Marlon Williams has released a clip for ‘Strange Things’, the first single that preceded the release of his brand new solo LP. Watch Williams and Aldous Harding muck about in some sort of surreal interplay that has a nice plot twist late in the piece. Williams is currently playing a trio of record store solo gigs to … Continue reading
We are proud to present three of the Americana music scene’s finest troubadours live at the Petersham Bowling Club in Sydney next month. Petersham Bowling Club, 77 Brighton St, Petersham May 29th @ 7pm $10 at the door or via Sticky Tickets James Thomson: In 2012, James Thomson released his debut, self-titled album to a … Continue reading
Dan Parsons is something of a go-to guy on the Melbourne scene for his guitar playing. Recently he’s hit the six strings for Marlon Williams, Tracy McNeil and others but he is an established songwriter in his own right. He has a third solo record coming out this year, here’s the first taste of it … Continue reading
Ben Horder’s set started with some guitar issues and forgotten lyrics but that was quickly overcome and he set about delivering a batch of honest, observational songs that chronicled everyday life in Australia. With a style reminiscent of Neutral Milk Hotel and The Tallest Man On Earth his set concluded with two thirds of the … Continue reading
Ahead of the 30th anniversary of their 1985 debut, Valley of Rain, the Howe Gelb-led Giant Sand have released the first taste of their new album Heartbreak Pass. ‘Transponder’ features Grandaddy’s Jason Lyttle and the upcoming album also has appearances from Sonic Youth’s Steve Shelley, Grant-Lee Phillips, John Parish and more. Heartbreak Pass is due out on May 5th via New … Continue reading
Solo and acoustic, Shane Nicholson previewed songs from Hell Breaks Loose as well as various highlights from his back catalogue. With his laid-back and commanding stage presence he offered up observations on the dangers of facial hair and harmonicas between songs and coyly commending the audience for supporting real country music. A social media … Continue reading
Mark Lucas is taking a detour from his work with band The Dead Setters to release his new solo album Little Town Blues on Laughing Outlaw Records. The first taste of the album is the song and video for ‘Tell The DJ’, a plea to the DJ from a heartbroken soul featuring Brielle Davis on backing vocals … Continue reading
Currently on tour with Tony Joe White and fresh from her support slot with Shovels & Rope, Ruby Boots is gaining momentum in the run up to her debut album Solitude which comes out on April 27th via Lost Highway Records. ‘Wrap Me In A Fever’ is the second single from the new record and … Continue reading
Whitey Morgan is coming off the back of his excellent live LP Born And Raised And Live From Flint and he’s already got a brand new studio album Sonic Ranch ready for release on May 19th via his own imprint Whitey Morgan Music. Here’s his cover of the essential Townes Van Zandt song ‘Waitin’ ‘Round To … Continue reading
Melbourne’s Lost Ragas set the scene early with a set that felt more low-key than some of their other recent shows but it was by no means any less captivating. Their sound was a widescreen take on soulful blues and country with flashes of Beatles-esque and 70s power pop. From tales of 1970s motorcycle daredevil … Continue reading
Ruby Boots had opening honours and showed just why the powers that be at Lost Highway Records have recently signed her as a recording artist. With electric guitarist Lee Jones carving out some wonderful solos and backing she showcased her songs (old and brand new) of heartache sung with a strong country voice and interspersed … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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