ALBUM REVIEW: Henry Wagons – South Of Everywhere
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ALBUM REVIEW: Henry Wagons – South Of Everywhere

HENRY WAGONS SOUTH OF EVERYWHERE CHEATIN’ HEARTS RECORDS He’s a bandleader, a radio and TV host, a raconteur and one hell of a singer, songwriter and performer. The third solo album for Henry Wagons, who originally came to fame as the frontman for the band Wagons, finds him focusing his lens on his home country. … Continue reading

MINOR GOLD TAKES A SURREAL AND MAGICAL TRIP ON THEIR NEW IRRESISTIBLE SINGLE
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MINOR GOLD TAKES A SURREAL AND MAGICAL TRIP ON THEIR NEW IRRESISTIBLE SINGLE

Minor Gold create their own offbeat, folkloric universe in the video for their song ‘Don’t Change’, the third single released from their upcoming debut album. The characters in the clip represent classic opposites and ultimately offer the conclusion that only love can conquer all.  It’s a take on the classic fable, but it’s one you can dance … Continue reading

ALBUM REVIEW: Matt Joe Gow – Between Tonight & Tomorrow
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ALBUM REVIEW: Matt Joe Gow – Between Tonight & Tomorrow

MATT JOE GOW BETWEEN TONIGHT & TOMORROW CHECKED LABEL SERVICES Now four albums and nearly 15 years into into his solo recording career, Naarm/Melbourne-based Aotearoa/NZ artist Matt Joe Gow has constantly exhibited an ability to make subtle and compelling improvements to his songwriting. That pattern and upward trajectory continues on his most rewarding album to … Continue reading

LUCINDA WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, RELEASES NEW SINGLE WITH BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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LUCINDA WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, RELEASES NEW SINGLE WITH BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

Lucinda Williams is currently in Australia, playing Bluesfest and some headline shows and today we have some exciting news that she’s announced her new album Stories From A Rock N Roll Heart (June 30th) and released the first single ‘New York Comeback‘, featuring Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa. Williams’ long awaited memoir Don’t Tell Anybody … Continue reading

ALBUM REVIEW: Bud Rokesky – Outsider
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ALBUM REVIEW: Bud Rokesky – Outsider

BUD ROKESKY OUTSIDER RAINBOW VALLEY RECORDS A tall, lanky, dark-haired, truck-driving, songwriting stranger. It might sound like a country music cliche but that’s a snapshot of the enigmatic and supremely talented Bud Rokesky, who was interviewed in the last issue of Rhythms. It’s been a while coming for this late bloomer but Outsider is a … Continue reading

ESSENTIAL AMERICANA ALBUMS: Gram Parsons – Grievous Angel (1974)
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ESSENTIAL AMERICANA ALBUMS: Gram Parsons – Grievous Angel (1974)

Gram Parsons is something of a golden inter-connector, a conduit between the worlds of country music and rock ’n’ roll. You can add folk music to the mix to, given his late teen years as a member of the Shilohs in South Carolina. Through the International Submarine Band, the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, … Continue reading

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hana & Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits – Arrowhead
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Hana & Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits – Arrowhead

Melbourne-based Hana Brenecki and guitarist Jessie-Lee Zubkevych are working towards the release of a new album in early 2024 but the good news is they’re already releasing music from it. First up it’s the stunning single ‘Arrowhead‘ which drifts and sways with a gentle rock ‘n’ roll sashay, draped in heavenly country-soul. Hana’s voice has … Continue reading

ALBUM REVIEW: Steve Lane – The Great Imposter
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ALBUM REVIEW: Steve Lane – The Great Imposter

STEVE LANE  THE GREAT IMPOSTER Last Night From Glasgow  The day I put Lane’s new LP – and yes, it’s vinyl, and sort of camouflage green at that – on my turntable, on his Facebook he announced the fact, as much a surprise to him as to his followers, that The Great Imposter is #8 … Continue reading

VIDEO PREMIERE: Rusty Pickups – Canary
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Rusty Pickups – Canary

South Queensland band Rusty Pickups have a new EP called Rattle In My Heart on the horizon and last week they released the title-track single ‘Canary’, under licence from Near Enough Records (Mt. Morning, Kyle Jenkins). It’s a gently anthemic song that showcases the desperation of lost love, and yet still builds to leave a … Continue reading

SIX STRINGS Q&A: MATT JOE GOW
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SIX STRINGS Q&A: MATT JOE GOW

Matt Joe Gow has a brand new album out tomorrow (Fri, March 10th) and between his just completed Aotearoa/NZ tour and the start of a new run of dates in Australia, Matt kindly took the time to answer our Six Strings Q&A. The new album, Between Tonight & Tomorrow is a superb collection of Americana … Continue reading

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Settlement – Streets Of L.A.
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Settlement – Streets Of L.A.

Melbourne group The Settlement are currently working towards the release of their second album, releasing a string of impressive singles along the way. Today I’m very happy to be able to premiere the video for their latest track, ‘Streets Of L.A.‘ which was released a few weeks ago. The dark and moody song was written … Continue reading

DON WALKER RELEASES NEW BLUESY ROCK SINGLE, NEW ALBUM/TOUR IN MAY 
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DON WALKER RELEASES NEW BLUESY ROCK SINGLE, NEW ALBUM/TOUR IN MAY 

Australian rock & roots music royalty Don Walker has today released his new single ‘You’ve Got To Move‘, taken from his forthcoming  fourth solo album, Lightning in a Clear Blue Sky, out Friday, 5 May and with an accompanying East Coast Australian tour commencing in May, 2023. This will be the Cold Chisel, Catfish and Tex, Don and Charlie singer/songwriter’s first studio album in … Continue reading

MT. MORNING TAKE FLIGHT ON THEIR FIRST SINGLE UNDER THEIR NEW NAME
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MT. MORNING TAKE FLIGHT ON THEIR FIRST SINGLE UNDER THEIR NEW NAME

The Toowoomba QLD / Tokyo Japan band have today released the first taste of their forthcoming album Restorations, their first release since the band retired their previous incarnation (Suicide Swans) and a refreshed line-up reconvened as Mt. Morning. With the ever prolific Kyle Jenkins at the helm it’s clear the band are steering into a … Continue reading

SIX STRINGS Q&A: Bud Rokesky
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SIX STRINGS Q&A: Bud Rokesky

I’ve been hooked on the music of Bud Rokesky since seeing him play at Dashville Skyline last October and over the last couple of months I’ve been lucky enough to listen to an advance copy of his exceptional debut album Outsider, which will be released on February 17th via Rainbow Valley Records. I’ve got a … Continue reading

SINGLE PREMIERE: MFV – Twin Cowboy
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SINGLE PREMIERE: MFV – Twin Cowboy

MFV are a six-piece band hailing from the Wollongong area who first began as life-long friends jamming in various garages and halls south of Sydney in 2019. Some of the members also play in shoegaze band Miners (check out their self-titled 2021 album) and you can definitely hear the textural nuances and dynamics of that … Continue reading