Wes Carr

Wes Carr

Author: Hot Dub Time Machine November 28, 2018 Duration: 1:04:21

Wes Carr is known to most as the winner of Australian Idol back in 2008, but there is so much more to the music and mind of this wonderful man. His musical history starts with his first paid gig at the age of 8 and he's lead a true musician's life ever since: full of ecstatic peaks and lonely troughs. His music ranges between rock, folk, roots, Americana, blues and he's passionate about the art of song writing. He's toured and performed with Tom across Australia and this interview was a rare moment for the two friends to learn a bit more about each other.


Ever wondered what songs your favorite artists actually have on repeat? Backstage Soundtrack pulls back the curtain for exactly that. Host Tom, better known as the DJ behind Hot Dub Time Machine, sits down with brilliant Australian musicians in those quiet moments before or after a show, turning casual chats into deep dives about the music that shaped them. This isn't a formal interview about their latest album cycle. Instead, you'll hear artists open up about the tracks they're genuinely obsessed with-the forgotten B-sides, the guilty pleasures, the anthems that defined their teenage years. Each conversation becomes a personal journey through sound, revealing the hidden influences and personal stories behind the music you already love. By focusing on the songs they love rather than their own work, the podcast creates a uniquely authentic and relaxed atmosphere. It feels like you're eavesdropping on two friends geeking out over a shared passion, which makes for a refreshingly intimate listening experience. Tuning in is a guaranteed way to expand your own playlists with unexpected gems and gain a new appreciation for the artists themselves. If you've ever wanted to know the soundtrack to a musician's life, this is where you find it.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 27

Backstage Soundtrack
Podcast Episodes
The Presets/Julian Hamilton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:32
It's PRESETS week on the podcast!!!! I was super stoked to sit down with Julian from the Presets and find out a bit more about my favourite songs. We go through their entire career and catalogue, breaking down how they m…
Hermitude/El Gusto [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:41
It took Hermitude 15 years to be an overnight success. Tom sat down with one of his DJ idols, El Gusto (Angus Stuart) from Hermitude to talk about how they began, his long musical background and how it felt to finally br…
Sneaky Sound System [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:15
In the past 14 years Angus and Connie from Sneaky Sound System have created massive hits, toured the world, fallen in love and got married! All without major labels or management. They have an awesome story. Check it out…
Tom Tilley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:41
Hot Dub talks to Triple J's Tom Tilley and learns about his journey from a christian upbringing in rural Australia, to a bass-playing, djing, radio journalist.
Flight Facilities/Hugo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:42
From Pizza Guy to the pinnacle of the music industry, Hugo from Flight Facilities tells Tom how he and Jimmy created one of the biggest Electronic Music acts Australia has ever seen. They then travel through time togethe…
Peking Duk/Reuben Styles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:46
From Canberra to Coachella: Peking Duk's Reuben Styles takes Tom back to where it all began - playing clarinet in his high school concert band! From there, we learn about the first time he met Adam, their production Yoda…