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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Smith & Western Jury – Hotel Texas
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Smith & Western Jury – Hotel Texas

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“Come and check in at the Hotel Texas/Fill that vacancy/I’m from out of town/But I’ll show you around…” Last week, Melbourne/Naarm alt-country act The Smith & Western Jury released ‘Hotel Texas‘, the title-track single from their forthcoming new album, set for release on June 14. Today I’m very pleased to premiere the video for the single, … Continue reading →

SINGLE PREMIERE: Indian Pacific – Seabird
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SINGLE PREMIERE: Indian Pacific – Seabird

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Ahead of the release of the band’s debut album Won The Battle Lost The War (May 24th), we’re pleased to be premiere Sydney group Indian Pacific‘s new single ‘Seabird’, out across streaming services tomorrow. Formed in 2018, Indian Pacific is the musical vehicle for the restless creative mind of songwriter, musician and producer Charlie Wells. Born … Continue reading →

HANA & JESSIE-LEE’S BAD HABITS RELEASE NEW ALBUM AND ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES
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HANA & JESSIE-LEE’S BAD HABITS RELEASE NEW ALBUM AND ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES

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Naarm (Melbourne) based alt-country duo Hana & Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits release their second album Say What You Mean today on vinyl, CD and digitally. The release is followed by a 15 date tour across four states during May/June 2024. Recorded by Alex O’Gorman (Angie McMahon, Big Smoke) at his studio in Pakenham, the 11-track album Say What You … Continue reading →

INTERVIEW: D.C Cross on instant coffee-heightened twilight zones, vinyl pressings and noisy audiences
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INTERVIEW: D.C Cross on instant coffee-heightened twilight zones, vinyl pressings and noisy audiences

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Darren Cross has been a restless and determined creative figure on the Australian music scene, since the heady days of the early 90s as key member of the trio Gerling. Through electronic music excursions, indie guitar music, the folk noir duo Jep and Dep (with partner Jessica) and onto his current focus, the exploration of … Continue reading →

SIERRA FERRELL RELEASES NEW SINGLE/VIDEO ‘AMERICAN DREAMING’
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SIERRA FERRELL RELEASES NEW SINGLE/VIDEO ‘AMERICAN DREAMING’

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Sierra Ferrell has released a new single today, just days ahead of the release of her new album Trail of Flowers, out this Friday, March 22nd on Rounder Records. Her star has been in the ascent for a couple of years now, with music awards, tours here in Australia (thanks Love Police!) and a growing … Continue reading →

SINGLE/VIDEO PREMIERE: Fallow Fields – Rocky Head Road
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SINGLE/VIDEO PREMIERE: Fallow Fields – Rocky Head Road

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Alt-country duo Fallow Fields (Danna and Rachel Simmons) hail from the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria and I’m very pleased to be able to premiere the video clip for the title-track single (out March 18th – pre-save) from their forthcoming debut album Rocky Head Road. “My first taste of violence was in the womb”… Some opening … Continue reading →

SINGLE REVIEW: MFV – End Line
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SINGLE REVIEW: MFV – End Line

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NSW (Dharrawal/Wollongong) alt-country miscreants MFV (it stands, or at least used to stand for Manson Family Values) have released an another gem of a single called ‘End Line‘ that follows recent release ‘Delecroix’ and their Buckshot Days EP – all highly recommended. There’s a sinister girl group backbeat that anchors the songs in sultry shadowy territory … Continue reading →

NEW COUNTRY SOUL SINGLE FROM WREN BELLETTE OUT NOW!
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NEW COUNTRY SOUL SINGLE FROM WREN BELLETTE OUT NOW!

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Melbourne-based Wren Bellette (formerly of Adelaide band The Heggarties) sets sail under her own name with the irrepressible sound of ‘Sailor‘, the second taste of her forthcoming debut solo album (co-produced by Taasha Coates of The Audreys). It’s a song that opens with a vessel creaking on a gently rolling ocean, as a super laidback groove and warm resonant … Continue reading →

ALBUM REVIEW: CJ Stranger – Coming Up For Air
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ALBUM REVIEW: CJ Stranger – Coming Up For Air

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NSW songwriter, singer and guitarist CJ Stranger has worked as a musician in musical theatre and played live with William Crighton and others but it’s his particular brand of cosmic Americana at the junction of psych rock, folk and country where he most impresses.  CJ shares that rarefied air with the likes of The War … Continue reading →

NEW MUSIC: Agata Karczewska – Dark Horse
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NEW MUSIC: Agata Karczewska – Dark Horse

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Here’s some great new alt-country from Poland, in the form of the new single from Agata Karczewska who we’ve featured on PTW in the past. The new single ‘Dark Horse‘ is out now and it’s another gem from Agata, classic country soul with pedal steel and slide guitar melancholia draped across a beguiling backbeat. ‘Dark … Continue reading →

VIDEO PREMIERE: This Way North – Punching Underwater
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VIDEO PREMIERE: This Way North – Punching Underwater

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Victorian duo This Way North combine the flamboyant, powerful, and percussive drumming of Cat Leahy’s and the intricate guitar tones and slide guitar chops of Leisha Jungalwalla. They’ve released a run of EPs over the last few years, culminating in the release of their debut album Punching Underwater yesterday (Feb 8th). Co-produced by award-winning artist … Continue reading →

ALBUM REVIEW: Patrick Wilson – It’ll Be Alright
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ALBUM REVIEW: Patrick Wilson – It’ll Be Alright

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Patrick Wilson is something of a go-to figure on the Melbourne scene, often found behind the drums for acts such as Georgia State Line, Ben Mastwyk and Dan Brodie. On his debut album It’ll Be Alright it turns out he’s something of a consummate artist in his own right.  It’s an album that swings from … Continue reading →

VIDEO PREMIERE: Matt Joe Gow – Grand Ambition (Live)
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Matt Joe Gow – Grand Ambition (Live)

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The ever prolific Matt Joe Gow continues to put out essential Antipodean roots music releases and is seemingly constantly on the road in Australia and Aotearoa, whether it’s solo, with his band The Dead Leaves or in collaboration with the likes of the exceptional Kerryn Fields and others. Most recently, Matt followed up his Music … Continue reading →

NEW MUSIC: Eils & The Drip – Easy Rider
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NEW MUSIC: Eils & The Drip – Easy Rider

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Eils &The Drip are a Naarm six-piece formed by vocalist/songwriter Eileen Hodgkins (aka Eils) and today they’ve released their debut single ‘Easy Rider’ a lush, harmony-rich slice of soulful and gently rocking twang that brings to mind contemporaries such as Nikki Lane, Margo Price and Jaime Wyatt. Eileen is a prolific figure on the local … Continue reading →

PHOSPHORESCENT RELEASE FIRST SINGLE FROM NEW 2024 ALBUM
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PHOSPHORESCENT RELEASE FIRST SINGLE FROM NEW 2024 ALBUM

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It’s been a while between albums of new music from the melancholically brilliant Matthew Houck of Phosphorescent. There was the excellent Full Moon Project covers album last year, a signal that productivity was increasing, but prior to that the last album came in the form of C’est La Vie in 2018. Today he’s released the … Continue reading →