Rebecca Black, Shaytards and Cimorelli. Do you know any of these names? Housemate Kayleigh does–in fact, she was boots on the ground for one unforgettable era of Youtube. When the platform was the wild west and children recorded songs about Chinese food (yeah, not good) and rife with acapella, Housemate Kayleigh watched avidly from the sidelines. Learn about the now extinct Ark Music Factory and many of the most popular Youtubers of the 2010s–particularly those who dipped their toes into the music industry when they probably should have stayed dry.

Mike is digging into some Laneway Lore, uncovering the major festivals humble beginnings and massive level ups. Caitlin and Mike review the 2026 festival line up while touching on the ever-changing tides of popular music, Laneway's ability to book 'the next big thing,' and why you should always listen to music, even if you think you're probably not gonna like it. Listen for rambles about Miss Chappell, ROLE MODEL, Wolf Alice, Wet Leg and much, much more.

total tommy can rage. Hitting the road with Blondshell for her Australian tour and already putting the final touches on her second album, Jess Holt is pretty much unstoppable. From organising a female/non-binary lead festival to writing over 60 songs for her debut record, Jess talks recording in London, managing full time work while being a legitimate rockstar and the power of a young Avril Lavigne.

episode produced by Caitlin Norris

additional prod by Regan Dale

original music by Christian Zappia

artwork by Lo O'Hara

all music rights reserved by total tommy