by C. Familton The Lumineers are a trio from Denver, Colorado who deal in folk-leaning americana and on this, their debut album, they’ve managed to capture the essence of their sound pretty effectively. They work in a similar realm to the Avett Brothers with various 60s pop influences infusing the songs with heady melodic pop phrasings and a simplicity to arrangements that gives the album … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: The Lumineers | The Lumineers
Ahead of the release of his long awaited debut album Breaking Hearts and Saving Souls on August 1st, Roland K Smith of Roland K Smith & the Sinners takes us through some of the albums that shaped his musical life. The band will be doing a run of dates to celebrate the release of the album, check the details at the end of this post… The first album … Continue reading SONIC KICKS | Albums That Shaped Me
Columbia Records announced today that Bob Dylan’s new studio album, Tempest, will be released on September 11, 2012. Featuring ten new and original Bob Dylan songs, the release of Tempest coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the artist’s eponymous debut album, which was released by Columbia in 1962. Tempest is Dylan’s 35th studio album and his first since 2009’s Together Through Life. The album was … Continue reading NEWS: Bob Dylan announces new album Tempest
BAMBINO KORESH’S LETICIA NISCHANG TAKES US THROUGH THE INSPIRATIONS FOR THEIR SONGS AND THE EXCITEMENT OF RELEASING A DEBUT ALBUM. How did the band first form and where does the name Bambino Koresh come from? Since Tom and I got together back in 2002 we always wanted to have a band to play the songs we started to write. We first thought of the name back then, while … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Bambino Koresh
We’re already half away through 2012, crazy huh? It felt like it was a slow start to the year in terms of standout album releases but slowly things have picked up pace and some (in our ears) essential purchases have emerged. Here, in no particular order are twenty LPs that have captured our attention over the last six months. LAMBCHOP | MR. M This … Continue reading 2012 | Twenty First Half Favourites
Grizzly Bear have awoken from their hibernation with a new (as yet untitled) album in the can and due for release September 17/18th. The band have also released the first single from the album – Sleeping Ute – whose sharper edges and chaotic dynamics you can dive into below. You can also check out their global tour dates below which include November shows in New … Continue reading NEWS: New Grizzly Bear song and album details
Neil Young & Crazy Horse have released the fourth video from their new LP Americana which is due to be released June 5th. God Save The Queen casts the English national anthem in a new light with backing choir and that iconic stomping Crazy Horse rhythm section. Though not as good as the first songs we’ve heard (Clementine, Oh Susannah and Jesus’ Chariot) it is still a damn sight better than the usual … Continue reading WATCH: Neil Young & Crazy Horse | God Save The Queen
by Chris Familton Many will know Josh Tillman as the ex drummer for Fleet Foxes but for those who have followed his solo work over seven albums of stark folk music will know him better as a fine purveyor of intimate and emotional songwriting in the vein of Will Oldham, Vic Chesnutt and Damien Jurado. Now Tillman has taken lead from Oldham (Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy) … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Father John Misty | Fear Fun
by Chris Familton Laughing Outlaw Records have already released some fine albums in 2012 and the latest is the debut from Charlie Horse. As the name suggests they are firmly in americana and country rock territory though not of the gentle strum and folk leaning variety. Instead they are riding a more ragged and parched sound that tips its hat to the likes of The … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Charlie Horse | I Hope I’m Not A Monster
Here it is, the first single from the brand new Neil Young & Crazy Horse LP Americana. The album is the band’s first since Greendale in 2003 and and their first with the full Crazy Horse line-up of Billy Talbot, Ralph Molina and Frank ‘Poncho’ Sampedro since the underwhelming Broken Arrow in 1996. The band sounds fresh and breathing new life into the classic folk song. You … Continue reading WATCH: Neil Young & Crazy Horse | Oh Susannah [NEW]
by Chris Familton My Morning Jacket did the early attendees a great service in bringing Dawes down to Australia with them and it was a real shame more people weren’t there to get a taste of their straightforward Americana that caught the ear with its plentiful use of space and some nice power pop dynamics. Fronted by Taylor Goldsmith, the band is definitely more than … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: My Morning Jacket @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney (03/04/12)
written by Chris Familton Despite some sound issues/delays Charlie Horse and Suzy Connolly both played great sets at The Sando last night. Charlie Horse seemed to convert their frustrations into some fiery playing with Paul McDonald throwing rock shapes on guitar and Matt Brown almost overpowering the PA with his superb drumming. Out front Crystal Rose is a captivating front woman showing she can both … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Charlie Horse, Suzy Connolly @ Sandringham Hotel, Sydney (19/04/12)
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