There’s a refreshing honesty in William Crighton’s work. His self-titled debut album taps into the rich vein of Australian life through his soulful story telling. They’re his stories, but they’re our stories too because William Crighton gets to the heart of who we are and how this vast and ancient landscape shapes our lives. He brought those stories to Bigsound … [Read more...]
Prince’s Protege
Smoke Fire Hope Desire - Harts. Darren Hart, or just “Harts” as he’s known in the music world is a phenomenal talent. Virtuoso is a term that applies to only a very few, but this man is that and so much more. Guitar, keys, bass and drums are all part of his musical repertoire and on stage he can move effortlessly between each of them. Then there’s his exceptional vocals, … [Read more...]
O Death – Karl S. Williams
There’s no doubt that Karl S. Williams marches to the beat of his own drum. In an age where popular music is made to order for instant consumption, here is a man whose music comes from another time and place, a craftsman with the ability to tap into a wellspring deep within his soul to create some of the most beautiful music I’ve ever heard. His voice can move from angelic … [Read more...]
A chat with… Tracy McNeil
Tracy McNeil has quickly built a reputation as one of our finest songwriters. Originally from Canada, Tracy has called Melbourne home for that last decade and as the wife of guitarist and songwriter Luke Sinclair (Raised By Eagles), Tracy is now a well entrenched member of Melbourne’s music mafia. Her first release here was a collaboration with the wonderfully talented … [Read more...]