Lecia Louise Releases Single ‘Love’s Fool’

April 10, 2026

“Love’s Fool” is a funky, upbeat blues track that represents strength and self-worth. It tells the story of giving your all to a relationship and realising you deserve that same energy in return. Soulful, bold and self-assured, it’s a declaration that loving deeply doesn’t mean allowing yourself to be made a fool. Mixed by Multiple Aria Nominee and winner Steve James.

“You are a fabulous guitarist and singer and a great asset to Australia’s blues and roots artist community.”
– David Roman The Mystery Train. 2SSR.

2025 People’s Choice Award winner Lecia Louise is a powerhouse guitarist, songwriter, and performer whose commanding sound and dynamic live shows have earned her major chart success. She is a two-time #1 Triple J Unearthed Online chart topper, reached #2 on the AMRAP Regional Charts, and claimed the #1 position on the Alternative Chart three times in 2025. Far from your typical singer-songwriter, Lecia demands attention with soaring, blues-soaked, rock-driven guitar riffs and unmistakable musical authority. With over 20 years of national and international touring, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Blending rock, blues, country, soul, and improvisation, Lecia’s music has taken her throughout Australia, the USA, Europe, the UK, Hong Kong, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. An award-winning songwriter, her original music has been featured on television and radio nationally and internationally. She has shared the bill with Australia’s most iconic artists, including Jimmy Barnes, James Morrison, Jon Stevens, Grinspoon, The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson, The Baby Animals, Sarah McLeod, Suzi Quatro, Phil Emmanuel, and Daryl Braithwaite. Lecia has also performed at major Australian festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, Blues on Broadbeach, Gympie Muster, Adelaide Guitar Festival (where she served as a guitar tutor), Agnes Blues & Roots Festival, Mullumbimby Festival, Rock the Boat, West End Festival and more.

“Clean, elegant, tasty playing!!! I watched 3 times!!! Shred on!!!!!” – Nita Strauss, Alice Cooper’s guitarist.

“Lecia loves her 70’s rock, and it shows. But rather than rehashing old sounds and mimicking her heroes, the singer breathes new life into the sound and produces great, hooky rock songs.” – Time Off.

A Bachelor of Popular Music (Honours) graduate, Lecia Louise is regarded as one of Australia’s most respected guitarists and performers, continuing to carve a bold, authentic path in contemporary rock, blues, roots, and country music. She continues to mesmerize audiences nationwide and looks forward to the release of her highly anticipated new album in 2026.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

April 16 – Welders Dog, Armidale, NSW , 7:30 – 9:30pm, Solo

April 18 – Guitar Rock Bush Blitz, Tourist Hotel Narrabri, NSW, 9pm-midnight, Band

April 19 – Wilga Hotel Narrabri, NSW , 1-4 pm

April 24 – Odeon Richmond, VIC, With Geoff Achison, Acoustic duo sessions https://www.odeonrichmond.com.au/event-details/geoff-achison-and-lecia-louise-acoustic-solo-and-duo

April 25 – 12 Bar, Belgrave, VIC, Cam Walter band

April 26 – Private event, Message me if interested, Langwarrin, VIC

May 1 – Scotties, VIC, with Cam Walter band

May 2 – Blues Train, Geelong, VIC, Solo

May 3 – Stingo Blues, Yorkshire, VIC

May 5 – MBAS, VIC

May 7 – Miss Celies, NSW, House band blues jam

May 8 – TBA

May 9 – Mangrove Mountain, Blues on the Mountain, More info soon https://events.humanitix.com/z-star-uk-plus-lecia-louise-mangrove-mountain-hall

May 10 – Marks Point Sports Club, 3-6pm, NSW, Band

May 29 – Mackay Blues Club, Women in Blues https://events.humanitix.com/womeninbluesmackay

June 27 – Sunshine Coast, Blues and Roots Festival https://www.sunshinecoastbluesfestival.com

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April 9, 2026

Tailor Birds Releases Single ‘Bluebird’

April 2, 2026

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Bluebird, is a gorgeous step forward into the Tailor Birds world – a chance to dream, a chance to wander through the mist, to float through a world of light and dark, as we then wake up from our dreams to the beautiful real life crisp birdsong. Richer, dreamier, perhaps even darker and more vibrant than her last recordings, Bluebird is as wild as the place it was recorded in – a converted henhouse in Ireland, a former home of goats & chickens.

This song is the first single of 9 beauties releasing monthly through the year before 2027 sees the release of the stunning 3 part album.

This song features Tailor Birds’ creator, Sophie’s stunning vocals and her trademark live looped electric 5 string dreamy violin at the core of the sound, and features some stunning guests including Vinod Prasanna and Paya Lehane on flutes, Benjamin Smith on guitars, our long standing drummer, Daniel Brates on percussion, plus a guest vox shimmery moment from Terence who built the henhouse, and who also, alongside his wife opened his home for Sophie to record this album in. Bluebird also features plant music biosonification from the various studio sounds converted into electrical currents, including the steps of the ladder that was hanging out in the studio, some aloe vera, and a paper birch tree. Plus there’s the stunning foley art in the form of bird song, dog sounds, handwriting glimmers, and some smashed glass too. Recorded in the converted hen house studio, the song was then sent to our beautiful guest musicians across the globe, before the song was then threaded together

Dream folk musical wonder, electric violin magic, plant music biosonification, Tailor Birds has always tried to experiment with wondrous concepts, most recently recording the electrical currents of the studio walls via her plant music work. Live shows and her latest recordings aim to connect us all to a sound deeper than the earth, to help the listener regain a sense of calm and peace in a world of chaos, whilst also inspiring intrigue and wonderment. Reminiscent of the work of Nick Cave and Enya, and sometimes described as music for a video game not created yet, Tailor Birds’ performances have filtered through wild community experimental festivals throughout Europe, and in Australia from down in the Tarkine forest in Tasmania up to the rainforests in far north Queensland. This music sits on the edge of mainstream, but also fits into a world of its’ own.

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Todd Mosby Releases Album ‘American Heartland’

March 27, 2026

American Heartland is a culmination of Todd Mosby’s journey, thus far. The 12-track collection traverses contemporary jazz and folk, New Age, solo acoustic guitar, blues and jazz-rock. Lush orchestration, sultry female vocalise, driving horn sections, stately strings, and scene-setting minimalistic lyrics all come together under Mosby’s mission to capture the soul of Missouri in this new work.

World-class musicians join Mosby and producer Jeffrey Weber in bringing Mosby’s compositions to life, including Vinnie Colaiuta, Tom Scott, Leeland Sklar, Luis Conte, Michael Manring, Dapo Torimiro, Nick Lane, Lola Kristine, Laura Vall, Dan Fornero, Judy Kang, John Dickson, Bruce Carver.

Recorded at The Village Studios, and mastered at Grundman Studios, American Heartland is available in CD, digital and streaming formats.

Todd Mosby is an award-winning musician who regularly collaborates with some of the most revered studio musicians in the industry. Mosby crafts sophisticated yet accessible music, in the tradition of artists like Steely Dan, Wes Montgomery, James Taylor, and Joni Mitchell. His compositions feature compelling melodic structures and complex instrumental passages that appeal to both seasoned musicians and casual listeners alike.

Track List

Clouds Above Golden Fields (04:04)

Palomino (04:16)*

Witchi Tai (02:28)

Witchi Tai (postlude) (02:38)

Wichita Lineman (04:01)

On The Farm (03:03)

Joanie’s Town (03:43)

American Heartland (03:57)*

All The Stars Tonight (04.11)

A Full Moon Rising (03:39)

Land of Green (03:11)*

Both Sides Now (07:05)

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The Sheyana Band Release Single ‘Wasted’

March 20, 2026

Here is a great new single from Tassies Premier Blues band, we are loving it on the playlist.

Music is the great enabler! Channelling emotions into song can turn negative into positive, which was a remedy when I wrote Wasted. This song describes love with a narcissist. Lies, secrets, disrespect, predictions of betrayal and enabling of bad behaviour. That’s not kind love, that’s cruel love. Gut feelings, warning signs and omens in your dreams. Waiting for heartache on a wasted investment. The songwriting of this track was a great outlet for processing a negative experience. What a treat to have Russell Pilling in the studio with us, hands on, old school, producing this song as we recorded it.

Upcoming Tour Dates!

The Sheyana Band with Will Parks support act at Longley International Hotel, Tasmania on Sunday March 22 from 2.30-5.30pm.

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The Sheyana Band headline act for Animal Welfare Centre Inc Fundraiser in Zeehan, on March 28.

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The Sheyana Band at Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival, Sydney in May

The Sheyana Band at ‘Soltice in The Square 2026, Georgetown Tasmania
on Friday, 19 June, at George Town Memorial Hall, Indoor Stage, 6:45pm-7:45pm.

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“Tasmania’s Premier Blues Rock Band”

Sheyana and her band are about as authentic as it gets.(Dave Franklin)

Expressive vocals, muscular roots instrumentation, and an authentic blues/soul sensibility.(Skope Mag – USA)

The Sheyana Band displays true blues/rock mastery on the group’s new recording All The Best. (Indie Band Guru)

Honest, soulful, and unapologetically alive.(Jamsphere)

Receiving national & international recognition & airplay, their captivating live shows have seen them share the stage with Australia’s finest including Mark Seymour & The Undertow, Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks, Joe Camelleri & The Black Sorrows, Deborah Conway, Hoodoo Gurus, Neil Finn, Meg Mac, Superjesus, Mojo Juju, Gang of Youths, Diesel, Renee Geyer, The Angels, Kevin Borich, Ian Moss, Bill Chambers & Fanny Lumsden.

The Sheyana Band fuse Aussie Rhythm, Soul & Rock, Southern Country Pop, Americana inspired Roots & Blues with edgy Funk ’n’ Groove. Together they deliver passion, powerhouse vocals and brilliant musicianship, showcasing an extensive repertoire of golden hits and award winning originals. From the moment you hear the first song from the Sheyana Band, you will be impressed. This talented band, influenced by the classics, draw inspiration from their deep Tasmanian roots.

London born, Tasmanian based, singer-songwriter Sheyana has been hooked on music since her early childhood. The soulful Celtic/Sri Lankan storyteller is perfectly complimented by her stellar band, featuring Tassie’s finest musicians, with respected guitarist/vocalist Wayne Rand, seasoned, rock solid bassist Dan Jeffrey, and the mighty Leigh Hill on drums/vocals.

The Sheyana Band was honoured with the prestigious 2018 Chris Wilson Award for ‘Emerging Act of the Year’ from the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society. Sheyana’s songwriting has scored national and international awards and previous and current singles have reached top 10 on the charts on YESFM Sri Lanka radio in 2015 & 2023.

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The DK Effect Release Single ‘What Happened To Love?’

March 20, 2026

After their Chart Success Last year we are pleased to add the new single from the forthcoming album to our playlist.

What Happened To Love? is a conversation between a couple in conflict and a relationship that has seen better days.
It is about feeling trapped, wanting to escape but having nowhere to go. The song’s ‘call and response’ is like a battle of pettiness, highlighting how years of building tension can cause ridiculous and melodramatic overreactions to the most trivial of issues.
This was a really fun track to record and is even more fun to perform. The soaring harmonies at the end of each chorus really showcase the fabulous vocal chemistry within the band and the jazz/funk groove lets the backline funk out.

The track was recorded at home using vintage (old and cheap) equipment to get an authentic, earthy and organic sound, and was expertly mixed by Aria Winner Russell Pilling and Mastered by Andrew Beck (Damien Gerard Studios).

The DK Effect are an original 9-piece soul, funk and RnB band known for their four powerhouse vocalists, rich storytelling, melodic harmonies, and the passionate, polyrhythmic ‘call and response’ vocal synchronicity inspired by gospel music.

Their debut album, ‘Moving Time’, showcased their diverse repertoire. The album spent two months in the TOP 10 of the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Charts.

Recording at the iconic Frying Pan Studio was a unique and amazing experience for the band. The studio offers stunning views of Berriedale Bay and Kunanyi (Mount Wellington), creating a relaxing and inspiring environment. There is a viewing window into the studio, allowing museum visitors to watch and listen (via headphones) to the recording process. For the band, it was fun being an ‘exhibition / performance artist’ during the recording process – almost like a live recording.

The band has performed at numerous Tasmanian venues such as MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), Altar, The Moonah Arts Centre, Kickstart Arts, Salamanca Arts Centre, The Clarence Jazz Festival, The Playhouse Theatre, The Taste of Tasmania Festival, Rektango, the Uni Bar, Street Eats Franko, and the Republic Bar.

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Kaiyah Mercedes Releases New Single ‘3 Month Blackout’

March 19, 2026

In a stirring evolution of indie pop-rock, Kaiyah Mercedes returns with their latest single, ‘3 Month Blackout’, out 5 March. Building on the bold sonic shift of previous releases, Kaiyah Mercedes invites listeners into a raw and unfiltered journey through the aftermath of a whirlwind relationship. The track is anchored by driving guitars and dynamic percussion, capturing the unpredictable rise and fall of emotion that comes with moving on. The song’s structure mirrors the reality of emotional recovery, with moments of intensity giving way to quieter reflection.

At the heart of the track is the lyric: ‘Awkward silence, emotional violence / your twisted vices burned my skin like ultraviolet’. This line offers a vivid reflection of the intensity and vulnerability that shape Kaiyah’s songwriting. ‘3 Month Blackout’ marks a return to the narrative depth and lyricism of earlier works, with the bridge pulling back instrumentation to let the story take centre stage before launching into a cathartic chorus.

Kaiyah’s creative process for ‘3 Month Blackout’ was instinctive and immediate. The song was written in the quiet hours of a sleepless night and has remained untouched since its inception. Produced by Seetali Mack, mixed by Hayden Lauresen, and mastered by Chris Downer, the track stands as an honest snapshot of emotional recovery and self-discovery.

2025 marked a year of transformation for Kaiyah Mercedes. They released two successful singles, ‘MANIC!!!’ and ‘I’m Gonna Be Famous (How Cute!)’. On top of this, they took the stage for a pair of headlining shows, each drawing strong crowds of supporters. Their music reached new heights with a first play on Triple J. Kaiyah’s commitment to community saw them become an LGBTQIA+ ambassador for Euphoria Social.

With each release, Kaiyah seeks to empower listeners, offering agency, confidence, and a sense of belonging through music that is as vulnerable as it is resilient.

Supporting the track visually is a powerful music video, continuing the narrative from the ‘I’m Gonna Be Famous (How Cute!)’. The new clip follows Kaiyah and bandmates as their flight crash-lands on a deserted island, where they must survive for three months. Created in collaboration with Francis from District Down Under, the video blends spontaneous creativity with a playful spirit, capturing the beauty in chaos and the bonds built through shared experience.

To celebrate the release of ‘3 Month Blackout’, Kaiyah Mercedes will be hosting a launch party on Sunday, 29 March, during the day at Bergy Bandroom, Brunswick, with support from Lili Violet and Mathilde Anne. Kaiyah’s live performances are known for being immersive and for having an ever-changing energy. Audiences can expect unreleased tracks, costume changes, and moments that blur the line between stage and crowd.

Looking ahead to 2026, Kaiyah Mercedes is set to deliver more new music and visual projects, driven by a passion for storytelling and a commitment to authentic self-expression.

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Medusa’s Wake Releases EP ‘Echoes of Our Past’ For St Pats Day Shows

March 11, 2026

Often described as the love child of The Pogues and Australia’s own Roaring Jack, Sydney’s Medusa’s Wake deliver a powerful fusion of Celtic tradition, folk storytelling, and punk-fuelled intensity. Their sound blends rebel spirit with barroom melody — equal parts whiskey-soaked ballad and foot-stomping anthem — capturing both Irish heritage and Australian grit in one unmistakable voice.

Creeper

The first single from the new EP Echoes of our Past, Creeper is an engaging and uptempo tune that will have your feet tapping and your throat thirsting for Irish Whiskey and a cold Aussie Beer all at once.

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The EP – Echoes of Our Past

Echoes of Our Past is a deeply personal and powerful release from Medusa’s Wake, born from a period of profound loss and reflection. The songs emerged after lead singer and songwriter Eddie Lawlor lost both his father and brother within sixteen months of each other in Ireland. In the space between grief and healing, these tracks took shape — not simply as songs, but as a way to process loss, honour memory, and reconnect with heritage.

Blending Celtic tradition with driving folk-rock energy, Echoes of Our Past carries the raw honesty that defines Medusa’s Wake while revealing a more mature and emotionally resonant depth. Themes of family, resilience, identity, and brotherhood run throughout the EP, transforming personal tragedy into communal strength. The result is a collection of songs that invite listeners to raise a glass, remember their own, and find solidarity in shared experience.

Rooted in storytelling and driven by heart, this release stands as both a tribute and a testament — proof that even in grief, powerful music can be born.

Upcoming Live Shows

This St. Patrick’s season features two Sydney appearances: the Mortlake Irish Festival (Friday 13th March) and the Echoes of Our Past EP Launch on Tuesday 17th March at Sydney Park Hotel, Newtown.

With further shows in Newcastle, Brisbane, and Tasmania on the horizon, Medusa’s Wake continue to unite audiences through music that celebrates heritage, rebellion, and the enduring power of song.

This will be a very big celebration of everything this band and the day itself stand for, Don the Green and don’t miss.

Formed over a decade ago, Medusa’s Wake have forged a reputation for commanding, high-energy live performances that turn venues into communal celebrations. With driving rhythms, rousing choruses, and anthemic hooks, their shows invite audiences to sing, stomp, and raise a glass in equal measure.

Their debut album Rascals and Rogues introduced a bold mix of working-class anthems, rebel songs, and traditional influences wrapped in a modern folk-punk edge. The release established the band as a rising force within Australia’s Celtic punk landscape.

Their latest release, the EP Echoes of Our Past, marks a confident evolution in both songwriting and musicianship. The record explores themes of heritage, resilience, loss, and camaraderie, delivering sharper arrangements and emotionally resonant storytelling while retaining the raw fire that defines their sound.

Across their ten-year journey, Medusa’s Wake have shared stages with genre heavyweights The Rumjacks, The Go Set, Handsome Young Strangers, and XLF (ex-Stiff Little Fingers). Performances in Melbourne and Tasmania have helped expand their grassroots following well beyond their Sydney base.

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Bec Taylor and the Lyrebirds Release Single ‘Irresistible’

March 5, 2026

With their latest single Irresistible, Bec Taylor and the Lyrebirds lean into joy, connection and melodic immediacy, pairing alt-country warmth with pop sensibility, and continuing to evolve a sound rooted in storytelling, community and emotional honesty.

Bec Taylor and the Lyrebirds are a Canberra-based Australian alt-country pop collective, crafting uplifting, heartfelt songs that blend earthy folk textures with bright melodic hooks. Led by multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Bec Taylor, the band has carved out a distinctive space in the independent folk scene with a sound that feels both timeless and immediate: part wistful campfire confession, part irresistible sing-along.

Since their formation, Bec Taylor and the Lyrebirds have brought their magnetic live energy to stages across Sydney, Melbourne and the South Coast NSW, and have appeared at much-loved festivals including Major’s Creek Folk Festival, Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival and Dam Good Time Folk Festival. They’ve supported artists such as Troy Cassar-Daley, Little Quirks and Sarah McLeod, building a reputation for warm, engaging performances and finely tuned musicianship.

Bec’s broader musical journey spans multiple projects and genres, including collaborations with the Wiggles’ adult band Unusual Commoners, national touring with Regurgitator, and support slots for The Darkness among others. She has also performed at major Australian festivals including Groovin’ The Moo, Woodford Folk Festival and the National Folk Festival.

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The Insufferable Paul Scott Releases Single ‘In the dark’

March 4, 2026

Another Electropop/rock Indie Banger from Mr Scott featuring on our Soundslikecafe Playlist this month.

In fact we like it so much it has scored the coveted Number One Position on the list.

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The ‘In the dark’ single offers a repeated promise of solidarity. The refrain “we’ll find each other in the dark” offers warmth and quiet defiance. Darkness becomes not just confusion or crisis, but a shared space where connection endures. The sentiment is not triumphant, but compassionate—suggesting recovery through presence rather than solutions. In the end, the song balances unease with tenderness, affirming loyalty and resilience amid a world that feels increasingly unsteady.

This tune follows his output in 2024 and 2025, Scott continues his creative momentum with projects like Dopamine Mining, the singles “Superstar Housewife,” and “Extinct,” solidifying his reputation for thoughtful songwriting, layered arrangements, and a uniquely playful artistic identity.

The Insufferable Paul Scott is a Sydney-based Australian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and prolific figure in the indie music scene, known for his sharp lyrical wit, eclectic sound, and self-deprecating persona encapsulated in his moniker. Emerging from a long career that spans rock, pop, and experimental indie genres, Scott has distinguished himself both as a solo artist and as a collaborator in numerous bands and projects.

Scott first made his mark in music as a bassist and songwriter with the angular New Zealand group Pop Mechanix, whose single “Jumping Out a Window” became an enduring piece of NZ pop culture despite the band’s internal challenges and legal issues. After relocating to Australia, he co-founded the band Montana with Ken Stewart (Mr Blonde), Michelle Margherita and Steve Melville. Montana’s single “Koolest Band” gained national airplay on Triple J and was featured in the Hollywood film You Drive Me Crazy following a US tour and SXSW appearance.

Transitioning into his solo career under the playful title The Insufferable Paul Scott, he released his debut album Surrender to Robots in 2019, a genre-blending collection of melodic and introspective miniatures that showcased his DIY sensibilities. Subsequent releases—including the Radio Station EP (2020) and the critically appreciated album Tea and Medals (2021), recorded during the pandemic with collaborators like Steve Melville and Tim Powles—further refined his sound, combining indie rock, synth-pop, and jangle pop influences.

In 2024 and 2025, Scott continued his creative momentum with projects like Dopamine Mining, the single “Superstar Housewife,” and “Extinct,” solidifying his reputation for thoughtful songwriting, layered arrangements, and a uniquely playful artistic identity.

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Lecia Louise Releases Single ‘Love’s Fool’

Bec Taylor and the Lyrebirds ‘Irresistible’ (Official Music Video)

Tailor Birds Releases Single ‘Bluebird’

Todd Mosby Releases Album ‘American Heartland’

The Sheyana Band Release Single ‘Wasted’

Upcoming Tour Dates!

The DK Effect Release Single ‘What Happened To Love?’

Kaiyah Mercedes Releases New Single ‘3 Month Blackout’

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Medusa’s Wake Releases EP ‘Echoes of Our Past’ For St Pats Day Shows

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