Inspired

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Lucy Smith talks to artists to find out the stories behind your favourite songs.

  1. 14/12/2020

    Thelma Plum - Better in Blak

    "You took the colour from me, but I look better in black" In this episode of Inspired, singer-songwriter Thelma Plum talks us through her Hottest 100 hit 'Better in Blak'.

    18 min

  2. 24/11/2020

    Makers Series: Jerome Farah

    In this episode of Inspired, we find out how music and rhythm went hand in hand for beat maker Jerome Farah.

    16 min

  3. 17/11/2020

    Makers Series: Sarah Aarons

    In this episode of Inspired, songwriter Sarah Aarons tells us how she went from her Melbourne bedroom to working with music's biggest names.

    19 min

  4. 09/11/2020

    Makers Series: Trials

    November is Ausmusic Month and we’re taking this opportunity to bring you The Makers. Each week we'll be chatting with an Australian working behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in music. Today we find out the inspirations behind one of Australia's most prolific producer/rapper/composer, Trials!

    16 min

  5. 02/11/2020

    Makers Series: Catherine Marks

    We're meeting a Grammy-award winning Australian producer who over the last 15 years, has carved her own space in rock and alternative music!

    13 min

  6. 26/10/2020

    Sarah Blasko - We Won't Run

    "Longing to leave, but begging to feel, that something will make you stay" In this episode of Inspired, singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko reflects on the heartbreak that helped create her 2009's hit 'We Won't Run'. She also reveals how Hamlet, the Sydney Opera House and recording in Stockholm changed her song writing process forever.

    10 min

  7. 05/10/2020

    Thundamentals - Sally

    "I don't wanna hurt nobody, I just wanna move my body..." On this episode of Inspired, Tuka, Jeswon & DJ Morgs from Thundamentals, talk about the loose night that inspired their Hottest 100 hit 'Sally'.

    12 min

  8. 22/09/2020

    The Amity Affliction - Pittsburgh

    "Please tell me I am not undone..." On this episode of Inspired, Joel and Dan from Aussie metalcore band The Amity Affliction, talk about the personal story behind their 2014 hit 'Pittsburgh'.

    11 min
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Lucy Smith talks to artists to find out the stories behind your favourite songs.

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  • Creator
    ABC listen
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All right reserved.
  • Show Website
    Inspired

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