Music The Storm Windows: Essential Tracks from Vermont’s Americana-Folk Duo by Georgina Everdell The Storm Windows, a unique americana-folk band from Vermont, have given us the rundown on their ultimate must-listen tracks Brothers Rob and Don are the musicians that make up The…
Music The Storm Windows are giving Americana new life by Georgina Everdell Country/folk duo The Storm Windows have just released “Vermont Girls”, and it’s an Americana fanatic’s dream The Storm Windows, comprised of brothers Rob on guitar, vocals, and piano, and Don…
Music The Weekend Lovers welcome a new era with double-single ‘High When I Die’ and ‘Strike Me Down’ by Tom Disalvo Atlanta band The Weekend Lovers return after over a year with their resplendent double-single ‘High When I Die’ and ‘Strike Me Down’. The motive behind The Weekend Lovers, the five-piece…
Music Melodic Highways: Lucie Tiger’s Unforgettable Road Trip Playlist by Tammy Moir Buckle up and let Lucie Tiger’s road trip playlist be the soundtrack that takes you on a melodic adventure through the heartland of the USA. Lucie Tiger has taken the…
Music Tasmania based country outfit The Sheyana Band release their debut EP Ricochet by Happy The Sheyana Band’s EP “Ricochet” mesmerizes with its blend of country-pop, Americana, and roots influences, showcasing dynamic vocals and expert musicianship. The Sheyana Band present the fruits of their time…
Music Sierra Drummond searches for meaning on heartfelt new single ‘Signs’ by Happy A guitar-led love letter to a cousin who passed away, Sierra Drummond’s Signs is an exercise in the healing power of music. Sierra Drummond has released her new single Signs….
Features Music Why it mattered: Lucinda Williams’ ‘Car Wheels on a Gravel Road’ by Tom Disalvo Lucinda Williams takes to the road, recounts her heartache and births a new genre on Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, a seminal album that turns 25 this year. Often,…
Books News Joan Didion’s personal belongings are up for auction by Tammy Moir Joan Didion was one of the most ground-breaking authors of the 20th century, and now her entire apartment and contents are up for auction. Known for her cool and collected…
Music Hatchling blends Western Americana and Aussie rock in latest single by Jasmine Kassis Sydney artist Hatchling, releases angsty-folk track, Shadow Of You, with lyrical mastery and rock-dripping passion. In a stunning blend of raw emotion and bluesy rock, Hatchling cracks open with Shadow Of You….
Music How The Gun Club and C.W. Stoneking inspired Supermodels’ debut EP ‘French Kiss’ by Happy Melbourne quartet Supermodels have dished up a serve of rough and ready Americana on French Kiss. Callum Elvins and Oscar Sargeant chat about their inspirations on their debut. The twangs…
Music PREMIERE: The Wicked Messenger unveil a romantic folk lullaby with ‘I Am Here’ by Cassia Briscoe Dreamy and dripping in delicacy is the slice of Americana-pie that The Wicked Messenger have served up: warm and ready to devour. If less is more, then Brisbane folk duo…
News The steep and winding path of Americana singer-songwriter, Justin Townes Earle by Luka Simonetti Justin Townes Earle, son of country rebel Steve Earle, took a similar but equally unique rock n’ roll path to his father, battling addiction from a young age and paving…
Features Dixieland and a Stratocaster: the story of Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans Of Swing’ by Luke Saunders One rainy night in Deptford, 1977, Mark Knopfler ducked into a deserted pub to avoid an approaching storm and possibly grab a beer in the meantime. A lousy jazz band…
