| The Medics and Bunna Lawrie (Coloured Stone) - Black Boy – Live at NIMA 2012 Rock | 14/05/2013 |
At the 2012 National Indigenous Music Awards The Medics scooped awards for Album, New Talent and Song of the Year. On this live track they perform a rocking rendition of Coloured Stone’s ‘Black Boy’ - joined by Bunna Lawrie the band’s legendary lead singer.
| Troy Cassar-Daley - Sing About this Country – Live at NIMA 2012 Country | 14/05/2013 |
Multi-award winning and NIMA 2012 Act and Album of the Year nominee performs his hit ‘Sing About This Country’ live at the Awards. This is Troy’s salute to Australia and he’s urging us all to be proud of it and to take care of the land we live in.
| Yabu Band - Petrol, Paint and Glue - Live at NIMA 2012 Indigenous, Pop | 14/05/2013 |
The National Indigenous Music Awards [NIMAs] are a celebration of Indigenous music that honours contemporary and traditional artists. Public nominations are open until June 15 at http://nima.musicnt.com.au
Sung in English and Wongutha this poignant ballad puts a confronting spotlight on Indigenous youth affected by substance abuse and the impact on Aboriginal families. Nominated for Song of the Year at the NIMA 2012, this live track shows Yabu Band’s strength as performers.
| Stompy and The Heat - Your Affections Blues/Roots, Rock | 19/04/2013 |
Scott Wilson rocks with Stompy and The Heat; which features Pete [The Heat] Marin on drums and Bow Campbell on vocals [2011 ARIA winner Front End Loader].
From the high rating on the Australian blues charts album comes the third single from Stompy and the Heat. ‘Your Affections’ is a rollicking country blues declaration of love featuring pedal steel guitar, double bass and honkytonk piano.
Other tracks by Stompy and The Heat: Black Lightning - Thanks to You
| Skipping Girl Vinegar - Making Our Way Pop, Folk | 05/03/2013 |
Where hi-fi swagger meets low-fi sway, Skipping Girl Vinegar have carved out their own heart-warming, hobo-pop sound that is testament to the band’s old-world authenticity and song craft.
The new single, ‘Making our Way’ lifts SGV’s signature hobo-pop sound to a new sun-soaked, anthemic level, drawing you towards boundless possibility and hope
Recorded in Nashville by indie legend Brad Jones (Josh Rouse, Missy Higgins) during their recent U.S. tour, Skipping Girl Vinegar delivers a world-class indie anthem.
Recorded in Nashville by indie legend Brad Jones (Josh Rouse, Missy Higgins) during their recent U.S. tour, Skipping Girl Vinegar delivers a world-class indie anthem.
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| Joseph Tawadros - Freo Jazz, Funk, World | 13/02/2013 |
At just 29, Egyptian-born Australian Joseph Tawadros has established himself as one of the world’s leading Oud performers and composers. Tawadros won the 2012 ARIA for Best World Music Album.
Tawadros’ new album has a truly gratifying and contemporary fusion where world, classical and jazz seamlessly create a new sound.
This track features solos by Joseph Tawadros, Bela Fleck, Richard Bona, Roy Ayers and James Tawadros.
Written in Fremantle, WA this track is lively, bluesy and funky.
This track features solos by Joseph Tawadros, Bela Fleck, Richard Bona, Roy Ayers and James Tawadros.
Written in Fremantle, WA this track is lively, bluesy and funky.
Other tracks by Joseph Tawadros: Gypo Blues - Rose in the Sky
| Shane Howard - Solid Rock - Puli Kunpungka Rock, Pop | 24/09/2012 |
Shane Howard is one of Australia's most important and influential writers and singers. With a deep understanding of poetic and musical folk traditions he captures the nations spirit in song.
With the original version embedded in the national psyche for 30 years, comes this new version - a great symphony created with new voices for a new generation (including children from the APY Lands). Feat: Archie Roach, Amy Saunders, Natalie Pa'apa'a, Emma Donovan and Myra Howard.
| East Journey - Song of Arnhem Land Indigenous, Rock, Reggae | 19/06/2012 |
East Journey are a young Aboriginal band from N.E. Arnhem Land. Fusing contemporary with traditional music, they share language, culture and country through music, song and dance.
Fusing electric guitar and didgeridoo, 'Song of Arnhem Land' features a catchy chorus, lyrically it talks about the apprehension the band feels when they travel to new places, new countries and new cultures.
While tours and music pulls them away, their family, culture and country pushes them to come home.
While tours and music pulls them away, their family, culture and country pushes them to come home.
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| Yunyu - Bluebeard Rock, Experimental | 14/06/2012 |
Yunyu, a triple j Unearthed winner teams up with New York Times #1 Bestseller Manga Artist Queenie Chan, leading animators the Commonist and Lucid Edge to produce a multi-media experience.
Yunyu’s version of this tale is a dark and chilling rendition of the exploits of real life Bluebeards who use religion to justify their sexual abuse of women and children. Bluebeard is post-modern rock meeting with Kate Bush-esque vocals, and reaches a violent crescendo of electrifying guitar.
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Other tracks by Yunyu: Dorothy
| Yabu Band - Petrol, Paint and Glue Indigenous, Australian Indigenous | 27/04/2012 |
3 piece indigenous band from WA. 2009 Deadly Award winners for Most Promising New Act, Yabu sing in English and Wongutha language and address confronting related to indigenous people.
Sweetest-saddest powerful ballad confronting the desperation of the indigenous people affected by substance abuse and the effects it has on their family and community.
| Blue King Brown - The March featuring Jah Mason Reggae/Dub, Roots, Dub | 12/03/2012 |
Hailed by Santana as “The voice of the street and the band of the future!” Blue King Brown is Australia’s premier 8 piece live urban roots crew.
Natalie Pa'apa'a's lyrical delivery in The March poetically defines a sense of hope, with a firm sense of self determination, in a time that is ignoring ancient knowledge & cultural wisdom, instead of nurturing and embracing it.
Working with Jah Mason on 'The March' was incredibly creatively inspiring for BKB.
Working with Jah Mason on 'The March' was incredibly creatively inspiring for BKB.
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| Blue King Brown - N.F.A (Never Fade Away Revisited) Reggae/Dub, Roots | 11/11/2011 |
Hailed by Santana as “The voice of the street and the band of the future!” Blue King Brown is Australia’s premier 8 piece live urban roots crew.
Blue King Brown, deliver a hot new single collaboration With US dubstep producer Wick-it The Instigator renowned for his M.I.A, Faith No More, Black Keys & Outkast mash ups.
'N.F.A' sees BKB once again push genre boundaries with this banging new dubstep remake of the ever relevant Never Fade Away.
'N.F.A' sees BKB once again push genre boundaries with this banging new dubstep remake of the ever relevant Never Fade Away.
| Gurrumul Yunupingu & Blue King Brown - Gathu Mawula Revisited World, Reggae | 25/08/2011 |
Blue King Brown is Australia’s premier live urban roots crew. Lead by the multi-talented, relentless energy of Natalie Pa’apa’a; Powerful vocal deliveries meet dancehall, roots, rock & afro groove mash-up.
Musical collaborations are hardly rare, but occasionally there are exceptions to the rule and Gathu Mawula[revisited] is one of them. Originally recorded for Gurrumul’s debut album, it’s a song about family, about the land and about our connection to it. This new collaboration has been reproduced by Blue King Brown.
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| Skipping Girl Vinegar - You Can Pop, Atmospheric, Soundscapes, Experimental | 03/08/2011 |
Indie darlings, Skipping Girl Vinegar hit pay dirt on their glorious sophomore album 'Keep Calm Carry The Monkey'; rich with sonic landscapes, melodies, and lyrical turns.
'Chase the Sun' heralds the start of summer - it's about winding the windows low, cranking your favorite track and running as far and as fast as you can from the city's dust into the arms of your favorite coastal town.
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Other tracks by Skipping Girl Vinegar: Here She Comes - Chase the Sun
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