My Morning Jacket have been quiet since their last album Circuital in 2011 but finally they’ve announced their new record Waterfalls will be released on May 1st via Capitol Records/Spunk. The first track to be released is ‘Big Decisions’, a typically widescreen song that draws from rock, soul and spectral psychedelia. TRACK LISTING 01 Believe … Continue reading
Steve Gunn is one of the key members of the burgeoning scene of guitarists (Cian Nugent, Ryley Walker, Chris Forsyth) that have expanded their sound into song form from more experimental leanings, Gunn released his superb Way Out Weather album last year and now he’s filmed a clip for the dreamy, sparkling track ‘Wildwood’. Continue reading
I had the pleasure of seeing Gretta Ziller perform live and solo last night and she exceeded my expectations with a wonderful mix of originals and a couple of covers. Now she has released her brand new single ‘Kind Of Habit’ with a fun accompanying video. The song comes from Ziller’s EP Hell’s Half Acre … Continue reading
In terms of rock n roll myths and legends The Basement Tapes is one of the most fascinating. A songwriter unwillingly held up as a spokesman for a generation, and seemingly close to burning out in 1966, has a motorcycle accident and retreats to the rustic surrounds of upstate New York where he holes up … Continue reading
Roger Knox has been a legend of the Aboriginal music scene and the wider country music community since the 1980s. In recent years Knox’s music has spread to a larger audience via Clinton Walker’s Buried Country book/soundtrack/documentary (2000) on Aboriginal country music and his 2013 collaboration with Welsh musician/producer Jon Langford on the landmark album … Continue reading
Harry Hookey has been touring his Misdiagnosed album all over the country since it’s release and tonight’s opening slot for partner Kasey Chambers was an opportunity to reach a wide demographic of music fan. The majority of the seated crowd responded warmly to Hookey’s enthusiastic performance, genial stage manner and the memorable melodies he embeds … Continue reading
Sydney’s Roland Kay-Smith has already kicked off the year with the release of his debut solo LP Sailing By The Stars and now he’s heading out for a run of dates along the East Coast of Australia with Melbourne reprobates Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats performing at some shows and M.E. Baird at others. TOUR … Continue reading
Lennard Promotions proudly presents two of country music’s most acclaimed singer songwriters, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, live in concert. The Grammy Award –Winning duo will play multiple dates throughout Australia this June with special local guest Harmony James. PRESS RELEASE: A 13-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Harris’ contribution as a singer and … Continue reading
Fraser A. Gorman has been on the radar for a while now with a run of singles and plenty of live shows across the country. Now he has finally announced his debut album will be released in June on Milk! Records/Caroline. ‘Broken Hands’ is the first single from it, swaying with a carefree and soulful country haze … Continue reading
Joe Pug tours relentlessly, slowly building an audience across a number of countries with his country and folk infused songs. The 30 year old Austin resident’s new album Windfall is out April 3rd. Here’s the record’s first single featuring Pat Sansone (Wilco, Autumn Defense). “The aim on this one was very straightforward. We wanted to capture the … Continue reading
Nicholson has become something of a lighthouse on the Australian country music scene, bridging both the mainstream and alt-country scenes with his solo releases, albums with Kasey Chambers and production work. Now signed with Lost Highway as an artist and Staff Producer (incl. A&R), this solo acoustic live set is the precursor to a new … Continue reading
Shelby Lynne is due to release her 13th studio album I Can’t Imagine on May 5th and it marks her first for the famous Nashville Rounder Records label. The album includes two tracks co-written with Ron Sexsmith. Listen to the title track below. Tracklisting 1. “Paper Van Gogh” 2. “Back Door Front Porch” 3. “Sold the Devil … Continue reading
Many would assume that Lewis is well past his best years but this new album shows he is still in rude musical health at the age of 78. He delivers a tight and rollicking selection of co-writes and classic covers like ‘Little Queenie’ and ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ and brings on board a raft of guests … Continue reading
On her third album Humphreys continues to explore confessional folk music, this time with a dash of country thrown into the mix. Kasey Chambers produced New Moon and though there are elements of twang on songs such as ‘Read My Heart’, Humphreys is more of a fellow folk sister to Caitlin Harnett and Melody Pool. … Continue reading
Bob Dylan has recorded many covers over the years but never has he arranged and performed them with such reverence and austere beauty as he does here. Produced by Dylan under his pseudonym Jack Frost and recorded live with no overdubs, the ten songs are reduced to the essence of their storytelling form. Dylan’s voice … Continue reading
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