-lalka-romance-rebellion/ Mon, 29 May 2023 09:05:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3405 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/05/29/interview-lalka-romance-rebellion/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/05/29/interview-lalka-romance-rebellion/feed/ 0 Out-and-proud Sydney-based artist LÂLKA joins Triana Butler to talk about celebrating her own milestones, developing her sound, authenticity online, and the journey to her debut mixtape, Romance + Rebellion.

Hear the entire Romance + Rebellion mixtape by LÂLKA on YouTube.

Check out LÂLKA on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Maisie Peters, “Body Better” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/03/13/interview-maisie-peters-body-better/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:13:04 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3402 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/03/13/interview-maisie-peters-body-better/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/03/13/interview-maisie-peters-body-better/feed/ 0 UK star Maisie Peters joins Triana Butler to talk about playing to 100,000 people at the MCG, her supportive and talented fanbase, and her new single Body Better and upcoming album The Good Witch.

Watch the video for Body Better by Maisie Peters on YouTube.

Check out Maisie Peters on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Agnes, Mardi Gras Party Headliner https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/02/25/interview-agnes-mardi-gras/ Sat, 25 Feb 2023 06:30:02 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3400 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/02/25/interview-agnes-mardi-gras/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2023/02/25/interview-agnes-mardi-gras/feed/ 0 Swedish superstar Agnes joins Triana Butler to talk about the reaction to her album Magic Still Exists one year on, and what it means to her to headline the Sydney Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride Mardi Gras Party.

Watch the video for 24 Hours by Agnes on YouTube.

Check out Agnes on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Chela, “Cool 2B Queer” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/10/31/interview-chela-cool-2b-queer/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:05:00 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3323 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/10/31/interview-chela-cool-2b-queer/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/10/31/interview-chela-cool-2b-queer/feed/ 0 Sydney-based out-and-proud artist Chela joins Triana Butler to talk about taking over an abandoned cinema in the name of art, her change in sound, and the story behind her new single and music video for Cool 2B Queer.

Watch the video for Cool 2B Queer by Chela on YouTube.

Check out Chela on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: JËVA, “I Would Cry” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/10/31/interview-jeva-i-would-cry/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3397 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/10/31/interview-jeva-i-would-cry/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/10/31/interview-jeva-i-would-cry/feed/ 0 Sydney-based out-and-proud artist JËVA joins Triana Butler to talk about his FBi Sydney radio show Tall Pop, supporting Australian pop music, the reaction to his music from queer Chinese-Australian listeners, and his new single I Would Cry.

Hear I Would Cry by JËVA on YouTube.

Check out JËVA on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Briggs, Co-Curator of “First & Forever” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/10/20/interview-briggs-first-forever/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:49:27 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3244 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/10/20/interview-briggs-first-forever/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/10/20/interview-briggs-first-forever/feed/ 0 Rapper, comedy writer, and all-round legend Briggs joins Triana Butler to talk about First & Forever, the incredible new music festival he is the co-curator of which features exclusively First Nations artists.

Check out the First & Forever website for details on the festival on how to get tickets.

 

 

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Interview: Luca Le Fae from OFK, “We Are OFK” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/09/12/interview-luca-le-fae-ofk/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:55:47 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3214 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/09/12/interview-luca-le-fae-ofk/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/09/12/interview-luca-le-fae-ofk/feed/ 0 Lead singer from OFK, Luca Le Fae, joins Triana Butler to talk about being put into a videogame, the stories behind singles Follow/Unfollow and Fool’s Gold, and the band’s debut EP and biopic origin story videogame We Are OFK.

Check out OFK on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

Check out the five-part interactive series We Are OFK on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.

 

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Interview: Big Freedia https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/09/11/interview-big-freedia/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 23:00:29 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3209 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/09/11/interview-big-freedia/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/09/11/interview-big-freedia/feed/ 0 The Queen of Bounce herself, Big Freedia, joins Triana Butler to talk about the reaction to Break My Soul, what success looks like, and coming to Australia for Summer Camp Festival.

Check out Big Freedia on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Kinder, “Yenko” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/09/10/interview-kinder-yenko/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 07:05:18 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3207 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/09/10/interview-kinder-yenko/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/09/10/interview-kinder-yenko/feed/ 0 Ghanaian-Australian sisters Kinder join Triana Butler to talk about their new EP Yenko, new music on the way, and landing themselves on the Summer Camp Festival lineup.

Check out Kinder on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: LAIUS, “archaic dreams” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/09/10/interview-laius-archaic-dreams/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 07:00:24 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3205 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/09/10/interview-laius-archaic-dreams/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/09/10/interview-laius-archaic-dreams/feed/ 0 Queer Meanjin/Brisbane artist LAIUS joins Triana Butler for the world premiere of his new song archaic dreams, from the forthcoming EP Lost In The Throes Of An Archaic Dream.

Check out LAIUS on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Lauv, “Kids Are Born Stars” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/07/11/interview-lauv-kids-are-born-stars/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:50:28 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3163 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/07/11/interview-lauv-kids-are-born-stars/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/07/11/interview-lauv-kids-are-born-stars/feed/ 0 US artist Lauv joins Triana Butler to talk about the process of recording his new album All 4 Nothing, nourishing his inner child, and his new single Kids Are Born Stars.

Check out Lauv on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: morgxn, “Pretend Rainbow” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/05/23/interview-morgxn-pretend-rainbow/ Mon, 23 May 2022 09:27:01 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3122 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/05/23/interview-morgxn-pretend-rainbow/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/05/23/interview-morgxn-pretend-rainbow/feed/ 0 Out-and-proud Nashville-based morgxn joins Triana Butler to talk about performing at Dan Reynold’s LOVELOUD Festival, how far their single Wonder has travelled, and the story behind new single Pretend Rainbow.

Check out morgxn on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Mallrat, “Butterfly Blue” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/05/09/interview-mallrat-butterfly-blue/ Mon, 09 May 2022 08:55:39 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3104 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/05/09/interview-mallrat-butterfly-blue/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/05/09/interview-mallrat-butterfly-blue/feed/ 0 Brisbane artist Mallrat joins Triana Butler to talk about the collaborative effort that went into her debut album Butterfly Blue, working with Azealia Banks on Surprise Me, and getting ready to tour with Conan Gray.

Mallrat‘s album Butterfly Blue is available from 13 May, 2022.

Check out Mallrat on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Jess Ball, “Spent” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/03/28/interview-jess-ball-spent/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:26:31 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3078 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/03/28/interview-jess-ball-spent/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/03/28/interview-jess-ball-spent/feed/ 0 Melbourne artist Jess Ball joins Triana Butler to talk about the music she grew up with that inspires her, finding her own style, and her new single Spent.

Check out Jess Ball on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Sarah Saint James – “Home Is Where The Hell Is” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/03/21/interview-sarah-saint-james-home-is-where-the-hell-is/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:42:24 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=3064 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/03/21/interview-sarah-saint-james-home-is-where-the-hell-is/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2022/03/21/interview-sarah-saint-james-home-is-where-the-hell-is/feed/ 0 Out and proud Adelaide artist Sarah Saint James spent 2021 writing and recording her debut EP, HOME IS WHERE THE HELL IS. Now that it’s out in the world, she joins Triana Butler to chat about how it came together, her musical influences, and the stories behind some of the new songs from the EP.

Check out Sarah Saint James on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Glass Animals – “I Don’t Wanna Talk” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/10/20/interview-glass-animals-i-dont-wanna-talk/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:50:04 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=2933 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/10/20/interview-glass-animals-i-dont-wanna-talk/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/10/20/interview-glass-animals-i-dont-wanna-talk/feed/ 0 Following the success of breakout single Heat Waves and album Dreamland, Dave Bayley from Oxford-based Glass Animals speaks with Triana Butler about the success of the album, overthinking songwriting, the Australian artists he’s been listening to, and the new single I Don’t Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance).

Check out Glass Animals on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: ASHWARYA – “Flare” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/10/20/interview-ashwarya-flare/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:06:01 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=2937 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/10/20/interview-ashwarya-flare/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/10/20/interview-ashwarya-flare/feed/ 0 Rising Australian popstar ASHWARYA speaks with Triana Butler about her signature “tempo switch” sound, how her collab with Vic Mensa came about, launching her career without being able to tour, and her new single, Flare.

Check out ASHWARYA on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Donatachi – “Buttons” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/10/18/interview-donatachi-buttons/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:20:23 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=2921 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/10/18/interview-donatachi-buttons/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/10/18/interview-donatachi-buttons/feed/ 0 Rising Sydney DJ and hyperpop producer Donatachi speaks with Triana Butler about their renewed focus, the sounds that inspire them, and how the new single Buttons came to be.

Check out Donatachi on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Agnes – “24 Hours” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/09/22/interview-agnes-24-hours/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:30:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=2885 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/09/22/interview-agnes-24-hours/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/09/22/interview-agnes-24-hours/feed/ 0 Swedish superstar Agnes speaks with Triana Butler about taking time away from the industry, her creative process, and shares new details about her brand new album and current single, 24 Hours.

Check out Agnes on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Mabel – “Let Them Know” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/07/07/interview-mabel/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:40:45 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=2808 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/07/07/interview-mabel/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/07/07/interview-mabel/feed/ 0 London-based popstar Mabel speaks with Triana Butler about creating new music through lockdown, what she learned from working with artists like Jax Jones, Tiesto, and AJ Tracey, and her new single Let Them Know.

Check out Mabel on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Clara Fable Co-Host https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/07/07/highlights-clara-fable-co-host/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 02:48:13 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=2806 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/07/07/highlights-clara-fable-co-host/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/07/07/highlights-clara-fable-co-host/feed/ 0 Queer Sydney occult-pop artist Clara Fable teamed up with Triana Butler to co-host an episode of the show, pick some of her favourite new music, and talk about her new single Jennifer’s Body.

See the full playlist here.

Check out Clara Fable on Apple Music, Spotify, Bandcamp, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: morgxn – “Meridian Vol 1” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/05/19/interview-morgxn/ Wed, 19 May 2021 08:30:29 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=2749 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/05/19/interview-morgxn/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/05/19/interview-morgxn/feed/ 0 Nashville-born, LA-based pop artist morgxn speaks with Triana Butler about the catalyst for the new Meridian Vol 1 EP, being one with the mess, finding your meridian, imperfection in queer spaces, and their new singles Losing Myself and Porcelain.

Check out morgxn on Apple Music, Spotify, Bandcamp, or wherever you get your music.

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HIGHLIGHTS: JXCKY Co-Host https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/05/18/highlights-jxcky-co-host/ Tue, 18 May 2021 09:41:45 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=2714 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/05/18/highlights-jxcky-co-host/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/05/18/highlights-jxcky-co-host/feed/ 0 Out-and-proud Melbourne artist JXCKY teamed up with Triana Butler to co-host an episode of the show, pick some of his favourite new music, and talk about his new single System.

SONGS FEATURED:

TO THE NIGHT – ASHWARYA ?? and Vic Mensa

WHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT BRANDON? – JXCKY ???️‍?

SPACE ALIEN – Michael Butera ???️‍?

SYSTEM – JXCKY ???️‍?

Check out JXCKY on Apple Music, Spotify, Bandcamp, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: SAYAH https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/04/28/interview-sayah/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:45:27 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=1664 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/04/28/interview-sayah/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/04/28/interview-sayah/feed/ 0 Sydney-based artist SAYAH speaks with Triana Butler about moving between jazz and pop, touring Australia with Cosmo’s Midnight, and her new single, Fruit.

Check out SAYAH on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Johnny Manuel – “Lost In The Music” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/04/28/interview-johnny-manuel-lost-in-the-music/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 03:42:03 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=1656 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/04/28/interview-johnny-manuel-lost-in-the-music/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/04/28/interview-johnny-manuel-lost-in-the-music/feed/ 0 Star of America’s Got Talent, The Voice Australia, and member of Bulgarian Eurovision supergroup EQUINOX, Johnny Manuel, speaks with Triana Butler about competing on The Voice in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, the music he’s created since then, and finding his authentic voice.

Check out Johnny Manuel on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

You can find info about tickets for his upcoming tour here.

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Interview: Elyotto – “SugarCrash!” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/04/08/interview-elyotto-sugarcrash/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:35:31 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=1559 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/04/08/interview-elyotto-sugarcrash/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/04/08/interview-elyotto-sugarcrash/feed/ 0 Out and proud Canadian hyperpop artist ElyOtto speaks with Triana Butler about how he discovered hyperpop, how his friends at school and family have reacted to his rapid rise to fame, and his TikTok-dominating anthem SugarCrash!.

Check out ElyOtto on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

TikTok: @elpunko

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Interview: Remy Ondrey – “Flip Me Out” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/03/26/interview-remy-ondrey-flip-me-out/ Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:41:56 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=1511 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/03/26/interview-remy-ondrey-flip-me-out/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/03/26/interview-remy-ondrey-flip-me-out/feed/ 0 Out and proud Melbourne-based artist Remy Ondrey visited the JOY studios to talk about his lifelong journey with music, discovering his mum had her own music career, and his new single Flip Me Out.

(Ando from Up Early was here too. Good fun, that show. Check it out.)

Check out Remy Ondrey on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

Instagram: @remyondrey

TikTok: @remyondrey

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Interview: SACHI – “Take Me Back” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/03/24/interview-sachi/ Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:18:04 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=1498 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/03/24/interview-sachi/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/03/24/interview-sachi/feed/ 0

NZ dance music duo SACHI joined me from an Auckland lockdown to talk about touring NZ over summer, what’s been inspiring them lately, and working with Australian artist G Flip on their new single Take Me Back.

Check out SACHI on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

Instagram: @wearesachi

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Interview: Sam Fischer – “What Other People Say” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/03/03/interview-sam-fischer-what-other-people-say/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:40:32 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=1416 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/03/03/interview-sam-fischer-what-other-people-say/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/03/03/interview-sam-fischer-what-other-people-say/feed/ 0

 

Australian singer-songwriter Sam Fischer joins the show from LA to talk about living through lockdown in LA, working with Demi Lovato, and their new song, What Other People Say.

 

Check out Sam Fischer on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Anna Lunoe – “Ice Cream” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/02/17/interview-anna-lunoe-ice-cream/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:30:40 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=1270 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/02/17/interview-anna-lunoe-ice-cream/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/02/17/interview-anna-lunoe-ice-cream/feed/ 0

 

Australian DJ, producer, vocalist, and host of danceXL Radio on Apple Music 1, Anna Lunoe, on keeping her spirit intact during the pandemic, how her new single Ice Cream with Nakamura Minami came together, and a sneaky tease of her new EP.

 

Check out Anna Lunoe on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

You can also stream her radio show, danceXL Radio, on Apple Music.

Instagram: @annalunoe

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Interview: Ellery Cohen – “Waiting” https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/02/10/interview-ellery-cohen-waiting/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:45:36 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=1242 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/02/10/interview-ellery-cohen-waiting/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/02/10/interview-ellery-cohen-waiting/feed/ 0

 

Melbourne singer-songwriter Ellery Cohen speaks about working as a disability support worker, flying to Vietnam just before the pandemic began, tattoos, his inspirations, and his new single Waiting.

 

Check out Ellery Cohen on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

Instagram: @ellerycohen

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Interview: Sarah Saint James – ‘mad at god’ https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/01/27/interview-sarah-saint-james-mad-at-god/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:45:51 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=1188 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/01/27/interview-sarah-saint-james-mad-at-god/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2021/01/27/interview-sarah-saint-james-mad-at-god/feed/ 0

A few weeks ago, out-and-proud Australian pop artist Sarah Saint James wrote a song about what it was like for her growing up as a queer, plus-size woman in the church. She had no idea how strongly the song would resonate with people until she uploaded an unfinished snippet to her TikTok account.

Sarah talks about going viral with mad at god, her experience in coming out, and shares some exclusive details about her EP, due to be released soon.

As a heads up, this interview gets a bit heavy, and discusses mental health, depression, and suicide.
If you’d like to talk to somebody about this, head to joy.org.au/support.

Check out Sarah Saint James on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

TiKTok: @sarahsaintjames

Instagram: @sarahsaintjames_

 

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Interview: Eilish Gilligan https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/12/02/interview-eilish-gilligan/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 07:44:21 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=1035 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/12/02/interview-eilish-gilligan/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/12/02/interview-eilish-gilligan/feed/ 0

Artist, producer, songwriter, and Twitch streamer Eilish Gilligan joins the show to talk about her new Hospital EP, battling feelings of a lack of productivity during the pandemic, the connection she shares with her community on Twitch, and the difference between performing live online and performing live to a room of people.

Tickets to Eilish’s gig with Cry Club are sold out, but there are still tickets available for her gig at The Corner on January 7.

Check out Eilish Gilligan on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

Find Eilish streaming live on Twitch here.

 

 

 

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Interview: Sarah Saint James https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/12/02/interview-sarahsaintjames/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 07:09:50 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=1034 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/12/02/interview-sarahsaintjames/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/12/02/interview-sarahsaintjames/feed/ 0

Out-and-proud Australian pop artist Sarah Saint James joins the show to talk about her new single, DBE (Dumb Bitch Energy), how the song came together, and a sneak peek into what she’s working on in the studio right now.

Check out Sarah Saint James on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

Instagram: @sarahsaintjames_

 

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Interview: Joel Corry https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/11/11/interview-joel-corry/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 04:18:40 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=944 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/11/11/interview-joel-corry/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/11/11/interview-joel-corry/feed/ 0

UK DJ and producer Joel Corry joins the show to talk about performing live on Strictly Come Dancing with MNEK, the moment he knew Head & Heart was something special, drive-in socially distanced DJ sets, and the return of UK garage.

His performance with MNEK on Strictly we refer to at the start of the episode:

Check out Joel Corry on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Sam Feldt https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/11/11/interview-sam-feldt/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 04:13:20 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=941 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/11/11/interview-sam-feldt/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/11/11/interview-sam-feldt/feed/ 0

Dutch DJ-producer Sam Feldt joins the show to talk about launching his new label in the lockdown era, how his upbringing led to his interest in sustainability in the EDM/touring scene, and his plans for new music.

Check out Sam Feldt on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

 

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Interview: FLETCHER https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/09/09/interview-fletcher/ Wed, 09 Sep 2020 08:45:01 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=717 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/09/09/interview-fletcher/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/09/09/interview-fletcher/feed/ 0

Being in quarantine has sucked for everybody, but imagine being in lockdown with your ex…

FLETCHER joins the show from Malibu to chat about her new EP THE S(EX) TAPES, her new EP detailing the whole experience, as well as working with Australian producer Kito on Bitter, and the inspiration for the sounds on the EP.

The video clip for If I Hated You (below) is also shot and directed by the same ex:

Check out FLETCHER on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

 

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Interview: Kult Kyss https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/08/26/interview-kult-kyss/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:35:56 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=666 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/08/26/interview-kult-kyss/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/08/26/interview-kult-kyss/feed/ 0

Melbourne due Kult Kyss join the show to chat about how they came together, the ritualistic connection that runs through their music, and their new single God is a Bassline.

Check out Kult Kyss on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: RARIA https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/08/05/interview-raria/ Wed, 05 Aug 2020 08:48:17 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=600 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/08/05/interview-raria/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/08/05/interview-raria/feed/ 0

Australian pop artist RARIA joins the show to chat about her debut single Will You Tell Your Girlfriend?, the music that inspired her new sound, and what’s next.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5VKk5xrRz4

You can check out Will You Tell Your Girlfriend? on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: E^ST https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/07/22/interview-est/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:09:36 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=526 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/07/22/interview-est/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/07/22/interview-est/feed/ 0

Australian artist E^ST chats about the release of her debut album, I’M DOING IT, and her new single I WANNA BE HERE.

You can check out her debut album I’M DOING IT on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: Kim Petras https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/05/25/interview-kim-petras/ Mon, 25 May 2020 09:00:42 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=411 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/05/25/interview-kim-petras/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/05/25/interview-kim-petras/feed/ 0

Famed bringer of bops Kim Petras stopped by The Sound of Now to talk about her creative process in isolation, how her island in Animal Crossing is going, and her ace new single Malibu.

You can check out Malibu on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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Interview: FLUIR https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/05/25/interview-fluir/ Mon, 25 May 2020 06:03:48 +0000 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/?p=407 https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/05/25/interview-fluir/#respond https://joy.org.au/thesoundofnow/2020/05/25/interview-fluir/feed/ 0

Australian singer-songwriter FLUIR stopped by The Sound of Now to talk about her time in iso, her journey to producing her own music and starting her own label, and her new release Make Me Feel.

You can check it out on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music.

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