NEW MUSIC: Harvey Russell – Gave You Flowers

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Harvey Russell’s latest single ‘Gave You Flowers’ rounds out the highly successful campaign for his 2019 country music album Liquid Damage. ‘Gave You Flowers’ kicks along with a honky tonk twang and country rock swagger as he details the well-intentioned but ultimately failed efforts of making up for bad behaviour. Russell’s band The Widowmakers provide the requisite quick-footed, toe-tapping swing and … Continue reading →

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ALBUM REVIEW: SPERB3R – Think On Your Feet

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Doubtful Sounds • 4 Comments

Lately I’ve been listening to and writing about the sound of ambient country music. I guess it’s the state of the world – but quieter, more ruminative and relaxing sounds have become even more important than ever of late. There are the traditional ambient go-to’s such as Eno, Harold Budd, Jon Hassall, Williams Basinski and … Continue reading →

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FAVOURITE ALBUMS OF 2019

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Doubtful Sounds • 1 Comment

Another year and the end of another decade of great music. Time flies but at least we’ve got a great soundtrack. As ever 2019 saw some wonderful new music released. There was the return of artists who had been on a hiatus of sorts – Bill Callahan, Crazy Horse and most importantly… David Berman (R.I.P.) … Continue reading →

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NEW MUSIC: Tony Harrah – Sweet Lucinda

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

‘Sweet Lucinda’, the new track from West Virginian Tony Harrah starts off pleasingly, in a burly troubadour kind of way but when it hits the chorus it locks you in. The shift of the drums and the upward melodic surge will win you over instantly. “Ah yes, this is great,” you’ll nod to yourself as the … Continue reading →

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NEW MUSIC: Wildie – Lights Over Main Street

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Here’s a beautifully melodic and melancholic song from Wildie (Sweden). It comes from their album Westbound and finds them dealing in sweet, piano-led Americana. Continue reading →

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FEATURE: Lost Gems & Reissuing Nostalgia

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

LOST GEMS AND REISSUING NOSTALGIA One of the features of the last few decades has been the ever increasing proliferation of reissues. They come in all forms – remastered, remixed, re-pressed and expanded and thankfully the world of Americana music is no exception. Reissues serve two important purposes. Firstly they cater to the nostalgia crowd … Continue reading →

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ALBUM REVIEW: Ray Davies – Americana

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • 1 Comment

Reportedly the first of two volumes to be released this year, Americana is the first solo album from Ray Davies in nearly decade. It is also a companion of sorts to his autobiography of the same name and it certainly has a nostalgic feel to it – both geographically and culturally – and a predominantly … Continue reading →

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ALBUM REVIEW: The Aviary Presents: Warm Evenings, Pale Mornings

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

It’s an intriguing premise – gather a group of some of the finest singers, songwriters and players on the Melbourne alt-country scene and record them singing each other’s songs backed by a studio house band. That approach ensures continuity of style and feel from a musical perspective but there are still plenty of pleasant surprises … Continue reading →

Americana / Folk / Interviews

INTERVIEW: Sam Newton

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

With the recent release of his sophomore album Violet Road, Sydney Americana artist Sam Newton has certainly made good on the promise he showed on his debut Set In Stone. The new record is intensely honest and personal, the result of Newton’s focus and desire to become the best songwriter he can possibly be. With … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW: Jen Mize

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Warnings & Wisdom may only be her second album but American songwriter Jen Mize has already lived a colourful musical life that has taken her from Las Vegas casinos to the Boston Conservatory, from the Duke Ellington Orchestra to a home on the Sunshine Coast. Jen Mize’s debut Fear, Pride And A Few Stubborn Angels … Continue reading →

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The Best Americana Albums of 2016 So Far

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Doubtful Sounds • 2 Comments

Here are fifteen albums that have impressed us the most from the first half of 2016. A few favourites are in there, bands coming through with the goods yet again. There’s also a band releasing its final LP and a couple of debut releases. All in all it’s been a strong six months with plenty more … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: William Crighton – 2000 Clicks

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

‘2000 Clicks’ is the second single from William Crighton’s brilliant self-titled debut record. ‘2000 Clicks’ illustrates Crighton’s literary approach to lyricism. The stirring track explores ideas of fate and free will, the ways in which we navigate the everyday chaos of life and evade the challenges it throws at us. These ideas are framed through the … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Marlon Williams ~ Hello Miss Lonesome

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

Marlon Williams is putting in some serious hard yards right now with his album a firm favourite here in Australia and New Zealand and bound to feature on many end of year best-of lists. As such he is still touring like a demon across the country, has played roles in a NZ film and an … Continue reading →

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NEWS: The Petersham Bowling Club Presents Oxjam Inner Western

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

As part of the 2015 OXJAM Music Festival the Petersham Bowling Club is presenting OXJAM Inner Western featuring musicians from the local Americana banding together to raise money to support OXFAM’s efforts to reduce world poverty. Now in Australia & started in the UK in 2006, Oxjam is a month-long party against poverty where music lovers from all … Continue reading →