New & Approved

This week SYN's Issy Coldbeck sat down with the formidable Irish singer/songwriter Orla Gartland to chat about her new album "Everybody Needs A Hero", finding inspiration, her role in the band Fizz and much more!  find orla's album and tour details here follow orla here follow us here follow issy coldbeck here

SYN's Issy Coldbeck sat down with Kojo Degraft-Johnson one half of the band MRCY to chat about their debut project 'VOLUME 1' (out now), London, touring with The Black Pumas and much more! follow MRCY here find tour dates and other info here follow new & approved here

Join SYN's Issy Coldbeck as she chats with North London pop sensation girli AKA Amelia Toomey about her new album 'Matriarchy' (out 17th Of May) and her first headline tour in Australia! Issy and Amelia talk about music icons, London influences, queer pop, and many more! find girli tour dates and other info here follow girli here follow new and approved here

SYN's Mia Ranalletta sat down to chat with S. Holden Jaffe AKA Del Water Gap about their recently released album, ‘I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet’. Mia and Holden chat all things coming back to music post pandemic, being a recovering cynic, and creating music to share with people in the same way that you don't bake a cake to eat it all by yourself.

SYN's Bec Martin sat down with with Marc and Jordan from Neil Frances to chat about their recently released single, “Head Straight”. Bec and the alt pop duo chat all things putting a label on a sound, the evolution of musical progression and their deep love for Daft Punk. 

SYN's Sam had an incredible chat with Obongjayar about their recently dropped single, “Just Cool”, released just in time for their debut Australian tour this June. Sam and Obongjayar chat all things Nigeria’s rich musical landscape, telling stories through the medium of music and how to pick the right people to collaborate with. 

Join Sarah as they chat with Matt Maltese about their recently released LP, “Driving Just To Drive”. While discussing the influences and behind the scenes workings of putting this album together, the pair dive into all things touring internationally, reflecting through the lens of trinkets and ghosts, and the art of being a lyrical musician.

Join Sandie for the absolute sweetest yarn with Eloise all about her latest release “Drunk On A Flight”. Sandie and Eloise chat about all things lyric listeners, writing in bulk and the bleakness of airports. 

Join Issy and Liz backstage at Rod Laver Arena chatting to Wallice chat about their recent Australian tour supporting The 1975. The group got to talk all things touring, creating music and and self restraint in secondhand shops. 

New & Approved's Pranati caught up with Abhibyanjana to chat all things about her recent EP ‘Breezing Through’. Hailing from Gangtok and has been captivating audiences with her ethereal sound and dreamy soundscapes. In her music, Abhibyanjana draws on deeply personal experiences and uses her songs to grapple with complex and often conflicting aspects of her identity. Tune in to hear the pair discuss how Abhibyanjana's lyrics are often subliminally political, and how it feels to put music into the world which explores mental health issues, dysmorphia, generational trauma and identity crises.

SYN's Alex Chant met with Oscar Mein from Aotearoa/New Zealand band Soaked Oats chat all things about the release of their recent debut album ‘Working Title’. Tune in to hear the pair discuss creative processes, beautiful beaches and new perspectives on music after touring internationally. 

Catch Eaves Wilder and New & Approved's Sarah Davenport chat all about Eaves' new EP ‘Hookey’. Eaves and Sarah chat all things Catfish, Kathleen Hanna and causing chaos in school.  "Its basically about bunking off. I spent most of my teens playing hookey in the music room at school. That’s where I wrote songs and taught myself instruments. ‘Are You Diagnosed’ was literally written in the middle of my French GCSE class, and I remember mixing my first demos of ‘Morning Rain’ under my desk in sixth form. Through lyrics, production, or melody, my main thing is always adding as many hooks as possible - or how can I expect people to listen? My inner dialogue when writing or jamming is MAKE IT MORE HOOKEY!!!! Each song is kind of a different perspective of where I was and why I wasn’t there.” - Eaves Wilder on the Hookey EP

Cat Clyde and Natalia from New & Approved catch up to chat all about about cat's recently released third solo album ‘Down Rounder’. Tune in to hear the pair discuss the process of recording, performing gigs and the business of music behind the scenes. “Connecting with the natural environment around me inspired a lot of these songs, and sonically I feel like this record is very grounded as a result,” Clyde says while talking about the album’s thematic bend. “I wanted these songs to sound raw and rough, but also placed together in a way that created - a simple beauty, like the changing seasons or a setting sun."

Jemma catches up with Bruha Bee to discuss her latest release Nue as well as more upcoming new music.  Aired November 28, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Jemma Perelaer  for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Jack catches up with American singer-songwriter Soccer Mommy to discuss her 2022 album Sometimes, Forever.  Aired November 25, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Jack Filiba for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Jack chats with English indie rock band The Big Moon about their new album Here is Everything. Aired November 11, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Jack Filiba for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Finn catches up with singer Elizabeth about her new song If I Die.  Aired October 28, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Finn Beard for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Meanjin Country.

Ben and Anika chat with the amazing Vera Blue about her new album Mercurial.  Aired October 28, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Ben Lamb and Anika Luna for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Finn catches up with New Zealand artist Georgia Lines to chat about her chart topping new EP, Human.  Aired September 16, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Finn Beard for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Meanjin Country.

Finn catches up with Xanthe and Carla from NZ band Recitals to discuss their new song Arrow.  Aired September 2, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Finn Beard for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Meanjin Country.

Anika has a chat with superstar Eora (Sydney) based artist, Lolli about her new single Bad! Aired August 26, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Anika Luna for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Anika has a chat with Meeanjin (Brisbane), based artist Andy Martin about his new single Reverie! Aired August 12, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Anika Luna for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Vanessa from the SYN Music Leads team has a chat with international music icon LAUV! Together they discuss the American artists new album All 4 Nothing.  Aired August 12, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Vanessa Violo or SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Finn has a chat with Noah from the Debbies about the Aussie two piece rock band's new single Meaning of Love! AiredAugust 5, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Finn Bear for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Rachel chats with international music sensation Greentea Peng. Aired August 5, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Rachel Vassallo for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Ben catches up with Melbourne artist Maz Green to discuss her new rock track Wrong Impression.  Aired August 5, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Ben Lamb for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Anika chats with Alfie Templeman, the young British breakout who is in Australia to bring his indie-pop steeze to the live stage for the first time. On the back of the release of his debut album Mellow Moon, Anika and Alfie chat about the songwriting and producing processes of the record, their creative influences, and getting back on the road after years of no live shows. Aired June 13, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Anika Luna for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Louis is joined in the studio by Biig Piig, the 24 year old Irish artist now based in London/LA, who is in country for their first ever Australian tour. They chat about the organised chaos of Biig Piig's genre-fluid music, collaborations, cultural influences, and their wild Melbourne/Naarm live debut before heading up to Byron Bay/Cavanbah for Splendour In The Mud 2022. Aired July 22, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Louis Parkinson for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Jemma catches up with Conor and Dan from Melbourne's jazz funk collective, AstroVillain to discuss their planetary new EP Cosmic Operations Part 1! Aired July 22, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Jemma Perelaer for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Finn catches up with Perth rock band South Summit to chat about their new single Promise Me. Forming in early 2020, South Summit are already making waves in the Aussie music scene with gigs coming up all over the country!  Aired July 15, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Finn Beard for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Meanjin Country.

Jemma has a chat with lovely Kiwi artist MCK about her emotional new track Tunnel Vision.  Aired July 15, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Jemma Perelaer for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Finn has a chat to King Blue lead singer Skye Sam about the band's new track Breathless. The Perth based pop rock band were high school friends when King Blue was formed and have been finding strong success Australia wide! Aired May 20, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Finn Beard for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Meanjin Country.

Jemma catches up with Nick Anderson from American pop rock band, the Wrecks. They discuss the groups new single Where Are You Now? featuring Girlhouse, as well as the creative recording process behind the upcoming album Sonder.  Aired May 13, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Jemma Perelaer  for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Finn catches up with Melbourne based band Romero to chat about their debut pop power punk album, Turn It On!  Aired April 8, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Finn Beard for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Meanjin Country.

Finn chats with Liam from the Melbourne house band about their debut new single No Hat No Play! Liam has dedicated this track to all the Year 11 and 12 students who had to spend their last years of school stuck inside during Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdowns.  Aired March 11, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Finn Beard for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Meanjin Country.

In the shows first interview of the year, Jemma chats with Abbey from Melbourne band the Mamas. Self described as an 'eight-piece soul, RnB and funky fem-hop  group from Melbourne, led by four of the sassiest vocalists you'll ever meet', Abbey discusses the new single Riding On the Bus and respecting people's personal space on public transport.  Aired February 18, 2022 on SYN. Produced by Jemma Perelaer for SYN Media.  SYN Media acknowledges that this interview took place on Wurudjeri Woiwurrung Country.

Matt has an extensive discussion with Charlie of Yumi Zouma, concerning many aspects of the band's musicality. Part of New & Approved's mythical unaired episode (technical difficulties). Produced by Matt Thorley.

Paul has a chat with the NY-based indie group MICHELLE about the band's dynamics and evolving in style and sound. Aired on 20/11/20. Produced by Liam Marziano.

Gaby chats with one of Perth's longstanding musicians and member of Tone Youth, T$oko, about a project of bangin' B-sides the rapper has dropped before he moves on to even higher heights. Aired on 06/11/20. Produced by Liam Marziano.

Gaby jumps on a call with Slow Pulp during a break in their rehearsals to discuss the fresh new project from the band, Moveys. Aired on 23/10/20. Produced by Liam Marziano.

Karvesh and boy pablo discuss the releases leading up to his latest project, Wachito Rico. Aired on 11/09/20. Produced by Liam Marziano.

Aya chats about the new Jadu releases with Alex and Diva while the Bristol-based duo are spending time in France. Aired on 28/08/20. Produced by Liam Marziano.

Abel chats with IJALE about his debut EP- Wildly Disparate Sounds, some of the themes contained within it, and various influences on his unique repertoire. Aired on 14/08/20. Produced by Liam Marziano.

Aya talks with upcoming UK artist Will Newman about his new tunes and music videos Aired on 14/08/20. Produced by Liam Marziano.

Listen to Alisa and Thom from The Naked and Famous chat with Sel about working on music during the pandemic and the newly released album, Recover. Aired on 31/07/20. Produced by Liam Marziano.

Liam sat down over the internet with BOY SODA at the start of season 3 to discuss his growing discography. Aired on 10/07/20. Produced by Liam Marziano.

Aya speaks with Kris Raven of Coridian on the band's expanding discography and the sounds within it. Aired on 29/05/20. Produced by Liam Marziano.

The internet continues to connect us all in isolation as Aya interviews the inspirational Diet Cig duo. Aired on 15/05/2020. Produced by Liam Marziano.

At the start of the new season, Liam interviewed Baker Boy over the internet to talk about his latest single and expanding globally. Aired on 07/05/2020. Produced by Liam Marziano.

Singaporean Chillwave artist Houg shares some friendly banter with Liam while they discuss his debut EP. Aired on 13/03/20. Produced by Liam Marziano.