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NEW MUSIC: Bonnie Whitmore ~ There I Go Again

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Bonnie Whitmore (Denton TX) has a brand new album There I Go Again out now and it is a wonderful journey through country and sun-dappled soul and rock. Playing country music from the age of 8 means she has lived and learnt it and her songs flow effortlessly, overflowing with a sense of purpose, strength and … Continue reading →

Album Reviews / Folk / Stream

ALBUM REVIEW: Melody Pool ~ The Hurting Scene

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • 2 Comments

Folk singers have been coming out of the woodwork at a rate of knots in recent years and while many fall into the generic strum and whimper category they do serve to highlight the qualities of the good ones that rise to the top. The Hunter Valley’s Melody Pool is one to take note of … Continue reading →

News

Post To Wire – now on Instagram

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Yep we’ve extended the reach of our Americana music obsession to Instagram where we’ll post live shots, album covers, tour posters, historical photos and anything else alt-country and folk related that we come across. Hit the link below to follow us and we’ll follow you too. Continue reading →

Alt-Country / Americana / Tour

NEWS: Katie Brianna announces Melbourne show

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Katie Brianna released a fine album in Dark Side of the Morning earlier this year that combines a melodic lightness and an emotional depth equally effectively. It is a record that grows and reveals itself more and more on each listen which is always the sign of a mature songwriter writing from the heart and … Continue reading →

Americana / Bluegrass / Folk / News / Stream

NEW MUSIC: Fanny Lumsden releases new single Sea Elephant School

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Fanny Lumsden & The Thrillseekers have today released their brand new single Sea Elephant School ahead of their Timber & Steel + Post To Wire Presents East Coast tour which kicks off in Sydney next week at Soda Factory. Sea Elephant School is the first single to come from their next EP, scheduled for release in … Continue reading →

Album Reviews / Americana

ALBUMS: 2013 Mid Year Picks

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • 2 Comments

We’re a bit off the pace with our mid year list of albums that have impressed us the most so far in 2013 but here they are. Some may not appear on our end of year list, many more will be added in the coming months and no doubt there are some we’ve missed. Here … Continue reading →

Americana / Folk / Videos

WATCH: Basko Believes ~ If I Were To Love You

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • 1 Comment

Basko Believes is the moniker of Swedish songwriter Johan Orjansson who is about to release his folk and alt-country album Melancholic Melodies at the start of August in Australia and New Zealand. We’ll have a review coming soon but in the meantime here is a taste of the wonderful writing and voice of Basko Believes … Continue reading →

Americana / Blues / Folk / News / Tour / Videos

Post To Wire Presents: Mark Moldre ~ An Ear To The South Tour

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Mark Moldre has been receiving some excellent reviews for his recently released album An Ear To The Earth and after an initial run of release shows he is heading back down the East Coast for some shows in September. Post To Wire is proud to present the tour which will take in Canberra and three … Continue reading →

Americana / Home / Six Strings / Stream

SIX STRINGS: Raised By Eagles

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • 1 Comment

Melbourne band Raised By Eagles have just released their debut self-titled album via Bandcamp and it is one of those records that makes you sit up and tune in close to the speakers from the superb opening shot of Penny Drop. The shadows of everyone from Dylan and Van Zandt to Parsons, Justin Townes Earle and … Continue reading →

Americana / Bluegrass / News / Tour / Videos

NEWS: Jamgrass ‘On The Road’ announces Sydney line-up

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Jamgrass is hitting the road and heading to Sydney this August with a stellar lineup that includes Mustered Courage, Rattlehand, The Steamgrass Boys, The Green Mohair Suits, The Morrisons, Oh Willy Dear, The Rusty Syncopators and DJ Dylabolical. It all happens Saturday August 3rd at the Red Rattler Theatre in Marrickville. Head over to http://www.jamgrass.com.au … Continue reading →

Americana / Videos

WATCH: Courtney Jaye ~ Say Oh Say (video)

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

This comes from Courtney Jaye’s excellent fifth album Love and Forgiveness that was released last year. Players on the record included Neal Casal, Greg Leisz, Sebastian Steinberg, Fred Eltringham and Josh Grange. Continue reading →

Americana / News / Tour

NEWS: Post To Wire co-presents Fanny Lumsden East Coast tour

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

We are proud and excited to be co-presenting (with the good folk at Timber & Steel) the upcoming East Coast tour by one of our local favourites – Fanny Lumsden & the Thrillseekers. The tour will celebrate the release of her brand new single Sea Elephant School which will be released on July 26th and a … Continue reading →

Americana / Videos

WATCH: Caroline Rose ~ America Religious

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Here’s the video for the title track from Caroline Rose’s excellent debut LP America Religious that came out earlier this year. In her own words: America Religious is a 12-track collection of stories and poetry set against a gritty landscape of Roots-inspired Rock, Americana, Folk, Gospel, and Rhythm & Blues. Caroline Rose and partner Jer Coons … Continue reading →

Album Reviews / Americana / Country

ALBUM REVIEW: Roger Knox and the Pine Valley Cosmonauts ~ Stranger in My Land

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • 1 Comment

by Chris Familton Roger Knox’s new album, his first in nine years, is a ambitious and expansive affair that seamlessly weaves together American and Aboriginal strands of country music with a strong social conscience and a laconic sense of humour. The collaborative aspect of Stranger in My Land is important but not one that overshadows … Continue reading →

Country / Folk / Gig Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Milk Carton Kids @ Factory Theatre, Sydney (04/06/13)

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

by Chris Familton Being an evening of minimal and sparse folk this was a seated show and those that took their seats early were treated to the solo songs of Melody Pool who immediately took the room in the palm of her hand with just her vocals and guitar. She possesses a sweet mix of … Continue reading →

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