East of West, Moving Home
By Chris Lambie. ABC Classic’s recent radio poll revealed Australian listeners’ 100 favourite musical instruments. With cello at number one, upright or double bass was 18th, oud 16th and 22% of votes for various forms […]
June 2023
The Sky Is The Same Colour Everywhere – Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté
Review by Ian Bevington. The Sky Is The Same Colour Everywhere – Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté (Real World) Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté, renowned musicians, have collaborated on a remarkable new album titled The Sky […]
Goanna Releases New Single In Support Of Tarkine Rainforest.
Goanna is releasing a new single in support of the Tarkine rainforest in North West Tasmania, which is currently under threat from logging and mining. ‘takayna’, out July 1, is the iconic group’s first new […]
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The Delines @ The Merri Creek Tavern
By Nick Corr. The Delines ‘The Imperial’ Cassette Party, Merri Creek Tavern 15 June 2023 On their second Australian tour, Portland’s The Delines brought their soul country sounds to Melbourne’s intimate Merri Creek Tavern for […]
Jason Bruer & Hammerhead – I Didn’t Get to Where I Am Today
Review by Des Cowley. Jason Bruer & Hammerhead – I Didn’t Get to Where I Am Today (Independent, CD & Digital release) Sydney composer and saxophonist Jason Bruer formed his sextet Hammerhead in 2010, and this […]
Dylan’s Shadow Kingdom – Bringing Some Classics Into The Now
Take Two: Bob Dylan Brings Some of His Classics Into the Now! On Shadow Kingdom, Dylan sings “When I Paint My Masterpiece,” “Queen Jane Approximately,” “Watching the River Flow” and ten others. By Michael Goldberg. […]
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Steve Barry – In The Waves
Review by Des Cowley. Steve Barry – In the Waves (Earshift Music, EAR078, CD & digital release) New Zealand-born pianist Steve Barry has been a strong presence on the Sydney scene since releasing his self-titled debut […]
Vika & Linda Announce Vic Regional And Tassie Shows
The Wait is not only the title of their acclaimed latest album, it is what Vika & Linda and their many fans in regional Victoria and Tasmania – where The Wait tour shows were cancelled last August – […]
Dashville Skyline First Line-Up Announced
The 9th chapter of Australia’s Cosmic Country Weekender, Dashville Skyline, takes place in the depths of the Hunter Valley countryside on the October Long weekend, Friday 29th September, Saturday 30th and Sunday 1st October 2023, on the hallowed […]
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Jason Isbell Talks About Weathervanes On The Rhythms Podcast
Brian Wise’s guest in this week’s podcast is Jason Isbell. You can listen here: JASON ISBELL PODCAST Or you can listen at Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or Spotify (just search for Rhythms Magazine). To call […]