Nic Kelly

Nic Kelly, a former record label executive and host of the LiSTNR podcast The Moment it Changed: Touchdown, joins to explore the rise of property prices in Australia, where over a third of homes now exceed $1 million. He reveals the dwindling fame of reality music TV stars, questioning why so many winners fade into obscurity. The conversation also touches on the challenges of artists in today’s music industry, emphasizing a shift toward greater autonomy and mental health awareness as they navigate new professional landscapes.

Nic Kelly, host of The Hot Hits on the Hit Network and LiSTNR, dives into the renaissance of female pop artists like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter. He highlights the importance of authenticity in today’s music, contrasting it with the polished pop of the past. The conversation explores why some artists succeed while others, like Jojo Siwa, navigate challenges in their evolution. They discuss the impact of globalization and platforms like TikTok in shaping contemporary sounds and the audience's desire for deeper, relatable narratives.