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Brisbane-based singer-songwriter/indie-pop artist Laura Louise has just released her second single "Ice Cream Fixes Everything", a delightful folk-pop track that offers an alternative solution to your woes and problems. Have a listen, this will make your day! official website: www.lauralouisemusic.com
Brisbane based, emerging Folk/Pop/Alt Country artist Laura Louise recently released her debut single and video "Storm in A Teacup". Think young Taylor Swift meets P!nk and they head to a campfire to write some tunes together. Laura says Storm in a Teacup is best enjoyed whilst relaxing with your cat and sipping on your favourite cup of hot tea. (If you don't have a cat, any animal will do...).
Laura's musical exploits are varied and impressive. Here are a few highlights: - In 2013 she was the support act for Sarah McLeod of The Superjesus on her Australian solo tour with her duo, Bamford Cook - In 2016 she travelled to Hollywood to record the EP, Magnolia Ave with her duo, Bamford Cook. They recorded with and the EP was produced by Robb Torres of Post Nu-Metal band Trapt. - She has played around Australia in venues such as (but not limited to); The Basement (Sydney), The Princess Theatre (Brisbane), Annual Kennedy Awards in 2016 and 2018 (Royal Randwick, Sydney), on board the Indian Pacific and at Sails in the Desert (Ayers Rock, Northern Territory) - Has collaborated with ARIA award winning Adam Thompson of Melbourne band, Chocolate Starfish, and Glenn Bidmead of Sydney band, Lemonjuice - most recently supported Chocolate Starfish on the Gold Coast leg of their INXS Kick album tour - Was QMusics' Brisbane BIGSOUND Bursary winner (2018) - started pursuing her solo career in March 2017 and is excited to be at the beginning of her music sharing journey as Laura Louise!
Sydney’s multi-instrumentalist folk singer-songwriter Ally Palmer is thrilled to unveil her new single 'Under The Night Sky' which radiates her true love of nature's beauty by transmitting her catchy, chilled out surf vibes. It leaves you dreaming of breaking away from your everyday routine, getting out into blissful mother nature and travelling the beautiful coastline Australia has to offer.
'Under The Night Sky' was inspired by travelling on the road in a near retired van and learning to go with the flow when things don't turn out as planned. The van has taken Ally on some life changing adventures from the freedom of driving along Australia's East Coast to breaking down unexpectedly, leaving her stranded in small coastal towns and having to change her plans. The track was produced and recorded on the Gold Coast by Donovan Lee at Untitled. Music Studio and mastered by award winning Paul Blakey of 12th & Vine Post with credits such as Amy Shark's 'Adore' and Bearfoot's 'Feed My Soul'. Emerging from her roots as a keyboardist performing in various blues/ jazz/ soul bands throughout NSW and QLD, Ally developed the desire to take centre stage by writing and pursuing her own original music taking influences from Bruce Springsteen, Jack Johnson and Paul Simon. When Ally isn't away travelling, she is playing regular live shows accompanied by Donovan Lee on Drums and Sam Besmehn-Burt on Electric Guitar. After the release of her debut EP ‘Runaway With Me’ in 2016, Ally went on an East Coast Tour of Australia. The tracks from the EP were well received attracting radio airplay Australia wide and securing Ally a spot on the Byron Bay Bluesfest 2017 line up. Ally is currently working on a new EP, stay tuned for details of it's release. Bandcamp https://allypalmer.bandcamp.com/releases Facebook https://www.facebook.com/allypalmermusic/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ally.palmer.music/ Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/ally-palmer-6 Triple J Unearthed https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/ally-palmer Website http://www.allypalmer.com
Regal Records is pleased to announce the release of "House on Four Wheels," the highly anticipated third album by multi award winning singer/songwriter, Snez. This enchanting songstress has a forte for describing the experiences of everyday life in a way that resonates with her audience. Coming from a Macedonian working-class family, where stories about hardship, romance, black magic, mysticism and work ethic have been passed down through generations, Snez subtly weaves these influences into her own stories and songs, and in the process creating a powerful, personal and intimate performance on stage and in the studio. Snez has been touring Australia wide for the last 8 years, sharing the stage with artists including Renee Geyer, Jenny Morris, Gangajang, Mahalia Barnes. A multi-award winning artist, including a finalist in the top 10 of the Australia Songwriting Awards. Her single ‘Green’ appeared in the Triple J top 10 pop charts for a number of weeks. In 2009, SNEZ released her debut album ‘Gypsy Soul’, and there began her journey as a travelling storyteller. Based in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, with guitar in hand, SNEZ spent the next 7 years roaming remote and regional Australia, finding a willing audience around campfires, at cattle stations, on the side of highways and along pavements, at nursing homes, refugee camps, cafes, pubs, living rooms and indigenous communities; squeezing her world into a campervan, her ‘House on Four Wheels’, for months at a time.
“I started writing ‘House on Four Wheels’ whilst on tour in the remote areas of the Northern Territory. The red dirt, the interesting characters and open roads are so inspiring and allow space for writing songs,” Snez comments. SNEZ delivers pop/folk music with an equal slice of depth and quirkiness. Her lyrics are inventive and fresh. Recorded in the beautiful Blue Mountains, ‘House on Four Wheels’ is chock full of rootsy riffs and superb lyrics; makes you want to get out on the road yourself! Snez commences her Australian Solo Tour April 2017.
TOUR DATES April Thurs 6 April – Open House Concert, Sydney NSW Fri 7 April – Open House Concert, Cambewarra NSW
Sat 8 April – Yately House, Braidwood NSW
Sun 9 April – YassArts @ Oddfellows Hall, Yass NSW
Fri 14 April – Avoca Art and Gardens, Avoca Railway Station, VIC
Sat 15 April – Open Studio, Northcote VIC
Mon 17 April – Paynesville Wine Bar, Paynesville VIC
Thurs 20 April – Writers Block @ Lomonds, Brunswick East VIC
Sat 22 April – Red Tent Womens Gathering, Braidwood NSW
Sun 23 April – Open House Concert, Nowra NSW
Sun 30 April – Little Blowhole Art Bar, Kiama NSW
Fri 5 May – Marrickville Ritz Hotel, Marrickville NSW
