Join Tim Freedman of The Whitlams on Triple M Homegrown, in this special interview hosted by our Music Director, Chris Holland.

The Whitlams have just announced a special tour celebrating "The Early Years, '93-'97" which covers off their first 3 albums. On this tour they will be joined by The Living End's Scott Owen, busting out his double bass! Tour starts in Coffs Harbour late September and traverses the country across all of October.

Chris and Tim discuss the band's story from their early years through to now where collaborations and re-interpretations are the new exciting future. We re-visit classic lyrics and get the inside word from Tim about their genesis and how some of their most popular songs were formed. Songs like No Aphrodisiac, Thank You (For Loving Me At My Worst), Blow Up The Pokies, You Sound Like Louis Burdett all get referenced... integral parts of the Australian songbook over the last three decades.

We delve in to some of Tim's songwriting inspirations such as John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Harry Nilsson and more. 

The Whitlams' Black Stump Band are also preparing to play the infamous Deni Ute Muster this year, and Tim lets slip that fans may be in for something a little extra special if they catch that one.

Enjoy this chat that's a little bit different from us at Team Homegrown!