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NEW MUSIC: Joe Pug – If Still It Can’t Be Found
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NEW MUSIC: Joe Pug – If Still It Can’t Be Found

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Joe Pug tours relentlessly, slowly building an audience across a number of countries with his country and folk infused songs. The 30 year old Austin resident’s new album Windfall is out April 3rd. Here’s the record’s first single featuring Pat Sansone (Wilco, Autumn Defense). “The aim on this one was very straightforward.  We wanted to capture the … Continue reading →

ALBUM REVIEW: Shane Nicholson ~ Pitch, Roll & Yaw: Live & Solo
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ALBUM REVIEW: Shane Nicholson ~ Pitch, Roll & Yaw: Live & Solo

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Nicholson has become something of a lighthouse on the Australian country music scene, bridging both the mainstream and alt-country scenes with his solo releases, albums with Kasey Chambers and production work. Now signed with Lost Highway as an artist and Staff Producer (incl. A&R), this solo acoustic live set is the precursor to a new … Continue reading →

NEW MUSIC: Shelby Lynne ~ I Can’t Imagine
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NEW MUSIC: Shelby Lynne ~ I Can’t Imagine

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Shelby Lynne is due to release her 13th studio album I Can’t Imagine on May 5th and it marks her first for the famous Nashville Rounder Records label. The album includes two tracks co-written with Ron Sexsmith. Listen to the title track below. Tracklisting 1. “Paper Van Gogh” 2. “Back Door Front Porch” 3. “Sold the Devil … Continue reading →

ALBUM REVIEW: Jerry Lee Lewis ~ Rock & Roll Time
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ALBUM REVIEW: Jerry Lee Lewis ~ Rock & Roll Time

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Many would assume that Lewis is well past his best years but this new album shows he is still in rude musical health at the age of 78. He delivers a tight and rollicking selection of co-writes and classic covers like ‘Little Queenie’ and ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ and brings on board a raft of guests … Continue reading →

ALBUM REVIEW: Jessica Pratt ~ On Your Own Love Again
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ALBUM REVIEW: Jessica Pratt ~ On Your Own Love Again

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A quirky and eccentric voice instantly rises out of the swirl of delicate finger-picked acoustic guitar and wafting organ and instantly one is placed within the hypnotic surrounds of ethereal folk music. Think Nick Drake, Tiny Ruins, Vashti Bunyan and even a pastoral Portishead at times. Pratt’s light psychedelia has a sometimes lo-fi yet consistently … Continue reading →

ALBUM REVIEW: Ryan Bingham ~ Fear And Saturday Night
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ALBUM REVIEW: Ryan Bingham ~ Fear And Saturday Night

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It was Ryan Bingham’s visit to Australia last year that made me a believer. Prior to that I’d shown mild interest but I’d written him off as something of a generic journeyman troubadour. On stage he flipped that preconception and reminded me how visceral and rewarding rock ’n’ roll can be when played with real … Continue reading →

ON TOUR: Caitlin Harnett, Josh Rennie-Hynes & Liam Gerner announce tour
Alt-Country / Americana / Folk / Indie Folk / Tour

ON TOUR: Caitlin Harnett, Josh Rennie-Hynes & Liam Gerner announce tour

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Fresh from their current house concert tour Caitlin Harnett and Josh Rennie-Hynes will be joined by Liam Gerner for a tour that will touch down in QLD, NSW, VIC and SA through the month of March. This will be a great chance to see three acclaimed singer songwriters on tour together. 11th MARCH 2015 | … Continue reading →

REVIEW & PHOTOS: Dan Waters & The Wildflowers, Emma Swift, Bell St Delays @ Petersham Bowling Club
Alt-Country / Country / Gig Reviews / Photos / Soul

REVIEW & PHOTOS: Dan Waters & The Wildflowers, Emma Swift, Bell St Delays @ Petersham Bowling Club

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Last night the wonderful Mother Hen Touring presented a great triple bill at the Petersham Bowling Club in Sydney’s inner west. Bell St Delays are the wife and husband duo of Tracy McNeil and Luke Sinclair (Raised By Eagles) and they played a beautiful set that gently dipped into country and folk styles while staying fully … Continue reading →

NEW MUSIC: Davey Craddock & The Spectacles ~ Better Alone
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NEW MUSIC: Davey Craddock & The Spectacles ~ Better Alone

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If you haven’t heard Davey Craddock yet then you need to. Odds are if you’re reading this blog then you appreciate great alt-country, blues and rock ‘n’ roll and Craddock combines all of the above with real verve and emotion. His last EP contained the brilliant and catchy single ‘Keep On Waiting‘ and he followed … Continue reading →

NEW MUSIC: The Ravenna Colt ~ Absolute Contingency
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NEW MUSIC: The Ravenna Colt ~ Absolute Contingency

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The Ravenna Colt is the current project of ex-My Morning Jacket guitarist and engineer Johnny Quaid. His second album Terminal Current is due for release on February 20th. Here’s the first single, the breezy sweet country sound of ‘Absolute Contingency’. Album pre-orders available HERE Continue reading →

NEWS: Calexico announce new LP ‘Edge of the Sun’
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NEWS: Calexico announce new LP ‘Edge of the Sun’

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Calexico (primarily the duo of John Convertino and Joey Burns) have been kicking up desert dust together since 1996 with their distinctive blend of jazz, post-rock, country and Tex-Mex music. Their last album was Algiers (2012) and now they’ve announced that their new album The Edge Of The Sun will be released on April 14th via Anti-/City … Continue reading →