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Kilbey Kennedy Release Single ‘Serafina’

‘Serafina’ is classic Steve Kilbey (The Church) and Martin Kennedy (All India Radio), a timeless indie-rock track, driven by chiming guitars and melodic atmosphere in the spirit of R.E.M. and Kilbey’s legendary band The Church. Blending classic guitar jangle with modern cinematic production, the song delivers poetic vocals and dream-pop appeal for listeners drawn to nostalgic, guitar-led music.  

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‘Serafina’ is the first single from their ninth album ‘Things We Did On Earth’. 

Kilbey Kennedy is the long-standing collaborative project between Steve Kilbey (The Church – “Forty some years into their existence, these Aussie psych legends are making some of the most vital music of their careers” – Brooklyn Vegan) and Martin Kennedy (All India Radio – “Like Pink Floyd & The Flaming Lips at their most ethereal” – The Needle Drop). 
 
Since their first release in 2009, the duo has forged a singular sound – an “ultimate convergence of influences, that shimmers with a strange beauty accentuated by its dark and haunting undercurrents.” – The Music 
 
Drawing on Kilbey’s evocative lyrics and Kennedy’s atmospheric production, Kilbey Kennedy moves through ambient, psychedelic, and experimental spaces, favouring mood and emotional resonance over fixed genre lines 
“Neo-prog epic” – Prog magazine 
“Completely envelopes you, drawing you deep into its cosmic womb” – allmusic 
“For those of us who never really expected Kilbey/Kennedy to be much more than a one-off side project, their continued collaboration is a gift to all fans and one that keeps on giving.” – Volt & Volume

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Bec Taylor and the Lyrebirds Release Single ‘Even Smaller Parts’

Following the radio success of ‘Irresistible’ — which was picked up by multiple programs on ABC Country, including Edge of Country — Bec Taylor and the Lyrebirds return with ‘Even Smaller Parts’, a deeply introspective country ballad that leans into vulnerability and emotional reckoning. 

Written by Bec Taylor and Sam McNair, the song turns inward, examining what it means to love again after damage. Anchored by rich acoustic instrumentation and a restrained, spacious arrangement, it centres on a voice that is both guarded and searching — someone who knows the cost of heartbreak, yet remains quietly open to connection. 

“It’s a song about what’s left after the storm — and whether you can trust someone with the pieces.” 

Bec Taylor and the Lyrebirds are a Canberra-based Australian alt-country pop collective, crafting uplifting, heartfelt songs that blend earthy folk textures with bright melodic hooks. Led by multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Bec Taylor, the band has carved out a distinctive space in the independent folk scene with a sound that feels both timeless and immediate: part wistful campfire confession, part irresistible sing-along. 

Since their formation, Bec Taylor and the Lyrebirds have brought their magnetic live energy to stages across Sydney, Melbourne and the South Coast NSW, and have appeared at much-loved festivals including Major’s Creek Folk Festival, Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival and Dam Good Time Folk Festival. They’ve supported artists such as Troy Cassar-Daley, Little Quirks and Sarah McLeod, building a reputation for warm, engaging performances and finely tuned musicianship.  

Bec’s broader musical journey spans multiple projects and genres, including collaborations with the Wiggles’ adult band Unusual Commoners, national touring with Regurgitator, and support slots for The Darkness among others. She has also performed at major Australian festivals including Groovin’ The Moo, Woodford Folk Festival and the National Folk Festival. 

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

  Thursday 21 May – 7pm Smiths Alternative, ACT w/ Dan Musil

  Friday 29 May – 5-7pm The Wharf @ Ulverstone, North Tasmania w/ Sparrowgrass

  Saturday 13 June – 7pm Gasoline Pony, Marrickville, Sydney w/ Bower

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Gareth Koch & Jan Daxner Release Single ‘Canario’

Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger was a composer & virtuoso player of the lute in the early Baroque period. He was born in Venice or possibly Rome, the son of a German nobleman who served at the House of Habsburg. His highly inventive playing style attracted the attention of the Roman aristocracy.  

In this unique & innovative version of Canario Gareth is joined by Viennese flute virtuoso Jan Daxner. The recording presents a fresh & buoyant reading of Kapsberger’s work in an arrangement for guitar & flute. The duo creates an imaginative interpretation brimming with embellishments & whimsy, emulating the colourful character of Kapsberger’s writing & legendary performances. Canario is the first in a series of singles to be released by Gareth & Jan. The duo tours Europe in June 2027. 

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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Paul Scott Releases New Singles ‘Sunflower Seas’ and ‘Imperial Display’

The Insufferable Paul Scott is a Sydney-based singer-songwriter whose prolific recent output has cemented his reputation as a fiercely independent voice in Australian indie pop and rock. In the past few years, he has released a steady stream of material, including the 2024 EP No Kind Words For The Top Set, collaborative projects with The New Conniptions, and the 2025 album For They Are Sailors Just Like You And Seasick Just The Same. His new singles “Sunflower Seas” and “Imperial Display” continue this momentum, showcasing his melodic instincts and lo-fi sensibility. Known for writing, recording, and producing much of the work himself, Scott’s recent achievements highlight both his creative autonomy and relentless productivity.

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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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Lecia Louise ‘Love’s Fool’ Tour

“Love’s Fool” is a funky, upbeat blues track that represents strength and self-worth. It tells the story of giving your all to a relationship and realising you deserve that same energy in return. Soulful, bold and self-assured, it’s a declaration that loving deeply doesn’t mean allowing yourself to be made a fool. Mixed by Multiple Aria Nominee and winner Steve James.

“You are a fabulous guitarist and singer and a great asset to Australia’s blues and roots artist community.”
– David Roman The Mystery Train. 2SSR.

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2025 People’s Choice Award winner Lecia Louise is a powerhouse guitarist, songwriter, and performer whose commanding sound and dynamic live shows have earned her major chart success. She is a two-time #1 Triple J Unearthed Online chart topper, reached #2 on the AMRAP Regional Charts, and claimed the #1 position on the Alternative Chart three times in 2025. Far from your typical singer-songwriter, Lecia demands attention with soaring, blues-soaked, rock-driven guitar riffs and unmistakable musical authority. With over 20 years of national and international touring, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide. 

Blending rock, blues, country, soul, and improvisation, Lecia’s music has taken her throughout Australia, the USA, Europe, the UK, Hong Kong, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. An award-winning songwriter, her original music has been featured on television and radio nationally and internationally. She has shared the bill with Australia’s most iconic artists, including Jimmy Barnes, James Morrison, Jon Stevens, Grinspoon, The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson, The Baby Animals, Sarah McLeod, Suzi Quatro, Phil Emmanuel, and Daryl Braithwaite. Lecia has also performed at major Australian festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, Blues on Broadbeach, Gympie Muster, Adelaide Guitar Festival (where she served as a guitar tutor), Agnes Blues & Roots Festival, Mullumbimby Festival, Rock the Boat, West End Festival and more. 

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“Clean, elegant, tasty playing!!!  I watched 3 times!!! Shred on!!!!!”  – Nita Strauss, Alice Cooper’s guitarist. 

“Lecia loves her 70’s rock, and it shows. But rather than rehashing old sounds and mimicking her heroes, the singer breathes new life into the sound and produces great, hooky rock songs.” – Time Off. 

A Bachelor of Popular Music (Honours) graduate, Lecia Louise is regarded as one of Australia’s most respected guitarists and performers, continuing to carve a bold, authentic path in contemporary rock, blues, roots, and country music. She continues to mesmerize audiences nationwide and looks forward to the release of her highly anticipated new album in 2026. 

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

April 16 – Welders Dog, Armidale, NSW , 7:30 – 9:30pm, Solo

April 18 – Guitar Rock Bush Blitz, Tourist Hotel Narrabri, NSW, 9pm-midnight, Band

 April 19  – Wilga Hotel Narrabri, NSW , 1-4 pm

 April 24 – Odeon Richmond, VIC, With Geoff Achison, Acoustic duo sessions https://www.odeonrichmond.com.au/event-details/geoff-achison-and-lecia-louise-acoustic-solo-and-duo 

 April 25  – 12 Bar, Belgrave, VIC, Cam Walter band

April 26 – Private event, Message me if interested, Langwarrin, VIC

 May 1 – Scotties, VIC, with Cam Walter band

May 2 – Blues Train, Geelong, VIC, Solo

 May 3 – Stingo Blues, Yorkshire, VIC

May 5 – MBAS, VIC

May 7 – Miss Celies, NSW, House band blues jam

May 8 – TBA

 May 9 – Mangrove Mountain, Blues on the Mountain, More info soon https://events.humanitix.com/z-star-uk-plus-lecia-louise-mangrove-mountain-hall 

 May 10 – Marks Point Sports Club, 3-6pm, NSW, Band

May 29 – Mackay Blues Club, Women in Blues https://events.humanitix.com/womeninbluesmackay  

June 27 – Sunshine Coast, Blues and Roots Festival https://www.sunshinecoastbluesfestival.com 

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Lecia Louise Upcoming Single ‘Love’s Fool’ + Tour Dates

For Immediate Release: Lecia Louise hits the road again to promote her 1st single ‘Love’s Fool’ (Out April 10 via FOG/MGM) from forthcoming album ‘Strike to Ignite’

TOUR DATES

April 16 – Welders Dog, Armidale, NSW , 7:30 – 9:30pm, Solo 

 April 18 – Guitar Rock Bush Blitz, Tourist Hotel Narrabri, NSW, 9pm-midnight, Band

 April 19  – Wilga Hotel Narrabri, NSW , 1-4 pm

 April 24 – Odeon Richmond, VIC, With Geoff Achison, Acoustic duo sessions https://www.odeonrichmond.com.au/event-details/geoff-achison-and-lecia-louise-acoustic-solo-and-duo 

 April 25  – 12 Bar, Belgrave, VIC, Cam Walter band 

April 26 – Private event, Message me if interested, Langwarrin, VIC 

 May 1 – Scotties, VIC, with Cam Walter band 

May 2 – Blues Train, Geelong, VIC, Solo

 May 3 – Stingo Blues, Yorkshire, VIC 

May 5 – MBAS, VIC 

May 7 – Miss Celies, NSW, House band blues jam 

May 8 – TBA 

 May 9 – Mangrove Mountain, Blues on the Mountain, More info soon https://events.humanitix.com/z-star-uk-plus-lecia-louise-mangrove-mountain-hall 

 May 10 – Marks Point Sports Club, 3-6pm, NSW, Band 

May 29 – Mackay Blues Club, Women in Blues https://events.humanitix.com/womeninbluesmackay  

June 27 – Sunshine Coast, Blues and Roots Festival https://www.sunshinecoastbluesfestival.com 

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About the single ‘Love’s Fool’ Out on April 10th

“Love’s Fool” is a funky, upbeat blues track that represents strength and self-worth. It tells the story of giving your all to a relationship and realising you deserve that same energy in return. Soulful, bold and self-assured, it’s a declaration that loving deeply doesn’t mean allowing yourself to be made a fool. Mixed by Multiple Aria Nominee and winner Steve James. 

About Lecia

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 throughout Australia.   

“Aussie female rock will not be the same. Seriously cool guitarist as well as fantastic singer.” –  Malcolm Foster, bassist for The Pretenders and Simple Minds. 

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