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NEW MUSIC: Mark Lucas ~ Tell The DJ

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Mark Lucas is taking a detour from his work with band The Dead Setters to release his new solo album Little Town Blues on Laughing Outlaw Records. The first taste of the album is the song and video for ‘Tell The DJ’, a plea to the DJ from a heartbroken soul featuring Brielle Davis on backing vocals … Continue reading →

Alt-Country / Americana / New Music / Stream

NEW MUSIC: Ruby Boots ~ Wrap Me In A Fever

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Currently on tour with Tony Joe White and fresh from her support slot with Shovels & Rope, Ruby Boots is gaining momentum in the run up to her debut album Solitude which comes out on April 27th via Lost Highway Records. ‘Wrap Me In A Fever’ is the second single from the new record and … Continue reading →

Alt-Country / Country / New Music / Videos

NEW MUSIC: Whitey Morgan ~ Waitin’ ‘Round To Die

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Whitey Morgan is coming off the back of his excellent live LP Born And Raised And Live From Flint and he’s already got a brand new studio album Sonic Ranch ready for release on May 19th via his own imprint Whitey Morgan Music. Here’s his cover of the essential Townes Van Zandt song ‘Waitin’ ‘Round To … Continue reading →

Alt-Country / Americana / Folk / Gig Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Felice Brothers, Lost Ragas @ Newtown Social Club, Sydney (07/03/15)

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Melbourne’s Lost Ragas set the scene early with a set that felt more low-key than some of their other recent shows but it was by no means any less captivating. Their sound was a widescreen take on soulful blues and country with flashes of Beatles-esque and 70s power pop. From tales of 1970s motorcycle daredevil … Continue reading →

Alt-Country / Americana / Blues / Gig Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Shovels & Rope, Shakey Graves, Ruby Boots @ Factory Theatre, Sydney (05/03/15)

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Ruby Boots had opening honours and showed just why the powers that be at Lost Highway Records have recently signed her as a recording artist. With electric guitarist Lee Jones carving out some wonderful solos and backing she showcased her songs (old and brand new) of heartache sung with a strong country voice and interspersed … Continue reading →

Freak Folk / New Music / Videos

NEW MUSIC: Elvis Perkins ~ Hogus Pogus

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Elvis Perkins has been floating around the music business periphery since his very good debut solo LP Ash Wednesday came out in 2007. His latest which was released in February is I Aubade which is a much denser, layered and raw collection of folk ruminations that veer towards the eclecticism of a band like Califone … Continue reading →

Album Artwork / Americana / Folk / New Music / Stream

NEW MUSIC: Glen Hansard ~ Being In Love

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Glen Hansard was a close friend of the dearly missed Jason Molina (Songs: Ohia, Magnolia Electric Co) who died in 2013, establishing a friendship with him after writing a fan letter in the late ’90s. After Molina’s death Hansard sought solace in his music, getting together with ex members (Jeff Panall, Jennie Benford, Dan Sullivan, … Continue reading →

Album Artwork / Alt-Country / New Music / News / Rock / Soul / Stream

NEWS: My Morning Jacket announce new LP ‘Waterfalls’ and stream first song

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

My Morning Jacket have been quiet since their last album Circuital in 2011 but finally they’ve announced their new record Waterfalls will be released on May 1st via Capitol Records/Spunk. The first track to be released is ‘Big Decisions’, a typically widescreen song that draws from rock, soul and spectral psychedelia. TRACK LISTING 01 Believe … Continue reading →

Americana / Folk / Videos

VIDEO: Steve Gunn ~ Wildwood

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Steve Gunn is one of the key members of the burgeoning scene of guitarists (Cian Nugent, Ryley Walker, Chris Forsyth) that have expanded their sound into song form from more experimental leanings, Gunn released his superb Way Out Weather album last year and now he’s filmed a clip for the dreamy, sparkling track ‘Wildwood’. Continue reading →

Alt-Country / Stream / Videos

NEW MUSIC: Gretta Ziller ~ Some Kind Of Habit

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

I had the pleasure of seeing Gretta Ziller perform live and solo last night and she exceeded my expectations with a wonderful mix of originals and a couple of covers. Now she has released her brand new single ‘Kind Of Habit’ with a fun accompanying video. The song comes from Ziller’s EP Hell’s Half Acre … Continue reading →

Album Artwork / Album Reviews / Americana / Blues / Country / Folk / Rock / Videos

ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Dylan & The Band – The Basement Tapes Raw: The Bootleg Series Vol. 11

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

In terms of rock n roll myths and legends The Basement Tapes is one of the most fascinating. A songwriter unwillingly held up as a spokesman for a generation, and seemingly close to burning out in 1966, has a motorcycle accident and retreats to the rustic surrounds of upstate New York where he holes up … Continue reading →

Country / Gig Reviews / Photos

LIVE REVIEW: Roger Knox @ The Aurora, Sydney Festival (25/01/15)

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Roger Knox has been a legend of the Aboriginal music scene and the wider country music community since the 1980s. In recent years Knox’s music has spread to a larger audience via Clinton Walker’s Buried Country book/soundtrack/documentary (2000) on Aboriginal country music and his 2013 collaboration with Welsh musician/producer Jon Langford on the landmark album … Continue reading →

Alt-Country / Country / Folk / Gig Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Kasey Chambers, Harry Hookey @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney (15/02/15)

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Harry Hookey has been touring his Misdiagnosed album all over the country since it’s release and tonight’s opening slot for partner Kasey Chambers was an opportunity to reach a wide demographic of music fan. The majority of the seated crowd responded warmly to Hookey’s enthusiastic performance, genial stage manner and the memorable melodies he embeds … Continue reading →

Americana / Folk / News / Tour / Videos

TOUR NEWS: Roland Kay-Smith Announces East Coast Tour

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Sydney’s Roland Kay-Smith has already kicked off the year with the release of his debut solo LP Sailing By The Stars and now he’s heading out for a run of dates along the East Coast of Australia with Melbourne reprobates Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats performing at some shows and M.E. Baird at others. TOUR … Continue reading →

Americana / News / Tour

AUSTRALIA TOUR NEWS: Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell announce shows

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Lennard Promotions proudly presents two of country music’s most acclaimed singer songwriters, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, live in concert. The Grammy Award –Winning duo will play multiple dates throughout Australia this June with special local guest Harmony James. PRESS RELEASE: A 13-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Harris’ contribution as a singer and … Continue reading →

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EXPLORING THE NEIL YOUNG ARCHIVES

ALBUM REVIEW: The Delines – The Sea Drift

NEW MUSIC: Mark Lucas ~ Tell The DJ

NEW MUSIC: Ruby Boots ~ Wrap Me In A Fever

NEW MUSIC: Whitey Morgan ~ Waitin’ ‘Round To Die

LIVE REVIEW: Shovels & Rope, Shakey Graves, Ruby Boots @ Factory Theatre, Sydney (05/03/15)

NEW MUSIC: Elvis Perkins ~ Hogus Pogus

NEW MUSIC: Glen Hansard ~ Being In Love

NEWS: My Morning Jacket announce new LP ‘Waterfalls’ and stream first song

VIDEO: Steve Gunn ~ Wildwood

NEW MUSIC: Gretta Ziller ~ Some Kind Of Habit

ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Dylan & The Band – The Basement Tapes Raw: The Bootleg Series Vol. 11

LIVE REVIEW: Roger Knox @ The Aurora, Sydney Festival (25/01/15)

LIVE REVIEW: Kasey Chambers, Harry Hookey @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney (15/02/15)

TOUR NEWS: Roland Kay-Smith Announces East Coast Tour

AUSTRALIA TOUR NEWS: Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell announce shows