| Ben Riddle - Angel In Disguise Folk, Chill, Pop | 21/07/2011 |
Despite an already colourful and accomplished music career behind him, Ben Riddle's journey is only beginning. The captivating vocalist and songwriter has now released his debut Album, On The Rise.
Angel In Disguise is taken from Ben Riddle's hypnotic album On The Rise which was released through Vitamin Records May 2011 - Thought provoking and stunning - Enjoy Ben Riddle!
| Illona Harker - Pick You Up Pop, Folk | 21/07/2011 |
Based in Northern NSW, Ilona Harker is a singer/song writer who plays guitar and ukulele (sometimes even at the same time) with her unique signature folk-noir sound.
Pick You Up - Taken from Illona Harker's stunning album That Which Lasts, which was released through Vitamin Records June 2011 - Beautiful, thoughtful and mesmerising - enjoy Illona Harker!
| Tracy McNeil - Fire From Burning Blues/Roots, Country, Pop | 21/07/2011 |
With her new solo album Fire From Burning already receiving rave reviews, Canadian songstress Tracy McNeil is solidifying her reputation as a talented and dynamic singer-songwriter...
“There's conviction in every note that McNeil sings, and that's the first thing you hear on Fire From Burning…Her songs ring with the kind of universal authority that lend them weight and gives the impression that McNeil is raiding some lost American troubadour songbook.”
Martin Jones / Rhythms Magazine
Martin Jones / Rhythms Magazine
| Rebecca Ireland - Shout At Me Pop, Folk | 22/07/2011 |
Rebecca Ireland's intimate vocals and rhythmic guitar grooves transport you into her world, creating something beautiful with all the “Love and Sticky Tape” a girl can muster!
“Love is everything, its indefinable. All its moving facets make up our moments. Sticky tape is the stuff that strings the stories of our lives together. The songs on this album are little pieces of me,” says Rebecca Ireland.
Shout At Me is off her album "Love And Sticky Tape"
Shout At Me is off her album "Love And Sticky Tape"
| Matt Keegan Trio - Panchan Kat Jazz, Instrumental | 26/07/2011 |
This album is a musical meeting between two generations of Australian jazz saxophonists - Ades a master craftsman, and Keegan an emerging voice, sharing a deep musical affinity.
Panchan Kat is taken from 'Matt Keegan Trio Meets Dave Ades' out now thru Vitamin Records.
It is a musical meeting between two generations of Australian jazz saxophonists - Ades an established master craftsman, and Keegan an emerging voice on the national scene.
It is a musical meeting between two generations of Australian jazz saxophonists - Ades an established master craftsman, and Keegan an emerging voice on the national scene.
| Cye Wood & Lisa Gerrard - Shelter World, Ambience, Atmospheric | 26/07/2011 |
‘The Trail of Genghis Khan’ is the story of Tim Cope’s epic solo journey on horseback from Mongolia to Hungary. Lisa & Cye create evocative, minimalist pieces throughout the ABCseries.
Shelter is taken from the stunning release by Cye Wood & Lisa Gerrard - The Trail Of Genghis Khan.
Layered soundscapes conjure a place beyond language and time, providing the foundation for Lisa (vocals) and Cye (violin) to interweave their unique voices into a haunting tapestry of beauty and sorrow.
Layered soundscapes conjure a place beyond language and time, providing the foundation for Lisa (vocals) and Cye (violin) to interweave their unique voices into a haunting tapestry of beauty and sorrow.
| Jordie Lane - Feet Fall Folk, Alt Country, Roots | 26/07/2011 |
Melbourne’s Jordie Lane returns from an extended stint in the U.S. to release his second album, Blood Thinner (out now through Vitamin Records) Jordie Tours nationally This July & August.
The thought provoking track 'Feet Fall' is taken from Jordie Lane's latest album Blood Thinner, already garnering rave reviews and accolades this July 2011. Blood Thinner is out now through Vitamin Records.
| Roscoe James Irwin - 1000 Nights Folk, Roots | 26/07/2011 |
Roscoe is no stranger to the Australian music scene as an instrumentalist or singer/songwriter, known mostly for his work with The Cat Empire and The Bamboos.
In May, Roscoe James Irwin nationally launched his debut solo single “1000 Nights” from his upcoming album “The Hunting Road” (due out August). A beautiful track, 1000 Nights introduces us to one of the country's most exciting and known collaborators and instrumentalists - now donnig the hat of Singer songwriter.
Other tracks by Roscoe James Irwin: Georgina
| Gleny Rae Virus & Her Tamworth Playboys - Hot Ready Or Not Blues/Roots, Country | 24/08/2011 |
Gleny Rae Virus has been a fixture in the Australian roots/country scene for the past ten years, her new album 'Beyond Horizontal' is out now through Vitamin Records.
Hot Ready Or Not is taken from Gleny Rae Virus & Her Tamworth Playboys' brand new album 'Beyond Horizontal - toying within western swing, bluegrass, gypsy jazz and rockabilly genres.
Featuring the delightful musicianship of her two main “playboys” – Dougie Bull (double bass) and Roy Payne (guitar and lapsteel).
Featuring the delightful musicianship of her two main “playboys” – Dougie Bull (double bass) and Roy Payne (guitar and lapsteel).
| Lucie Thorne - Till The Season Blues/Roots, Pop, Roots | 24/08/2011 |
Lucie Thorne is already blazing a trail of critical acclaim with her Brande New Album Bonfires In Silver City. Till The Season is the second track from this August Release.
'Till The Season' is taken from Lucie Thorne's brand new album Bonfires In Silver City. The track is a fine example of one of the country's most acclaimed song poets hitting her stride
“Thorne writes some of the most simple and beautiful songs you will hear” (The Age)
“Thorne writes some of the most simple and beautiful songs you will hear” (The Age)
| King Curly - A Good Song Blues/Roots, Roots | 24/08/2011 |
King Curly delivers “Night Parrots” Featuring songs about night parrots, insects, and airport hotels, and sung by stunning performers including Elana Stone, Laurie McClain, John Paul Young, Mikelangeloand Oscar McBlack.
A Good Song is taken from King Curly's brand new album Night Parrots - out now through Vitamin Records. One of Sydney's most enigmatic bands delivers an album featuring guest appearances from some of the country's most acclaimed artists such as Elana Stone, John Paul Young & Oscar Mc Black.
| Yeshe - Peace Of Mind World, Ethnic, African | 25/08/2011 |
There aren’t many on the world music scene who can effortlessly tie together the ethos of African music with Western sensibility. Byron Bay area local, Yeshe, is one who can.
Peace Of Mind is the first track from internationally acclaimed world musician Yeshe's album Roots & Wings - out now through Vitamin Records.
Yeshe shows himself as a master of Global Roots, one based in tradition, but one with limitless possibilities.
Yeshe shows himself as a master of Global Roots, one based in tradition, but one with limitless possibilities.
| The Tiger & Me - So Let It Go Pop, Roots, Retro | 25/08/2011 |
The Tiger started out as a quirky kitten, and it is now well and truly grown, ravaging the curtains and threatening to topple your expectations with its outsize tail.
So Let It Go is the first track off The Tiger & me's 'The Howling Fire' EP. Produced by Myles Mumford, the EP represents an organic evolution for the band, infusing more indie and classic pop influences into their signature sound. The Howling Fire is out on Vitamin this August.
| King Tide - These Eyes (Crying Every Night) Reggae/Dub, Pop, Roots | 25/08/2011 |
Sydney's Reggae Roots Kings return with a killer 19 track Summertime Vibration Pack - out now thru Vitamin Records. This brand new release compiles the band's most infectious tunes...
This track is the first track from the brand new King Tide compilation - Summertime Vibration Pack out now through Vitamin Records.
It won't be a summer without dropping into a big slab of King Tide’s rock steady jam-down reggae got soul rockers carnival/festival rebel all-stars!
It won't be a summer without dropping into a big slab of King Tide’s rock steady jam-down reggae got soul rockers carnival/festival rebel all-stars!
| Harry James Angus - My Boring life Folk, Roots, Acoustic | 23/09/2011 |
Harry James Angus - Front man/trumpeter for International touring band The Cat Empire, half of indie electro-pop duo Jackson Jackson, and leader of jazz troupe The Harry Angus Band.
" I often notice a strange anxiety in people my age: It's a feeling that life somehow is not storybook enough. This song is about coming to terms with the fact that your life story might never be adapted into a brilliant screenplay" - Harry James Angus
Other tracks by Harry James Angus: Matty & Josie - In The Smallest Hours
| Sara Tindley - Golden Blues/Roots, Alternative Country, Folk | 23/09/2011 |
Sara Tindley sings honest, funny, tender songs with a warm, emotive voice. Garnering comparisons to Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams and Kasey Chambers, Sara's brand new album 'Time' is out now.
‘Golden’ is the opening track to acclaimed singer-songwriter Sara Tindley's latest album 'Time'. It underlines the honesty of Sara's songwriting and beautiful melodies, and is the kind of song Stevie Nicks or Carole King would be glad to call their own...
| Maddy Hay - In A dream Pop, Jazz | 01/11/2011 |
Maddy Hay is dazzling audiences and critics with her sophisticated compositions, celestial voice, vivid imagination and unique blend of Indie-Pop, taking her musical talents in exciting new directions.
In A Dream is taken from Maddy Hay's latest album Tell Me A Story - out now through Vitamin Records. The songs began during several months living in Amsterdam and Paris. She set to work with voice and a glockenspiel, the only instrument she had brought with her...
| Rebecca Ireland - Take Me Out Pop, Rock, Roots | 10/05/2012 |
Wielding an electric guitar with shards of a broken heart, singer songwriter Rebecca Ireland sings of the dark side of domestic bliss in her crunchy new single, 'Take me out!'.
Take Me Out is the first single from Rebecca Ireland's upcoming new EP - and follow up to her mesmerising latest release Love & Stickytape (Vitamin Records).
'Rebecca's original, poetic and lyrical slant on life is inspirational and poignant', Marika Bryant, ABC Arts Hub.
'Rebecca's original, poetic and lyrical slant on life is inspirational and poignant', Marika Bryant, ABC Arts Hub.
| 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.
| Suzannah Espie - Bluebird Boots Folk, Alternative Country | 22/10/2012 |
"Suzannah Espie must be one of this country’s finest singers. Her voice is versatile – and respectful of the various styles she embraces" – Stack Magazine.
Taken from Suzannah Espie's brand new album 'Sea Of Lights' out now through Vitamin Records.
