Against The Grain
News: Hussy Hicks tap into the uncertainty of the global times with latest single release, He Knows
Leesa Gentz and Julz Parker, the creative hub of Australian independent band, Hussy Hicks, have blended some of their country roots and current-world political insight into new single, He Knows. Lifted from their current album Swimming In Uncertainty, He Knows delves into the familiar archetype of the know-it-all, capturing the frustration and irony of dealing …
News: GANGgajang set to headline Nimbin Roots Festival in October 2024
In an era when festivals have been faltering, the Nimbin Roots Festival returns for its’ ninth year, running from October 25th through to October 27th. Along with headliner, GANGgajang, artists as diverse as Dog Trumpet, Pierce Brothers, Hussy Hicks, Rod McCormack and Melody Pool will make appearances, along with many others Festival founder, and alt-country …
News: Tinariwen announce Australia/New Zealand tour
Desert-blues pioneers, Tinariwen, have announced an eight-date tour of New Zealand and Australia in May/June of this year. The tour begins in New Zealand before winging its’ way across the Tasman to span the breadth of Australia, from Hobart and Fremantle through to Brisbane and Adelaide with appearances at Vivid Festival in Sydney and Rising …
Live review: Tamikrest play breathtaking set at the Nolan Gallery, MONA, nipaluna/Hobart, 26/10/2022.
I am a relatively recent convert to some of the “desert rock/desert blues” that has come to notice in increasing amounts in Western countries over the past 5 years or so. Bands such as Songhoy Blues, Tinariwen and Mdou Moctar along with Ali Farka Touré and son Vieux Farka Touré come to mind. Given that, …