Melbourne Americana/country group Elly McK & The Unbelievers released their new single ‘Bones‘ on streaming services back in March and now I’m very pleased to be able to premiere the video clip for the song on PTW. There’s a gothic noir aspect to the song that both contrasts and complements the upbeat rattle and quick-footed … Continue reading
Melbourne-based Wren Bellette (formerly of Adelaide band The Heggarties) sets sail under her own name with the irrepressible sound of ‘Sailor‘, the second taste of her forthcoming debut solo album (co-produced by Taasha Coates of The Audreys). It’s a song that opens with a vessel creaking on a gently rolling ocean, as a super laidback groove and warm resonant … Continue reading
Patrick Wilson is something of a go-to figure on the Melbourne scene, often found behind the drums for acts such as Georgia State Line, Ben Mastwyk and Dan Brodie. On his debut album It’ll Be Alright it turns out he’s something of a consummate artist in his own right. It’s an album that swings from … Continue reading
Eils &The Drip are a Naarm six-piece formed by vocalist/songwriter Eileen Hodgkins (aka Eils) and today they’ve released their debut single ‘Easy Rider’ a lush, harmony-rich slice of soulful and gently rocking twang that brings to mind contemporaries such as Nikki Lane, Margo Price and Jaime Wyatt. Eileen is a prolific figure on the local … Continue reading
MELBOURNE, VIC alt-country and Australian Americana artist Al Carr released his new single ‘The Rose of Jericho‘ a couple of weeks ago and now he reveals the video clip for the song, ahead of the release of his forthcoming third album The Right Dereliction, (October 25th). Al Carr started playing in Sydney bands in the late 90s before a move to … Continue reading
Melbourne duo Hana Brenecki and guitarist Jessie-Lee Zubkevych have a new single out called ‘The Tallest of Tales‘, the second from their forthcoming new album, and we’re very happy to premiere the video clip for it today. It’s another fantastic single from the pair, Hana’s voice possessing the perfect balance of ache, twang and crackle. … Continue reading
If you’re a fan of Kurt Vile, Steve Gunn, Kevin Morby and cosmic country and folk sounds in general then this new single from Melbourne artist Sunset Stranger will appeal. There’s a dreamy drift and pastoral psychedelia to this ‘Shades Of Time‘, the second single from the new album Double Dream, due out in 2023. … Continue reading
Melbourne artist Yasmin de Laine is a new name for me but listening to her new single ‘Greensick‘, and the EP that it comes from, Each Heart Devours The Other, I’m impressed by the shadowy blend of folk, country and dreamy gothic pop that pervades her music. The haunting, mystical aura of de Laine’s songs … Continue reading
Melbourne band Cold Irons Bound have a new single out today called ‘Conversation‘ and we’re very pleased to be able to premiere the video for the song on PTW. The reassuring sound of warm and burnished, distorted alt-country guitars ring out as ‘Conversation’ takes flight. There’s a jangly power-pop strain coursing through the song that … Continue reading
WATTY THOMPSON WATTY THOMPSON CHEATIN HEARTS RECORDS It’s a rare thing for an artist to arrive on the scene as fully formed and creatively realised as Victorian Watty Thompson. Most songwriters take a few albums to figure out how to craft their music into its ideal shape. Thompson has done it on his first swing. … Continue reading
Melbourne-based Hana Brenecki and guitarist Jessie-Lee Zubkevych are working towards the release of a new album in early 2024 but the good news is they’re already releasing music from it. First up it’s the stunning single ‘Arrowhead‘ which drifts and sways with a gentle rock ‘n’ roll sashay, draped in heavenly country-soul. Hana’s voice has … Continue reading
Melbourne group The Settlement are currently working towards the release of their second album, releasing a string of impressive singles along the way. Today I’m very happy to be able to premiere the video for their latest track, ‘Streets Of L.A.‘ which was released a few weeks ago. The dark and moody song was written … Continue reading
Dan Brodie has been a mainstay of Australian alt-country and heartfelt rock ‘n’ roll for nigh on three decades now and he keeps on delivering, whether it’s dark, hot blooded rock or brooding, atmospheric country ballads. His latest single ‘(I Can Feel) Love Closing In’ falls into the latter camp. It’s draped in melancholic romanticism … Continue reading
Last month, Melbourne songwriter Ernest Aines released ‘Rigged Games‘, the third single from his forthcoming new album Spiral Bound which is set for release early in 2023. There’s a haunting and emotive folk sweep that lifts the song from a straight folk composition into a heady and ethereal paean to a whirlwind relationship that disintegrates … Continue reading
Melbourne songwriter Sunset Stranger (Stephen E. Stanisic) has released the results of his latest trip to Rolling Stock Recording Rooms, under the guidance of producer Myles Mumford. ‘Prometheus Blues‘, out today via Bandcamp and streaming services, is an upbeat slice of kaleidoscopic folk, country and blues that dances lightly from the speakers. Guitars and dobro … Continue reading
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