Victorian Country/Pop duo Souly Us release debut album "Alive"...all emotions covered

Souly Us, the recipients of the 2019 APRA AMCOS New Songwriter of the Year award from the Tamworth Songwriters Association (TSA), recently released their debut album ‘Alive’. The release comes off the back of the duo’s Hello World EP, which peaked at #5 on the iTunes Country Music Charts. Their debut single ‘Meant to Be’ received widespread airplay across Australia, while its follow up single, ‘My Soldier’ reached #10 on the iTunes Country Music Charts.

Speaking of the album, Souly Us says, ‘Every single person will get something out of this album. Whether it’s a powerful break-up ballad, an uplifting song of strength, a love song or a song about life, this album is bound to capture listeners in more ways than one and covers all types of emotions.’

Comprised of Kate Appleyard and Ben Mawdsley, Souly Us recorded and produced ‘Alive’ in their home studio in Inverloch, Victoria, while it was mixed by ARIA and CMAA winner Matt Fell and mastered by Michael Carpenter at Love HZ Studios in Sydney. ‘With country music at heart and a twist of pop, every track on this album was written and produced by us with the assistance of Matt Fell’s final mixing touch and Michael Carpenter’s mastering at Love HZ Studios in Sydney,’ Souly Us says.

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Taking inspiration from the world around them, ‘Alive’ features the soulful sound, powerful storytelling and captivating lyrics the young Victorian duo have been known for since forming in January 2018. With Kate’s warm angelic voice and Ben’s rhythmic and passionate artistry on guitar, the band share dreams, hope, love and connection through their latest release.

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Folk-Roots singer-songwriter Michael Waugh new album release ‘The Weir’..insightful storytelling

Michael Waugh’s new album ‘The Weir’ reaches up from the dried, cracked heart of Gippsland’s irrigation reservoir - Lake Glenmaggie - asking what it means to grow up Australian. It is family ‘carguments’ on long holiday drives to see the big things of Australia, mozzie-bitten itches of first summer loves, Meldrum-fuelled familiarity of Aussie rock classics, and the lived-in love of dinner with your partner in front of Neighbours. But it is also about what lies underneath – our underbelly laid bare by the drought; the distances that drive us apart, the economic devastation of rural communities, the death-wish of boys in country towns, the spectres of colonisation, racism and homophobia.

‘The Weir’ is Michael Waugh’s third album. It follows ‘The Asphalt & The Oval’ (winner 2018 The Age Music Victoria Awards ‘Best Folk and Roots Album’) and 2016’s ‘What We Might Be’ (Golden Guitar Award nomination 2017) and is Michael’s third studio project with multiple ARIA and Golden Guitar winning producer Shane Nicholson.

Michael Waugh gives a profound new voice to the Australian experience. His insightful storytelling cuts to the heart of everyday life. It is honest, emotionally brave and compelling in its beauty. His insightful tributes to friends, family and parenthood are simultaneously deeply personal and nationally recognisable; audiences see their own brothers, parents, pubs, rivers, struggles and joys reflected in the faces of those characters who live large in Michael's songs.

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You can catch Michael Waugh at one of his upcoming shows:

Saturday 14th September – The Palais (w/ Shane Nicholson) – Hepburn Springs, VIC
Saturday 21st September – Sandy Point Music Club (with Gretta Ziller) – Sandy Point, VIC
Friday 4th October – Oodies Café (w/ Scott Cook) – Bundaberg, QLD
Saturday 12th – Saturday 19th October – Cruisin Country 2019
Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd November – Maldon Folk Festival – Maldon, VIC
Saturday 16th November – Humph Hall (w/ Gretta Ziller) - Allambie Heights, NSW
Sunday 17th November – Illawarra Folk Club show (w/Gretta Ziller) – Kiama, NSW
Saturday 23rd November – Burke and Wills Winery – Heathcote, VIC
Saturday 30th November – By the Banks Festival – Albury, VIC
Wednesday 11th December – The Lomond Hotel - East Brunswick, VIC

The Weir - out now on Compass Bros Records through Universal Music Australia – buy here

78 Best Melbourne Attractions Every Tourist Must See

Just for a change, thought I'd share an article that is NOT music related but about the highlights of the great city of Melbourne and the state of Victoria...enjoy

Being one of the most sport-centric cities in Australia, the more popular Melbourne attractions most definitely include landmarks like the MCG and Melbourne Park’s Rod Laver Arena, where the Australian Tennis Open is held each year. But don’t limit your exploration to Melbourne CBD.


The more memorable Melbourne attractions are worthy day trips away from the city centre including the World Heritage listed 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road; Phillip Island where you can see penguins wash up on shore; and Puffing Billy Steam Train, which will get you closer to Yarra Valley‘s finest wines.

read the full article here: https://www.overseasattractions.com/pacific/australia/melbourne/

Indie-Pop artist Eliza Hull music video for new release 'Hard Way' .. inspired by a dream

After releasing her stunning new single ‘Hard Way’, indie-pop artist Eliza Hull has just revealed the accompanying music video – directed by Miles Bennett (The Dukes of Windsor) and shot by Jacob Simkin (Gotye, Clutch) in the songstress’ hometown of Castlemaine, Victoria.

Inspired by one of Eliza’s dreams, the clip shines a light on the many layers in a relationship and the expectations of where it might go; whilst not knowing what lies ahead. The brides represent ‘what could have been’ and their haunting persistence a reminder, that it’s hard to leave ghosts in the past behind. 

Since the release of ‘Hard Way’, the track has been supported via Double J, ABC Local Radio, triple j Unearthed, Spotify, worldwide tastemaker blogs Pilerats, Savage Thrills, Electric Lady, We Love That (GER), When The Horn Blows (UK) and The Autumn Roses (USA).

The song has also enjoyed strong praise from community radio stations 3RRR, SYN FM, 4ZZZ, Radio Adelaide, which resulted in a #6 and #7 position on the AMRAP Metro and Regional charts, respectively.

To celebrate the release of ‘Hard Way’, Eliza will perform two shows at The Penny Black, Melbourne on Friday June 22 and at OAF Gallery Bar, Sydney on Saturday June 23 alongside Muki, Teischa and Essie Holt as part of indie club night tour circuit, Rare Finds.

Eliza Hull’s forthcoming EP ‘How We Disappeared’ produced by Jono Steer (Ainslie Wills, Ali Barter, Hiatus Kaiyote) is due mid-2018.  

“A lush piece of music, with rumbling percussion amidst a generally live-feeling track where her soaring vocals are still the star”.
Pilerats (AUS)

“This is just well-crafted, well-made, and genuine".
The Music (AUS)

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Who is ~yesqueen~? New-Folk, poet, musician, human right's campaigner

New-Folk, poet, musician, human right's campaigner, ~ y e s q u e e n ~ was born Hook Richard on June 7, 1995, in Hastings, Victoria, Australia. While attending college, he began performing popular folk songs, and took to touring Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom shortly after graduating. ~ y e s q u e e n ~ has released a new album 'HOOK RICHARD'  via Recorder Records.

'HOOK RICHARD' is an innovative, outlook on the new digital age we are in. ~ y e s q u e e n ~ ask's you the question, do you believe 'Digital Vinyl' is the way of the future? 

Inside the new album 'HOOK RICHARD', ~ y e s q u e e n ~ will question political subject, the media role and bring forth a fresh new approach, asking the listener, do we deserve answers to the state of leadership in our time right now? What does freedom and opinion look like to you and where does music become a leader?

Early Life: born to parents Karen and Glenn Taylor; he and his younger brother Blair were raised in the community of Geelong where he graduated from St Josephs College to begin touring . Driven by the influences of pop music; Bob Dylan, Damien Rice and Passenger, he began busking in Flinders Street Station, Melbourne. He became a regular on the Australian, New Zealand and UK touring circuit, supporting established Australian acts; Hunters and Collectors, James Reyne, Josh Pyke, Carus Thompson and Jordie Lane. ~ y e s q u e e n ~ has released 5 albums and was signed to Australian record label 'Recorder Records' in March 2017.

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