Interviews, Opinion, Special Sounds For Strange Times

SPECIAL SOUNDS FOR STRANGE TIMES: Suzie Stapleton

Over the last few months, one of the things many people have been turning to during periods of isolation during the pandemic is music. Music for distraction, companionship, solace and joy. Whatever the reason, putting on a favourite album or discovering something new that pulls you in and hits the spot, intellectually or emotionally, can be a great and wonderful experience. In this series we … Continue reading SPECIAL SOUNDS FOR STRANGE TIMES: Suzie Stapleton

Doubtful SoundsJuly 27, 2020Leave a comment

News

R.I.P VIC CHESNUTT

A beautiful tribute to Vic from Kristin Hersh… What this man was capable of was superhuman. Vic was brilliant, hilarious and necessary; his songs messages from the ether, uncensored. He developed a guitar style that allowed him to play bass, rhythm and lead in the same song — this with the movement of only two fingers. His fluid timing was inimitable, his poetry untainted by … Continue reading R.I.P VIC CHESNUTT

Doubtful SoundsDecember 28, 2009Leave a comment

MP3, News

NEWS: VIC CHESNUTT new album…

Great to come across the news that Vic Chesnutt has a new album due for release on Sept 21. At The Cut is the follow up to North Star Deserter from a few years ago and it is again a collaboration with Silver Mt Zion and Fugazi’s Guy Picciotto. That last record was a dark and intense set of songs so expect more of the … Continue reading NEWS: VIC CHESNUTT new album…

Doubtful SoundsAugust 31, 2009August 31, 2009Leave a comment

Live Reviews

REVIEW: VIC CHESNUTT & VICTORIA WILLIAMS @ Factory, Sydney (10/07/09)

Reviewed for LiveGuide. Vic Chesnutt and Victoria Williams have been recording and performing for two decades and they have both had their share of physical setbacks. Chesnutt ended up paralysed after a car crash aged 18 and, as an adult, Victoria Williams learnt she was suffering from multiple sclerosis. These conditions made for interesting and at times moving performances from the two Vics at the … Continue reading REVIEW: VIC CHESNUTT & VICTORIA WILLIAMS @ Factory, Sydney (10/07/09)

Doubtful SoundsAugust 4, 2009August 4, 2009Leave a comment