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Imagine all the people…
R’n’B soul duo Kristal West and Zaachariah Fielding from South Australia have been sending shivers down the spines of viewers of The Voice over the past weeks.
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Deadly duo
Busby Marou on their upcoming tour and everything in between, from Nashville to James Blunt.
Evie J Willie: Lady Soldier
Evie J Willie knew early on the importance of being empowered, empowering others and how music could help deliver on that vision.
Radical Son: Cause ‘n Affect
When David Leha of Radical Son extracts poetic, poignant lyrics from within his mind, the end result is Cause ‘n Affect: his upcoming album.
Deadly Sounds Episode 1034 – Munkimuk
Munkimuk released a solo album in 2005 but since then he has been working on the other side of music: producing…until now
Deadly Sounds episode 1033 – Tjintu Desert Band
Tjintu Desert Band released their album in early March through CAAMA Music, featuring the combined talents of five members from the remote Central Australian towns Kintore and Ikuntji
Dizzy Doolan’s journey to the Deadlys
Singer Dizzy Doolan has worked through some tough times to earn her place at the Deadlys® and she shares some advice for those starting out on the long road to success.
Warren H. Williams warms up for the Deadlys
Mayrah chats with country music legend Warren H. Williams about his performance and nomination at the 2012 Deadlys®.
Yabu Band, John Bennett, Jade Masters backstage
Deadlys nominees and performers (at the Sunset Ceremony) Yabu Band and John Bennett are looking forward to meeting other Indigenous musicians from around the country at the awards ceremony.
Yung Warriors celebrate twin Deadlys nominations
Just after the rehearsal of “Standing Strong’ by Yung Warriors, Mayrah Sonter catches up with Tjimba and D-Boy about their two Deadly nominations for Single of the Year and Hip-Hop Artist of the Year.
Journeymen
At the recent National Indigenous Music Awards in Darwin, the East Journey Band took centre stage, performing LIVE and picking up some awards of their own. It was an important milestone in the evolution of the band from North East Arnhem Land who combine traditional music with reggae, rock and dance. The members of East […]
Night of NIMAs
Showcasing the changing face and sound of Indigenous music in Australia, emerging QLD rock four-piece The Medics took out the top honours at the 2012 National Indigenous Music Awards. One of the country’s most exciting young bands, The Medics released their debut album Foundations to widespread acclaim earlier this year and won NIMAs for Album of the Year, New Talent […]
The sweetest Plum
Emerging singer, songwriter Thelma Plum has been captivating audiences with her beautiful folk songs and reflective lyrics. She is hoping to release her first EP soon and is planning a move from Brisbane to Melbourne to pursue her music career. At 17, she has already been nominated for various awards and has played alongside some […]
Back for more
After over 18 years in the business, Native Ryme’s debut album may be one of the most overdue albums in local hip hop history. Despite a touring history estimated at over 800 live performances, a gold/platinum hit and Multiple National Music awards – Native Ryme have never released a full album. So, The Debut Recordings […]
Seaman Dan
Born on Thursday Island in 1929, Henry Gibson ‘Seaman Dan’ is one of our most treasured singers and performers. In the late 1940s and 1950s, Seaman Dan worked as a boat captain and pearl diver and his music blends traditional Torres Strait Islander and pearling songs with jazz, hula and blues. After a lifetime performing […]
Going places
Emerging singer songwriter Jess Beck drifted into singing while studying acting at university but she admits music was always her first love. After acting in various plays and performing music at venues around Adelaide, Jess moved to Sydney in 2007. Her apprehension about moving to the big city was captured in her song ‘Hometown Dress’, […]
No place like home
Country music legend Troy Cassar-Daley has just released his eighth album, Home. Although he recorded it in Nashville, the subject matter is an exploration of his roots and a celebration of family life. Home, by definition, can mean many things, but for Troy Cassar-Daley it is a yearning – an ache in his heart for […]
Man on the move
After moving to Sydney last year and recording an EP with Gadigal Music, singer/songwriter Marcus Corowa is building a strong following with his catchy melodies and smooth, soulful voice. Marcus released his EP The Greater You last year. It contains infectious melodies with some signature soul. The track ‘She’s The Kinda Girl’ which Marcus says […]
In the running
The Yabu Band and country singer/song writer John Bennett will square off for honours in the Indigenous Act of the Year category at this year’s WAMi Awards in Perth. Yabu Band, comprised of brothers Delson and Boyd Stokes, will be shooting for their fourth consecutive WAMi in the Indigenous category – an outstanding achievement given […]
Jimmy Little: One of a kind
From the moment his classic hit, ‘The Royal Telephone’, swept the nation in 1963, Jimmy Little became the very public face of Aboriginal Australia – and one of our most treasured icons. In this Deadly Vibe tribute, Col Hardy, Graham ‘Buzz’ Bidstrup and Shellie Morris share their recollections of our beloved travelling troubadour. A great […]
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