Adam Young has been on the Sydney music scene since the 90s heyday of alternative and indie rock, playing with bands such as The Daisygrinders and Big Heavy Stuff. He’s fronted Grand Banks in recent years and now he’s finally released his debut solo album Elementary Carnival Blues that includes the guest vocal talents of … Continue reading
Ruby Boots And the Balance Of Self-Preservation Amid a run of national dates and ahead of a USA tour, Ruby Boots talks to Chris Familton about writing new material, casts her opinion on the Australian country music scene and looks back at 2015. 2015 was a landmark year for Ruby Boots (Bex Chilcott) with numerous … Continue reading
Nothing Is Ever Too Personal Lucinda Williams talks to Chris Familton about challenging songwriting, freedom as an artist, and taking advantage of being on a roll. Since her mother’s death in 2004, Lucinda Williams has found herself constantly writing and producing music at a much faster rate than ever before. As such, 2014’s Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone was … Continue reading
On the eve of the prestigious Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival and ahead of an intensive run of touring to promote his brand new album Nashville Obsolete, Dave Rawlings takes our call in the gregarious and generous manner he’s become known for. A passionate and generous interviewee, he talks enthusiastically about the genesis of the new record, its … Continue reading
Austin, Texas band The Lonesome Heroes have been on tour in Australia for the last few week, making friends and fans along the way. They played the inaugural Dashville Skyline festival as well as shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Though their name may be new to many alt. country listeners in this part of … Continue reading
AFIE JURVANEN, THE MAIN MAN BEHIND BAHAMAS, IS CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR WAYS TO THROW NEW LIGHT ONTO HIS SONGWRITING AND PERFORMING EXPERIENCES, AS HE EXPLAINS TO CHRIS FAMILTON. Musicians react in different ways to their own work with the benefit of hindsight and after their songs have been critiqued and performed in concert. Almost a … Continue reading
All Our Exes Live In Texas have built a strong following in a relatively short time, all before they’ve even released their debut album. The Sydney quartet features Elana Stone, Katie Wight, Hannah Crofts and Georgia Mooney who all combine their vocal folk harmonies with mandolin guitar, ukulele and accordion. Known for their sense of … Continue reading
Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes have been slowly and successfully building their profile both here and internationally in both the alternative and commercial country scenes on the back of their album releases and live performances. The winner of the 2014 Golden Guitar for Alternative Country Album of the Year, The Age Music Victoria Award for Best Country Album, and the … Continue reading
He may be a new name to Americana music fans in this part of the world but from what I’ve heard and seen of Leo Rondeau online suggests he’ll be making a ton of new friends and fans when he plays Dashville Skyline and a run of other East Coast shows over the next month. … Continue reading
Fresh from the release of his new album Slow Gum via Milk! Records, Fraser A. Gorman will be playing his brand of 70s-styled folk pop and country music via Dylan at Dashville Skyline. He writes a fine melodic hook and will be a perfect fit for the relaxed outdoor vibe of the festival. Ahead of the … Continue reading
With only a month to go until the inaugural Dashville Skyline festival takes flight in the Hunter Valley of NSW we thought we’d profile some of the known and lesser known acts performing at the event that will be a celebration of Americana music. Melody Pool drew a ton of critical acclaim for her 2013 … Continue reading
Alison Ferrier recently released her second album featuring members of The Stillsons and a fine record it is too. It may often sound sweet and soulful on the surface but there is plenty of lyrical depth and some wonderful playing to dig deep into. In our review we said “Be Here Now is a polished album with … Continue reading
Jed Rowe recently released his new album The Last Day Of Winter, a collection of songs of which we said “Rowe’s songs fall easily on the ears, drifting by with a US West Coast feel, rich in vocal harmonies and slide guitar”. He’s been touring the East Coast of Australia recently to celebrate the new … Continue reading
Ben Mastwyk has just released his excellent solo LP Mornin Evenin and was kind enough to take the time to undergo our Six Strings Q&A. We discover the canine influence in his songwriting process, who he’d love to jam with and his favourite recent Americana album. What was the album that first led you down the dusty path … Continue reading
Hi Jason, what’s been happening in the lead-up to the new album coming out? We just finished a few shows with Dwight Yoakam and got home yesterday and we’re leaving tomorrow to go to my guitar player’s wedding in Charleston. I love what Dwight does. His voice is still really good and he still writes … Continue reading
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