As soon as I heard Elli Schoen's Mumma I was entranced. The song is underpinned by a beautiful ethereal guitar sound with Elli's powerfully emotive vocal a counterpoint to that sound. The song moves between that gentle guitar rhythm and a more punching arrangement of guitars and drums that creates a stunning immediacy. It's the kind of juxtaposition between light and shade / … [Read more...]
Gossip – Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly’s formative years fall into three distinct periods – growing up in a large Catholic family in Adelaide as an inquisitive and thoughtful kid mad on sport; moving to Melbourne to pursue a career in music and having a brief dalliance in the world of pop (including an appearance on Countdown with the Dots); before finally finding wide recognition and success after moving … [Read more...]
Lime Cordiale – This Band Should Be On Your Radar
Lime Cordiale - Waking Up Easy Basking in the glorious spring sunshine soaking up some new tunes today and Lime Cordiale fills my screen with a sound that has a distinct whiff of summer. It's not the first time these boys from Sydney's northern beaches have caught my attention. A couple of years ago I was sent a copy of their single Feel Alright and was mightily impressed, … [Read more...]