#313: Matt Colwell (360) – Authenticity

Matt Colwell or 360 is one of Australia’s most iconic and beloved rappers. 360 erupted onto the scene in the early 2000s, taking home multiple ARIA Award nominations and two wins along the way. Peaking at #4 on the ARIA Albums Chart, Falling & Flying went on to become certified double platinum, and also secured wins at the 2012 ARIA Music Awards for Breakthrough Artist – Release and Producer of the Year. From here, 360 released 2014’s Utopia, 2017’s Vintage Modern and, most recently, his latest record Out of the Blue, which dropped earlier this year. Debuting at #1 on the ARIA Australian Hip-Hop Albums Chart, Out of the Blue offered a resounding reminder of 360’s dexterity, dynamic flow and storytelling alongside magnetic new cuts Chasing Ghosts, Save My Soul and No Place To Go.

With his trademark electrifying stage presence that has seen him enrapture sold out headline crowds, captivate alongside the likes of Eminem and Kendrick Lamar, or dazzle onstage at Lollapalooza, Big Day Out and Splendour In The Grass, 360 remains one of the country’s most in demand acts and musical exports, with his most recent Out Of The Blue capital city tour entirely sold out; and, as 360 reveals, his passion for live performances has not waned despite a lack of down time between his many performances.

He is set to take it BACK N FORTH across regional Australia in 2026, with an extensive run kicking off in February 2026. Tickets are now on sale! Check it out, links below.

We chat about going to rehab, his new tour, performing, nerves and rap battles, new definition of success, fame, life coaches, his 8 year hiatus, approval, people pleasing and trusting your gut + plenty more! Just as a heads up we do talk about drug use and oding all in a light-hearted and empowering way.

I love how open Matt is about his struggles and how he has not only found meaning in them but used them as opportunities for growth and self-improvement. Through this process, he has come out stronger, more confident, and grounded in who he truly is.
We talked about how he has worked on overcoming his people-pleasing tendencies and learning to trust his gut. It’s inspiring to hear how he’s embracing his intuition and living a more authentic and purposeful life. Matt is a great reminder that when we are not honest with ourselves or our feelings, we are doing a disservice to our own wellbeing.
One brilliant example he shares is how he handles uncertainty: when asked something and he isn’t sure how to respond to, he simply says, “Let me come back to you.” By listening to ourselves and honouring our intuition rather than automatically responding so that, we please others, we are able to process and do what is best for ourselves instead of simply just saying yes and having to deal with the ramifications later which is much harder than asking for more time to think about it.
Matt also highlights the importance of speaking your truth and setting boundaries. While it can feel scary or nerve-wracking at first, taking small steps to stand up for yourself is a powerful way to honor and respect yourself. Short-term discomfort is far outweighed by the long-term rewards of living authentically and trusting yourself.
A crucial message Matt has for all of us is that It’s really important to remember that if you’re going through a hard time, there are many positive ways out of it and you’re not alone.

The only people who get upset when you set boundaries are those who benefited from you having none – unknown