About this podcast
A new-music podcast, featuring interviews and gig reviews of the hottest Indie & Alternative acts coming out of Australia, and those that make the journey down under on tour. Luke Scanlan is your host...a Brit lost in Melbourne!
Hear the influences and inspirations to each artist's music and what name, dress code, free food and drink and support acts they would pick for their Dream Gig Venue.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 35 episodes
- 35: Alt. Down Under - Divers · 31 min · Episode 35This week on Alt. Down Under, Luke is joined by Ben Bray - front man of one of the most exciting bands coming out of Melbourne, Divers! Fresh off the release of their acclaimed…
- 34: Alt. Down Under - Owelu Dreamhouse - “Black in Australia, White in Nigeria” · 34 min · Episode 34On this episode of Alt. Down Under, Luke sits down with Nkechi Anele, the voice behind Owelu Dreamhouse - one of the most exciting projects coming out of Melbourne’s soul scene…
- 33: Alt. Down Under - Cut Copy - From Indie Sleaze, early 2000s nostalgia, to Golden Plains · 34 min · Episode 33Cut Copy have spent more than two decades blurring the lines between indie rock and dancefloor euphoria. In this episode of Alt. Down Under, bassist Ben Browning reflects on the…
- 32: Alt. Down Under - WILSN: Latest album, the importance of influences as a teenager and the quiet rise of Melbourne Soul · 35 min · Episode 32Melbourne soul artist WILSN joins Luke for a wide-ranging, free-flowing chat on finding your voice, trusting the long game, and why soul music is quietly having a moment in…
- 31: Alt. Down Under - Making Your Own Luck: The Bel Air Lip Bombs on Album Two · 42 min · Episode 31WE ARE BACK. Kicking off 2026 on Alt Down Under, we’re joined by Maisie Everett, lead singer of The Bel Air Lip Bombs, fresh off the release of their second album 'Again'. In…
- 30: Alt. Down Under - These New South Whales - Sleepovers in adult life, new album, advice for upcoming artists · 41 min · Episode 30On this week’s episode of Alt. Down Under, Luke sits down with Jamie and Todd of These New South Whales, one of Australia’s most beloved and brilliantly chaotic guitar bands…
- 29: Alt. Down Under - Joy Crookes · 49 min · Episode 29One of the UK’s best voices joins the show. Joy Crookes chats Juniper, whirlwind love stories, Kano, and finding romance in life’s smaller moments - plus a few attempts at an…
- 28: Alt. Down Under - dust · 37 min · Episode 28Kermit The Frog, kebabs, and why saxophones are more than just a sexy instrument... dust are back! Bassist Liam Smith joins Luke to chat about the band’s explosive new album…
- 27: Alt. Down Under - Stella Donnelly · 37 min · Episode 27It’s a packed one this week on Alt Down Under! Luke catches up with the brilliant Stella Donnelly, diving deep into her third album Love and Fortune - out November 7. The pair…
- 26: Alt. Down Under - Ella Thompson · 30 min · Episode 26Soul is having a moment right now. Acts like Joy Crookes over in the UK, Thee Sacred Souls stateside and right here in Australia, with Ella Thompson. The Melbourne-born artist…
- 25: Alt. Down Under - Playlunch · 30 min · Episode 2525 EPISODES! A huge landmark for Alt Down Under - thank you to everyone who’s listened along the way. To celebrate, we’re joined by Melbourne’s very own Playlunch. Ozzy…
- 24: Alt. Down Under - Pacific Avenue · 39 min · Episode 24“You’re gonna have to be more pacific, mate.” This week, Luke is joined in conversation by the absolute dude that is Jack Kay – bassist for the brilliant Pacific Avenue. 2…
- 23: Alt. Down Under - Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers · 36 min · Episode 23When your band name is born out of trying to come up with the worst band name ever – then surely you’re destined to go to the top? That might not have been the thinking at the…
- 22: Alt. Down Under - Radium Dolls · 30 min · Episode 22What do you get if you put two brothers into the same band? Some scraps in the early, pre-band years? Sure. But in the case of Radium Dolls, you end up with an irresistible…
- 21: Alt. Down Under - Selve · 33 min · Episode 21How would it feel to be the lead singer of a band who’ve just recorded in the iconic Abbey Road Studios, made famous by The Beatles? Imagine that in doing so, you become the…
- 20: Alt. Down Under - Sonic Reducer · 25 min · Episode 20Alt Down Under hits 20 episodes! For this milestone show, Luke catches up with Sonic Reducer, a 4-piece punk group from Canberra. Bassist, Louie Hanna, is on hand to discuss…
- 19: Alt. Down Under - Phoebe Rings · 25 min · Episode 19This time out, we take a trip west....to see what alternative gems New Zealand has to offer! That comes in the form of episode 19's featured artist, Phoebe Rings. Joining Alt…
- 18: Alt Down Under - Annie-Rose Maloney · 31 min · Episode 18With Aussie winter around the corner, it feels like the time of year where music that warms the soul is on the menu. Step in, Annie-Rose Maloney, the featured artist in episode…
- 17: Alt. Down Under - The Murder Capital · 34 min · Episode 17Slap bang in the middle of their Aus/NZ tour, we caught up with The Murder Capital! Joining Luke Scanlan in conversation is bassist, Gabriel Blake. After waiting years to…
- 16: Alt. Down Under - The Stamps · 24 min · Episode 16This time out, it’s the melodic vocal genius of The Stamps under the spotlight, joining us as our artist in residence! Ahead of a big week of announcements for the…
