written by Chris Familton This was the first show for A Casual End Mile as a duo, now with added drums, and it worked well adding another dimension to the delicate Mazzy Star-like folk songs of Madelaine Lucas. Through the warm and intimate PA her voice was up front and engaging though it would be interesting to hear songs with another added layer of guitar … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Loene Carmen @ Excelsior, Sydney 12/08/10
Loene Carmen played a great gig last night at the Excelsior to belatedly celebrate the release of her album It Walks Like Love that came out at the tail end of 2009. A review will be in next week’s Drum Media for those of you in Sydney and a copy wil be posted here the following week. In the meantime chek out the rest of … Continue reading PHOTOS: Loene Carmen @ Excelsior Hotel 12/08/10
The host of the evening’s entertainment was the prolific Jamie Hutchings and his Imaginary Choir who form the bulk of the current musicians behind Hutchings’ solo work. As the heart and soul of Bluebottle Kiss he has released 6 albums, all of a consistently high standard, plus numerous EPs and singles. His first solo record, The Golden Coach, received positive reviews and showcased the less … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: JAMIE HUTCHINGS @ Annandale 16/11/08
Doubtful Sounds 