Sydney’s Nick Payne continues to work on his nearly completed debut solo album and ahead of its release he’s shared the track Rising River, a song firmly in the murder ballad tradition of torment, attrition and struggle in an unforgiving environment. You can read more about the track over at his website with some fine … Continue reading
CW Stoneking is back with the single from his new album Gon’ Boogaloo, his first since Jungle Blues in 2008. ‘Get On The Floor’ finds him mixing up a glorious cacophony of swing, boogie, blues and rock ‘n’ roll. It’s infectious stuff with suitably lo-fi and raw production, recorded live over 2 days with 2 microphones to … Continue reading
Beverley Martyn has a new album out on April 22nd. The Phoenix and the Turtle includes the song ‘Reckless Jane’, a co-write with songwriter Nick Drake. Started just months before Drake died, the two wrote the lyrics to the folk song together and first began working on the music during a jam session in Martyn’s home in Hastings. … Continue reading
Davey Craddock (WA) first came to our attention on 2012 with his Going Home EP that included the excellent single Keep On Waiting. Now he has two new songs that herald a detour into grander dynamics and some great organ playing in the vein of The Band. 100 Days and There Will Be Light both showcase … Continue reading
Bonnie Whitmore (Denton TX) has a brand new album There I Go Again out now and it is a wonderful journey through country and sun-dappled soul and rock. Playing country music from the age of 8 means she has lived and learnt it and her songs flow effortlessly, overflowing with a sense of purpose, strength and … Continue reading
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