Callum Wylie caught our ear the first time we heard him sing, that forlorn ache of a voice that folds country and folk music into each other, with a touch of weary soul. It perfectly suits his minimal and lyrical guitar playing and songs that have a way of painting evocative characters in often difficult … Continue reading
A new Post To Wireless show has hit the virtual airwaves today for your listening pleasure. PLAYLIST #004 Elvis Presley – Mystery Train Lobby Loyde – Daily Planet Davy Graham – Moanin’ Eilen Jewell – You Gonna Miss Me Dick Curless – Bury The Bottle With Me Sir Douglas Quintet – At The Crossroads Devendra … Continue reading
The enigma that is Josh T. Pearson first made his name at the helm of the epic and apocalyptic post-rock trio Lift To Experience (The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads). Following the band’s dissolution he went solo, releasing the intense Last Of The Country Gentlemen in 2011. Now, after reuniting with LTE and playing a handful of shows, … Continue reading
Lo Carmen is currently based in LA but she still gets back home to Sydney to visit and play music. One recent trip resulted in the recording of a brand new solo album (her 5th) called Everyone You Ever Knew (Is Coming Back To Haunt You) which will be released digitally on Chiquita Records early November. … Continue reading
Dawes released a fantastic album in 2011’s Nothing Is Wrong and impressed many on their tour of Australia supporting My Morning Jacket. They seemed to have space to spare in their music that touched on classic pop/rock and a healthy streak of americana. The good news is that the band have a new album about … Continue reading
There is something of a real renaissance of folk and country music going on in Sydney at the moment. Or maybe it has always been there and social media and general trends in fashion, food and music have allowed the artists to get a better foothold in the media and more exposure for live shows. … Continue reading
The ever prolific Ryan Adams has been relatively quiet since he released Cardinology in 2008 with the exception of the indie metal Orion and a Cardinals collection. Apparently he had an inner ear condition to sort out as well as getting hitched to Mandy Moore. Now he has announced a new album Ashes & Fire … Continue reading
Ry Cooder has a new album coming out on Nonesuch/Perro Verde Records on August 30, 2011. Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down takes an incisive look at modern America, government and business – all wrapped in some vintage country and folk sounds and Cooder’s magical guitar playing. Check out No Banker Left Behind below and head … Continue reading
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