The album Golden Boy is coming in May but this will bridge the gap somewhat, the latest single from Skyscraper Stan, ‘On Your Corner’. Written in a Darwin hotel room halfway through a gruelling solo tour and recorded at Woodstock studios in Melbourne, the song is a beautiful and slow, soul comedown, complete with a … Continue reading
Here’s a great new (to us) voice – the six-piece James Edwyn & The Borrowed Band. Elements of folk rock, soul and country collide in this song that tumbles into a fine chorus before drifting back out into more reflective verses and shades of The Felice Brothers. The Glaswegian band released their second album High … Continue reading
Johnathan Rice recently released this new single, ‘Meet The Mother’, that came from a conversation he had with Bill Murray. The song ebbs and flows and slowly build up with elements of Dylan-esque phrasing and power pop melodies. Rice is one half of Jenny and Jonny with Jenny Lewis and has toured with bands such … Continue reading
Skyscraper Stan has built a name for himself over the last few years as a beacon of songwriting on the Australian music landscape. He’s part of the Americana scene but he nimbly traverses the genre without pitching his tent in any one corner. He’s a little bit country, a connoisseur of folk music and an … Continue reading
Georgia State Line from Melbourne, VIC have today released their brand new single ‘Dry My Tears’. Fronted by Bendigo-born songstress Georgia Delves, the group blend vintage and contemporary sounds to create songs that feel warmed and lived-in, with Delves writing to incite an ageless feeling and capture the bittersweet balancing act between growing up and staying … Continue reading
Halfway are set to return in 2018 with a brand new album, their sixth, and this week they release the first single from it, ‘Crescent Lagoon’. It’s a texturally rich track that is wistful and melancholic, riding on a strong rhythm and culminating in a lush, swelling chorus. The new album is a send-off for … Continue reading
Sydney sextet Dusty Ravens have a new album on the way called Low Down Jimmy. It follows their 2014 album Stories of Love and Death and continues their fascination with, and foray into, Mexican and American roots music. On the title track, and first taste of the album, there’s twang and strum, shuffling country drums … Continue reading
Fallon Cush‘s Bee In Your Bonnet was a real highlight among the Australian album releases last year with their blend of power pop and country rock. They’ve backed it up with this new single ‘Long Shot’, the first taste of their forthcoming fourth album, which continues their love of chiming guitars and sweet melodies. Think … Continue reading
Liam Gerner has settled back into Melbourne after ten years based overseas and amid near-constant touring he’s recorded a new album with his band (The Sunset Pushers) that includes Shane Reilly from Lost Ragas. The self-titled LP (due out in Feb 2016) was recorded in three days in both Melbourne by Roger Bergodaz and in the USA at … Continue reading
Melbournian Emilee South is back with a brand new single ‘Howl’, the first taste of her forthcoming 2nd EP. It’s out digitally on Oct 14th and available on 7″ vinyl from Oct 30th but we’re lucky enough to sneak in a day early with a premiere of the song on PTW. Recorded live over … Continue reading
Cash Savage has been relatively quiet since her excellent 2013 album The Hypnotizer. The good news is she’s back with her band The Last Drinks and a new full length LP One Of Us which is due for release late June, 2016. Trading in country and blues fuelled rock ‘n’ roll, Savage’s way with words … Continue reading
Eagle & The Wolf is the new collaborative project between blues musician Kris Morris and singer/songwriter Sarah Humphreys. We’ve heard the new album and reckon it’s the best thing either of the pair have put their creative talents to. Blues, country, folk and a streak of gospel run through the album and indeed this first … Continue reading
Henry Wagons just released his solo album After What I Did Last Night… last week and he’s backed that up with a clip for one of the album’s strongest tracks in ‘Santa Fe’. The song is an interesting one for Wagons. It takes a leaf out of The War On Drugs’ songbook with its atmospheric, … Continue reading
We’ve long championed Davey Craddock ever since we heard the brilliant single ‘Keep On Waiting’ back in 2012. The good news is that his debut album City West is ready for release on Feb 5th via MGM. Below you can check out the beautiful and haunting new single ‘Peaceful Bay’ with Craddock’s emotive and soaring voice trailing across the … Continue reading
The Morrisons have been a mainstay of the local Americana scene here in Sydney and wider afield for the last few years. Now they have a brand new debut single and video to match for ‘Wild Eleanor’. Showcasing their dextrous ensemble playing and way of crafting some soaring melodies, they find the sweet spot between … Continue reading
