New album Old 97’s Rhett Miller, Old 97’s – Photo: LTTL Alt. Country Pioneers Old 97’s Release New Album ‘American Primitive’ Out Now Much-loved Old 97’s have delivered another exhilarating mix of power rhythms and rocking country ballads. Art work by Tex Hammond, son of bassist Murry Hammond The band’s thirteenth studio album American Primitive (produced by Tucker Martine and via ATO Records) has much joy to offer. Of the album’s third pulsating single, one of the album’s many highlights: “‘Somebody’ is Old 97’s at our Garage Rock finest. Of all ..read more

New music from Medium Build Medium Build New Striking Single “Cutting Thru The Country” New Album ‘Country’ Coming April 5 Medium Build, the singer-songwriter born Nick Carpenter has announced his forthcoming ..read more

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New Music Kim Richey Kim Richey – Photo: Stacie Huckeba Kim Richey New Album ‘Every New Beginning’ Coming Single “Joy Rider” Out Now Kim Richey’s upcoming LP is called Every New Beginning and will be out May 24, 2024 on Yep Roc Records. The latest single from that collection is “Joy Rider” which was co-written with Aaron Lee Tasjan. Of the inspiration for the single, Richey says: “There’s this kid in my East Nashville neighbourhood that blasts around on a mini-bike. Nothing stops him [not even the pandemic]. He should deliver mail, that kid. He definitely brought the joy ..read more

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Our Top Six Albums April 2024 JJ Grey & Mofro – Photo: LTTL Top Six Album Releases April 2024 Our Top Six Albums April 2024 By Rob Dickens Claire Anne Taylor Giving It All Away Cheatin’ Hearts Records 16 February 2024 It’s no surprise that Claire Anne Taylor was a winner of ‘Best Live Voice’ at the Australian National Live Music Awards. The Tasmanian singer-songwriter has upped the ante with this, her third solo album which showcases the powerful, sultry vocals that bring to mind Janis Joplin. Giving It All Away does not leave much on the studio floor – it’s all been ..read more

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We talk with Ondara Ondara – Photo: LTTL Ondara Backstage at the Port Fairy Folk Festival 2024 By Jim Jacob By Rob Dickens Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, Ondara moved to the USA, thanks to a Green Card visa lottery win and settled in ..read more

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We talk with John Craigie John Craigie – Photo: LTTL John Craigie Backstage at the Port Fairy Folk Festival 2024 By Jim Jacob By Rob Dickens Born and raised in Los Angeles, John Craigie was attracted to the vibrant Portland music scene. A dry humour and wit, he’s been prolific and hard-working and is on his first Australian with Canadian Cat Clyde. Latest album – John Craigie ‘Pagan Church’ Listening Through The Lens: John, you were born and raised in LA, but you moved to Portland? John Craigie: Yes that’s true LTTL: When did you move there and why? JC: Ten years ..read more