| 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.
| DukeBox - What's In The Box Hip Hop, Australian Indigenous, Retro, Electronic | 14/05/2013 |
, DukeBox (Duke Bailey) has kicked stereotypes to the wall, waxing lyrical about being a strong black man of Australia and youth empowerment.
What's this life? Traversing bullying in the playground to gambling addictions, DukeBox spits rhymes that resonate.
Other tracks by DukeBox: I'll Be Fine - Welcome To The Party
| 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
| Oz Island - Better Live Indigenous, Reggae, Easy Listening, World | 14/05/2013 |
An easy listening unique style blending Indigenous Rock Reggae with Tropical Island Reggae. This fast-hitting band formed in Perth WA, unites Traditional and English Language into original contemporary rock/reggae rhythms.
Written by Geoffrey James. Geoffrey wrote Better Life while he was living in his home country of Beagle Bay. It’s about hoping and dreaming for that “island of paradise”. For Geoffrey, making music and performing as well as recording has been a huge step towards that goal.
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Other tracks by Oz Island: Party - Gorrngunya
| Dubmarine - Contact (feat eMCYTe) Hip Hop, Electronic, Dance | 23/04/2013 |
High-powered and high-energy the nine-piece tour-de-force smash together dub, dancehall, reggae and just a little touch of rock into a groove all their own. It’s heavy, in the best way.
The remix of Dubmarine's Beat in Control by eMCYTe brings the song to a whole new level.
Other tracks by Dubmarine: Beat in Control
| Elli Schoen - Fourteen Indigenous, Folk, Soul | 12/04/2013 |
Elli was kept out of trouble by a creative mind, wired for hatching melodies, that took the mundanity of suburbia, and from it fashioned her earliest songs.
Soulful and thoughtful
| Krista Pav - Back to Square One Blues/Roots, Australian Indigenous | 09/04/2013 |
Krista Pav is a unique package. She has a raw, captivating, blues and soul voice, often compared to the likes of Janis Joplin
Back to Square One sings from krista's soul. She gives us the kind of music that you don't just listen to, you also feel it. As she sings to us, her heartfelt lyrics and husky voice gives listeners an emotional connection to her and her music that is rare.
Other tracks by Krista Pav: (Amazing Grace) Wangaaypuwnkirrpathi
| Jess Beck - Blissing Pop, Folk, Jazz, Soul | 20/03/2013 |
Jess' honest pop melodies are anchored with a voice that’s raw and unaffected, her tight knit band weave elements of folk and jazz in with the otherwise distinctly Australian sound.
We all get tempted at times, but what happens if you are?
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Other tracks by Jess Beck: The Lighthouse Song - Memoirs of A Thing
| Kutcha Edwards - Get Back Up Again Blues/Roots, Australian Indigenous | 20/03/2013 |
Kutcha’s story is of twists, turns, ups, downs but always one of family and culture. Blak & Blu is an album of his soul. A road journey of his spirit.
Get Back Up Again is the feature track on the album, remembering the statement “It doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down, it matters that you get back up again.”
| Marcus Corowa - She's The Kinda Girl Pop, Australian Indigenous, Soul, Rock | 15/03/2013 |
Drawing on his Aboriginal and South Sea Islander roots, Marcus Corowa combines elements of blues, jazz and funk to create a soulful, soothing sound that is distinctly his own.
A fun and energetic song about a girl I know.
Other tracks by Marcus Corowa: The Greater You - It's Alright
| Caper - Bright Lights Hip Hop | 14/03/2013 |
Caper has a unique and uplifting sound to deliver to the hip hop scene. Rapping insightful lyrics inspired by the highs and lows of life
Bright Lights tells a story of Caper’s journey working towards for filling his dreams of making it rapping. Bright Lights is an infectious up-beat sounding introduction to Caper’s lyrical style that will have you on your feet and dancing.
| Lil' Del and DJ Matty - Come on Everybody (Everythings' Gonna Be Alright) Pop, Australian Indigenous, Hip Hop | 22/02/2013 |
Lil' Del and DJ Matty are a young musical duo from a very remote desert community. The pair bring life in the bush closer than ever before.
Dynamic Wingellina duo, Lil' Del and DJ Matty, have worked hard to put together this uplifting new track. Featuring the vocals of local songstress, Hinerangi, this song celebrates life and is set to be the next big party hit this year!
| Jacinta Price & Colin Lillie - Night & Day Indigenous, Folk | 21/02/2013 |
Jacinta Price & Colin Lillie's 'Night & Day' on the Amrap funded Snapshot 2 Compilation, developed by CAAMA.
Jacinta Price & Colin Lillie's 'Night & Day' on the Amrap funded Snapshot 2 Compilation, developed by CAAMA.
| Stewart Gaykamangu - Lorrpu Indigenous, Folk | 21/02/2013 |
Stewart Gaykamangu's 'Lorrpu' on the Amrap funded Snapshot 2 Compilation.
Stewart's homelands are Ramingining & Amata His song in language is about "I am the Lorrpu, I am Bandikan, worrying and crying for the sun is setting down and disappearing
| Koahlition - Mary Reggae/Dub, Roots, Reggae, Blues | 20/02/2013 |
Koahlition is a band from Far North Queensland with indigenous and non-indigenous musicians.Their music represents the region well with songs about social and political issues we can all relate too.
Mary is about gambling addiction and the consequences.Yet it is also hopeful and supportive. The message is there are much more important and meaningful things in life.And these addictions carry through families.
Other tracks by Koahlition: This Land - High Life
| Thelma Plum - Around Here Folk | 15/02/2013 |
Thelma Plum had a massive 2012 with first demo, Father Said scoring a Deadly Award and a J award nomination. She recorded her forthcoming EP with Tony Buchen (John Butler/Washington)
Led off with a sunny burst of self-assertion Around Here, the six song EP rewards months of anticipation in the musically muted, lyrically forthright style that’s made Thelma Plum, such a compelling new voice.
ON TOUR:
MAR/APR/MAY
VIC/NSW/QLD/TAS/WA
ON TOUR:
MAR/APR/MAY
VIC/NSW/QLD/TAS/WA
| Ken Lawson - Brought Up Rough Country, Alternative Country, Easy Listening | 25/01/2013 |
A true to the bone country artist who tells the stories of the people.
This is a song about a young girl who is brought up on the land and is rough and tough.
Other tracks by Ken Lawson: The Man In Black Is Dead - Tara Qld
| Benny Walker - Woman Blues/Roots, Acoustic, Australian Indigenous, Folk | 12/01/2013 |
Benny Walker is an award winning blues and roots acoustic folk artists hailing from regional Victoria; he has performed alongside the likes of Vika & Linda Bull & Archie Roach.
Minimal instrumentation leaves room for deep honesty in lead single ‘Woman’, a feature that flows throughout the album.
