LYRIC: The Gold Coast Pop Star Redefining Australian Pop | Full Interview

Описание: She blew up online and now she’s proving she’s the real deal. Lyric joins Ash McGregor to talk viral fame, songwriting, Like A Version, and the next wave of Australian pop.

Gold Coast rising pop star Lyric has quickly become one of Australia’s most talked-about new artists.

In this episode, Lyric sits down with Ash McGregor to unpack her whirlwind journey: from early viral traction and her first live shows to crafting her EP The Art of Falling First. She opens up about what inspired the project, learning production, how she’s navigating the spotlight, fan relationships, and online scrutiny.

With new music and big 2026 goals ahead, Lyric proves she’s not just part of the next generation of Australian pop - she’s leading it.

Chapters:
00:00 - Coming up
00:59 - Intro
03:55 - Ash’s first time hearing of lyric
05:59 - First show after online traction
07:36 - Who is Lyric a fangirl for?
08:02 - Thoughts on new Taylor Swift album
08:54 - Parasocial relationships
09:46 - First mean comment
11:35 - Memorable show in London
13:15 - Touring Wishlist
14:12 - Unpacking EP 'The Art of Falling First'
19:53 - Dad’s production background
20:28 - Learning to produce
22:19 - Producing first songs
25:58 - ‘The Real You’
27:30 - Upcoming festivals
29:50 - Goals for 2026
30:06 - Dream collab
30:33 - Next generation of Australian Pop
32:12 - Performing on triple j’s Like A Version

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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body

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