Author: Fiona Peacock

A mesmerising journey through soul folk, hypnotic harmonies and open-veined lyricism, the new album Promises out today from ARIA-nominated and WAM award-winning duo Mama Kin Spender is one of those truly rare creative entities that transfixes mind, body and soul; a seismic concept album that explores every facet of love, from optimism through to decay,…

Hi, Mama Kin here of Mama Kin Spender.  We are a garage/folk duo flung to either ends of this great red land.  We have a new album PROMISES coming out on August 15.  This album is a shotgun ride through the the glee, collapse and transformation of love.  It was carved from stories extracted from…

Decades into his career but more compelling than ever, beloved Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray arrives today armed with one of his most potent releases to date, releasing the blissfully hypnotic new single Amy, alongside the announcement of his eighth studio album Longing set for release on October 3. Nearing the end of his epic 56 date solo tour of Australia, Pete has…

A lush indie anthem for all the procrastinators and introverts of the world, today Sydney-based artist and multi-instrumentalist Chuck Sics returns with an introspective yet unwaveringly immersive new single I’ve Been Thinking, the third offering from his anticipated debut EP Slipstream set for release on September 23. With hypnotic hues a la Radiohead and Tame…

Brett Wood is carving out his own distinct space as one of Australia’s premier blues artists. A soulful singer, fierce guitarist and gifted songwriter, his work radiates authenticity and no matter what style or genre he leans towards, there is always a deep connection to his blues roots. 10 items on Brett Wood’s dream rider:…

After more than a decade of managing artists in a strategic partnership with UNIFIED Music Group, Aidan McLaren, Joe Miles and Rhett McLaren have launched a new independent artist management company, Weird Fishes. The Weird Fishes management team kicks off with an impressive roster, including Australian staples; Boy & Bear, The Dreggs, Pete Murray, Steph…

Celebrating a decade of live music, Melbourne’s beloved venue The Croxton Bandroom has today unveiled The Croxton Block Party – a huge two-day festival taking over the carpark across from the venue on November 1 and 2. The stacked lineup includes Tropical Fuck Storm, Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Spiderbait, Ratcat, Floodlights, Party Dozen,…

The High Kings formed in 2007 with a mission to introduce Irish folk music to a new generation. Since signing with EMI (US), their first three albums all reached Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their latest studio release, The Road Not Taken, reached No. 1 in Ireland and secured a Top 10 spot…