| Alexander Cross - Monster Ballad Blues/Roots, Rock, Goth, Soul | 25/05/2013 |
Lounge lizard / avant-pop / glam / blues doomsayer songwriter and his band of scary men. Bryan Ferry by way of Ivan the Terrible.
A slow-building apocalyptic blues epic about lost love and monstrous metamorphosis that culminates in cathartic, exultant acceptance. It's the title track from the debut album, Monster.
Other tracks by Alexander Cross: Stranger Things Have Happened - Young Lovers
| Bitzer - Bad Boy For Love Blues/Roots, Rock | 25/05/2013 |
In the 1970s a new and thunderous sound emerged out of Australia's pubs. Honed by relentlessly touring before tough crowds, pub rock went on to influence generations of musicians
A unique version on the iconic Rose Tattoo signature tune. With Lucy Desoto’s stunning vocal, Bitzer present the song the way it was originally intended, as a jazz-tinged blues track.
Other tracks by Bitzer: 401
| Jimi Beavis - No Job, No Prospects Blues/Roots, Blues, Roots, Retro | 25/05/2013 |
Jimi Beavis is the gentleman giant of the blues. Standing at 6'2", he still stands in the shadows of the old time blues giants from whom he draws his inspiration.
'No Job, No Prospects' is a memory of a time of unemployment for Jimi, who takes a rather philosophical view on life. He sees the ups, the downs, the interesting and the mundane. The track's authentic, sounds-like-it-was-recorded-back-in-the-day vintage sound was produced and engineered by Steve Robin.
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| 19-Twenty - 2 & 4 Blues/Roots, Rock | 22/05/2013 |
"He definitely has the talent!” – Ian Moss“Definitely a guitarist to watch!” – Australian GuitarB.A.B People’s choice award 2012Folk/Blues with an energetic rock twist!
A slide blues dance song, detailing one's love of dancing albeit with a cheeky undertone.
Other tracks by 19-Twenty: Y.O.L.O - Mumma Put The Kettle On
| Mark Moroney - Circles Blues/Roots, Reggae, Roots, Chill | 22/05/2013 |
Warm, unassuming, emotive and sometimes cheeky, Mark represents the next era of Australian singer/songwriters. Check out Marks latest release "Walking Through Walls".
Circles combines the story of trying to break habbits, and making the the same mistakes in life, with an infectious reggae groove that makes you wanna move!
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Other tracks by Mark Moroney: Stranger - For You
| Karl Broadie - We Can Change That Country, Alternative Country, Roots, Folk | 21/05/2013 |
Karl Broadie's music has leaning's towards Americana with folk & country influences. Forever conjuring up great melodies and contemplative lyrics. This, Broadie's first album in four years, is another gem.
A feel-good mood lifting song about meeting someone for the first time and not knowing what may happen next.
An arms-in-the-air instant crowd favourite at Broadie's recent live shows.
Rootsy Country sound with an almost reggae groove. Coastal & Happy and featuring songstress, Amali Ward on backing vocals.
An arms-in-the-air instant crowd favourite at Broadie's recent live shows.
Rootsy Country sound with an almost reggae groove. Coastal & Happy and featuring songstress, Amali Ward on backing vocals.
Other tracks by Karl Broadie: Oh Jade - You Should Know By Now
| Mr Black & Blues - Goin Down Slow Blues/Roots, Live Performance, Rock | 21/05/2013 |
Mr Black & Blues (aka Michael Pollitt) is a prolific solo performer and producer, and the driving force behind a Melbourne based 4-piece with an enviable line-up pedigree.
Recorded live on Queenscliff's Blues Train by Michael, the track is a raucous low down and dirty telling of Michaels journey to Clarksdale in search of the spirit and history of the blues..
ON TOUR:
MAY/JUN/JUL
VIC/NSW
ON TOUR:
MAY/JUN/JUL
VIC/NSW
Other tracks by Mr Black & Blues: Broken Heart Blues - Gimme Some Lovin'
| Good Oak - The Bear Song Blues/Roots | 17/05/2013 |
Stephen Ryan, Brett Gibson and Tom Busby are pretty impressive (and accomplished) musicians but it’s the sum of their parts that make Good Oak great.
The Bear Song features the soothing harmonies that Good Oak are known all too well for. A melancholy song with beautiful subtleties in composition and lyrical melodies that pull on the heart strings.
Other tracks by Good Oak: Fill My Cup
| Glenn Skuthorpe - Great Beyonder Country, Australian Indigenous, Folk, Roots | 14/05/2013 |
Glenn Skuthorpe blends folk, country and rock effortlessly in his new album, Great Beyonder, that traverses the roots and country genres. He’s toured the world with his music.
Love, loss and betrayal. Glenn Skuthorpe's title track from his new album Great Beyonder is one that will stick.
Other tracks by Glenn Skuthorpe: Life of a Rose - Slow Train
| Krista Polvere - Beat Motel Country, Folk, Acoustic, Blues | 14/05/2013 |
Reservoir Drive showcases Krista Polvere's craft as a singer/ songwriter. Produced by Marc Ford and featuring guests such as Ryan Adams, it explores a Australian & International roots based soundscape.
Beat Motel is a track in the style of Mazzy Star/ Fiona Apple. It's full band atmospheric that slides into a moody, dark and risky type vibe as Krista sings about heartache ( and touches on sleaze) while conjuring up images of torrid affairs and dead end relationships.
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Other tracks by Krista Polvere: The Golden Meadow - Looking For Love
| Daniel Champagne - Heart Like This Blues/Roots, Folk | 13/05/2013 |
Daniel Champagne has covered a lot of ground for a young artist. 'The Gypsy Moon (Volume 1)' is what the 23-year-old singer, songwriter calls “a collection of road songs”.
Heart Like This is apart of a "collection of road songs” that plays out to the listener like a sonic tour diary.
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Other tracks by Daniel Champagne: Name In The Sky
| Blue Eyes Cry - What's A Girl To Do? Blues/Roots, Blues, Blues | 13/05/2013 |
Blue Eyes Cry are an exciting young act playing Blues. Combining funk with a traditional Blues approach, they are a fresh face on the scene.
A song that describes the joys of being in love. Featuring vocalist Ise, accompanied by stinging Blues guitar from Nathan and a solid groove laid down by Cameron and Stuart. Modern Blues at it best!
| Guyy Lilleyman - The Language Folk, Acoustic, Roots, Atmospheric | 10/05/2013 |
Guyy has combined his love for classic psychedelic rock with modern folk. 12 string guitar, multiple channels and an arsenal of effects, Guyy brings you a full and unique sound.
The Language is a song about how music can connect with people. Through music, artists and the audience are able to converse, share and explore with everyone. Music is a language everyone knows and experiences. Using the language we can tell stories and share views that would take 1000 words.
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Other tracks by Guyy Lilleyman: United - Stuck In My Head
| Mark Moldre - Nowhere At All Folk, Blues, Roots | 07/05/2013 |
With a swag of releases behind him Mark has pooled the musical genres that have shaped and inspired him to make a diverse, eclectic album that is filled with contrasts.
Written after a late night session reading up on the life story of Hermann Hesse. I’ve always loved his book “Wandering” and I knew that eventually it would inspire a song.
ON TOUR:
JUL/AUG
NSW/QLD
ON TOUR:
JUL/AUG
NSW/QLD
Other tracks by Mark Moldre: Where Will I Be? - Killer Anxiety
| The Glorious - On The Capital City Trail Country, Roots, Rock | 07/05/2013 |
The Glorious are purveyors of classic songcraft and transcendent melody. Formed in Melbourne in 2004 with classic touchstones such as Bruce Springsteen and The Band.
There's a place along the Capital City Trail in Brunswick where I used to walk. Sometimes I'd be tired and sad but when I got to where the trail meets the Upfield train line -- it'd always make my spirits lift. This song is about walking that trail.
Other tracks by The Glorious: Rescue Me - Revival!
| Bryan Estepa - Nothing At All Rock, Pop | 07/05/2013 |
Estepa has always had a knack for an insistent sweetly-voiced melody; blending his eclectic musical tastes (from classic singer-songwriter fare to California country-rock to guitar pop) into a distinctive brew.
A song about finding love but taking it for granted. This coming through the notion of fear or insecurity. Like they say, you don't know what you've got till its gone.
Other tracks by Bryan Estepa: Them Fighting Words - Seachange
| Jeremy Hunter - Picking Up the Pieces Folk, Pop, Rock | 07/05/2013 |
Co-founder of the former Brisbane indie-orchestra Inland Sea, Jeremy Hunter is now stepping out on his own with a debut EP of acoustic folk-rock songs of a somewhat different bent.
First single from ex Inland Sea vocalist Jeremy Hunter
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Other tracks by Jeremy Hunter: The Fire - Dirty River Blues
| Winston - Consequences Country, Alternative Country, Blues | 07/05/2013 |
Winston are a 4 piece alt-country band led strongly from the front by some genuine story telling about the good and the bad ol' times, based around a guitar/keyboard dynamic.
Consequences aims to take the listener on a journey with the thoughts of a man through a story of regret, sorrow and love driven along by some sparse piano; finishing with a thumping ending to ponder what really happened.
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Other tracks by Winston: Vegas 5am - You, Joe & I
| Brothers Grim And The Blue Murders - My Kind Of Love Blues/Roots, Rock, Rockabilly | 04/05/2013 |
The Brother’s unique morphing of the delta-blues finger-styling’s of Bukka White delivered with the boogie of Gene Vincent, the bloodlust of Rose Tattoo and the spectacle of Iggy Pop.
Brothers Grim And The Blue Murders launching their anticipated EP Roll It In: a roller coaster of their trademark blues infused rock and high swagger roll that features second track 'My Kind Of Love' - an ode to the type of woman that leaves these boys shaking in their boots.
| Matt Katsis - Lies Blues/Roots, Roots, Acoustic, Live Performance | 03/05/2013 |
A relentless work/show-ethic has seen Matt Katsis take on the Australian market with the ease and quality that parallel’s his music.
‘Lies’ may sound slightly familiar – featured on MK&TIB’s debut EP, ‘Rise’, these are the stripped back and unchained versions. Focusing on the basic elements of the songs to envelop and hyponotise its listeners.
Other tracks by Matt Katsis: Ain't That Just Life - In the Moonlight
