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  • The Paper Kites: Soaring High

    They’ve just come back from a sold-out headlining tour of America and Canada, and along the way The Paper Kites have learned a thing or two about performing and making

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  • Frente: Marvin's Room

    Some 21 years after its release, Melbourne act Frente will celebrate their iconic album, ‘Marvin The Album’, with an Australian tour.


    “I'm looking forward to...
  • Lester The Fierce: Love And Loss

    Lester The Fierce is a combination of Anita Lester and her alter ego, imagined as a children’s book hero.


    Recently, Lester allowed a camera team to invade her...
  • Five Places To Write Music With Li Li Kite

    Li Li Kite will be finishing their Sunday residency at The Bearded Lady this weekend.


    Rumoured to be inviting a horn section to the usual three-piece line-up, you...
  • Christopher Coleman Collective: Unearthed Gem

    Tasmania’s Christopher Coleman is a little unorthodox in his rehearsals. Using a different band in each city can be a little on the hectic side.


    “I'll be fly in the...
  • Introducing Sissybones

    Who is... Sissybones formed nine months ago. An acoustic quartet: melodic, daydreamy folk, blues that features Paddy Dempsey (guitar/ vocals), Alison St Ledger...
  • Watch Grizzly Bear At The Opera House

    Grizzly Bear bid farewell to Australia — and to their long, 115-date tour in support of their last record, 'Shields' — at the Opera House on Sunday night.


    The...
  • Introducing Ball Of String

    Already turning heads in their hometown, Ipswich-based indie folk outfit Ball Of String gear up for the launch of their self-titled EP.


    Lead guitarist and vocalist...
  • The Siren Tower: A River Runs Through It

    With their dynamic new set list, Perth folk rockers The Siren Tower are preparing to play on stages throughout Australia.


    They'll be showcasing their new single,...
  • Bluesfest 2013 Diary: Day One

    For many it is a 360 day countdown each year for one of the greatest congregations of international superstars mixed with the cream of domestic talent. For some it is the

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  • James Teague, The Big Old Bears And Many More At Folklahoma

    Folklahoma is set to begin this Friday Feb 22. This multi-venue, alt-folk microfestival brings Fremantle to life during the busy Fringe World season.


    The line-up...
  • Tim Finn At Port Fairy Folk Music Festival

    The 37th Port Fairy Folk Music Festival is only five weeks away and a world of music is on the wing. Happening on the Labour Day Long Weekend, 8 to 11 March. Port Fairy has

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  • Woodford Folk Festival Review 2012/13

    In its 27th year, Woodford Folk Festival built some much-needed momentum, with ticket sales up 15% on the previous year, beautiful weather and a fine

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  • Omar Souleyman's Meredith Sideshow

    Aviator-clad Syrian folk-pop god Omar Souleyman has announced a sideshow to his Meredith performance.


    Souleyman, instantly recognisable with his red keffiyeh and...
  • Hayes Carll: Captain Americana

    Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris and Gregg Allman can eat (the noble working man's) dirt — Texan troubadour Hayes Carll topped all of them with

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