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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
In the Studio with Warren H. Williams
Warren H. Williams is one of the most celebrated indigenous identities in the local music scene. He has released many albums and recorded and performed with the likes of John Williamson, Greg Champion, Jimmy Little, Johnny Chester, Amos Morris and Ted Egan. He won a golden guitar at the country music awards of Australia in […]
Benny Walker
MY NAME IS… Benny Walker. MY POSITION IS… Singer/Songwriter. MY MOB IS… Yorta Yorta. I LIVE ON… Echuca, which is on country for me. The population here is around 15,000. BRIEF HISTORY… My grandfather was born on the Cummeragunja Mission. Cummeragunja was an Aboriginal mission established in 1881 on the NSW side of the Murray […]
Jeremy Whiskey of Iwantja Band
MY NAME IS… Jeremy Whiskey MY POSITION IS… Lead guitarist, singer and song writer with Iwantja Band. MY MOB IS… Yankanytjara I LIVE IN… Iwantja community, also called Indulkana. At the top of the Stuart Highway in the Central Desert, South Australia. THE POPULATION HERE IS… About 150 people. BRIEF HISTORY… I grew up at […]
Beat Miner
Cy (aka Josh Marshall) is a 17-year-old rapper, music producer and graphic designer from Stanthorpe who has already developed his own Hip Hop label. He has also just released his second album and is working with major local and international rappers. Not bad for a young bloke who only started making beats in 2010. Armed […]
In The Studio With Nathan Foley
Rhoda Roberts: Many of us will remember you, Nathan, from Hi-5, an incredible young group that really changed the face of music for our children, but you had worked for many years before that – is that fair to say? Nathan Foley: Absolutely. I’ve known what I wanted to do since I was five. I […]
In the Studio With Kev Carmody
Rhoda Roberts: Our guest today is none other than Kev Carmody. Kevin, we’ve heard some great feedback from the recent Kalkarindji festival that you attended, how was it for you? Kev Carmody: It was excellent, Rhoda, just the coming together of the people – if there’s such a concept of reconciliation, it was on show […]
In the Studio with Ngaratya
Ngaratya is a Sydney-based duo, comprising sisters Alicia and Emily Johnson. They have just released their debut ep, together, with help from music NSW’s Whichway project. So far, in their short career, they have met taboo from the black eyed peas and even performed for HRH Prince William. Deadly Sounds: In the studio this week, […]
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
JESS BECK Originally hailing from Mingbool (near Mt Gambier, SA), Jess drifted into singing while studying acting at Adelaide University, but she admits music was always her first love. Jess wanted to be a performer from an early age. While studying a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting) at Flinders University, Adelaide, she developed an interest […]
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
GURRUMUL YUNUPINGU Gurrumul released his double platinum debut self-titled album Gurrumul in 2008, which led Rolling Stone magazine to call him, ‘Australia’s most important voice’. His highly anticipated second studio album Rrakala was released in 2010 to massive critical acclaim and international success. On Rrakala Gurrumul diversified his musical prowess. He plays drums, piano and […]
BAND OF THE YEAR
MICROWAVE JENNY Brendon Boney and Tessa Nuku (Microwave Jenny) first crossed paths while rehearsing for the Schools Spectacular Show in 2005. Since then, the folk duo have released two EP’s, Mr Man in the Moon and Chasing You. Both sing, while Brendon also plays acoustic guitar. The pair has toured widely, appearing at festivals such […]
HIP HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
YUNG WARRIORS Melbourne-based Hip Hop duo, The Yung Warriors, come from a great musical lineage. Tjimba Possum Burns and his brother Narjik Day Burns are the sons of Selwyn Burns of legendary Indigenous band Coloured Stone. They’ve supported the likes of Akon, 50 Cent, The Game and Outlawz, In 2012, the duo released their second […]
MOST PROMISING NEW TALENT IN MUSIC
DEWAYNE EVERETTSMITH Tasmanian singer/songwriter Dewayne Everettsmith first gained national attention during his 2007 Australian Idol audition. His musical style draws strongly on his Aboriginal heritage, which links him to the Aboriginal community of Cape Barren Island and the Gunai/Kurnai people of southeast Victoria. In a major recent boost to his career, Dewayne has been involved […]
Yung Warriors standing strong
The Yung Warriors are brothers, Tjimba Possum and Narjik Day Burns. They are the sons of Selwyn Burns of legendary Indigenous band Coloured Stone. Tjimba says he had a lot of surprises as a young fella growing up as Selwyn Burns’s boy. “Dad hung around with and worked with some interesting musicians. I guess that’s […]
Archie Roach – Voice of the people
Through his words, voice and timeless songs, Archie Roach has articulated the pain, joy, resilience and uplifting spirit of the aboriginal experience like few other artists. In a very special interview, Archie spoke to jailbreak about the inspiration he draws from his people. JAILBREAK: Archie, you visit prisons often to talk with inmates and over […]
Buddy Knox – Memphis bound
There’s no place like home, and although Buddy Knox was born a world away from Memphis in the United States, being a blues man through and through, his upcoming trip to Memphis early next year feels every bit like a homecoming for the award-winning musician – and that’s because once the blues get a hold […]
Gurrumul dominates NIMAs
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu dominated the inaugural National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) in Darwin, NT on August 19, winning almost every award on offer! Presented at the Garden’s Amphitheatre in Darwin before a live audience of thousands, it was the first time the awards were open to all Indigenous Australians rather than solely NT artists. Beneath […]
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