Leni Thio – Debut Album- 33

October 2, 2017 Leave a comment

Leni Thio wrote her 12 track debut album, ‘#33’ after completing her studies in Music and Management, in London. The album is inspired by issues and influences that took place in 2016, the year she wrote the album.

Before completing ‘#33’, Leni’s passion was focused on instrumental compositions, inspired by 20th century music. Working on the idea that music is a universal language, Leni’s aim is to create music that can be understood by everyone, and takes her influence from such diverse musicians as classical artists Deubssy and Ravel, and more contemporary, pop artists, such as James Brown, The Beatles, and The Beach Boys. The fusion of genres is all part of her individual style

“A great afternoon mix of light and easy pop”

Tracklist

Listen or buy now-

For More information

https://www.lenithiomusic.com

Joseph L Young – Ethereum

September 14, 2017 Leave a comment

We are pleased to add this acclaimed album to our featured section –

Ethereum, the acclaimed fourth album from flutist/multi-instrumentalist Joseph L Young, cements his standing as one of the most talented artists in the world fusion/world flute genre on today’s instrumental music scene. Using a wide assortment of flutes from premier flute makers, as well as saxophone, percussion, and keyboards, Young weaves a captivating, immersive tapestry that sweeps the listener up, transporting them to a musical landscape suffused with beauty, mystery, and deep peace—in a word, mesmerizing. Your listeners will fall in love from the first track to the last note.

TRACK LISTING

Wavelength 3:48
Ethereum 4:11
Shimmer 3:26
Boundless 3:27
Illumination 4:39
Past Lives 3:17
Entangled 4:45
Drift 3:43
Free 5:27
Crystal Sunrise 3:28
Flirting with Fireflies 3:36
Sapphire Moon 4:41

Ethereum has performed superbly on both broadcast and Internet radio. It placed in the Zone Music Reporter Top 100 for seven months, debuting at #6. It reached #1 on One World Music’s Top 100 and was in the top 5 for seven months. Our Radio Place named it as #2 Best Album of 2016. One World Music named it #3 Best New Age Album in the same year. The Global Music Awards awarded Ethereum Triple Silver Medals for Outstanding Achievement: Composer, Instrumentalist, and Album. And the prestigious Indian Summer Music Awards (ISMA) selected the songs “Boundless,” “Ethereum,” and Past Lives” as finalists in the Native Spirit category.

Ethereum is an album of pure bliss; it has a perfect sense of balance in its overall manifestation and creation, the tones are calming, the flutes are Young’s paint brushes and here our artist in residence has demonstrated and exhibited his best works for us to all enjoy. … Joseph L Young and Ethereum, is a must for all who seek a little moment of sanity in a world filled with craziness.

Steve Sheppard/One World Music

http://www.josephlyoung.com

Diana Anaid My Queen New Album and Tour

September 7, 2017 Leave a comment

Our Female Feature Album and Video for September is the eagerly awaited My Queen Alternative Singer Songwriter Album.

“My Queen” sees the return of a truly talented Aussie singer/songwriter, Diana Anaid.

Co-written with longtime guitarist Nathan Correy, My Queen’s 11 songs reveal the tremendous personal and musical growth of the artist with themes of endurance and transformation, capably backed by some of the countries best players and produced by ARIA award winner Steve James (Sex Pistols, Siouxsie and the Banshees).

Diana takes lyrical inspiration from the transgender journey of her sister, with first two singles Can’t Apologise and Better Girl amongst the songs that empathise with her sisters inspiring story.

Her first album in 7 years, with video clip for Can’t Apologise by Rock n Roll Hall of Fame recipient Nick Egan (Oasis, Duran Duran )already premiered on The Music.

My Queen was mastered in the UK by Tim Young ( Massive Attack/Madonna ) and it’s list of impressive contributors help to create the album of Diana’s career.

Tour Dates

Sunday 17th September Nimbin Roots Fest (DUO) . 2.30pm Nimbin Bush Theatre stage & 9pm Phoenix Rising Cafe stage

Thursday 12th October The Tivoli, Brisbane Opening for Adam and the Ants

Friday 13th October Enmore Theatre, Sydney Opening for Adam and the Ants

Sunday 15th October The Palais Theatre, Melbourne Opening for Adam and the Ants

Monday 16th October Metropolis, Fremantle Opening for Adam and the Ants

Sunday 22nd October Cruelty Free Festival Sydney Headline act (SOLO)

Wednesday November 1st- Fri 3rd Australian Music Week Cronulla Sydney BAND SHOWCASE SET (TRIO)

Sunday November 12th World Vegan Day Melbourne Headline act (SOLO)

Track List

1/Into Your Heart

2/Better Girl

3/Can’t Apologise

4/Reassure Me

5/Mortify Me

6/My Queen

7/Braveheart

8/Twisted Love

9/Wish You Well

10.Leaving Town

11/Fallen For You

Buy Now

Links

Social media links
https://twitter.com/dianaanaid
https://www.facebook.com/dianaanaidmusic
https://www.instagram.com/dianaanaidmusic/

-Official site
https://www.dianaanaid.com

Tania De Jong – Australian Soprano – New Album – Flying Free

August 2, 2017 Leave a comment

Flying Free is a classical crossover recording bringing together the angelic voice of soprano Tania de Jong with the virtuosic genius of pianist, composer and arranger Anthony Barnhill. Also appearing on the album is one of Australia’s most acclaimed violinists Zoe Black and baritone Jonathan Morton. The album has been recorded with some of Australia’s leading musicians.

The album includes originals Flying Free and The Everlasting Light with compositions by Barnhill and lyrics by de Jong. There are also reinventions of some gorgeous standards including Shenandoah and Danny Boy and sacred songs including two versions of Ave Maria, Panis Angelicus and the Yiddish prayer Avinu Malkeinu. This incantation seeks compassion and peace and an end to war and famine, hate and oppression. Very timely in a world that is ever more divided.

The recording features the work of Schubert, Handel, Caccini, Dvorak, Lehar, Korngold and Gershwin though not always in the way you may expect. There is a divine and timeless nature to these incredible works and Barnhill has created some magical re-inventions.

The songs speak of love, compassion, hope, peace and light, which are very relevant to Tania’s inspirational work as Founder of Creativity Australia’s With One Voice. These innovative programs use the neuro-scientific benefits of singing and bring the fortunate and the marginalised together as ONE community to reduce growing inequality and create a sense of ‘WE’ rather than the current ‘us and them’ environment.

FLYING FREE RELEASE DETAILS
Official Worldwide Release Date Flying Free Single July 21(MGM) Digital Only
Flying Free Album Release September 1 (MGM) CD and Digital(14 tracks)

Flying Free

Tracklist

Flying Free [4:50]
Shenandoah [4:16]
Avinu Malkeinu [3:46]
Ave Maria [4:17]
Panis Angelicus [3:22]
Ombra mai fu [2:46]
Ave Maria [4:17]
Song to the Moon [4:38]
Danny Boy [4:38]
Summertime [2:45]
La vie en rose [3:53]
Vilja Lied [3:07]

Plus Bonus tracks- 13. Glück das mir verblieb [4:42]
14. Everlasting Light [4:25]

-Social media links
https://twitter.com/TaniadeJong
https://www.facebook.com/taniadejongam

-Official site
http://www.taniadejong.com

YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCo1xm_Sdslk7MytjEHO73Q

Sam Buckingham- New Album The Water

June 6, 2017 Leave a comment

Our new feature album is the fabulous Sam Buckingham’s new album The Water – heading out to cafes for June to coincide with the start of her 3 month National Tour, just scroll down to this pages footer for the amazing title track video as well….

Four time finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, Sam has graced the stages of Australia’s premier music festivals and played alongside the likes of Katie Noonan, Megan Washington and Lior. At once a seasoned performer and an exciting emerging talent in Australia’s burgeoning singer/songwriter and Americana scenes, Sam Buckingham’s new album ‘The Water’ speaks true to the core of her reputation as an authentic and prolific songwriter, each song rich with intricate storytelling and her timeless and enduring voice.

“Gorgeous and moving… with an authenticity that is undeniable” – The Au Review

The Album is OUT NOW -Get It Here

Itunes Spotify

Tracklist

1.The Water

2.Living In The Dark

3.In My Baby’s Arms

4.Compra Los Pantalones

5.Jolene

6.Green Water

7.Little Old Train

8.Marina

9.Hope

10.Elephant Man

11.Hammer & Love

12.Little Water

Tour Dates
Sam is on tour RIGHT NOW Throughout JUNE/JULY/AUGUST
Catch her in your town soon – see dates here and click for tix

For more info and all social media links see-

Website:

http://www.sambuckingham.com

Fiona Joy – Into the Mist

May 10, 2017 Leave a comment

Fiona Joy brings calm, delightful, and visual sensations to her unique compositions on Into the Mist. Performing solo on an 1885 Steinway grand piano, Fiona Joy’s talent is evident in her control of the instrument. This is Fiona’s 2nd solo piano recording on Blue Coast Records and it epitomizes the art of contemporary solo piano in today’s music. Her previous solo piano album, Signature – Solo, achieved critical acclaim by topping ZMR radio charts in 2016 and winning the ZMR award for “Best Solo Piano Album” in 2016. Into the Mist was recorded in the highest digital fidelity possible – a new format called DSD (Direct Stream Digital).

“The feel of Into the Mist brings back the wonderful years of Windham Hill, when I could buy an LP with complete confidence that I was going to love it,” – Dr. David W. Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of Positive Feedback

Track List:

A Walk in the Park (3:45)
Moon Over the Lotus Pond (3:49)
Opus: Into the Mist (Part 1) (2:18)
Opus: Mist Rising (Part 2) (5:29)
Opus: Mist Before Dawn (Part 3) (3:32)
Through Cloud (4:38)
Feeling Sunshine (2:21)
Grey Sky Morning (3:46)
Galloping (4:12)
The Void (4:10)

Social Links:

iTunes: itunes.apple.com/into-the-mist-audiophile

Website: fionajoy.com

YouTube: youtube.com/user/fionajoy

Facebook: facebook.com/fionajoymusic

Twitter: twitter.com/fionajoymusic

Luke Escombe – Skeleton Blues

May 10, 2017 Leave a comment

Skeleton Blues lays bare the key influences in Luke Escombe’s music. It includes covers of songs by Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan, as well as two electrifying renditions of the old spirituals ‘O Death’ and ‘John the Revelator,’ Although presenting a more serious side to his song writing, there is still a healthy dose of Luke’s sly humour in the first single ‘Punctuation Blues,’ a track which combines a Lightning Hopkins-inspired guitar groove with such lines as ‘punctuation is like making love/ you gotta know when to put it in,’ Meanwhile, previously released songs such as ’21st Century Blues,’ ‘Confidence,’ and ‘Axe in the House’ take on a deeper meaning when stripped of their band backings. As the title suggests, these are songs which have been cut down to their very bones.

Track List:

Punctuation Blues (3:25)
Confidence (3:49)
John the Revelator (4:20)
O Death (5:20)
Axe in the House (5:25)
21st Century Blues (4:27)
Man in the Long Black Coat (4:38)
The Lipsi (3:56)
The Wind Cries Mary (4:01)
Get in the Cool Room (3:48)
William Blake (4:45)

Watch Punctuation Blues here:

Social Links

iTunes: itunes.apple.com/skeleton-blues

Website: lukeescombe.com

Facebook: facebook.com/lukeescombemusic

Twitter: twitter.com/mrescombe

SoundsCloud: soundcloud.com/luke-escombe

Instagram: instagram.com/lukeescombe

Tom Eaton – Indesterren

March 16, 2017 Leave a comment

Tom Eaton could most accurately be called ‘the man behind the curtain’ in the field of contemporary instrumental music. That idea is doubly apt – as a producer, engineer, mixer and mastering engineer, Eaton’s skills are viewed as “wizardly” by many of the artists with whom he has worked. While deeply immersed in the folk music scene centered around Boston and Cambridge, MA, a pivotal moment occurred when he met Grammy winner Will Ackerman (founder of the pioneering music label, Windham Hill). The two soon developed a musical sense of simpatico that blossomed into what it is today.

Track List:

The Red Blazer (7:16)
Vervagen (6:54)
Gravity (6:35)
Midnight Clouds and the Great Bear (7:15)
Waltz for the Seven Sister (7:14)
Venus (feat. Jeff Oster) (7:04)
The Raven (6:13)
The False Cross (6:55)
Eridanus (5:17)
Spica (4:11)
Argo Navis (6:54)
The Little Lion (5:27)

Website: thomaseaton.com

Facebook: facebook.com/UniversalNoiseStorage/

Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1OoGd2lV9qGI9n9NBJSqZ1

iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/indesterren/id1160549340

Joel Leffler – Run with the Wolves EP

February 27, 2017 Leave a comment

Joel Leffler has formerly shared the stage with music legends such as Ian Moss, Diesel and Dragon, and previous Australian Idol finalists Shannon Noll and Hayley Warner. Joel has also appeared as special guest for Canadian band ‘The Trews’ and more recently former INXS front man Ciaran Gribbin.

Joel’s debut EP, produced by Aria Nominee Peter Holz and Mastered by Grammy Award winner William Bowden, is out now. Here’s the trailer to remind you what all the fuss is about…

Run with the Wolves Trailer

Track List

Atmosphere (3:29)
Run with the Wolves (3:49)
Promise Me Tomorrow (2:47)
Love Thirsty (3:02)
In My Pocket (3:24)

Upcoming Shows

3 March – Sutherland Entertainment Centre, Sutherland

11 March – Rocksalt Tapas & Winebar, Menai

Socials
Website: joelleffler.com

Facebook: facebook.com/thejoelleffler

Instagram: instagram.com/thejoelleffler/

Twitter: twitter.com/thejoelleffler

Spotify: spotify.com/album/7kacprHvlSa8DcAhVFMuI9

iTunes: itunes.apple.com/au/artist/joel-leffler

Mama K and The Big Love – Debut Album Blind – Funk, Soul, Rhythm and Blues

February 16, 2017 Leave a comment

Mama K and The Big Love is a band with attitude and substance. Hailing from Australia’s “deep-south” (Hobart, Tasmania), Mama K and the Big Love performed their original, old school funk for the first time in 2014.

In 2016, Mama K recorded their debut album at Red Planet Recording with producer Stewart Long (Violent Femmes, Luca Brasi) in Hobart. The album was tracked through a 1975 Vintage Harrison 24/32 Recording Console and mixed to a Vintage Studer B67 Analog Tape Deck. “So much can be done with digital these days, but sometimes you just want some romance!” said Stew Long, “We used old gear where it felt good,”

Recent Album Review

http://themusic.com.au/music/albumreviews/2017/03/03/mama-k-and-the-big-love-blind-liz-giuffre/

Upcoming Shows

17 March – The Duke Hotel, Hobart

Track List