The Hot Hits

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The Hot Hits with Nic and Loren is your go-to show for the latest music news, hottest new tracks and interviews with the industry’s best up-and-coming names. Tune in Mon to Thurs 7pm to 10pm and Sat 3pm to 5pm!

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Today · 10 min
Rum Jungle on Their Newcastle Roots, “The Elephant's Head” & Louis Tomlinson
From writing songs on the balcony of a filthy Newcastle share house to playing arenas with Louis Tomlinson, Rum Jungle have come a LONG way! 🤯 Benny joins Nic to chat about the band's humble beginnings, their brand new single "The Elephant's Head", finding their sound and why Newcastle will always be home. Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry live on the HIT Network from 7-10pm Monday to Thursday AND Saturday evenings 5-7pm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today · 7 min
La Roux on Touring With Hilary Duff, “Bulletproof” & Her Comeback
La Roux gets incredibly candid with Nic about the difficult decade behind her, from toxic industry relationships and scrapping an entire album to finally finding happiness and falling back in love with music. Plus, she reveals how Hilary Duff convinced her to return to arena stages, why TikTok is frustrating for artists, and teases a potential return to Australia! 👀 Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry live on the HIT Network from 7-10pm Monday to Thursday AND Saturday evenings 5-7pm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yesterday · 24 min
The Hot Hits Podcast - EP #088 - The One From Last Thursday
Producer Kerrod has a new game with no name, Taylor burnt her wedding, we've got a 2010's 3 For All celebrating their Sweet Sixteens, the Mushroom Trial that captivated us is getting a movie and Rose from Two and a Half Men is playing her. Then as we always do, The Show Awards! Follow the show on Instagram! @thehothitsau There's a bunch of cool videos and things. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday · 11 min
Torren Foot on Dom Dolla, “Dance” & Their 185,000-Person Rivalry
Torren Foot joins Nic & Loren to reveal how his hilarious rivalry with Dom Dolla turned into a 185,000-person showdown, and how Azealia Banks delivered her iconic "New Bottega" verse in a single voice note! Plus, he spills on the viral life of his music, his massive Marvel Stadium moment and why he's making the best records of his career. Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry live on the HIT Network from 7-10pm Monday to Thursday AND Saturday evenings 5-7pm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday · 1 min
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Monday · 9 min
Blake Rose on Shawn Mendes, “One More Try” & Toxic Relationships
Blake Rose gets real with Nic & Loren about escaping a toxic three-year relationship and the emotional journey behind his song "One More Try". Plus, he spills on unexpectedly meeting his idol Shawn Mendes at his local LA café, touring with Noah Kahan and Ashe, and the incredible story of an Uber driver who helped bring his music to Nic years ago. 🥹 Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry live on the HIT Network from 7-10pm Monday to Thursday AND Saturday evenings 5-7pm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday · 12 min
TEEKS on Embracing His Sexuality, “Love's Comet” & Finding His True Self
TEEKS gets real with about embracing his sexuality, finding the confidence to live authentically and creating his most personal album yet, Love's Comet. Plus, he reveals the unexpected family connection behind one of the album's most emotional tracks, his nerves about performing at the Sydney Opera House and whether it's acceptable to eat chips during his shows! Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry live on the HIT Network from 7-10pm Monday to Thursday AND Saturday evenings 5-7pm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday · 11 min
Rex Orange County on Daniel Caesar, “Feeling Free” & His Musical Evolution
Rex Orange County joins us for a heartfelt chat about finding creative freedom, letting go of perfectionism and making music alongside Daniel Caesar, Mustafa, Dev Hynes and Turnstile's Brendan Yates. Plus, he reflects on his love for Australian crowds, why his new music is more stripped-back than ever and whether we'll see him back Down Under in 2027! Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 28 · 3 min
2Charm on Their Discord Origins, “Starscum City” & UK Domination
From meeting in a Discord server for gooners to taking over the UK and scoring ARIA nominations, 2Charm's rise has been absolutely chaotic in the best way. The duo spill on their cosmic connection (but confirm 2Charm DOES NOT kiss), working with NinaJirachi, their mysterious Brisbane business and why 2027 is about to get even bigger. Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry live on the HIT Network from 7-10pm Monday to Thursday AND Saturday evenings 5-7pm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 28 · 8 min
Craig David on 25 Years of “7 Days”, R&B Nostalgia & His Australian Tour
25 years after releasing his iconic debut album Born To Do It, Craig David joins Nic & Loren to reflect on the songs that changed his life, the golden era of R&B and why Australia feels like a second home. Plus, things get hilariously awkward when Nic tries introducing Craig to Aussie artist BOY SODA, only for Craig to reveal he couldn't hear a single second of the song! Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry live on the HIT Network from 7-10pm Monday to Thursday AND Saturday evenings 5-7pm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 28 · 23 min
The Hot Hits Podcast - EP #087 - The End Is Nigh
Sad News right off the top of the podcast - The Hot Hits with Nic Kelly & Loren Barry won't be returning to your airwaves next year. So let's go out with a bang! Follow the show on Instagram! @thehothitsau There's a bunch of cool videos and things. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 27 · 4 min
Nic and Loren Announce The End Of The Hot Hits
Nic & Loren have some heartbreaking news. The Hot Hits won't be returning next year, and they're opening up about the shock of finding out, the incredible team behind the show and what the last two years have meant to them. From giving over 200 artists their first commercial radio play to the friendships that changed their lives, it's an emotional goodbye filled with tears, gratitude and, somehow, still a few jokes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 27 · 8 min
Stand Atlantic on Wembley, “Chase Atlantic” & Their Australian Homecoming
Stand Atlantic's Bonnie and Miki join Nic for a chat about their journey from Sydney's pop punk scene to playing Wembley Arena, including the hilarious moment Simple Plan accidentally introduced them as Chase Atlantic in front of thousands of fans. They also open up about being one of Australia's best-kept musical secrets, their love of pop and EDM, and why coming home to perform for family and friends can be more nerve-racking than playing overseas. Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry, live on the HIT Network from 7–10pm Monday to Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 22 · 7 min
Loren Opens Up About Her Personal Fertility Journey
Loren gets incredibly honest about her fertility journey, the pressure of turning 36 and whether it's time to freeze her eggs. Joined by sex and relationships expert Kiz Harvey, the team dives into the realities of having children later in life, the dating double standards women face and why being labelled "geriatric" at 35 is absolutely wild. Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry live on the HIT Network from 7-10pm Monday to Thursday AND Saturday evenings 5-7pm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 22 · 10 min
Henry Moodie on His Existential Crisis, “Drunk Text” & His Australian Ex
Henry Moodie is wrapping up a massive world tour, but he's already having an existential crisis about what comes next! From revealing his second album is halfway finished to admitting one of his exes now lives in Melbourne, Henry spills on his next era, his love for Australia and whether he's about to fully commit to a mullet and rat's tail. Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry live on the HIT Network from 7-10pm Monday to Thursday AND Saturday evenings 5-7pm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 22 · 29 min
The Hot Hits Podcast - EP #086 - KFC Hangover
Loz is away so the boys will play, the UK's version of Menulog has been called out using AI on it's menu items and it's pretty obvious, there's Superbowl news, Bailey's Corner is here and which government employee didn't pay for their petrol? Follow the show on Instagram! @thehothitsau There's a bunch of cool videos and things. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 21 · 15 min
The Buoys on Burnout, “Concrete Cowboy” & Finding Joy Again
Getting made redundant, battling burnout and realising your body needs a break isn't exactly the dream, but for The Buoys' Zoe, it helped inspire their new album, Concrete Cowboy. Zoe opens up about juggling a career in science with music, protecting her mental health from the never-ending news cycle and why sometimes the best thing you can do is stop trying to be everything to everyone. Oh, and her life motto? Just don't be an asshole. Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry live on the HIT Network from 7-10pm Monday to Thursday AND Saturday evenings 5-7pm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 20 · 12 min
🎧 DJ Boring on His Debut Album 'Radio Silence', DJ Seinfeld & How He Got His Name
DJ Boring got his name from a Swedish coworker at a London cafe. Ten years later, he's back at the same cafe throwing a party with DJ Seinfeld and SG Lewis. He joins Nic and Loren to chat about his debut album Radio Silence, why it took six years to make, and why he'd rather start a rave at 2pm and be home by 10. Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry live on the HIT Network from 7-10pm Monday to Thursday AND Saturday evenings 5-7pm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 20 · 24 min
The Hot Hits Podcast - EP #085 - "Pissing On The Piano"
We talk to Keegan who has been all over your social feed by dancing (and backflipping) on stage with Zara Larson, Nic saw someone - who is it? Trump has done some more stupid stuff, Variety misidentified some celebs and everything is tied up nice and neatly with The Show Awards. Follow the show on Instagram! @thehothitsau There's a bunch of cool videos and things. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 19 · 4 min
He Slept on the Streets for 2 Days to Dance With Zara Larsson!
He slept on the streets of Adelaide for TWO DAYS just to see Zara Larsson, then ended up stealing the show! Viral "Lush Life" dancer Keegan joins Nic & Loren to reveal how he got picked, what Zara said to him on stage and why he's already dreaming of becoming bigger than Beyoncé. Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits.com.au The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry live on the HIT Network from 7-10pm Monday to Thursday AND Saturday evenings 5-7pm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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