| Dave Orr Band - As Soon As I Know Blues/Roots, Rock, Folk | 13/02/2019 |
Dave has always been a blues man and he has relished years of late nights rocking up to small bars with his beat up Gibson and losing himself in music.
The title track taken from the debut album from Brisbane artist Dave Orr Band.
Other tracks by Dave Orr Band: Crossfire - Black Sunday
| 1000 CUTS - No Reservations Electronic, Atmospheric, Rock, Pop | 10/01/2019 |
Brisbane music stalwarts Deb Suckling and Craig Spann are releasing their first new music in 9 years under the moniker 1000 CUTS. Pop meets noise meets a powerful message.
This track deals with how severe mental health issues come about. How people get get trapped inside the box of their minds and is a farewell song of sorts- wishing peace upon those who fall victim to mental health. We hope it to bring some understanding to those who have lost friends and family to suicide and who feel guilt.
| Sky Eater - Heavy Reggae/Dub, Dubstep, Drum 'n' Bass / Jungle | 09/01/2019 |
Lyrics founded in benevolence, empathy, realness and encouragement… nestled neatly within a musical backdrop of fat trip-hop loops, beats, horns, bass, guitar and of plenty of dub = Sky Eater
Upbeat reggae dub track.
Other tracks by Sky Eater: The Rain - Human
| Jackie Marshall - Darling Etc Blues/Roots, Country, Alternative Country | 08/12/2018 |
Jackie Marshall is one of this countries most distinctive powerful voices. Her most recent offering Lilith Shrugs is out now.
Darling Et Cetera is a song inspired by a thing people do sometimes when they're looking for love, they look and tthey look until one day they realise that their lover is right under their nose. A friend they hadn't been able to see the true beauty of until a certain amount of time and learning had built up.
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| Dave Orr Band - Diamonds on My Dummy Funk/Soul, RnB, Blues | 07/12/2018 |
Dave Orr Band has been an institution in Brisbane for a few years now - swaying audiences in bars and venues.This new track brings the R into the B.
There ain't no privacy or prying, I'm takin pictures on my phone while I'm drivin, so come a clickin on my dreams you can buy in. This new meters style groove instalment by Dave Orr Band reflects on the insta world of a rising star, perception is the key to his growing followers and like count.
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| Jackie Marshall - You Can Take Me Riding Blues/Roots, Country, Rock, Alternative Country | 25/08/2018 |
One of Australia’s most distinctive voices – Jackie Marshall – is set to release her first album in eight years.
Her third studio album Lilith Shrugs is out Sept 10
Bawdy country,gospel number ‘You Can Take Me Riding’ was written on the fly as Brisbane musician Greg Cathcart tinkered on his guitar and Marshall washed dishes. “It’s my Linda Ronstadt moment,”.. “I was riding the romanticism of the contemporary Americana lyric, playing with the idea of myself as the raucous liberated femme borne of the tragic woman archetype.
Other tracks by Jackie Marshall: I Know You - Don't Wake The Baby
| Front End Loader - Not Tonight Rock, Punk, Hardcore | 23/03/2018 |
Front End Loader formed in the early summer of 1991 in the back streets of Sydney suburb Darlington. For over 25 years they have been making hard core punk music.
Taken from the new album Neutral Evil.
Other tracks by Front End Loader: Mr Speaker - You Me S**t TV
| Jackie Marshall - I've Been Wrong Country, Alternative Country, Ambience | 13/10/2017 |
Jackie Marshall has been a constant on the Australia alt country scene for well over a decade. This is the new single from her forthcoming album Lilith Shrugs.
Reverb-soaked country-tinged upbeat track about "apologetically moving on from some gnarly life choices" featuring guitar work of Leigh Ivin (from hard touring alternative Australian Country Rock band The Re-Mains) who also produced Marshall's forthcoming album "Lilith Shrugs", for release early 2018.
| Melanie Horsnell - I Learned How to Love From Love Songs Folk, Alternative Country, Easy Listening, Ambience | 19/09/2017 |
Melanie has been described by the Sydney Morning Herald as having a voice of ‘the utmost delicateness’, and a ‘songwriting gem’ by The Australian.
A song about life and learning - : "I learned how to live from Dylan, that's why I'm so shy - and I learned how to love from love songs - but that only makes me cry.."
| Áine Tyrrell - Whiskey Woman Blues/Roots, Folk, World, Acoustic | 07/08/2017 |
Áine Tyrrell's music is a contemporary folk collision between the Ireland of generations gone, and the hope of tomorrow. Her songs are as honest as an old friend,warm and inviting.
Whiskey Woman tips the hat to strong women who will fight for what they believe in.
Other tracks by Áine Tyrrell: Tracks in My Heart
| The Soldiers Wife - Hello My love Folk, Atmospheric, Ambience | 22/04/2017 |
A group of Queensland songwriters have gone on a journey to tell the stories of women whose partners have served in conflict through song - these are their stories.
We were struck how these wives are left to raise their children, and those important milestones their partners miss – the first steps, first day at school, birthdays. Most of all we are struck by how deeply these women love their partners – it is nothing short of an inspiration.
Other tracks by The Soldiers Wife: Tunnels In The Hills - Daddy Oh
| Joe Geia - North South East & West Reggae/Dub, Australian Indigenous, Ambience | 17/03/2017 |
Geia is a renowned singer/songwriter, guitarist, didgeridoo player and influential figure in the development of contemporary Indigenous music. He writes music of bravery and beauty, telling Aboriginal life in Australia.
This is a song about home but also my concerns about the environmental destruction. Indigenous people respect the land and lived in harmony with the Earth for thousands of years. The world is learning that First Nations People are the leaders in protecting the land not destroying it.
Other tracks by Joe Geia: Freedom West Papua - Funky Didj
| Sarah Carroll and The Left Wing - Star Parade Blues/Roots, Country, Alternative Country | 25/02/2017 |
Sarah Carroll has performed at most of Australia’s high-profile festivals over a 25 year career. She will be launching her latest album Star Parade at Port Fairy in March.
Upbeat title track from Sarah Carroll's new album Star Parade. For anyone who loves a driving tune - this is for you.
Other tracks by Sarah Carroll and The Left Wing: Lived Your Life Twice - After The Ride
| Áine Tyrrell - Blank White sheet Folk, Alternative Country, Easy Listening, Roots | 26/10/2016 |
Irish Australian artist Aine tyrrell has had a massive 2016.From non-stop touring since the release of her debut album - she has been invited to major festivals for the summer.
Blank White Sheet is the new single from Aine as she embarks on a massive touring schedule through the summer across Australia.
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| Dave Orr Band - Champagne Blues/Roots, Pop, Rock | 21/09/2016 |
Playing the blues is never as simple as it seems. It’s a balancing act between virtuosity and feel, rawness and finesse. Many try but few nail it like Dave Orr.
First taste of the new record is single ‘Champagne’, anchored by a slinky Al Green feel the song is blues magic featuring Dave’s handpicked line up of players including Mark Henman on drums (Bernard Fanning, Numbers Radio), Chris Pearson on bass (Washington, Jimmy Barnes), Hammond organ whiz Lachy Doley.
| Sahara Beck - Pretender Pop, Folk | 30/09/2014 |
Honesty and integrity are things that can’t be taught. Yet listen to emerging artist Sahara Beck and it’s clear she has them in spades.
The new single from Brisbane artist Sahara Beck from her new EP Bloom out nationally October through SugarRush/MGM.
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Other tracks by Sahara Beck: Words for Mary - I Don't Want to Break Your Heart
| Kristy Apps and the Shotgun Shirleys - Modest In It's Glory Folk, Alternative Country | 25/09/2014 |
Long considered one of Brisbane’s most consistently impressive artists, but in many ways it’s only now that Kristy Apps is truly finding her place in music with her new EP.
Heartfelt first single from Kristy Apps and the Shotgun Shirley's new EP. This song is about growing up regionally.
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Other tracks by Kristy Apps and the Shotgun Shirleys: Missing of Her - Fireworks
| Tigerlilly - Fractions Indigenous, Roots, Pop | 30/07/2014 |
Formed in 2013, this Indigenous duo is fast becoming ‘one to watch’ – armed with a striking new self - titled EP out now.
Gorgeous harmonies reminiscent of Tiddas and the Waifs sum up this track from Tigerlilly. Light, breezy but with an edge of grit.
Other tracks by Tigerlilly: Tall Trees - Little White Dress
| The Peppercorn Queen et The Fat lambs - Peel Street Country, Ambience, Roots | 24/04/2014 |
After a period of self imposed exile, Jackie Marshall, aka the Peppercorn
Queen has returned to the stage with a brilliant, buoyant EP.
Peel Street is the first track from the The Good People. A rolling account on live in Brisbane's West End.
Other tracks by The Peppercorn Queen et The Fat lambs: Ode Canadia - The Good People
| The Soldier's Wife - Bombs Away Folk, Easy Listening, Jazz | 20/04/2014 |
The Soldier's Wife project saw six prominent Queensland songwriters work with the wives and widows of Australian servicemen from WW2 to present to explore and tell their personal stories.
Bombs Away describes the longing for a Soldier's wife to come back home safely from war and to be safe in the arms of his lover.
Other tracks by The Soldier's Wife: Little Digger - The Sofa Down the Hall
