Roots
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Indigenous Musician Corey Theatre Is Learning His Tradition Language
Born in Daylesford, Victoria on Jaara land, Corey Theatre first picked up the guitar at age 17 after his uncle taught him to pluck the strings to the sounds of 'Candyman' by
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Island Vibe Artists Heart Island Vibe Festival
It's not only festival revellers who are getting excited to attend this year's Island Vibe
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5 Things I’d Take To A Deserted Island With James Bennett
Folk-roots singer-songwriter James Bennett was born in Byron Bay and raised on an isolated property with virtually no contact with the outside world near Lismore.
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Angus & Julia Stone Adelaide Review @ Thebarton Theatre
From the moment Angus & Julia Stone stepped out on stage (Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide, 28 September) they were here to impress.
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Kelly Brouhaha Didn't Quit On Her Music Career
Soul musician Kelly Brouhaha recently released her new EP, ‘Mama Didn’t Raise A Quitter’.
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Áine Tyrrell: Australia's Irish Queen Of Swords
Irish-Australian singer-songwriter Áine Tyrrell [pron. 'awn-yuh'] has released her EP 'Fledgling Fall', a stepping-stone between last year's debut 'Queen Of Swords' and her
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Rich Davies & The Low Road Return To Adelaide To Play Semaphore Music Festival
Fresh off a 12-month extended tour promoting their new album 'Ghosts', Melbourne act Rich Davies & The Low Road will return to Adelaide to play Semaphore Music
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5 If Whiskeys Were Women According To Great Aunt
Alt-folk, Americana duo Great Aunt (from Melbourne) use music as a catharsis; a way to express the best and worst of the human experience: sadness, grief, love and
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The Beautiful Girls Australia 2017-2018 Tour
It has been 15 years since The Beautiful Girls released Triple J staple and their debut release 'Morning Sun', the rootsy goodness of their surf-rock-reggae rhythms swamping
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Roots Musician Dan Horne Gives Bricks The Flick Chasing His Dream
Less than a year after Sunshine Coast musician Dan Horne downed tools as a bricklayer to become a full-time singer-songwriter and he’s already built an impressive solo
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Newcastle Blues-Roots Band Cornstalk Are Building On Their Independent Success
After a decade-long career, Newcastle's melodic six-piece blues, roots band Cornstalk last year scored the award for ‘Blues And Roots Best Artist’ at the ...
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Reggae Kings Katchafire Are Still Burning After All These Years
New Zealand's first-family of reggae, Katchafire have kept the good times rolling for two dubbed-out decades.
For vocalist and rhythm guitarist Logan Bell, the... -
5 Sunshine Coast Secrets With Locals Bearfoot
Love songs are supposed to be all dramatic and mushy, right? Sunshine Coast roots gurus, Bearfoot have taken a different approach with their new single.
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5 Reasons To Go To Island Vibe In 2017
One of Australia’s most soulful, boutique music, arts and eco events, Island Vibe is returning for its 12th year on North Stradbroke Island (Queensland).
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Graham Moes & The Petrichor Making The 'Heartwork' Pay Off On New Song
Brisbane musician Graham Moes has released a new single ‘Heartwork’, which captures the inner conflict of trying to achieve a work-life balance as a busy
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Meg Mac, Dan Sultan & Bernard Fanning Headline Inaugural Inland Sea Of Sound Festival
Better known for the country's biggest motor sport race, Bathurst is now home to its own
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Ruby Boots Wasn't Ready To Sink When She Moved To Nashville
Ruby Boots aka Bex Chilcott has been residing in Nashville for the last 12 months.
It’s one of the places where she feels at home, but it’s provided her with yet... -
Folk Artist Lior Is Working On A New Album; He Performs At Queensland Music Festival This Weekend
Since releasing his debut album, ‘Autumn Flow’, in 2005, singer-songwriter Lior has been breaking hearts and taking names with his soulful voice and beautiful
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Premiere: Stream Graham Moes & The Petrichor's New Song 'Heartwork'
The continuous struggle of balancing work commitments with lifestyle treats is a universal one.
Brisbane-based guitar slinger and soul singer Graham... -
Leanne Tennant: Ready To Showcase Her Wares
Singer-songwriter Leanne Tennant is seeing her years of hard work pay-off as she prepares for her showcase performance at Australian Music Week (AMW) in Cronulla this
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