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Jessie-May K & Miguel Cullen-Green Release Single ‘Anchor’

Central Coast artist Jessie May-K has once again teamed up with occasional collaborator Miguel Cullen-Green to write and record their new single ‘Anchor.’ 

A mid-tempo duet featuring their male and female counter pointed vocals with spine tingling harmonies, the song tells the story of support and love in a relationship no matter what. 

The instrumentation includes acoustic guitar and keyboards played by Miguel. 

Recorded at Damien Gerard Studios in West Gosford by Murray Dilger and Andrew Beck, produced by Miguel Cullen-Green, and mixed by Aria Winner Russell Pilling in his Tasmanian studio. 

With Jessie playing in London and Dublin later this year, the tune is destined to find a worldwide following. 

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Jessie-May K is a young Singer, Songwriter, Director, Actor & Artist. Most successful as an internet personality, Jessie has released 6 singles, a 5 track EP Zone Out (2020), and a full album Rising Sun (2023). 
 
Originally trained in Musical Theatre, Jessie transferred to music when they were 16, teaching themselves guitar from YouTube to elevate their musical career, as they had been writing songs with lyrics and melody since they were 5 years old. 
 
Jessie is passionate about social justice and activism, often releasing music about movements that are important to them, raising awareness and sharing donation links in the hopes it will make a difference. Jessie is Neurodivergent and was born with ASD, ADHD, OCD and developed PTSD as a result of their early hardships and extreme childhood trauma. Jessie believes that the world thrives on diversity and that benign individuality is something to be celebrated and not feared. 

UPCOMING JESSIE-MAY K TOUR DATES

1 May – 9pm-12am The Bayview Hotel, Woy Woy, NSW

3 May – 1-4pm The Valley Brewhouse, Nulkaba, NSW

4 May – 7-9pm Hotel Elermore, Elermore Vale, NSW

9 May – 8-11pm General Washington Hotel, Stockton, NSW

10 May – 12-3pm Lakeview Hotel Motel, Oak Flats, NSW

13 May – 9-10pm Gunyah Hotel, Belmont, NSW

29 May – Brixton Jamm, London, UK

30 May – The Fiddlers Elbow, London UK

31 May – Fibber Magees, Dublin, Ireland

7 June – 2-5pm Lakeview Hotel Motel, Oak Flats, NSW

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CB Ghost On Tour and Video

NEW TOUR DATES

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Friday January 23 – Avoca Beach Theatre – Avoca Beach, NSW

Thursday January 29 – The Tote – Collingwood, VIC

Friday January 30 – Humdinger – Frankston, VIC

Saturday January 31 – Barwon Club Hotel – South Geelong, VIC

Friday February 6 – Avoca Beach Theatre – Avoca Beach, NSW

Friday February 13 – Fun Time Pony – Canberra, ACT

Friday February 20 – La La La’s – Wollongong, NSW

Saturday February 21 – The 1880 Hotel – Bathurst, NSW

 

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Originally recorded as a stripped-back demo inspired by Gerry Cinnamon with CB on guitar (capo on the third fret) and a foot stomp, the song first took shape in its simplest form. That early version carried the backbeat but lacked the now-signature drum build that had become a standout moment in live shows.

So, it was back to Damien Gerard’s studio to start again. Born as a sunset, balcony, surf-side tune, the released single captures exactly what the band has grown into as a unit. While the original had charm, this full-band version—driven by bass, drums, and soaring violin—arrives as a fully realised, big-hearted band banger.

“One Wave at a Time” is a reflective yet uplifting ode to living in the here and now. Written from the idea that when life feels overwhelming, the only way forward is day by day — or for surfers, one wave at a time — the song captures the quiet healing of the ocean and the clarity it brings to a restless mind.

Penned in the aftermath of a breakup that left CB questioning identity and priorities, the track balances light and shade, sadness and joy. Defying conventional structure, it eases into a restrained pre-chorus that creates a false sense of calm before opening into an expansive, emotionally charged release. Beneath the melancholic reflections of loss lies an unwavering optimism — a reminder to keep moving forward.

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Described by Scenestr as “Oasis meets Jack Johnson with Chris Cornell feels,” CB Ghost is no genre experiment — he’s a full-bodied apparition with a pulse.

An original solo artist backed by his band of merry Ghosts, CB Ghost has been carving out a reputation for raucous, emotion-soaked, good-time live shows that leave rooms louder than they found them. His debut album Mayhemic, released June 5, 2025 via Foghorn Records (MGM Distribution), features fan-favourite singles “Hollywood Hills,” “Beautiful Middle Finger,” and breakout track “Hold Down Hymn,” now past 100,000 streams and still climbing.

The band is a beautiful anomaly.

On drums and backing vocals: Glenn B, seasoned, formidable, and relentless.

On bass: Dean Sinclair — Rock Lord, delivering thunder, groove, and low-end authority like it’s written in stone.

On keys: Gem — incomparable, award-winning, and effortlessly elevating every song with colour, soul, and cinematic lift.

On violin: Archie P, hailed as “the best rock violinist in Australia,” arriving via Bonnie Scotland with strings on fire.

Together, they deliver moving high-energy shows — part sing-along, part catharsis, part dancefloor sermon. Add their powerful and original ballads – and it’s a roller coaster of emotions. As CB Ghost declares in “Beautiful Middle Finger”: “Ghosts don’t want to live forever.”

Sonically, CB Ghost blends alternative-rock, folk warmth, and surf-rock-country swagger, with pop hooks riding a riptide of feel-good drumbeats. Lyrically, it’s ocean-salted, streetwise, and emotionally honest — songs that make you move your hips, then check your heart.

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The Stomp’n Ramblers Release Single ‘Way Back Home’

Way Back Home is the second release from The Stomp’n Ramblers’ forthcoming debut album. Driven by a lively jump blues groove, the song tells a feel-good story about missing friends and the excitement of returning to the people who matter most. It’s a toe-tapping tribute to the warmth of home and the joy of coming back to where you belong.

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The Stomp’n Ramblers is Owen Mancell on slide guitar/stomp box/vocals and Ryan Stone on harmonica. With a sound steeped in the raw spirit of Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, they draw influences from The Backsliders, RL Burnside and Muddy Waters to deliver an eclectic blend of vintage blues with contemporary storytelling.

Owen’s soulful voice brings a deep emotional edge to their music, carrying the weight and warmth of old-school blues with every note. Paired with Ryan’s electrifying harmonica work, the duo channels a sound that feels timeless and unique.

As seasoned performers on the live circuit, The Stomp’n Ramblers have shared stages with acclaimed acts like Sons of the East, 19 Twenty, and Nathan Cavaleri.

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The Stomp’n Ramblers Release Single ‘Train’

Train is the first release from the upcoming debut album by The Stomp’n Ramblers’ – a cruisy, acoustic blues track where guitar and harmonica trade melodies like old friends. It evokes the journey and moments of when life finally catches up with us.

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The Stomp’n Ramblers is Owen Mancell on slide guitar/stomp box/vocals and Ryan Stone on harmonica. With a sound steeped in the raw spirit of Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, they draw influences from The Backsliders, RL Burnside and Muddy Waters to deliver an eclectic blend of vintage blues with contemporary storytelling.

Owen’s soulful voice brings a deep emotional edge to their music, carrying the weight and warmth of old-school blues with every note. Paired with Ryan’s electrifying harmonica work, the duo channels a sound that feels timeless and unique.

As seasoned performers on the live circuit, The Stomp’n Ramblers have shared stages with acclaimed acts like Sons of the East, 19 Twenty, and Nathan Cavaleri.

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CB Ghost Announces Tour Dates

UPCOMING SHOW DATES!

20th August – Mumbo Jumbo’s, Terrigal, NSW – Event Link

28th August – Bevanda Bar, Wollongong – Event Link

4th September – Lazybones Lounge, Marrickville, NSW – Event Link

5th September – The Savoy Bar and Music Lounge, Long Jetty, NSW – Event Link

6th September – Society City, Wollongong, NSW – Event Link

11th September – The Tote Hotel, Collingwood, VIC – Event Link

12th September – The Barwon Club, South Geelong, VIC – Event Link

13th September – Club Palm Beach, Palm Beach, NSW – Event Link

The album, as the title suggests, goes beyond the singles released so far, taking the listener on an audible journey from Bob Dylan-like stripped back melancholy tracks such as Garage Restitution, to foot tapping bangers like One Wave at a Time. And even, sea shanty violin-filled duets like Anchor, all the way to full blown rock beast in Carry Me Home which closes the album with a bang (cover of 80s Punk legends The Slaves tune with singer and lyricist Rik L. Rik).

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CB Ghost, a songwriter with an honest simple folk-rock style that captures the essence of a complicated existence with singalong tunes and poetic lyrics and sometimes a banger beat. A former pro surfer, CB Ghost is driven, bold and dedicated to his evolving sound and a deep love of blue-collar folk. His background provides him with a deep connection to toe tapping Celtic, country and straight-ahead heartfelt rock music mixed with salt water from the ocean.

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CB Ghost Releases Single ‘Hold Down Hymn’

Three days before hitting Damien Gerard Studios to record his album CB extended a poem he had been working on into a song with instrumentation and a chorus. An ode to the ocean, a ballad only a true surfer could write.

In order to embrace the inevitable ‘hold-down’ surfers encounter, CB Ghost wrote a Celtic hymn to sing to himself, to keep him calm, under a wave, at the ocean’s mercy.

CB Ghost: ‘The ocean is a mighty teacher, and the song reflects surfing’s hazards as much as life’s. Sometimes you get beat down, nothing you can do about it, just roll with it and resurface.

This song has become my secret weapon to calm my mind when I’m in the ocean’s belly. I use it to count down from 10, but get to zero, still under, next stage, panic! Now I have Hold Down Hymn to keep me company, it works amazing’.

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CB Ghost is a songwriter with an honest simple folk-rock style that captures the essence of a complicated existence with singalong tunes and poetic lyrics and sometimes a banger beat.  CB Ghost has emerged from a close-nit coastal surfing village in Australia. His background provides him with a deep connection to toe tapping Celtic, country and straight-ahead heartfelt rock music mixed with salt water from the ocean.

A former pro surfer, CB Ghost is driven, bold and dedicated to his evolving sound and a deep love of blue-collar folk stories and sensibility – and most importantly playing live to crowds who love to drink, dance, sing and have fun.

Having recently toured Northern NSW and Queensland with Sydney band Pinky Ring, The Ghost is finding his feet live and now incorporating a full band at most shows (his solo shows are still a must see for that intimate intensity). His first single ‘Hollywood Hills’ was a wee glimpse into what’s to come.

The second single ‘Hold Down Hymn’ takes you to places you never want to go (namely under waves at the bottom of the ocean), lyrically, spooky and totally relatable. With its oceanic tempo the song sends you adrift with its simple melodic ambience and features a guitar solo that soothes the soul. The video clip, shot under the ocean is a visual accompaniment that adds to the salty surfers tale of near drowning.

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Kilbey Kennedy Release New Single ‘That’s Gotta Hurt’

Both of these guys are on a post covid roll, The Church’s Hypnogogue Album has received worldwide acclaim and Martin’s work has been far ranging and prolific as always.

Building on the success of Jupiter 13 (2021) and The Strange Life of Persephone Nimbus (2022), Steve Kilbey and Martin Kennedy are about to releases their latest epic, ‘Premonition K’. The album unveils sumptuous sonic soundscapes courtesy of Kennedy paired with Kilbey’s lyrics that delve into the dark and enigmatic realms that exist between the boundaries of life and death.

Steve Kilbey, best known as frontman of legendary Aussie post-prog rockers The Church, infuses each track with an emotional resonance and sense of mystery. Martin Kennedy co-pilots this sonic odyssey with Steve Kilbey, weaving an intricate musical bed for Kilbey’s lyrical dreamings. Drawing from his twenty years of soundscaping with All India Radio, Kennedy adds layers of sonic complexity, at once warmly familiar and mysteriously strange, creating an immersive experience for the listener.

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The first single from the new album ‘That’s Gotta Hurt’ – upbeat jangle-guitars and Kennedy’s familiar electronic swirls provide the stage for Kilbey’s trademark lyrical magic.

Steve Kilbey says, “That’s Gotta Hurt is about the existential pain of loving and losing and of attachment to the roles we play in this theatre of the absurd.”

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