The Sound of Now with Triana Butler and Alana Rosso

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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 the weekly news, behind-the-scenes chats with Triana and Alana, bonus segments, and extended conversations with artists featured on the radio show.. Listen in real time on Mondays at 6:00pm on JOY 94.9, or stream online via joy.org.au/player.

  1. 6D AGO

    #N1: The New Era

    Triana and Alana are joined by Poppy from JOY 94.9’s So Basically… and talk Childish Gambino, their 1D biases, and Crufts. In the news: The Sound of Now goes national, we reflect on the RAYE. album, and Alana gets got by Peking Duk. Note: we were going to do an Episode Zero, but we were joined the Community Radio Network a week earlier than intended. Apols. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #N1: The New Era appeared first on The Sound of Now.

    25 min

  2. MAR 23

    #-1: We’re Going National

    Triana and Alana talk Muse, explain what’s changing in this new era of the show, and new friend of the show Scott Love from Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast talks through the legacy of UK group Steps, and plays Think Quick. In the news: The Sound of Now is going national, and Lorde is now an independent artist. Note: we’re calling this Episode Minus One. Next week will be Episode Zero, and the following episode will be Episode One of the new era. Follow The Sound of Now on Instagram. Get weekly playlists emailed directly to you on Substack. Follow Triana Butler and Alana Rosso on Instagram.   The post #-1: We’re Going National appeared first on The Sound of Now.

    24 min

  3. MAR 16

    Interview: MAY-A, “Goodbye (If You Call That Gone)”

    Sydney’s MAY-A joins Triana Butler and Alana Rosso to talk about her debut album Goodbye (If You Call That Gone). Check out MAY-A on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music. The post Interview: MAY-A, “Goodbye (If You Call That Gone)” appeared first on The Sound of Now.

    19 min

  4. FEB 21

    BONUS: Laneway Melbourne 2026 Recap

    Triana Butler and Alana Rosso recap the highlights and memories of Laneway Melbourne 2026, from surprises and discoveries to headliner Chappell Roan. Contributors: Tamzyn Bielecka Taylor Sanders Poppy from So Basically The post BONUS: Laneway Melbourne 2026 Recap appeared first on The Sound of Now.

    15 min

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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 the weekly news, behind-the-scenes chats with Triana and Alana, bonus segments, and extended conversations with artists featured on the radio show.. Listen in real time on Mondays at 6:00pm on JOY 94.9, or stream online via joy.org.au/player.

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  • Creator
    JOY 94.9
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • 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