Recently Mark Moldre unveiled the new video clip for the song ‘Bone Orchard’ from his excellent 2013 LP An Ear To The Earth. Moldre’s been on a mission to get a clip made for every song on the record and so far he’s got through seven of them. On the back of the latest video … Continue reading
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Waitin’ Around To Die ~ A new Americana music Group on Facebook
Waitin’ Around To Die ~ A place where Americana (we’re talking alt-country, folk, bluegrass, rock n roll, country…) music fans and musicians can share new (and old) music they’ve discovered, their own releases, photos, gigs, recruit new band members, source information and continue to build the Americana music community, primarily in Australia and New Zealand. … Continue reading
NEWS: Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts documentary out this month
This sounds fascinating, a documentary film on Jim Lauderdale directed by Australian filmmaker Jeremy Dylan. The film is available to PRE-ORDER as a digital download, Vimeo rental or DVD. PRESS RELEASE: Jim Lauderdale, the two-time Grammy winning hit Nashville songwriter and icon of Americana music, is set to mark his 25th year of record-making with the release … Continue reading
NEWS: Bonnie “Prince” Billy announces new album
Will Oldham has, by his own prolific standards, been a tad quiet on the album front since his Everly Brothers-inspired album from 2013. That all changed when today he announced a new Bonnie “Prince” Billy record called Singer’s Grave ・ a Sea of Tongues will be released on September 23rd via Drag City and Spunk here … Continue reading
James Thomson crowd funds mixing and mastering of second album
James Thomson released a very special debut album in 2012 which we described as “A slow growing collection of folk, blues and country songs – stark, brooding, intimate and elegant in the way they carry and convey emotional ache and weight. There are touches of Justin Townes Earle, and the rootsier side of Ryan Adams”. Now … Continue reading
NEWS: Bob Dylan & The Band ‘Basement Tapes’ box set due in November
In November Dylan fans will be licking their lips waiting to get their hands and ears on the next edition of the The Bootleg Series (11). The Basement Tapes Complete one features 138 tracks from the sessions Dylan recorded with The Band at Big Pink in 1967 and is compiled from the original, recently rediscovered tapes. … Continue reading
NEWS: Justin Townes Earle announces 2014 Australian tour
For those of us unable to make it to the inaugural Out on the Weekend Americana Festival (JTE, Robert Ellis, Nikki Lane, Henry Wagons, The Delines, Emma Swift, Raised By Eagles etc) in Melbourne, this is the start of the news we’ve been waiting for. The sideshow announcements have started rolling with Justin Townes Earle … Continue reading
TOUR NEWS: John Murry announces two Australian shows
After his appearances at the Sydney Festival and elsewhere earlier this year, John Murry is heading back to Australia to record his next album in the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria with Australian producer Mark Stanley and Irish producer Karl Odlum (Kila, Glen Hansard & The Frames, Lisa O’Neill). While he is here he will also … Continue reading
LIVE: Darren Cross announces No Damage EP release shows
Darren Cross released one of our favourite singles in ‘Slings and Arrows’ recently and now a new six-track EP called No Damage is due out next month. To celebrate Cross is playing launch shows, proudly presented by Post To Wire, in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. No Damage will be released on Wednesday August 6th in … Continue reading
NEWS: Ryan Adams announces new self-titled LP
Ryan Adams‘ new self-titled album will be out on September 9th. Preorders are already available on Amazon and direct from Pax.Am Records. The vinyl release is on 180g and includes a download card – 320kbps mp3s ripped from vinyl. Track Listing: Gimme Something Good Kim Trouble Am I Safe My Wrecking Ball Stay With Me … Continue reading
2014 FAVOURITE AMERICANA ALBUMS SO FAR…
We’re halfway through 2014 already, crazy huh?! In my opinion it has been a superb start to the year with some outstanding albums released, many of which will still be firm favourites at the end of the year. You can hit links on the many of the albums listed below to read our reviews. … Continue reading
NEWS: Fanny Lumsden announces country halls tour
Fanny Lumsden is on the downhill run towards the end of her Pozible campaign to fund her debut album with her band The Thrillseekers. The support has obviously been great but she still needs plenty more pledges to get her across the line. Remember, with Pozible the artist doesn’t get any of the funds if the … Continue reading
NEWS: Justin Townes Earle announces new album ‘Single Mothers’
Justin Townes Earle has today announced that his new album Single Mothers is due out September 9th via his new label, Vagrant Records. It will be the 32 year old’s fifth full length release. Continue reading
NEW MUSIC: Jeff Tweedy ~ I’ll Sing For You
Jeff Tweedy recently announced he’s releasing his debut solo album and now we have the first taste of the record with the song I’ll Sing It. He has also revealed the album is essentially a solo duo project with his son Spencer, under the name Tweedy. The album Sukierae will be out September 16 on … Continue reading
Win a double pass to Wagons @ The Factory Theatre
Wagons roll into Sydney town on June 14th as part of their Acid Rain and Sugar Cane national tour. We are lucky to have a double pass to give away so head over to our Facebook or Twitter pages, like/follow us and send us a direct message with the text Wagons Giveaway and we’ll draw the … Continue reading