Mark Lucas – Continental Drift

"Mark Lucas – Continental Drift"

Hard on the heels of his recent solo outing “Little Town Blues”, local troubadour Mark Lucas is back with a new offering from his stalwart band, The Dead Setters.

Originally from the UK, Mark spins tales of the ordinary and beyond armed with a dry wit and a well-travelled if world-weary take on the human condition. Add Jake Lardot (Belgium) album producer & one of Australia’s most respected guitar players (check 14 years on the road with Lee Kernaghan), John Lee (Georgia, USA) fiddle & mandolin, Steve Gunning (all over the place via Woodford) drums (former sideman to Vicky O’Keefe, Grace Knight amongst others), and Chris Mearns (the not-so-token Australian) bass, who’s been plying his trade longer than most have a right to, and you’ve got a multicultural take on country roots music, embracing folk, country and blues with a foot in the past and ear to the future.

‘The Continental Drift’, the band’s fifth release offers gritty observations on life and love driven by a bunch of musicians schooled in everything from punk to bluegrass, but all with a taste for tale well told and a melody that hooks you in.

“The recipe seems pretty simple: creeping easy on the ear melodies, songs written with ingredients from the store where Tom Petty and Elliott Murphy shop, a voice which is very akin to that of Gerry Rafferty, guitar sounds emerging from the strings of Bonnie Raitt … well, enough parts to make the great record that this CD has become.”

File under adult alternative Australian roots music.

Itunes-

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-continental-drift/id1065747670

http://www.facebook.com/marklucassongs

Dead Setters “Continental Drift” Tour dates

March 10       Django Bar, Marrickville (album launch)

March 11       Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle

March 12       5 Church Street, Bellingen

March 13       Nimbin Hotel, Nimbin

March 18       Merton Hotel, Rozelle

March 25       Smith’s Alt Bookshop, Canberra ACT (tbc)

March 26       The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick VIC

March 27       The Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford VIC

April 1             The Gasoline Pony, Marrickville

April 10          Petersham Bowling Club, Petersham (Lock the Gate Fundraiser)

April 14          Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL

April 15          Hotel Gearin, Katoomba

April 16          The Bunker, Coogee RSL, Coogee

Monks of Mellonwah-Disconnect EP

"Monks of Mellonwah-Disconnect EP"

Monks of Mellonwah teamed up with Grammy-winning producer Keith Olson (Fleetwood Mac, Ozzy Osbourne) and acclaimed engineer Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons) for their long-awaited debut album in 2014.

The band have received recognition beyond their Australian borders, winning awards for International Rock Band Of The Year (LA Music Awards 2012) and Best Indie Rock Band (AIM Awards 2012).

Having completed a 3 month tour of the USA in 2014, supporting the likes of Scott Stapp (Creed) and Sevendust, the Monks returned to the USA in April 2015, to perform showcases at the highly regarded and acclaimed music conferences – The Rock Summit and Musexpo which are both being held in Los Angeles.

This new Album , produced by Joseph de la Hoyde, has seen the band work with Grammy nominated Mix Engineer Slavic Livins, A&R Worldwide’s Monte Malone and Sat Bisla, as well as Mastering Engineer Steve Hall.

More at

http://monksofmellonwah.com/

 

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Berardi/Foran/Karlen – Hope in my Pocket

"Berardi/Foran/Karlen – Hope in my Pocket"
Featuring acclaimed Australian jazz musicians vocalist Kristin Berardi, pianist Sean Foran and saxophonist Rafael Karlen, Berardi/Foran/Karlen is a trio merging sounds of jazz, folk and classical music. Intensely intimate, textural and emotional, the music draws you close, at times a whisper, the lush piano harmonies merging with Berardi’s sublime vocal lines and Karlen’s engaging melodic interplay. These tracks are selected from the forthcoming album Hope In  My Pocket.

Selected Cafe Tracks Include
1. A mother’s plea –
2. Hope in my pocket –
3. Will I ever Rest – 
4. I picture you  – 
5. For how long  –
More Info at
Album Doco

RHODES- Debut Album Wishes

"RHODES- Debut Album Wishes"

Blessed with a voice of stripped back, stop-you-in-your-tracks beauty, Rhodes releases his eagerly anticipated debut album ‘Wishes’ This September on Rhodes Music / Ministry of Sound/Sony Music.

Having honed the songwriting talent that has been clear for all to hear on his captivating early EP’s, ‘Wishes’ confirms the arrival of a major talent who has already been compared to artists as diverse as Jeff Buckley and Adele. The album is written entirely by Rhodes and produced by Rhodes and his long-term collaborator James Kenosha (Dry The River, Pulled Apart By Horses), with additional production by Drake producer Nineteen85.

Rhodes has travelled a long way in a short time building on what has been a phenomenal beginning to a career that promises longevity. He’s supported Ben Howard, London Grammar, George Ezra and Sam Smith while selling out his own shows including his biggest show to date at London’s Village Underground in March.

More at

https://twitter.com/rhodesmusic

www.rhodesmusic.co.uk/

Buy links

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wishes-deluxe…/id1012436002

Official Video

 

 

 

The Paper Kites – TwelveFour

"The Paper Kites – TwelveFour"

Melbourne-based 5-piece The Paper Kites return with their sophomore album, twelvefour

Written entirely between midnight and four in the morning, twelvefour is a concept record that explores the theory that an artist’s creative peak lays within these hours.

In a pursuit to accomplish a bigger and bolder sound, the group travelled to Seattle to record with Grammy-nominated producer Phil Ek (Father John Misty, Manchester Orchestra, Fleet Foxes, The Shins).

twelvefour is lush and intimate: think drum machines, dirtier guitars mixed with soulful, smooth synth moments. Plentiful late night vibes.

Tracklist

  1. Electric Indigo
  2. Renegade
  3. Bleed Confusion
  4. Revelator Eyes                                               
  5. Neon Crimson
  6. I’m Lying To You Cause I’m Lost
  7. A Silent Cause
  8. Woke Up From a Dream
  9. Turns Within Me, Turns Without Me

 

Website – www.thepaperkites.com.au

Buy links –

Digital: http://smarturl.it/TwelveFour.IT

CD: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/music/browse/alternative/twelvefour/730523/

Vinyl: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/music/Whats-Hot/alternative/twelvefour-vinyl/766375/

Social media links –

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepaperkitesband

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepaperkites

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepaperkites

YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/thepaperkitesband website hosting information

Say Yes To Love

"Say Yes To Love"

AUSTRALIAN MUSICIANS BAND TOGETHER TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIAN MARRIAGE EQUALITY WITH #SayYesToLove

With the marriage equality campaign squarely on the national agenda, Australian musicians have come together to support the cause by donating songs to the innovative Say Yes To Love Project.

Ivan Hinton-Teoh, Campaign Director for Australian Marriage Equality, said,

“Every day Australians are finding new and innovative ways to get behind the marriage equality campaign. I am delighted to be part of #SayYesToLove and I hope it inspires more to find their voice to champion for equality.”

The album’s executive producer, Michael McGlynn, said,

“Everyone should have the right under the law to marry the one they love. Australian musicians, bands and artists stand together with Australian Marriage Equality to #SayYesToLove.”

All tracks have been kindly donated by the Artists with proceeds going towards the Australian Marriage Equality Campaign.

Cafes are loving supporting this one…

Tracklist

1. Josh Pyke – Make You Happy
2. The Basics – What Do You See In Me?
3. John Butler Trio – Losing You
4. All Our Exes Live In Texas – Our Love Won’t Die
5. Katie Noonan’s Vanguard – Peace Is My Drug
6. C Major and Veneno – Por Tu Amor

7. The Cat Empire – Still Young
8. The Black Sorrows – A Fool And The Moon
9. Darren Percival – Lovelife
10. Playwrite – Whijaker
11. Wes Carr – People Of Peace
12. L-FRESH THE LION feat. Mirrah – The World Is Ours
13. Woodes x Elkkle – Muddy
14. Khanz – Deerhunter
15. Michael McGlynn – Diamond
16. Hannah Robinson – Realistically
17. Holden Brothers Travelling Circus feat. Dallas Holden & Katie Holden – Flying
18. The Blackbird Collective – No Other Plan
19. Bronte – My Word
20. Fiona Joy – Grace (Chill Version)

 

Suze DeMarchi – HOME

"Suze DeMarchi – HOME"

‘Home’ by Suze DeMarchi features duets with Jimmy Barnes, Russell Morris, Diesel, Tex Perkins and Dallas Frasca.
Marking exactly fifteen years since the enigmatic singer’s first solo album, the new studio offering is a collection of familiar songs about home, originally recorded by a diverse set of artists including The Clash, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Sheryl Crow, Adele, Ryan Adams and more.
These are the songs that have been close to Suze’s heart on her journey around the world and back home to Australia.
“Home was always on my mind. I’ve always been drawn to stories about home, and love many songs about home that resonate with me now as much as they did during the years I was away. To celebrate my journey I’ve recorded an album of these songs, with some friends, and with those I admire.”

A slight departure from her rock roots with the Baby Animals, and with the unlikely and ultimately perfect pairing of Shane Nicholson on production, ‘Home’ is delivered with the same passion that has earned Suze DeMarchi her iconic status in the Australian music history books.
“Home is where my roots lie, where my folks are, where my history remains, where the air is sweet, where my friends reside and where I kiss the ground when I step off that plane.”

Tracklist:
1    Our House feat. Russell Morris
2    Come Home
3    Home (West Coast Version)
4    Hometown Glory
5    Get Home
6    Home (East Coast Version)
7    The Letter feat. Tex Perkins
8    The House is Rockin’ feat. Jimmy Barnes and Diesel
9    Safe European Home feat. bid ask Dallas Frasca
10  Homeless feat. Mick Skelton

Buy links

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/home/id993236445

Website

www.suzedemarchi.com

Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Suze-Demarchi/595765723775184

Twitter: https://twitter.com/chksingr

Josh Pyke – But For All The Shrinking Hearts

"Josh Pyke – But For All The Shrinking Hearts"

But For All These Shrinking Hearts is the 5th studio album from well-loved Australian singer-songwriter Josh Pyke.
With multiple ARIAs, APRAs, Gold records, & 4 top 10 debuts, Josh recently performed stunning shows at the Sydney Opera House with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

This new album could well be Josh’s finest to date – But For All These Shrinking Hearts is rich with total creative freedom – a newfound sense clearly reflected in the record’s spirit.

TRACKLIST:
1. Book of Revelations
2. Songlines
3. Late Night Driving
4. There’s a Line
5. Momentary Glow
6. Hollering Hearts
7. Still Some Big Deal
8. Be Your Boy
9. When Your Colours Go
10. Doing What You’re Told
11. Someone to Rust With

Website – joshpyke.com

Buy links –

Digital standard: http://smarturl.it/JoshPyke.Album

Digital deluxe: http://smarturl.it/JoshPyke.Deluxe

CD standard: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/music/browse/pop/but-for-all-these-shrinking-hearts/722478/

CD deluxe: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/music/browse/pop/but-for-all-these-shrinking-hearts-deluxe-edition/722482/

Vinyl: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/music/Whats-Hot/pop/but-for-all-these-shrinking-hearts-vinyl/747360/

Social media links –

Facebook: facebook.com/joshpyke

Instagram: instagram.com/joshpyke

Twitter: twitter.com/joshpyke

YouTube: www.youtube.com/joshpykevevo ireland

Holy Holy – When The Storms Would Come

"Holy Holy – When The Storms Would Come"

Classic songs. Huge supports. Sold-out headline shows. International gigs. Raves from radio programmers, journalists and bloggers… Australian duo HOLY HOLY have experienced much even before launching an album. But now their debut, When The Storms Would Come, is finally here – and it’s vaster, and wilder, than anything they’ve aired to date.

 

Tracklist

  1. Sentimental and Monday         
  2. Outside of the Heart of it  
  3. A Heroine                 
  4. History                                      
  5. If I Were You                              
  6. You Cannot Fall For Love Like a Dog
  7. Wanderer                                       
  8. Holy Gin                             
  9. Pretty Strays for Hopeless Lovers
  10. The Crowd 

 

Website – http://www.holyholymusic.com/

Buy links –

Digital – http://smarturl.it/WTSWC

CD – https://www.jbhifi.com.au/music/browse/alternative/when-the-storms-would-come/722802/

Vinyl – https://www.jbhifi.com.au/music/Whats-Hot/alternative/when-the-storms-would-come-vinyl/747051/

Social media links –

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holyholymusic

Instagram: www.instagram.com/holyholymusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/holyholymusic

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMkpj3rnUL-evXsLosROrkA?feature=watch

 

 

 

Nick De La Hoyde-Passion

"Nick De La Hoyde-Passion"

In the current musical landscape, there are no longer barriers. You don’t have to be from New York or LA to be a rap artist. Poetry and pop music can go hand-in-hand, and an MC doesn’t need to shy away from wearing his heart on his sleeve. This makes it the perfect time to introduce Nick de la Hoyde.

Nick de la Hoyde is a 21-year-old singer/songwriter/rapper from Sydney, Australia.

In pursuit of a professional football career, Nick moved to Barcelona, Spain at the age of 15 and lived there for 4 years. It was during this time that Nick started to explore hip-hop music as a way of expressing his frustrations with the ups and downs of following his dreams. What started out as an outlet, soon became a burning passion. Nick wrote lyrics and melodies to his favorite instrumentals as well as original songs, in collaboration with Sydney based composer, musician and producer (and brother) Joseph de la Hoyde (de la Aurora & Monks of Mellonwah).

Melding the sounds and vibes of hip-hop, pop, soul, R&B, and spoken word, Nick de la Hoyde developed a style that defies genres. With introspective lyrics that read like personal journal entries, his songs express the angst and triumphs that come with youth, dreams, and determination.

That message certainly made an impact. By performing his songs online and through his self-made videos, Nick began to make a name for himself, building a strong and loyal fanbase that continues to grow. This growth has been seen across all of Nick’s social media sites, and in particular on Instagram where he has amassed a large following in just five 5 months.

Nick’s work recently caught the attention of Chicago based Hip-Hop producer Lemoyne ‘LA’ Alexander (R.Kelly, Aaliyah) who invited Nick to the USA to collaborate. The result, Nick’s debut single “The Longest Way,” realeased in October, entered the US top 100 chart strongly in 2015.

The voice of 2015 – Nick de la Hoyde is the artist to watch!

 

Tracklist

1 Aces

2 By My Side

3 The Longest Way

4 Wheres the Party

5 Passion

6 No Consolation

 

Links

Itunes

http://itunes.apple.com/album/id998764918

Official Website – www.nickdelahoyde.com