LIVE REVIEW: Dashville Skyline Festival 2017

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Now in its third year, Belford’s Dashville Skyline is fast becoming a fixture on the alt-country, psych and rock’n’roll calendar, this year showcasing artists from Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Ireland. Only 2.5 hours north of Sydney, it all comes together on the Johnston family farm, with the festival (plus Gum Ball and Thrashville) managed … Continue reading →

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PTW Presents: Red-Eyed & Blue – Tim Easton + Jason Walker

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Post To Wire Presents: Red-Eyed & Blue JASON WALKER + TIM EASTON (USA) Sunday October 8th 2017 @ The Bearded Tit, Redfern Jason Walker little introduction to Sydney audiences, with a pedigree of decades in the indie and alt-country scenes he’s built up a well earned respect from the industry built on strong songwriting, in-demand pedal … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW: Old Crow Medicine Show

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

SELLING THE SNAKE OIL Old Crow Medicine Show are nearing their 20th year as a band and ahead of their Australian tour, Ketch Secor explains to Chris Familton how they came to celebrate a famous Dylan album, why he was recently called by Johnny Cash’s son and he reveals they have a new album due … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW: Valerie June

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

A REFLECTION OF LIFE Ahead of a return visit to Australia, Valerie June reflects on her musical journey so far and talks with Chris Familton about the importance of being true to her muse and her personal beliefs. Down the line from New York, Valerie June lets out a yelp of excitement as she steps … Continue reading →

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ALBUM REVIEW: Davidson Brothers – All You Need Is Music

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

The brothers are back with another album of bluegrass, folk and country music in their laconic, easy-going style. At times the songs themselves dip into bland and cliched lyrical territory but if you can get past that, take a long drive or kick back on a sunny afternoon and relish the exceptional musicianship on display. … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW: David Rawlings

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

David Rawlings recently released his third solo LP, Poor David’s Almanack, and on the eve of it’s release he phoned in from a sunny summer’s day in Nashville to chat with Chris Familton about the creation of the new record, his name change and memories of his and Gillian Welch’s 2016 Australian tour. How quickly … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW: Justin Townes Earle (2017)

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Now seven albums deep into his career, Justin Townes Earle has worked different variations of his country/folk/blues template to a consistently high quality over the last decade. Kids In The Street is different for a number of reasons but primarily in the way it was written and recorded. “I love this record,” says Earle, speaking … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW: The Lumineers

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

THE SONG THAT GAVE THEM THE KEYS TO THE WORLD The Lumineers’ Jeremiah Fraites takes Chris Familton through the experience of recording a new album, its sound and influences and taking the band back out on tour. Initially, on the back of their breakthrough 2012 single Ho Hey, The Lumineers went from a new indie-folk … Continue reading →

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PHOTOS: Red-Eyed and Blue – Jo Meares + W.A.C.O

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

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ALBUM REVIEW: Pokey LaFarge – Manic Revelations

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Pokey LaFarge has always been tagged as an authentic revivalist, from his music to the way he dresses. He’s still cutting a fine sartorial look but on Manic Revelations he’s sounding more contemporary than ever. LaFarge skill is seamlessly melding the cornerstones of roots music – from country and blues to soul, New Orleans jazz … Continue reading →

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ALBUM REVIEW: Justin Townes Earle – Kids In The Street

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

By now Justin Townes Earle has released enough albums and developed his songwriting to the extent where he’s found his own distinct corner of the country music world. He’s developed an identifiable sound, particularly in the effortless swing he places in his music and the way he delivers his lyrics – that fluid and melodious, … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Courtney Marie Andrews – Irene

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

On the back of her recent run of Australian shows with Joe Pug, Courtney Marie Andrews has released the new video clip for ‘Irene’, the standout track from her album Honest Life. Continue reading →

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PHOTOS: David Garnham & The Reasons To Live + Leo Rondeau @ Marrickville Bowling Club, Sydney 23.07.17

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

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LIVE REVIEW: Steve Gunn @ The Basement, Sydney

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Steve Gunn, Angie @ The Basement, Sydney 6th July, 2017 Hypnotic music can take many forms, it can be ambient and soothing, heavy and droning or purely fuelled by repetition. Steve Gunn sits right at the nexus of all of these and he took The Basement audience on a varied and dextrous musical journey. Up … Continue reading →

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ALBUM REVIEW: All Our Exes Live In Texas – When We Fall

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

The Sydney quartet take a slick approach on their debut album which finds them blending folk harmonies with the retro-tinged indie pop of acts such as Jenny Lewis and Neko Case. Fleshing out their live sound with a fuller band one was a wise move. It gives the songs a greater depth and a lush … Continue reading →