Orstralia: A Punk History 1974-1989
Review by Des Cowley. Orstralia: A Punk History 1974-1989 By Tristan Clark (PM Press, p/b) There are those who believe punk music died off in the early ‘80s, having morphed into a range of user-friendly […]
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New Bill Wyman Album Out August 9
Founding member of The Rolling Stones, Bill Wyman has released the first single from a forthcoming new album which will be released on August 9. The album contains 5 originals and songs by Bob Dylan, […]
Kinky Friedman R.I.P.
Kinky Friedman, the singular songwriter, sharp satirist, prolific novelist, gubernatorial candidate, and cigar-chewing dog rescuer, has died. He was seventy-nine. “Kinky has left the building,” longtime friend Cleve Hattersley posted on social media. “We knew […]
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MJ Lenderman Announces New Album, Manning Fireworks, Out September 6
Following last year’s acclaimed live album, And the Wind (Live and Loose!), and 2022’s surprise breakthrough Boat Songs, MJ Lenderman is set to release Manning Fireworks. The first single, ‘She’s Leaving You,’ is a “portrait […]
Teskey Brothers, Band of Horses, Sierra Farrell for A Day On The Green
A Day On The Green are very excited to announce a 6-date, national, all-outdoor, summer tour with The Teskey Brothers, returning for a very special homecoming tour – and bringing together some of their favourite international and Australian guests for […]
Legendary Guitarist Charlie Owen To Tour In August
The name Charlie Owen has become synonymous with excellence in the Australian music scene. With a career spanning multiple decades, his talent and passion for the guitar have left a lasting impression on audiences across […]
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Charlie Musselwhite: Back In Australia In September
Charlie Musselwhite is heading back to Australia for the first time in a decade, bringing with him almost sixty years of blues experience, writes Samuel J. Fell “There’s a lot of stuff I don’t remember,” […]
The Caledonian Castaways. A hell of a lot of fun!
By Geoff King. Caledonian Castaways – Caledonian Castaways (Independent) How much fun can a Melbourne group of experienced Scottish expat musicians have when they get together? A hell of a lot if this debut under […]
A Winter Song Playlist!
Thinking about a playlist for the radio show this week I have come up with a list of 20 songs about winter. See what you think. Wintersong – Country Radio Winter Coat – Paul Kelly […]
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Dashville Skyline Announces First Line-Up For 10th Anniversary
Dashville Skyline celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024, having showcased the best in Australian alternative country music over the past decade in the Hunter Valley. Dashville is honoured to reach the 10 year milestone and […]