Roots
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The Maes Are Driven By Art And The Good Life
"I never planned to become a working musician."
Elsie Rigby – one-half of sister folk duo The Maes – admits that while growing up with folk-musician parents was... -
The River Folk Festival 2023 Line-up
Update - 10 November, 2023: The Festival has added Melbourne folk trio Apolline to the line-up; they are known for their creative and nonconformist style who utilise a wide... -
Review: The Cat Empire @ The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)
I have to admit, The Cat Empire is one band which somewhat passed me by, which is odd given my love of Australian music.
However, they were sensational at The... -
Kim Churchill's Wanderer Festival Guide To The Sapphire Coast
Currently nearing the end of a northern summer tour of Quebec and the US, Australian folk troubadour Kim Churchill is jetting home to perform two special sets at next
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Steph Strings Is Keeping Busy With Constant Touring
A singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Steph Strings has ramped up traction relatively quickly thanks to her unique storytelling abilities and a sound demonstrating influence
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The Cat Empire Create Music You Need For Your Soul
Few bands have achieved the legendary status and longevity of The Cat Empire.
Twenty-plus years on, they embrace and entice crowds with their infectious... -
Katchafire Welcome The Love Of Their Aussie Fans
Katchafire are once again making their annual pilgrimage to Aussie shores for our reggae delight – this time splitting the trip into two parts, late September/ early October
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Vixens Of Fall Showcase Their Boho-Country-Rock At BIGSOUND
In recent years, BIGSOUND has introduced more and more country artists – an opportunity for many musicians of the genre to be catapulted into bigger and better
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The Dead South 2024 Australia Tour
Canadian folk, bluegrass band The Dead South are returning to Australia in 2024.
After their sold-out tour down under earlier this year, and already... -
Hiss Golden Messenger Have A Vision To Become Weirder
Later this week, folk-country rockers Hiss Golden Messenger will release their 15th studio album, 'Jump For Joy'; at least, they think it's their 15th.
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5 Current Climate Observations To Keep Across
A singer-songwriter and guitarist based on Sunshine Coast whose music traverses 'saltwater folk and coastal roots' vibes, Shannon Sol Carroll is also a member of surf rock,
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Semaphore Workers Club 2023 Weekender Spotlights Local Adelaide Talent
Adelaide's original alt. country, roots and blues festival held annually every October long weekend, Semaphore Music Festival presents the Semaphore Workers Club Weekender in
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Katchafire 2023 Australia Tour
Update - 29 August, 2023: Katchafire have added 11 shows taking in Wollongong, Sydney, Melbourne, Townsville, Cairns, Margaret River, Fremantle and Perth from late October.... -
Joe Geia Communicates The Importance Of Indigenous Culture
For 40-plus years as a musician, the idea of music as a means of truth telling has been a pivotal aspect of Uncle Joe Geia's own compositions.
It is the... -
Busby Marou Are Feeling Relaxed As They Return To The Road To Tour Their New Album
'Everything Is Beautiful' for Australian blues and roots duo Busby Marou right now – as the closing song on the band's fifth studio album 'Blood Red' reaffirms.
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5 Life Lessons To Help You Achieve The 'Impossible'
After a serious car accident several years ago left her with a Catastrophic Traumatic Brain Injury, Western Australian singer-songwriter Jay Wood continues to use the power
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The Cat Empire 2023 Australia Tour
Funk-rock-roots party starters, The Cat Empire are bringing their new live show home with an Australian tour this spring.
Recently completing a nearly... -
Tamworth Country Music Festival 2024 Line-up
Still six-plus months away, the first acts who'll play the 2024 edition of Tamworth Country Music Festival feature a stack of Australian country music stars.
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Dan Sultan 2023 Australia Tour
Four-time ARIA Award winner, Dan Sultan has previewed his forthcoming new album with newest single, 'Ringing In My Ears'.
A bright alt-pop melody is married... -
Satsang 2023 Australia Tour
American artist Satsang will bring his soulful folk-rock and hip hop tones to Australia for the first time in late 2023.
A musician rooted in change,...