As we return from the summer break, Adam sits down with Sophie Payten, known to the world as Gordi—a talented musician, singer, songwriter, and medical doctor from Canowindra, a small town 300km west of Sydney. Sophie released her debut album, Reservoir, in 2017 while still studying medicine and has been touring internationally ever since. Gordi frequently collaborates with other renowned artists like Troye Sivan, Ben Böhmer, and Bon Iver.

Tune in to hear about her incredible journey and how she balances her dual careers in music and medicine.

In this episode, Adam welcomes Ben O'Connor, who performs as Benson, a DJ and producer originally from Melbourne. Benson has made his mark at major Australian festivals like Splendour in the Grass, Beyond the Valley, and Falls, and has recently moved to the US, already performing at Coachella. He continues to write, produce, remix, and perform, and has established the label Medium Rare Recordings. Tune in to get the scoop on what's happening behind the scenes of Benson's US journey.

Join host Adam Burke as he brings you the latest updates on Australians making waves in the music industry in the USA, broadcasting from Hollywood, California, on Tongva and Chumash land.

In this episode, Adam welcomes Grace Jones, a former journalist turned music publicist, who is celebrating a decade at Grandstand HQ. Grace shares her journey from journalism in Australia to representing renowned artists such as Courtney Barnett, Julia Jacklin, Royel Otis, Waxahatchee, and IDLES.

Join host Adam Burke as he brings you the latest updates on Australians making waves in the music industry in the USA. Broadcasting from Hollywood, California, on Tongva and Chumash land, The Cockatoo features insightful conversations with key figures in the music scene.