| The Little Sisters - The Train Song Folk, Country, Acoustic | 25/05/2012 |
The Little Sisters are the frank, endearingly bratty siblings you never had. This sassy trio incorporate close harmony, comical lyrics, traditional sounds and contemporary twists into their trademark theatrical performances.
Every country band has a train song and this one by The Little Sisters is gorgeous. Vocally driven, with lovely harmonies and accompanied by some old school guitar pickin' and a thumping double bass to keep this song moving along the track. All aboard!
Other tracks by The Little Sisters: My House - Dirt Track Girl
| James Thomson - Car Park Blues Blues/Roots, Country, Folk | 25/05/2012 |
James Thomson is a young singer/songwriter hailing from NSW. He writes his own mix of blues, folk and country music.
Written after three nights sleeping in my car in a Carpark in Cairns, QLD. All night there were huge neon signs burning and hissing for no one at all. I was thinking about home and someone I was missing and everything seemed crazy and bent out of shape.
Other tracks by James Thomson: Not for You (Odds & Ends) - Postcard
| Reg Lindsay - Country All the Way Country | 22/05/2012 |
Reg’s career has spanned more than forty five years and every possible medium. His voice is his trademark: rich and mellow, certainly the best voice in country music
Written by Reg. on the front veranda of his Hunter Valley property in the mid 90’s. A fitting track for a true country musician. this is the original Reg. Lindsay version of Country All the Way
Other tracks by Reg Lindsay: Before The Dawn - No Slowin Down
| Fallon Cush - Honey Honey Rock, Folk, Alternative Country, Acoustic | 22/05/2012 |
Fallon Cush's second album April is anchored in hope amongst fresh beginnings and rests in a healthy dose of Americana without sacrificing the pop sensibility displayed on their 2011 debut.
"Honey Honey" is the perfect song about reigniting the spark. Steve Smith sings, “Honey Honey why’d you kiss me short,” a poetic line that signals there might be trouble. With lively piano, rolling percussion and ringing guitar, “Honey Honey” moves on from the opening line toward reconciliation
Other tracks by Fallon Cush: It's A Line - Sight To Remember
| Liz Stringer - Glutton Blues/Roots, Alternative Country | 11/05/2012 |
Acclaimed songwriter Liz Stringer (Melb) tours her fourth album “Warm In The Darkness”, a melodic ride that bursts from the gates without conceding the emotive storytelling at its heart.
"Glutton" is taken from Liz Stringer's latest album Warm In The Darkness - out now through Vitamin Records. Currently on a National Tour In Support of this wonderful release,
Warm In The Darkness is a joyful, guitar-laden homage to great pop-rock traditions & Stringer’s most confident and accomplished album yet.
Warm In The Darkness is a joyful, guitar-laden homage to great pop-rock traditions & Stringer’s most confident and accomplished album yet.
| The Viper Creek Band - Tonight You are Mine Country, Alternative Country | 11/05/2012 |
Five talented Newcastle-based guys got together in early 2011 to form The Viper Creek Band.
The second single form the debut Ep Crazy Tonight by Newcastle Band The Viper Creek Band. The filmclip was shot on location at Billabong Moon Hunter Valley and in Rocket Town Studio where the EP was recorded and features former Newcastle girl and Hollywood resident Tara Beaulieu.
| Texas Tea - I Don't Write No Sad Songs Country, Alternative Country, Blues, Roots | 07/05/2012 |
Alt country goodness from Brisbane Australia.
The first single from Brisbane alt country royalty Texas Tea's third album. Recorded by Magoo (Tex Perkins, Midnight Oil, Regurgitator etc.)
| Stan Rogers - He Came A long Way Indigenous | 20/04/2012 |
Stan Rogers recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Its a long way from Looma to anywhere and the friendly locals will welcome you and show you great swimming and fishing spots in the Fitzroy River. Stan’s gentle voice and manner is reflected in this favourite local gospel song.
| Peter Green - Djilambardi Indigenous | 20/04/2012 |
Peter Green recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Written by a well known music identity Bob Nunyea of from this remote part of WA, Peter Green sings of a beautiful desert home. The amazing Ronnie Jamison of Looma plays the sweetest country guitar you can find outside of Nashville.
Other tracks by Peter Green: Road Map
| Arnold Mackenzie - Back Of Meatworks Indigenous | 18/04/2012 |
Arnold Mackenzie recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Growing up in Broome as a child brings back a lot of fond memories for Arnold, fishing with his family and playing with his friends in the bush in the days when the Pearling industry was at its peak. It was a carefree and peaceful life.
| John Cox - Lulu's Tune Indigenous | 18/04/2012 |
John Cox recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
Recorded in Bobieding, a little settlement near Beagle Bay that his Father started, and living with his brothers and family close by, John ‘Whiskers’ Cox has been walking around with this tune in his head for 20 years. Hearing it brought smiles.
Other tracks by John Cox: Old Bobieding Tune
| Brendan Chaquebor - Being Free Indigenous | 18/04/2012 |
Brendan Chaquebor recorded by PAKAM's - this project features 48 original songs from remote Kimberly communities.
“Seabird is diving, out in the bay, I’m watching the tide as the sun set behind me". This song is a call to his people living in the town and leaving their homelands, finding it hard to afford food and forgetting their culture. Come home! It’s a b
Other tracks by Brendan Chaquebor: Sounds Of The Road - Lifestyles
| Mitchell Callaway - More Than I Thought I'd Ever Be Country, Pop | 18/04/2012 |
Mitchell Callaway is a 26 year singer from Bowraville, NSW. He shot to fame as a contestant on 2011 X-Factor as the "tattooed country singer".
The debut single from X-Factor contest, Mitchell Callaway. Written by Golden Guitar winners Drew McAlister (McAlister Kemp) and Michael Carr. Song features Rich Redmond on drums (Jason Aldean/Kelly Clarkson).
| Mick Thomas - Gallipoli Rosemary Folk, Country | 17/04/2012 |
Boasting an ear for warmly-weathered folk and a knack for nailing the minutiae of Australian life without resorting to clichés, Mick Thomas' potent reflections have revealed quiet revelations for decades.
A Rosemary bush called the Gallipoli Rosemary came back from Gallipoli with a friend's great-grandfather. The last thing he did when he left the battlefield was rip it from the ground. It’s about what connects you to the past and generations of cuttings and of men.
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Other tracks by Mick Thomas: My Mother's Guitar - Goodbye Slowly
| Dane Sharp - Alone in the RSL (Dawn Mix) Country, Acoustic | 13/04/2012 |
Dane Sharp is a contemporary country singer/songwriter whose star is certainly on the rise. Dane's songs come from an insightful and heartfelt perspective that are sure to appeal to many.
Alone in the RSL is dedicated to respected war veteran and wonderful human being Rodney Nott, who appeared in the film clip and sadly passed away recently. This powerful song reminds us of the true cost of war and to never forget those who fought for our freedom.
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| The Audreys - Trainwreck Blues Country, Roots | 05/04/2012 |
The Audreys are one of Australia's highest profile alt country/roots band. April 6 they will release ‘Collected’ - a unique package containing all 3 of their ARIA award winning albums.
Train Wreck Blues is sultry bluesy roots at its best, expertly crafted by Tristan + perfectly vocalized by Taasha. The Audreys again will bewitch listeners with this gorgeous track.
| Stoney Joe - Brown Bread And Rice Country, Alternative Country, Electronic | 03/04/2012 |
Fingerpickin’ country guitar with ocarina, ukulele, outback beats, sub-bass landscapes and flowing melodies. Inspired by the great expanses of Western Australia and beyond. Music made to go down real easy.
Title track to Stoney Joe's debut album. It's a chilled out finger picking haiku, a perfect listen after a hard day's work outdoors in the searing sun. The whole album was recorded at Stoney Joe's own studio in Perth, Western Australia and mastered in Nashville, Tennessee.
Other tracks by Stoney Joe: Invisible Line - Land Is Green
| 8 Ball Aitken - Nobody Looks Ugly After Midnight Blues/Roots, Alternative Country, Country, Blues | 23/03/2012 |
With his trademark electrified slide guitar, sense of humor, interactive 3D audience participation and Queensland swamp antics, 8 Ball Aitken has recorded a new live album called ‘Alive In Tamworth’.
8 Ball Aitken averages around 200 gigs a year playing his original honk, stomp, Aussie, swamp music. The most profound thing he says he has learnt from the music business is that 'Nobody Looks Ugly After Midnight'. This song is G-rated, but don't take it song too seriously either way!
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Other tracks by 8 Ball Aitken: Black Swamp Creek - Chocolate, Jack Daniels, And LSD
| The Perch Creek Family Jugband - Mountain Dew Folk, Country | 22/03/2012 |
Featuring Australia's top one-legged saw player, Who magazine's 'most handsome jug player', and more (equally notable) siblings than you can count, PCFJB sing/dance their unique music to young and old.
A good old fashioned hillbilly tune with some rippin' harp and fine harmonies.
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Other tracks by The Perch Creek Family Jugband: Minnie The Moocher - Me Oh My
| Melody Feder - Let The Horses Ride Country, Acoustic, Folk | 20/03/2012 |
With an appetite for country music, Melody’s career as a singer/songwriter began at the age of 10. Melody’s songwriting is testament to this passion, which has been developing ever since.
Melody’s Let The Horses Ride is featured on Semaphore Songs CD, a collection by ten SA composers inspired by murder, ship wrecks, cougars, hot chips, carousels, ghosts, love and struggle…
