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...]
Vinyl Distraction
A couple of weeks ago I bought a turntable. Not just any turntable, but a Technics 1210 Mk 2. It’s been a long time coming and it was a long haul getting it here, having hired a car in Sydney to drive it back to the Gold Coast. There was a bonus that came with that turntable – 400 albums and 100 singles that filled the boot of that car on the drive home. This is a dangerous … [Read more...]
Elevator Operator – Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett is an interesting phenomenon. Whilst certainly not yet a household name, she commands the respect of her peers, the music press and many fans, including the likes of Ellen DeGeneres and Jimmy Fallon. With just one album and a couple of EP’s under her belt she has already played major musical festivals like Glastonbury and been nominated for Grammy, Brit and … [Read more...]
Wasting Time – Bernard Fanning
Bernard Fanning will return with not one, but two albums over the next 12 months, the first of which will be Civil Dusk (released August 5). The appetiser to the set Wasting Time is a melodic piece of pop with a hook that should please most Fanning/Powderfinger fans. The challenge for Bernard Fanning and indeed any singer with a recognisable voice is how do they distinguish … [Read more...]
Good To Be Alive Today – Michael Franti & Spearhead
Michael Franti has always been at his best when he’s motivated by a cause. The danger with politicising music is that too easily it can become a turn off when you’re forever harping on about what’s wrong with the world. In Franti’s case though his eternal optimism and predilection towards writing music that makes you want to get up and dance have proven to be an infectious … [Read more...]