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SIX STRINGS Q&A: Dan Brodie
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SIX STRINGS Q&A: Dan Brodie

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Dan Brodie has an excellent new album out called The Ballad of Cowboy Dan, a review of which is coming soon to PTW. In the review I write “If you can imagine Dylan and Nilsson recording an eclectic cosmic Americana record it might sound something like this impressive album,” and that description is emblematic of … Continue reading →

ALBUM REVIEW: Babitha – Brighter Side Of Blue
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ALBUM REVIEW: Babitha – Brighter Side Of Blue

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Babitha’s debut album Brighter Side of Blue (Spunk), released earlier this year, is a superb album that weaves an intoxicating spell. Songwriter/singer/guitarist Imogen Grist stretches the form of folk music, taking it deeper into a full band, folk-rock cul-de-sac that feels decidedly metropolitan – a pastoral trip through suburban streets. Seemingly arriving fully formed, Babitha weaves … Continue reading →

SINGLE PREMIERE: Jeremy Beggs – Signal Me In
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SINGLE PREMIERE: Jeremy Beggs – Signal Me In

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Ballarat VIC singer-songwriter Jeremy Beggs has a new single coming out tomorrow, his second songwriting and recording collaboration with Matt Joe Gow. ‘Signal Me In‘, a heartfelt song about seeking guidance and strength in life, expresses “a longing for a supportive partner to be a beacon of hope, even in challenging times,” explains Beggs. “Ultimately, … Continue reading →

NEWS: Minor Gold release new video clip ahead of Australian Album Tour
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NEWS: Minor Gold release new video clip ahead of Australian Album Tour

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Minor Gold (Tracy McNeil and Dan Parsons) have been touring up a storm in the US over the last couple of months, performing songs from their self-titled debut album. Now they bring their harmony-rich folk and country sounds back to Australia for a comprehensive run of dates, running from this weekend in Newcastle, through to … Continue reading →

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lo Carmen & The Great Beyond – I Just Had To Run
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Lo Carmen & The Great Beyond – I Just Had To Run

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Lo Carmen‘s creative CV runs deep – from author to actress, songwriter to singer and musician. She’s been a constant on the Sydney arts scene for decades now, constantly producing great work that always seems to possess a timeless quality. Carmen’s last album, Lovers Dreamers Fighters (2017), found her exploring more of a country influenced palette … Continue reading →

ALBUM REVIEW: David Garnham & The Reasons To Live – The Stuart Highway Part One
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ALBUM REVIEW: David Garnham & The Reasons To Live – The Stuart Highway Part One

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The Stuart Highway runs from Darwin, in the Northern Territory, via Tennant Creek and Alice Springs, to Port Augusta in South Australia and its northern starting point is the home of songwriter David Garnham, who has penned this concept album of sorts. The songs take in the geography, lifestyle and characters that populate and travel … Continue reading →

AL CARR RELEASES VIDEO CLIP FOR NEW SINGLE ‘THE ROSE OF JERICHO’
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AL CARR RELEASES VIDEO CLIP FOR NEW SINGLE ‘THE ROSE OF JERICHO’

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MELBOURNE, VIC alt-country and Australian Americana artist Al Carr released his new single ‘The Rose of Jericho‘ a couple of weeks ago and now he reveals the video clip for the song, ahead of the release of his forthcoming third album The Right Dereliction, (October 25th). Al Carr started playing in Sydney bands in the late 90s before a move to … Continue reading →

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Weeping Willows – Singin’ The Blues
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Weeping Willows – Singin’ The Blues

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Melbourne duo The Weeping Willows have a beautiful and evocative new lyric video (by Anita Lester) for their song ‘Singin’ The Blues‘, and to celebrate they’re heading out on tour (see below). The song, taken from last year’s You Reap What You Sow album, is one of those devastating slow waltz ballads, unspooling at the … Continue reading →

SINGLE PREMIERE: Hedy Blaazer – 2for1 Meal Deal
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SINGLE PREMIERE: Hedy Blaazer – 2for1 Meal Deal

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Sydney indie and alternative folk artist Hedy Blaazer is about to release her brand new single ‘2for1 Meal Deal‘ and we’re very pleased to be able to premiere it on PTW, ahead of its release across streaming services tomorrow. Earlier in 2023, Sydney-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Hedy Blaazer released her single ‘Video Ezy’, a stirring and emotive … Continue reading →

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hana & Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits – The Tallest Of Tales
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Hana & Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits – The Tallest Of Tales

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Melbourne duo Hana Brenecki and guitarist Jessie-Lee Zubkevych have a new single out called ‘The Tallest of Tales‘, the second from their forthcoming new album, and we’re very happy to premiere the video clip for it today. It’s another fantastic single from the pair, Hana’s voice possessing the perfect balance of ache, twang and crackle. … Continue reading →

DASHVILLE SKYLINE FESTIVAL KICKS OFF THIS FRIDAY!
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DASHVILLE SKYLINE FESTIVAL KICKS OFF THIS FRIDAY!

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PRESENTED BY DASHVILLE, 2SER AND POST TO WIRE One of the alt-country, Americana, folk, blues and rock ‘n’ roll highlights on the calendar each year is Dashville Skyline. The festival is held yearly in the Hunter Valley/Wonnarua Country region of NSW over the October long weekend. Dashville Skyline – Cosmic Country Weekender is a throwback … Continue reading →

PADDY MCHUGH RELEASES COMPELLING NEW FOLK SONG, ’27 WEEKS’
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PADDY MCHUGH RELEASES COMPELLING NEW FOLK SONG, ’27 WEEKS’

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Paddy McHugh has been a favourite here at PTW for a number of years. His 2017 album Trials & Cape Tribulations in particular caught my ear and stuck with me. Paddy always manages to combine the social, the political and the personal, blending them in a passionate and emotive form that educates and entertains beautifully. … Continue reading →

LEROY MACQUEEN RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘LONG WAY DOWN’
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LEROY MACQUEEN RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘LONG WAY DOWN’

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Melbourne/Naarm Americana artist and ex-Gooch Palmer Leroy Macqueen has released his new country single ‘Long Way Down’ single today. Firmly on the same playing field of warm and emotive crooning country in the vein of Orville Peck, Macqueen reinforces the impressive writing and singing chops he revealed on the fine previous single ‘Stepping Out’. Great … Continue reading →

ALBUM REVIEW: Justin and the Cosmics – Cool Dead
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ALBUM REVIEW: Justin and the Cosmics – Cool Dead

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JUSTIN AND THE COSMICS COOL DEAD LOVE POLICE RECORDS + TAPES I’d actually forgotten I saw Justin & The Cosmics back in 2018, opening for Deer Tick at the Lansdowne Hotel here in Sydney. Once my pre-pandemic memory recall kicked back into gear I remembered how impressive they were that night. Attitude backed up with … Continue reading →