Earlier this week we posted our Six Strings interview with Darren Cross and a stream of his brand new single ‘Slings and Arrows’ and now we can also share the video clip for the song that matches it’s low key alt-country vibe. The song will appear on Cross’ new EP No Damage which will be … Continue reading
Gretta Ziller has a new EP called Hell’s Half Acre coming out in July, here’s the first taste of it with the wonderfully soaring and swooning single (and excellent video clip) ‘Hunt For Love’. Ziller was a finalist in the 2013 Telstra Road to Discovery Grand Finals at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and a … Continue reading
The Irish folk singer returns with a new album of songs that are noteworthy for both their skeletal, laid-bare arrangements and the instrumentation provided by The Phil Ware Trio – Phil on piano, Dave Redmond on double bass, Kevin Brady on drums. Comprised of a number of covers and a couple of Bloom originals this … Continue reading
The Swedish Söderberg sisters are back with a new album called Stay Gold on June 10th. This is the second single to come from it, ‘Cedar Lane’. Below that you can also check out a stream of the first single ‘My Silver Lining’. Continue reading
Gillian Welch’s record label Acony Records is proud to announce Willie Watson’s debut solo album Folk Singer Vol. 1 to be released on May 6, 2014. The album was produced by David Rawlings, longtime friend and producer of Watson’s previous band, Old Crow Medicine Show. “There’s a lot of weight in the way Willie performs,” … Continue reading
New Zealander Aldous Harding has just released her debut self-titled album via Lyttelton Records with the accompanying video clip for the track ‘Hunter’. If you are intrigued as I was then you can grab a digital copy of her album HERE or alternatively order it on CD/LP via the label’s online store. She has a … Continue reading
Jep and Dep (Darren Cross and Jess Cassar) have a brand new single out this week and today they’ve unveiled the accompanying video for ‘Babe Come Down’. Shot in rich black and white the pair serenade the ocean and themselves via some gothic ghostliness. It marries the song perfectly, which highlights the duo’s ability to … Continue reading
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
Wagons are saddling up to hit the trails in support of their brand new LP Acid Rain & Sugar Cane which comes out on May 16th. Check the tour poster below for details and while you’re waiting for the gang to hit your town you can enjoy being serenaded by the epic bombast of the … 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
Ex-The Delivery guitarist Dave Favours has stepped out on his lonesome with an assured and accomplished debut album that pays respect to some of his influences amid well-crafted originals. The Saints, Ramones and The Rolling Stones (Loving Cup) get the Favours treatment yet his own songs like the rowdy and rockabilly-leaning single Linda Marie and … 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
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
Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner are two of the most iconic performers in country music and over the years the duo collaborated numerous times, both on record and on stage. German label Bear Family are about to release a new 6 disc box set celebrating the music the pair created together for the label RCA … Continue reading
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