The Sound of Now with Triana Butler and Alana Rosso

JOY 94.9
  • 0.0 (0)
  • MUSIC COMMENTARY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

The Sound of Now, hosted by Triana Butler and Alana Rosso, 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 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.

  1. 07/31/2025

    Interview: Sarah Saint James, “seven years”

    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. The post Interview: Sarah Saint James, “seven years” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

    17 min

  2. 07/21/2025

    Interview: merci, mercy, “Don’t Take It To Heart”

    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. The post Interview: merci, mercy, “Don’t Take It To Heart” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

    16 min

  3. 04/02/2025

    Interview: Ruby Gill, “Some Kind of Control”

    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. The post Interview: Ruby Gill, “Some Kind of Control” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

    26 min

  4. 09/25/2024

    Interview: RARIA, “When You’re Done Breaking My Heart”

    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. The post Interview: RARIA, “When You’re Done Breaking My Heart” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

    19 min

  5. 07/15/2024

    Interview: JXCKY, “Thriving In Perpetual Darkness”

    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. The post Interview: JXCKY, “Thriving In Perpetual Darkness” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

    19 min

  6. 04/15/2024

    Interview: Robert Baxter, “you wouldn’t expect cupid to cry”

    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. The post Interview: Robert Baxter, “you wouldn’t expect cupid to cry” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

    12 min

  7. 09/24/2023

    Interview: MAY-A, “Analysis Paralysis”

    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. The post Interview: MAY-A, “Analysis Paralysis” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

    16 min

  8. 08/14/2023

    Interview: Chappell Roan, “Red Wine Supernova / HOT TO GO!”

    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. The post Interview: Chappell Roan, “Red Wine Supernova / HOT TO GO!” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

    14 min
See All (50)

About

The Sound of Now, hosted by Triana Butler and Alana Rosso, 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 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.

Information

  • Creator
    JOY 94.9
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 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.
  • Show Website
    The Sound of Now with Triana Butler and Alana Rosso