Keegan McInroe is a writer, musician and international touring artist based in Fort Worth, Texas and I’m very pleased to be able to premiere the video clip for his new single ‘Traveler’s Wind‘, the closing track from his recent fifth album Dusty Passports and Empty Beds. The song is a drifter, a languid poetic sway … Continue reading
Another 365 days of alt-country, Americana, folk and rock ‘n’ roll gems to sink one’s ears into and these were the ones that hit the spot with me, inspiring repeat listens. There are plenty more of course, ones that I haven’t spent enough time with and one’s I’m yet to hear. You can click HERE … Continue reading
Claire Anne Taylor – Giving It Away There’s so much new music that comes down the information superhighway, a veritable landslide of songs and singer-songwriters opening up their hearts and baring their souls. To be honest, most of it is bland and derivative and you have to wade through an avalanche of mediocre to find … Continue reading
Irish/Australian songwriter Peter Baxter recently released his new EP The Dark Familiar and tomorrow sees the release of the latest single/ video from it, ‘A Thousand Dreams‘, on Bandcamp, You Tube and streaming services. ‘A Thousand Dreams’ is a re-recording, with some new lyrics, of a song that first appeared on Peter’s 1997 album The Miracle … Continue reading
Named after the bird found throughout mainland Australia, Rufous Whistler (Vinny Russell) has released ‘Honey‘, his second single of 2024, and he and his band will be celebrating with a powerhouse, six-piece headline show at the Wesley Anne in Melbourne on October 31st – TICKETS Rufous Whistler’s sound bears a strong similarity to his namesake, … Continue reading
Like compatriot Delaney Davidson, whose new album we recently reviewed, Matt Hay is another Aotearoa/New Zealand songwriter who likes to cross musical lanes, albeit with more subtle combinations. His remit is country, blues, roots-rock, and Americana – the kind of sound that fans of John Hiatt, J.J. Cale, Mark Lucas and Mark Knopfler will recognise … Continue reading
Fallow Fields (Dandenong Ranges, Victoria) continue their run of great singles with the melodic, quick-stepping ‘Lil Honey‘, in anticipation of their debut album Rocky Head Road (Aug 26th). Out across streaming services on Monday August 26th, I’m very pleased to be able to premiere the song’s video clip here on PTW today. Creating an original … Continue reading
Victorian group The Smith & Western Jury dial into authentic, gothic-tinged and dusty twang on their debut album Hotel Texas. Theirs is a distinctly American border sound, where one could picture Calexico backing Eilen Jewell in a late-night honky tonk. Opener ‘Have Mercy’ tumbles and shimmers beautifully, with singer Samantha Lombardi making her mark instantly, … Continue reading
Castlemaine VIC songwriter Jesse Lawrance continues impressive with the latest in a run of singles he’s been releasing through 2024. I’m very pleased to bring you the exclusive premiere of the video for ‘For Better Or For Worse‘ featuring Jesse’s partner Honeytree on vocals. “‘For Better or for Worse’ is a real-deal duet between two … Continue reading
Fallow Fields continue their run of impressive singles with the sweet and catchy sound of ‘When Your Love is Over‘, out on streaming services on July 29th and taken from their forthcoming debut album Rocky Head Road. Rachel Simmons’ voice has a touch of Dolly in this delightful classic country track, with a melodic pop … Continue reading
Less than three months after the release of $10 Cowboy, Charley Crockett will release his second album of 2024 this coming Monday, July 22nd. $10 Cowboy Chapter II: Visions of Dallas is a companion piece to $10 Cowboy, featuring 10 new songs and two fan favorites – ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and ‘How Low Can You Go’ – … Continue reading
The Deslondes are back with the single ‘Take Me Back‘, their first new music since their 2022 Ways and Means LP. The new album Roll It Out will be released on September 6, 2024 via New West Records. Check out the first single ‘Take Me Back’ and its Joshua Shoemaker directed video clip. The band’s Sam … Continue reading
Andy Golledge took his sweet time getting to the release of his debut album Strength Of A Queen in 2022 but he’s seized that momentum and his popularity as a live performer and swiftly delivered the follow-up LP, Young, Dumb & Wild. Mixing up soulful ballads (‘Siren’), baroque pop (‘White Rabbit’), heartfelt country rock, melodic … Continue reading
Dashville Skyline, my favourite Australian music festival, returns for its tenth iteration in 2024 and today they’ve revealed the first batch of acts for the Wonnarua Country/Hunter Valley NSW cosmic country weekender in October (4th-6th). In terms of personal highlights, across a very impressive line-up, The new Hurray For Riff Raff album The Past Is … Continue reading
William Alexander already has three albums up on streaming services, from back in 2018, but his latest, The Singing Stockman, sounds like an artist truly coming of age. The 27 year old is a working stockman in the Central West region of NSW and he sings with real conviction and classic country authority. Alexander is … Continue reading
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