Interviews Music Andy Golledge: Sydney’s last troubadour by Emily Elvish Whether by his own doing or by fate, Andy Golledge has been landed with an almost impossible task: to keep Sydney’s folk heart burning…
Music Siobhan Cotchin runs us through 10 tracks that have inspired her songwriting by Cassia Briscoe Following the release of her latest single Fair-Weather Friend Blues, alt-country artist Siobhan Cotchin offers up a playlist of her biggest influences. From Miley Cyrus to Ricky Nelson and back…
Music Siobhan Cotchin stitches an armour of alt-country on her new single ‘The Fair-Weather Friend Blues’ by Happy On her latest single, Siobhan Cotchin delivers a level of introspection and sensitivity that most artists only dream. Siobhan Cotchin is writing songs well beyond her years. Along with deeply…
Music Papa Pilko & the Binrats unveil a glorious new video for ‘Meet in the Middle’ by Cassia Briscoe And from the ashes rises the phoenix. A creature that defies the subtexts that made it famous: folklore, mythology and innuendo. As do the multi-talented rock’n’rollas of Papa Pilko &…
Music Blue Lucas create soulful ambience on new single ‘Train Station’ by Kayla McNicoll Blue Lucas are a three-piece band creating sonic landscapes which explore alternative rock and country influences. Their latest single Train Station is a fresh take on a classic 1960s sound, a tune…
Music Needle In The Hay News Needle In The Hay Spotlight: Ryan Fisherman by Happy With our Needle In The Hay vinyl competition open once more, we’re back to enjoying an esteemed selection of tunes submitted by Australian and New Zealand artists. Every now and then a particular…
Interviews Music Introducing Ruben Neeson: The inner-west cowboy with more character than yesterday’s shirt by Luke Haggart In preparation for our 5th Birthday at the King’s Cross Hotel on Friday, it’s time you got well informed on the heart-bleeding alt-country rock prowess of Ruben Neeson. Having recently…
News PREMIERE: Immerse yourself in the stunning sounds of Riley Catherall’s new single Robin by Happy It was earlier this year, with the release of his single Watered Down Man, that we were first introduced to the endearing songwriting abilities of Melbourne’s Riley Catherall. The track was…
Music News The Little Lord Street Band are embarking on a huge national tour next month! by Happy Next month, Perth’s favourite alt-country band The Little Lord Street Band are hitting the road for a huge run of shows… including two showcase performances at this year’s BIGSOUND. For…
News Cosmic fest Dashville Skyline returns to the Hunter Valley for 2018 festivities by Liz Campbell Dashville Skyline, Australia’s very own cosmic country music festival, is returning in 2018 from September 28 to September 30. The extended program will run for three full days, featuring a…
News PREMIERE: Eaten By Dogs tear down the romance of recording in new clip Bloody Heels by Liz Campbell Eaten By Dogs amplify the alt-country chaos on their latest clip for Bloody Heels. The roaring banger marks the latest offering from the Melbourne lads, who skilfully tap into a…
Lists Little Wise gives us a rundown on five records that have changed her life, touched her soul, and given her a healthy dose of inspiration by Happy Sophie Klein – a.k.a Little Wise – is one of Melbourne’s most touching singer/songwriters. Deriving her name from an amalgamation of the origins of her Yiddish/Germanic name, Sophie Klein – Sophie roughly translating…
News Alt-country sweetheart Little Wise drops beautiful new single and announces a run of tour dates to celebrate by Happy Melbourne’s Little Wise derived her moniker from an amalgamation of the origins of her Yiddish/Germanic name, Sophie Klein – Sophie roughly translating to “wise” and Klein to “little”. It’s this kind…