In this episode of In Session, Seany B sits down with Boy Soda, the Sydney-based artist whose debut album, Soulstar, is redefining the Australian R&B scene. Recorded in the Blue Mountains with a live horn section, string quartet, and backing vocalists, the album blends lush instrumentation with raw, emotional storytelling.

Boy Soda opens up about his journey, the importance of vulnerability in his music, and why R&B is making a big impact in Australia.

 

In this episode of In Session, Seany B sits down with Boy Soda, the Sydney-based artist whose debut album, Soulstar, is redefining the Australian R&amp;B scene. Recorded in the Blue Mountains with a live horn section, string quartet, and backing vocalists, the album blends lush instrumentation with raw, emotional storytelling.
Boy Soda opens up about his journey, the importance of vulnerability in his music, and why R&amp;B is making a big impact in Australia.
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Seany B sits down with artists to go beyond the surface and explore the stories, inspiration and creative decisions behind their music. From songwriting to sound, it’s an honest look at their artistry and the process of bringing a record to life.

Seany B sits down with artists to go beyond the surface and explore the stories, inspiration and creative decisions behind their music. From songwriting to sound, it&rsquo;s an honest look at their artistry and the process of bringing a record to life.

In Session with Seany B

Boy Soda on Soulstar, Timeless R&B & Putting Australia’s Scene in the Spotlight

Fresh off her Australian tour and a sold-out Sydney Opera House show, KWN sat down with Seany B for In Session to talk about her new EP, the world she is building around her music, and why this next era feels more honest, vulnerable and intentional than ever.

In this conversation, KWN opens up about the making of Touch Myself and Idea of Love, the 90s and 2000s R&B influences behind her sound, her viral COLORS performance, and what it felt like hearing Australian fans sing every word back to her on the other side of the world. She also talks about growing as an artist, learning to be more open in her writing, dream collaborations with Pharrell and Beyoncé, fashion influences from A$AP Rocky to Lenny Kravitz, and why she still feels like she is only getting started. 

Fresh off her Australian tour and a sold-out Sydney Opera House show, KWN sat down with Seany B for In Session to talk about her new EP, the world she is building around her music, and why this next era feels more honest, vulnerable and intentional than ever.
In this conversation, KWN opens up about the making of Touch Myself and Idea of Love, the 90s and 2000s R&amp;B influences behind her sound, her viral COLORS performance, and what it felt like hearing Australian fans sing every word back to her on the other side of the world. She also talks about growing as an artist, learning to be more open in her writing, dream collaborations with Pharrell and Beyonc&eacute;, fashion influences from A$AP Rocky to Lenny Kravitz, and why she still feels like she is only getting started.&nbsp;

KWN Talks New EP, Touch Myself, Idea of Love & Her Sold Out Sydney Opera House Show

25 years on from global pop domination, Five are back together with their original lineup and returning to Australia.

Seany B sits down with the iconic UK group ahead of their Australian tour for a rare and honest conversation about fame, friendship, and the reality behind life as one of the defining boybands of the late 90s and early 2000s.

The band reflect on their biggest hits, the pressure cooker of global success, and what it took to reconnect after years apart. They share stories from the studio working with legendary producers like Max Martin and Denniz Pop, the chaos and joy of touring at full speed, and the moments that shaped their legacy.

They also open up about what it means to perform together again, the emotional impact of their reunion, and why coming back to Australia feels like a full circle moment for both the band and the fans who never let the music go.

25 years on from global pop domination, Five are back together with their original lineup and returning to Australia.
Seany B sits down with the iconic UK group ahead of their Australian tour for a rare and honest conversation about fame, friendship, and the reality behind life as one of the defining boybands of the late 90s and early 2000s.
The band reflect on their biggest hits, the pressure cooker of global success, and what it took to reconnect after years apart. They share stories from the studio working with legendary producers like Max Martin and Denniz Pop, the chaos and joy of touring at full speed, and the moments that shaped their legacy.
They also open up about what it means to perform together again, the emotional impact of their reunion, and why coming back to Australia feels like a full circle moment for both the band and the fans who never let the music go.

Five on Reuniting, Healing & Returning to Australia After 25 Years

Seany B sits down with Illy for a track by track deep dive into the album that changed everything, Two Degrees, ten years later.

From the explosive success of Papercuts featuring Vera Blue, to the pressure of following up Cinematic, Illy opens up about the moments, memories and mindset behind one of the defining Australian hip hop albums of the 2010s.

They unpack every track on the record, including Forget It, Catch 22, Lightshow, Truce and Highway, alongside Illy’s love of pop music, working with Anne-Marie and Jenna McDougall, the influence of Drake, and what it felt like watching Papercuts become an eight times platinum, number one hit.

It’s nostalgic, honest and full circle, a conversation between an artist and a genuine fan reflecting on an era that shaped Australian hip hop.

Tour dates and tickets:
https://illyal.com/tour

THE TWO DEGREES 10 YEAR TOUR

June 7, 2026
170 Russell, Melbourne VIC

June 13, 2026
Freo.Social, Fremantle WA

June 19, 2026
The Gov, Adelaide SA

June 27, 2026
Manning Bar, Sydney NSW

July 18, 2026
The Triffid, Brisbane QLD

Seany B sits down with Illy for a track by track deep dive into the album that changed everything, Two Degrees, ten years later.
From the explosive success of Papercuts featuring Vera Blue, to the pressure of following up Cinematic, Illy opens up about the moments, memories and mindset behind one of the defining Australian hip hop albums of the 2010s.
They unpack every track on the record, including Forget It, Catch 22, Lightshow, Truce and Highway, alongside Illy&rsquo;s love of pop music, working with Anne-Marie and Jenna McDougall, the influence of Drake, and what it felt like watching Papercuts become an eight times platinum, number one hit.
It&rsquo;s nostalgic, honest and full circle, a conversation between an artist and a genuine fan reflecting on an era that shaped Australian hip hop.
Tour dates and tickets: <a href="https://illyal.com/tour">https://illyal.com/tour</a>
THE TWO DEGREES 10 YEAR TOUR
June 7, 2026 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC
June 13, 2026 Freo.Social, Fremantle WA
June 19, 2026 The Gov, Adelaide SA
June 27, 2026 Manning Bar, Sydney NSW
July 18, 2026 The Triffid, Brisbane QLD

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