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Track/Video: The irrepressible Steve Von Till previews new solo album with the sombre grace of ‘Watch Them Fade’.
Steve Von Till is a creative tour de force: guitarist/vocalist/lynch pin of seminal post metal pioneers Neurosis plus their experimental offshoot Tribes Of Neurot; curator and founder of the essential Neurot Recordings label; spell-binding psych-folk magic maker under the guise of Harvest Man; and writer of soul mining acoustic songs on his solo recordings. Whatever …
Album Review: Will Stratton – Point of Origin; A masterful showcase of contemporary Americana
Will Stratton’s eighth album, Points of Origin, marks a notable evolution in his musical journey, showcasing a departure from his signature fingerpicking style (although it’s still evident on a handful of tracks)towards a more expansive and richly orchestrated sound. This progression highlights Stratton’s growth as a songwriter, with extended lyrical lines, intricate chord sequences, and …
Live Review: Emily Barker – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds. 26.01.25
Emily Barker gave us a perfect evening of Americana story-telling at Leeds’ legendary Brudenell Social Club
Live preview: Emily Barker embarks on UK-wide tour
Australian singer-songwriter Emily Barker has come a long way since the release of her debut solo album Photos.Fires.Fables in 2006. There followed a lengthy hiatus, before she began more consistently releasing music in 2015, culminating in her song Nostalgia taking its place as the theme tune to BBC crime drama Wallander and more critically acclaimed …
Live Review & Gallery: Waxahatchee Brings Soul to the Sydney Opera House 02.12.2024
From Waxahatchee Creek to the Sydney Opera House: Katie Crutchfield’s Stunning Ascent
Live Review + Photo Gallery: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors – Revolution Hall – Portland, Oregon 2024.05.06
By Anthony Moore Tennessee based Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors brought the “Find Your People” tour to Portand’s Revolution Hall this past Monday. Joining them on this tour is Canadian singer songwriter Donovan Woods. The show provided a blend of Americana rock music with some country roots. Donovan Woods opened the show playing through a …
EP Review: Ellorie McKnight – Equinox: A Serene Journey into Nature’s Embrace
Ellorie McKnight’s latest EP, “Equinox,” is a captivating journey through earthy Americana and folk that transports listeners to the serene landscapes of rural Canada. Released exclusively on Bandcamp, this collection of songs reflects McKnight’s deep connection with the natural world and her experiences living in the vast and remote Yukon. The EP opens with “Trivial,” …
Track: Canberran troubadour Jack Biilman unveils swaggering new single ‘Hot Blood’ ahead of live dates
Jack Biilman has a swaggering and louche style that is imprinted into his new single ‘Hot Blood’ – a slice of bluesy Americana that canters along like a hot rod at full tilt. Slide guitars, harmonica and blowsy backing vocals all add to a thrillingly cathartic ride with a bacchanalian air: Hot blooded indeed. ‘Hot …
Live Review + Photo Gallery: Claire Anne Taylor bares her soul during ‘Giving It Away’ album launch 27.01.2024
I had the absolute pleasure of witnessing the Hobart leg of Claire Anne Taylor‘s album launch tour for new album, Giving It Away. Making the experience even more exciting was the fact that it was all performed in the most beautiful of settings – in that of Hobart’s historic Theatre Royal. Claire Anne Taylor, for …
Premiere: Al Carr unveils the enigmatic video for gorgeous track ‘Sinking Moon’
We are very pleased to premiere the video for Al Carr‘s new single, the shimmering, yearning jangle of ‘Sinking Moon’ off his recent album ‘The Right Dereliction’. With a voice redolent of the late great Chris Bailey from The Saints, this is an epic track that is drenched in a melancholic sheen and blessed with …