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NEW MUSIC: Pony Face ~ Nebraska

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Melbourne’s Pony Face have taken on the massive task of covering Bruce Springsteen’s masterpiece LP Nebraska – in full. They haven’t cut corners either, releasing it on CD, digital and Tri-Colour State Trooper edition Vinyl LP. On the evidence of this first clip for the title track it sounds quite magnificent and suitably dark and … Continue reading →

Country / Folk / Videos

VIDEO: Luluc ~ Tangled Heart

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • 2 Comments

Luluc have had a massive year after signing with Sub Pop and releasing their second album Passerby in July. Here’s the new clip for the lovely soft-focus track ‘Tangled Heart’ that builds beautifully. Continue reading →

Alt-Country / Americana / Bluegrass / Blues / Country / Folk / Freak Folk / Indie Folk / Rock / Soul / Southern Rock

PTW Favourite Releases of 2014

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • 1 Comment

2014, what another great year for Americana music, especially here in Australia where the scene seems to be growing in leaps and bounds. An example of that was Love Police launching the inaugural Out On The Weekend festival in Melbourne with a smaller version in Brisbane and a ton of sideshows in Sydney. All reports … Continue reading →

Americana / Folk / Freak Folk / New Music / Videos

VIDEO: Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy ~ New Black Rich (Tusks)

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Will Oldham has released the second single from his 2014 album Singers Grave a Sea of Tongues and it finds the ever mercurial songwriter and sometimes actor shimmying and preening with an impressive beard extension. Of his new album we said: It sits comfortably between his folk and country domains and is laden with austere … Continue reading →

Bluegrass / Country / Folk / Gig Reviews / Swamp Rock

LIVE REVIEW: C.W Stoneking, Fraser A. Gorman @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (14/11/14)

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • 2 Comments

Fraser A. Gorman was subject to the vagaries of a Sydney audience who seemed more concerned with chatting about their day than soaking up his solo opening set. Resplendent in a polka dot shirt with curly hair, harmonica and acoustic guitar, most would have commented on the visual similarities to Bob Dylan and there were … Continue reading →

Americana / Folk / Interviews / Six Strings / Stream

SIX STRINGS: Caitlin Harnett

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Caitlin Harnett recently released her long awaited debut album The River Runs North. Recorded in Canada with a great supporting cast of musicians the album is a fine collection of songs that pull from the rivers of folk and sometimes country music. Of the album we said: Even through its melancholic moments there’s a youthful … Continue reading →

Alt-Country / Americana / Country / Tour / Videos

INTRODUCING: Amber Rae Slade

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Amber Rae Slade is a Detroit Michigan native, now resident in Sydney, Australia and in the last week she’s posted the first taste of her music online via a couple of live in-studio video clips recorded with Matt Fell and by Michael Carpenter at their Love HZ Studio. Slade possesses one hell of a great … Continue reading →

Folk / Freak Folk / Videos

VIDEO: Aldous Harding ~ No Peace

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Aldous Harding has seen her musical reputation grown in leaps and bounds this year on the back of her superb self-titled album. It’s a bewitching and enchanting collection of songs of which we said: The first striking characteristic is Harding’s voice, perhaps one that might deter some listeners, but for those with any affection for … Continue reading →

Videos

VIDEO: Little Bastard ~ Desert Roller

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Little Bastard produced one of our favourite albums of 2014 with their self-titled release and now they’ve cast a new video clip out into the virtual world for the record’s third single and one of its highlights ‘Desert Roller’. Continue reading →

Photos / Tour / Tour Diary

TOUR DIARY: Josh Rennie-Hynes ~ 2014 New Zealand Tour Pt II

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • 1 Comment

Josh Rennie-Hynes continues his run through New Zealand, finishing up his North Island section of the tour. We hear more tales from his culinary and musical adventures including catching up with extended family and the joys of a great venue. Before his next run of shows start on Dec 5th in Picton Josh will be … Continue reading →

Album Artwork / Album Reviews / Country / Folk / Indie Folk

ALBUM REVIEW: Sam Newton ~ Set In Stone

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Sydney’s Sam Newton released his crowdfunded debut album a few months ago and it’s an accomplished collection of beautifully played and recorded songs that shows Newton’s wistful way with folk and sometimes country melodies. There’s an ornate quality to many of Newton’s songs with strings, piano and a number of other instruments all playing their … Continue reading →

Americana / Blues / Celluloid Jukebox / Features / Interviews / Videos

CELLULOID JUKEBOX: Mark Moldre

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Ahead of Mark Moldre’s last full band show for 2014 at the Petersham Bowling Club this Saturday Nov 29th (presented by Post To Wire) we’ve asked him to be the guest editor of the inaugural edition of Celluloid Jukebox, a new feature where musicians will select and talk about a handful of their favourite clips. * Mark Moldre + The … Continue reading →

Alt-Country / New Music / Rockabilly / Videos

VIDEO: Eaten By Dogs ~ Hold On To Nothing

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Eaten By Dogs’ self-titled album has been soon repeat around here for the last week. From a band name like that you’d expect raw, dirty country rock but these guys out of Melbourne excel and creating a great warm mood that is as reliant on immensely hummable and downright heart-aching melodies. They’ve released a couple … Continue reading →

Bluegrass / Folk / New Music / Stream

NEW MUSIC: Nick Payne ~ Old Sydney Town

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Nick Payne of Sydney folk/bluegrass combo Dear Orphans has been immersed in the writing and recording of his debut solo album and now the first track has emerged in the form of ‘Old Sydney Town’, a song that describes the hardships of a newly arrived convict in the penal colony of Sydney Australia in 1789. Riding on … Continue reading →

POST TO WIRE

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