Ruel on Fame at 15, Identity Crisis & Finding Himself After Success | On The Record

On the Record with Poppy Reid · Jun 12, 2026 · 52m

In this episode of On The Record, Poppy Reid sits down with Australian global export Ruel to revisit his 2023 debut album Fourth Wall; a record that captured one of the most uncertain and transformative periods of his life. Looking back with the benefit of hindsight, Ruel opens up about growing up in the public eye, navigating the pressure of early success, and trying to figure out who he was as both a person and an artist.From signing a major label deal at just 14 years old to being greeted by hoards of fans overseas before he fully understood his own fame, Ruel reflects on the unique…