Tami Neilson has long established herself as one of the finest local progenitors of Americana music since relocating from her native Canada to New Zealand. She’s scored numerous awards and critical praise and Dynamite! continues her magical run with her finest collection of songs to date, both in their spirited performance and superb songwriting. Clocking … Continue reading
There’s an interesting back story to Alynda Lee Segarra, the 26 year old songwriter behind the rather non-Americana nom de plume. She ditched home at 17, travelled the USA by thumb and jumping trains before settling in New Orleans, focusing on music and discovering her own style with quite breathtaking results. Her voice is the … Continue reading
Sydneysiders doing Mexicali folk music? On the surface that may sound like a genre exercise but Dusty Ravens prove themselves to be dealers in the authentic, mixing up styles and mood just enough to let a subtle Australiana sound filter through the mariachi flavours, as they do on the Richmond Fontaine meets Paul Kelly vibe … Continue reading
De’May has just released her debut album If We Don’t Leave Now, a record that announces the arrival of an intriguing new talent on the local scene. The album weaves it’s way through blues, country and folk styles with her voice the unifying element. She sings with real conviction and the ability to sound both tender and fragile (‘Tell … Continue reading
Pulling a crowd for an Americana gig in Sydney can be a struggle at times yet the paltry turnout of a dozen people for a gig with a trio of fine, critically lauded acts was disappointing to say the least. To their credit the bands seemed relaxed and grateful for the enthusiasm of those in … Continue reading
Beverley Martyn has a new album out on April 22nd. The Phoenix and the Turtle includes the song ‘Reckless Jane’, a co-write with songwriter Nick Drake. Started just months before Drake died, the two wrote the lyrics to the folk song together and first began working on the music during a jam session in Martyn’s home in Hastings. … Continue reading
Nickel Creek, featuring Chris Thile (mandolin/vocals), Sara Watkins (fiddle/vocals), and Sean Watkins (guitar/vocals) release their new LP A Dotted Line today (April 1st) via Nonesuch Records. This is their first album since they went on hiatus in 2007 and marks 25 years since they first formed back in 1989. Check out three of the album tracks below. Continue reading
It was surprising to see that this concert was sold out given that Pokey LaFarge’s profile is only starting to grow in this part of the world. Put it down to a strong roots community with their ears to the ground and word-of-mouth buzz from his other Australian festival and headline shows perhaps. Regardless, … Continue reading
Here’s the first clip/single from Little Bastard’s forthcoming self-titled debut album. High For You captures the band’s ramshackle good-time vibe on-stage and as a lead single it sets the bar pretty high for the new album which comes out on May 9th via FOUR | FOUR. Continue reading
Singer/songwriter Leroy Lee has put together a new regular Americana night at the Petersham Bowling Club on the second Thursday of every month. The first Porch Light Sessions kicks off tomorrow night featuring Leroy Lee, The Morrisons and Lacey Cole and the Lazy Colts. We caught up with Lee Briefly to find out what the ethos … Continue reading
Sydney singer/songwriter Caitlin Harnett has a new album on the way and she’s kindly given us a teaser of what we can expect from The River Runs North when it is released later this year. The album was recorded live to tape at Little Bullhorn Studios in Ottawa in 2013 and from the snippets here it … Continue reading
Tracklisting Gene Clark – American Dreamer (American Dreamer soundtrack) Calexico – Alone Again Or (Love cover, Alone Again Or EP, 2003) Davey Craddock & The Spectacles – Keep On Waiting (Going Home EP, 2012) Bill Monroe – Blue Moon Of Kentucky (Country & Western Hit Parade 1947, compilation) Phosphorescent – Cocaine Lights (Pride, 2007) Oakley … Continue reading
On February 27th ‘The Wild Men of Folk’ will be playing at Lizotte’s Kincumber. Featuring Mike McCarthy, Mark Moldre, Kris Morris and Adam Lang the foursome will be playing a mix of their own material and sharing a few favourite covers ( incl. Mississippi John Hurt, Lucinda Williams, Tom Waits, Gillian Welch, Steve Earle, Lefty Frizzell and … Continue reading
I’ve been a big fan of Hollie Fullbrook (Tiny Ruins) since I heard her debut album Some Were Meant For Sea which she followed-up with an excellent EP. Now she has a new record, Brightly Painted One coming out on May 2nd via Spunk Records and you can hear the beautiful and ethereal first track … Continue reading
Mark Moldre continues in his quest to release a clip for every song on his 2013 LP An Ear To The Earth and this could be his best yet. Filmed amid the mid-renovation bricks and tiles of bandmates Jamie and Scott Hutchings’ childhood home the video perfectly complements the percussive elements of the song. Continue reading
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