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Lecia Louise Releases Album ‘Strike To Ignite’

“Lecia’s unique style and rock chic attitude make her a new fav!! Awesome…” – Triple J Unearthed  

From rock and blues to country and soul, Lecia Louise’s new album ‘Strike To Ignite’ embraces musical diversity with accomplished virtuosity showcasing her talents as a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and singer. Far from a typical singer-songwriter, Lecia commands attention with soaring, blues-infused, rock-driven guitar riffs, paired with melodic, emotionally rich lyricism.  

With a powerful rhythm section plus additional keyboards and guitars and lush backing vocals the sonic impact of this 11 Song record is immediate. 

Mixed by Multiple Aria Nominee and Winner Steve James. 

Released on all DSP’s, Deluxe 180G Vinyl Glossy Sleeve with Insert of liner notes + Lyrics, and on CD.

IN FOCUS – LECIA LOUISE on Aussie Music Weekly Show
Noddy speaks with Lecia Louise about her career to date and her upcoming album release
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“Aussie female rock will not be the same. Seriously cool guitarist as well as fantastic singer.” –  Malcolm Foster, bassist for The Pretender and Simple Minds. 

2025 People’s Choice Award winner, twice #1 on the Triple J Unearthed online charts, #2 on the AMRAP Regional Charts, and #1 position on the Alternative Chart three times in 2025. Lecia Louise’s musical journey has seen her perform around the globe and through Australia.   

An award-winning songwriter and performer, Lecia’s music has been featured on cable TV, and radio stations nationally and internationally.  

  She has a loyal fan base which has seen her support grow as a result of years of hard touring and blistering performances at a number of Rock and Blues festivals around Australia. Lecia has shared the stage with The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson, James Morrison, The Baby Animals, Jon Stevens, Grinspoon, Phil Emmanuel, Daryl Braithwaite and many more. Lecia continues to mesmerise audiences nationwide, with a highly anticipated new album due for release in 2026. 

Her powerful sound and dynamic live performances have delivered major chart success, including twice reaching #1 on the Triple J Unearthed Online charts, peaking at #2 on the AMRAP Regional Charts, and claiming the #1 position on the Alternative Chart three times in 2025. A 2025 People’s Choice Award winner, Lecia is set to release her highly anticipated new album in 2026. 

Lecia has continued to mesmerise audiences and has been featured at many festivals including Blues on Broadbeach, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, Mullumbimby festival, Agnes Blues & Roots Festival, Airlie Beach Music Festival, Adelaide Guitar Festival and more.  

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

August 1 – International Blues Day, Sydney Blues Society, Marrickville Bowlo, NSW https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1576606

August 2 – Reub Goldberg Brewing Machine, Tarrawanna, NSW

August 2 – Blues Guitar Road Show, Factory Theatre, Sydney https://www.factorytheatre.com.au/event/blues-guitar-roadshow/

August 8 – Stag and Hunter, Newcastle, NSW https://stagandhunter.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/2030d7d0-7d76-4854-80c3-36e8823c9b0d?

August 9 – Flow Bar – Old Bar, NSW 12:30 – 2:30pm, solo free

August 14-16 – Mackay Blues Festival, QLD https://events.humanitix.com/mackay-blues-fest

August 21 – Flametree Gathering, Proserpine, QLD https://airlieevents.com.au/events/flametree-gathering-2026/

August 23 – Lefty’s Music Hall, QLD

August 30 – Gympie Muster, QLD https://www.muster.com.au

September 18 – The Cave Inn, Album Launch, QLD

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The DK Effect Release Single ‘Smile’

‘Smile’ is our attempt to encompass the atmosphere, feel and emotion of some of our favourite 60’s soul classics -?? Otis Redding’s (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay and the Drifters’ Up On The Roof and Under The Boardwalk.  
It is a relaxed, feel-good stroll through hot, carefree days, where the love and smiles of those closest to you form the warmest and most enduring memories.  
The sparse production on this track was beautifully complimented by the addition of real strings performed by the wonderful Serena Ellery and of course features the fabulous harmonies and classic vocal arrangement by Crystal, Ruby and Belle. 

The DK Effect are an original 9-piece soul, funk and RnB band known for their four powerhouse vocalists, rich storytelling, melodic harmonies, and the passionate, polyrhythmic ‘call and response’ vocal synchronicity inspired by gospel music. 

Their debut album, ‘Moving Time’, showcased their diverse repertoire. The album spent two months in the TOP 10 of the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Charts. 

Recording at the iconic Frying Pan Studio was a unique and amazing experience for the band. The studio offers stunning views of Berriedale Bay and Kunanyi (Mount Wellington), creating a relaxing and inspiring environment. There is a viewing window into the studio, allowing museum visitors to watch and listen (via headphones) to the recording process. For the band, it was fun being an ‘exhibition / performance artist’ during the recording process – almost like a live recording. 

The band has performed at numerous Tasmanian venues such as MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), Altar, The Moonah Arts Centre, Kickstart Arts, Salamanca Arts Centre, The Clarence Jazz Festival, The Playhouse Theatre, The Taste of Tasmania Festival, Rektango, the Uni Bar, Street Eats Franko, and the Republic Bar.

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The Quixotics Release Single ‘Musketeers’

The Quixotics have captured the great vibes of hanging out with a gang of pals and going on musical adventures together as an act of defiance against the boring tyrannies of the world… Just like the Musketeers would. 
The latest single ‘Musketeers’ from the upcoming new Quixotics album release is an upbeat rally to arms. Passionate, fun and all in it together, all for one and one for all. Come and join The Quixotics on their next brave sound excursion.  

The QuiXotics are a band dedicated to enthralling song writing, recording and live performance. Impossible to pigeonhole, they deliver a diverse range of dynamic sounds that traverse terrain from driving Indi rock n roll with catchy pop overtures and bluesy guitar riffing always complemented by engaging lyrics. 

After a series of well attended launches in Perth and Fremantle’s best original venues to celebrate their 2025 vinyl album ‘New World State of Mind,’ The QuiXotics have now been signed to Foghorn records in Sydney and recently released the first two singles from their follow up album nearing completion and due for release 2026.

Formerly a three piece featuring lead singer Michael Gabriel on guitar with his son Gabe Francas on drums together with Hannah Smillie on bass and magical harmonies, The QuiXotics have now added Aaron Powell on second guitar providing another layer to emphasise the guitar driven nature 
of The QuiXotic sound full of riffs and surprising melodic invention. 

Now in a purple 
patch of song writing while garnering national Airplay, The QuiXotics are excited to continue captivating audiences into the future with their live performances and album releases.  

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Gareth Koch & Jan Daxner Release Single ‘La Rotta’

Originating in 14th-century Italy, La Rotta is essentially the medieval equivalent of a hype song. 

The Vibe: It’s an energetic dance. It features driving, repetitive rhythms, syncopation, and a rhythm that gives it an infectious, foot-tapping quality. 

If you were a peasant in the Middle Ages, this is the tune that got you dancing. The composition is built for high-energy instrumentation 

Although La Rotta has been bouncing around since the medieval period, it still feels remarkably modern. Its repeating, cyclical rhythm has a foundational groove.  

In this version?Gareth is joined by Viennese flute virtuoso Jan?Daxner.?The duo?creates?an imaginative?interpretation brimming with embellishments & whimsy. 

Gareth Koch is an ARIA Award winning multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, guitar soloist, composer & songwriter. He has recorded an extensive catalogue across multiple genres for classical guitar, flamenco, original compositions, arrangements, medieval projects, ambient music, rock & song writing. He has appeared at major festivals within Australia, Europe, Asia and North America.

Gareth was born in Milan Italy into an artistic family. His father is the Australian novelist Christopher Koch, and his Lithuanian-born mother Irene is a piano graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. His early musical education began with piano and clarinet before entering the gifted youth music programme at the Mozarteum in Salzburg Austria. When his family moved to Spain Gareth fell under the spell of the guitar.

After graduation from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Gareth won scholarships to the Royal Conservatorium of Madrid and the Academy of Music in Vienna under Professor Konrad Ragossnig. From this point his career developed to include music teaching, recording, publishing and performing. His recent classical album ‘The Guitar Player’ received a coveted 5 Star review from the Sydney Morning Herald.

Gareth’s current projects have a world music and contemporary bias with classical overtones. His writing is increasingly focussed on the ethereal nature of music. Recent collaborations include ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Steve Kilbey (The Church) with whom he has released three albums.

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The Sheyana Band Release Single ‘Wet’

‘Shey spent many years living off grid under the lush, mossy canopy of the magic Takayna rainforest in North West Tasmania. Wet braves the unknown. Emotions run deeper than waterfalls on the ancient forest floor. ‘Wet’ features the sublime vocals of Sheyana’s songbird daughter Mahlah Wing and the super talented Randal Muir on keys’.

‘Wet’ is a cinematic song/music video about first love, first desire, and the dangerous beauty of giving in to feelings you can no longer hide. Set against the lush, rain-soaked forests and streams of Tasmania, the video captures the vulnerability, tension, and emotional heat of two people drawn together by something deeper than attraction. Water becomes the symbol of surrender — desire, fear, innocence, longing, and the moment love turns physical. With intimate forest imagery, soft natural light, and a dreamlike romantic atmosphere, ‘Wet’ explores the fragile line between holding back and letting go.

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From the moment you hear the first song from the Sheyana Band, you will be impressed. This very talented, celebrated band, influenced by the classics, draw inspiration from their deep Tasmanian roots. The Sheyana Band was honoured with the prestigious 2018 Chris Wilson Award for ‘Emerging Act of the Year’ from the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society. Sheyana’s songwriting has scored national and international awards and previous and current singles have reached top 10 on the charts on YESFM Sri Lanka radio in 2015 & 2023.

Receiving national & international recognition & airplay, their captivating live shows have seen them share the stage with Australia’s finest including Mark Seymour & The Undertow, Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks, Joe Camelleri & The Black Sorrows, Deborah Conway, Hoodoo Gurus, Neil Finn, Meg Mac, Superjesus, Mojo Juju, Gang of Youths, Diesel, Renee Geyer, The Angels, Kevin Borich, Ian Moss, Bill Chambers & Fanny Lumsden.

London born, Tasmanian based singer-songwriter Sheyana has been hooked on music since her early childhood. The soulful Celtic/Sri Lankan storyteller is perfectly complimented by her stellar band, featuring Tassie’s finest musicians, with respected guitarist/vocalist Wayne Rand, seasoned, rock solid bassist Dan Jeffrey, and the mighty Leigh Hill on drums/vocals. Together they deliver passion, powerhouse vocals and brilliant musicianship. 

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