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Ron Buckpitt – Put It On Face Book ‘Single Review’

Ron Buckpitt – Put It On Face Book ‘Single Review’

Tuesday March 1, 2022 Some people unwind by conquering crossword puzzles, some play golf…Ron E Buckpitt writes songs! Ron is a self-described ‘rouseabout from the shearing sheds’, and apparently, there aren’t many colourful life experiences he’s missed out on—and written songs about. With an authentic country twang, all of his very own, Ron has released Put…

Jordan D’Sena – Secrets ‘Single Review’

Jordan D’Sena – Secrets ‘Single Review’

Thursday February 24, 2022 Adelaide based singer-songwriter Jordan D’Sena has just released his second single, Secrets. The new track follows the success of his 2021 debut Silhouette, which attracted a lot of attention and secured an enthusiastic audience for the young music artist.  Secrets is stylistically similar to his debut, utilising acoustic guitars, balanced production (Adelaide producer Israel…

Lark – Hit The Record ‘Single Review’

Lark – Hit The Record ‘Single Review’

Thursday February 24, 2022 As Lark’s biography declares, ‘If you want to label it, it’s a Miami Beach party vibe through the feel of early Madonna to end up in the good times zone of Dua Lipa and J.Lo’. And that is actually a pretty decent sum-up of Lark’s music. With years of experience behind…

Darren Gillis – Me & You ‘Single Review’

Darren Gillis – Me & You ‘Single Review’

Monday February 22, 2022 Western Australian country singer-songwriter Darren Gillis’s new track, Me And You, follows a series of singles, the first of which was released in 2020. The new one is as candid and stylistically on point as it needs to be to suit the genre. However, a broader palette is used, with traces of…

Jake Murdoch – Free Spirited Baby “Single Review”

Jake Murdoch – Free Spirited Baby “Single Review”

Tuesday 15th February, 2022 This might be the first rock and roll track in history to feature a penchant for homemade cooking, with the opening line of the chorus well and truly revealing the hurt the young narrator has endured: ‘I like your homemade pizza.’ As Jake Murdoch says about the lyric of his new…

Eli Dan – Still Frames “Single Review”

Eli Dan – Still Frames “Single Review”

Tuesday 15th February, 2021 Eli Dan’s debut single, Treading Water, was a finalist in the 2019 International Song Competition. The emerging Australian music artist followed that up with Just Another Love Song, which received decent media attention, including adds on ABC National Stingray, In Store Playlist Coles Radio, In Store DAB and KIIS – Feature.  Eli Dan harnesses the…

Özergun – The Days Before Lockdown – “Single Review

Özergun – The Days Before Lockdown – “Single Review

Friday February 4th, 2022 Australian indie alt-rock band Özergun has released The Days Before Lockdown, a folk-rock song featuring a lyric, despite its intimate nature, we might all relate to, a lyric that responds to the pandemic in a two-tiered fashion. The verses focus on the minutiae of everyday life while the chorus pulls away from the…

Grayson – Unsolved Mystery “Single Review”

Grayson – Unsolved Mystery “Single Review”

Friday February 4th, 2022 Country musician Grayson, aka Michael Edser, spent his childhood in Australia, developing his musicianship and songwriting. The global music artist has just released Unsolved Mystery, his first new track in two years. After establishing a following in Australia, Grayson toured the US and Europe extensively. He secured a contract with Rifle Range…

Grant Stevens – Devil’s Machinery “Album Review”

Grant Stevens – Devil’s Machinery “Album Review”

Friday February 4th, 2022 Devil’s Machinery is the new album for Grant Stevens, a guitar-based, retro-infused collection of songs featuring big hooks, consistently persuasive vocal performances, and outstanding musicianship. An extended amalgamation of blues and rock with nine all-new tracks and a reinterpretation of one of Dylan’s recent releases, I’ve Made Up My Mind To Give Myself…

Ben Walker – Time To Go “Single Review”

Ben Walker – Time To Go “Single Review”

Thursday February 3rd, 2022 Australian singer-songwriter Ben Walker has released the title track from his debut EP Time To Go. The new song is the follow-up to his recent release, Castles, which generated decent nationwide radio play across a wide range of broadcasters, including Tamworth’s 2TM and 92.9FM, Australian Country Radio, Good Morning Country, and the ABC. …

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