Productions
FEATURE: The Unearthing Of Lecia Louise
Words: Matt Innes Success doesn’t come easily as an independent artist, but the hard work is paying off for Queensland singer-songwriter Lecia Louise. Lecia’s latest single, ‘My Everything’ has found its way to the top of the triple J Unearthed charts across all genres. “I was pretty excited,” Lecia says. “It was in the charts…
Read MoreFEATURE: Pink’s Not Dead – An Interview With Femmebug
Words: Jeremy Gluck Guest Writer (Director, Welsh Connections/SWND Records – Musician – Artist) Given the self-declared propensity for “glittery goodness” of Femmebug – the alter ego of Swansea-born Caitie Inson – perhaps it’s not a coincidence that her debut EP ‘Comfortable Place’ was released on 14 February, the alter ego of Valentine’s Day. “My future…
Read MoreFEATURE: Dancing With The Angels
Words: Mike Kennedy [Guest Writer – Welsh Connections/SWND Records, Director | Oystermouth Radio – Presenter] It was an unexpected phone call – and a voice from the past – that was the catalyst for the UK’s Christmas number-one in the iTunes chart last year. When the Emmy-nominated, and BAFTA Award-winning composer, Mark Thomas received a…
Read MoreRoyal Zen Arcade: Feverjaw And The Cymru Hüsker Dü Post-Hardcore Connection
Words: Jeremy Gluck Guest Writer (Director, Welsh Connections/SWND Records – Musician – Artist) Cultural Context Ambassador’s note: ‘Cymru’ is ‘Wales’, in Welsh! Beat that, lingo-nerds! My excuse for a hyperventilated Hüsker Dü fanboy rant disguised as a Feverjaw feature. One of my chief regrets regarding my high-octane hack halcyon days – my greatest being…
Read MoreNEWS: Alice Cooper Announces New Album, ‘Detroit Stories’
Words: Matt Innes Godfather of Shock Rock Alice Cooper has revealed details of his latest album, titled ‘Detroit Stories’ in an homage to his hometown. We get the first taste of ‘Detroit Stories’ on Friday 13 November with lead single ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’. The album proper is due for release on 26 February 2021 and…
Read MoreFeature: Little Big Man – An Interview With Phil Little
Words: Mike Kennedy [Guest Writer – Welsh Connections/SWND Records, Director | Oystermouth Radio – Presenter] The word ‘legend’ is used too freely these days but as a drummer there are a few drummers that I would class in that category. There’s Steve Gadd, Jim Keltner, Billy Cobham and Ringo – but one drummer in particular…
Read MoreFEATURE: We’ve Come to Steal Your Energy – The Job Interview
Words: Jeremy Gluck Guest Writer (Director, Welsh Connections/SWND Records – Musician – Artist) Yes, you read that correctly. Our good friend at SWND Records in Wales, Jeremy Gluck has gone above-and-beyond in his latest music journalism escapade. Shunning the ho-hum, standard Q&A format foisted upon bands, dear Jeremy presented Welsh band We’ve Come To Steal…
Read MoreNEWS: Australian Live Music – An Industry In Crisis
Words: Matt Innes The Australian live music industry is facing a shortfall of catastrophic proportions and is in dire need of assistance. Since March, nearly all but a select few technical production personnel have been forced out of the industry by the restrictions imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of them…
Read MoreFEATURE: A New Leaf For The Daisycutters
Words: Matt Innes They say to ‘write what you know’, and Cameron Wilson of Gold Coast band The Daisycutters knows a thing or two about heartache. “Stephen King has horror, James Ellroy has crime in LA – I have melancholic love songs and I’m never going to change,” Cameron says. “Melancholic love songs are what…
Read MoreFEATURE: The Everyday Magic Of Tasha Zappala
Words: Matt Innes There is something magical about singer-songwriter Tasha Zappala. “I think there’s a sort of magic in the mundane,” Tasha laughs, “that I think is really amazing, so I’ve been really focussed on that recently. And finding magic in the everyday as well.” Based in Tasmania, Tasha creates what she describes as ‘superstition-steeped’…
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