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Breaking the sound barrier
Despite the recent breakout commercial success of a few, Indigenous musicians face an uphill battle when it comes to making it on the local mainstream music scene. Over the past 18 months, two immensely talented Indigenous artists from the Northern Territory have made a significant impact on the Australian music charts. Of course, we’re referring […]
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In the studio with Sondra Paulson
Sondra Paulson is a talented young singer with an amazing voice and a very bright future. Having already performed at The Dreaming festival and WOMADelaide, Sondra has her first album coming out in August and dropped by the Deadly Sounds studio to chat with Rhoda Roberts about music, life and making it in the music […]
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Shellie Morris – Winter Magic
Deadly Vibe Issue 157, March 2010 Performing for Canada’s Aboriginal people at this year’s Winter Olympics, was an amazing experience for the Black Arm Band. Shellie Morris tells us all about it. Recently, Shellie performed with Aboriginal super-group, Black Arm Band, a collaboration of Australia’s top Indigenous artists, at the opening of the Winter Olympics […]
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Dan Sultan – Sultan Swings Back
Deadly Vibe Issue 154December 2009 With a new album, a role in a feature film and a packed touring schedule ahead of him, Dan Sultan’s career is about to shift into overdrive. Sometimes, early success can be a real career killer, especially in the music industry where one-hit wonders are the norm and countless acts […]
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Archie Roach – Looking Back
Everyone these days knows who Archie Roach is. The talented singer songwriter and guitarist is a legend not only in the musical community but also in the Aboriginal community for his powerful voice which he uses not only for singing but for story telling and bringing attention to Indigenous rights. He survived a turbulent upbringing […]
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Workshops for emerging Indigenous Artists
Whichway, a project of MusicNSW, exists to assist in the development of the Indigenous music industry in NSW. On October, 20-22 and 27-29, Whichway will host two series of workshops for emerging Indigenous artists interested in taking their music that one step further. The introduction workshops will be split over two weeks by style of […]
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Vanda & Young Song Writing Competition
Get reacquainted with your inner rock star and reap the rewards! Open to aspiring and established songwriters, the Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition provides an outstanding opportunity for a talented songwriter to make their mark, and support music therapy charity, Nordoff-Robbins. Don’t miss the chance to have your songs heard and appraised by industry leaders, […]
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Microwave Jenny – Zappin’ it!
Microwave Jenny’s music will make you feel warm inside From performing on the back of a ute at Kempsey to being heard around the world, Microwave Jenny are on a fast track to success. After seeing Microwave Jenny perform on the back of a ute at a Vibe 3on3 festival, Vibe’s Managing Director Gavin Jones […]
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Kev Carmody
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Living Legends Another Australian music legend is inducted into the Aboriginal music hall of fame. The Deadlys 2005 saw the second presentation of the Jimmy Little Award for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music. This year’s presentation was made all the more special by having the […]
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Amunda
Amunda formed in Alice Springs in 1995. Their name is derived from the Arremte word for Alice Springs ” Mbantua. Their current line up is Paul Ah Chee on vocals, electric and acoustic guitar; Stanley Satour on vocals and bass; and Nic Guggisberg on drums, vocals, and acoustic slide guitar The band first travelled interstate […]
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Illana Atkinson
With her incredible voice and natural ear for music, 18-year-old singer/songwriter Illana Atkinson is ready to take on the world. And with an award under her belt and a song contest in Vietnam to attend, it looks like the rest of the world is keen to listen. It might seem like a case of ‘overnight […]
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Tiddas
Deadly Vibe Issue 97 March 2005 Solo Sisters As the three sweet singing sisters of Tiddas, they captivated us with their powerful music and spirited lyrics. So what are these tiddas up to now? For 10 years, Tiddas were Australia’s premier all-female vocal group. After a successful run which included four albums, international tours, several […]
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Lou Bennet
As a member of the Tiddas trio, Lou Bennett toured the world, gaining fans like Billy Bragg along the way. Releasing a total of four records, the group’s unique sound garnered them three Deadlys and an ARIA before they called it quits in 2000. Lou Bennett has since released a solo album, Time Out, a […]
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Bloody Marys
Deadly Vibe Issue 67 September 2002 Make Mine A Mary They were the darlings of folk and world music festivals from Woodford to Womad, a sublime trio with vocals to swoon for. So whatever happened to Tiddas? Well, as original member Amy Saunders tells Deadly Vibe, a new-look sisterhood is set to enchant us all […]
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Ruby Hunter
Ruby Hunter dominated the nominations for the 2000 Deadly Sounds National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Awards, with a total of four to her name – Female Artist of the Year, Album Release of the Year, Single Release of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution to Aboriginal Music. Our swinging sister from the Ngarrindjeri people […]
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Jason Scott
Australia’s leading young Indigenous Singer Songwriter.Acknowledged and respected as a gifted musician, JASON is a dazzling Guitarist, Drummer, Bass and Didjeridu Player. Jason is currently rehearsing with his band ‘Desert Sea’ gearing up to promote his new album ‘From The Desert To The Sea’ due to be released 22nd January 2002. His busy schedule this […]
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