Basement Birds may be a new name on the music scene, but chances are you know these guys already. This new outfit features four of the most talented songwriters in the country: Kav Temperley (Eskimo Joe), Kevin Mitchell (Bob Evans, Jebediah), Steve Parkin (Autopilot), and Josh Pyke. We’ll get our first chance to hear what…
Georgia Fields is currently adding the finishing touches to her new album, but she’s releases this gorgeous song “Something Borrowed, Something Blue” to tide us over. The track has a wonderful whimsical air about it, with the quirky sounds of a child’s animal toy meeting more traditional orchestration. The song’s romantic without being cloying, and…
It’s been more than two years in the making, but Old Man River is finally heading home for a headline tour to support the release of his new five-track EP You’re On My Mind. The release will precede Old Man River’s new long player Trust, which should hit stores in the middle of years. I…
Sam Clark is preparing to release “Send Me a Sign,” the second single from his debut album. “Send Me a Sign” follows the release of “Broken,” which went all the way to number one on the ARIA Physical Charts and cracked the top 40 singles charts. “Send Me a Sign” will be released on April…
Singer-songwriter Will Connor is about to release his third album Sailing, Love and Food. The disc was inspired by the demise of Will’s relationship, and his newfound love affair with the sea. Will is a singer who practices what he preaches. After recording the album inspired by the ocean, he set out to experience it…
After seven albums and 21 years together, Powderfinger are calling it a day. Bernard Fanning, Jon Coghill, John Collins, Ian Huag, and Darren Middleton will sign out with a final Aussie tour which will make stops in 21 towns. In a statement the band said “the Sunsets tour will be Powderfinger’s last ever run of…
Craig David’s new single “One More Lie (Standing in the Shadows)” has barely made a ripple on its release. But the British soulster is hoping to change all that when he touches down in Australia for a promotional tour next month. Craig will arrive on May 17 and stay for six days to promote the…
Have the Young Heretics gone mad? The Melbourne duo are offering their new album We Are The Lost Loves to fans as a free digital download prior to its official release on May 7. Matthew Wright and Kitty Hart decided to leak the album because they believe in the power of their music. Or they…
North Carolina’s The Avett Brothers are making music industry waves with the release of their latest album I And Love And You. To coincide with its local release the band is currently enjoying some time Down Under. Yesterday I caught up with Scott Avett, the band’s multi-talented singer, percussionist, harmonica, and banjo player, to chat…
Hobart-based groovesters Let The Cat Out are currently taking Australia by storm as they tour the country in support of “Lee Roy,” the first single from their debut album. Lead vocalist Jane McArthur recently took some time out to chat to Sounds of Oz about the tour, the album, and the wonders of the Hammond…