The latest issue of Home Grown Roots, Volume 4 is out now!
Featuring exclusive tracks from Paul Kelly and Ross Wilson plus new songs from Genevieve Maynard, Karl Broadie, Kym Campbell and Jeff Lang. Plus special international guests Jeff Martin (Tea Party) and Canadian Jill Barber, who is currently in Australia on tour with Jeff Lang.
Many of the bands have already received major airplay such as Michael Peter on Triple J and Angelik on Nova Adelaide. All songs were selected from over 300 submissions.
This release follows the long tradition of Grow Your Own CD's running for over a decade and providing an excellent taste-maker snapshot of up and coming acts from around the country for both industry and consumers alike.
The past success stories speak for themselves and have included Faker, Peabody, Sick Puppies, The Panics and many more
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Artist - Various Artists
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Michael Peter
Michael Peter's latest album "Something Along Those Lines" is available now featruing the singles "My Favourite" and "Shop Around"
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Daniel Dawes
What will follow winter? For Daniel Dawes, founding member of Sydney based psych-rock outfit The Winters, this was the question being asked as his band began to succumb to the pressures that often plague indie groups. With The Winters temporarily on hiatus the way was clear for Dawes to take his chances as a solo act, a move that led to the assembly of a “band” (for want of a better term) comprising likeminded members of various Sydney groups and the recording of a debut album “STRANGE THINGS” which has a distinct up and vibey guitar pop flavour - a perfect match for the hot summer.
Dawes has been quietly chuffed by the response of his peers to his work. Over the years reviewers have noted that “It is music of substance and emotion, at once nostalgic and fresh” (Clem Bastow, Inpress Magazine ). The Drum Media’s Mark Neilson remarked that “There is a classic, layered pop sound with a hint of emotion and wistfulness about it. Think Damon Albarn (Blur) fronting the beach boys” (Drum Media).
When attempting to describe the “Daniel Dawes sound” it would be difficult to miss the influence of early Brit Pop, with a hint of The Beatles, The Kinks, and The Who etc in evidence along with a flavor of the more modern exponents of this genre. Richard Kingsmill noted of Dawes’ music that it has “a real '60s English vibe about it. A little of Tim Rogers in the singer's style” (Triple J).
One of the Feature Tracks on the album “High Place” last month received an “honourable mention for Notable Songwriting Achievement” in the Songwars Songwriting competition run by Steve Pinder from the Moody Blues
The latest Homegrown Roots release
Disc 1
1. Throwing Good Love After Bad - Paul Kelly
2. Oh My My - Jill Barber
3. As You Find It - Lucie Thorne
4. Some Simplicity - Paul Greene
5. Rolls That Way - Kym Campbell
6. Nasty Weather - Josh Owen
7. Yellow Moon - 8 Ball Aitken
8. Desert Crow - The Sweetlips
9.Arabian Sea - Genevieve Maynard and The Tallboys
10. Too Old To Take New Drugs - Luke Escombe
11. Captain Starlight - Dear Orphans
12. Ballad Of A Young Married Man - The Wildes
13. Midnight Train - Christina crofts
14. Lost At Sea - Iron bar hotel
15. On My Own - Jessica Belle
Disc 2
1. Hell Of A Time - Ross Wilson
2. To Her Door - Natalie D-Napoleon
3. Drink The Whole Bottle Down - Karl Broadie
4. Two Wheels - Felicity Urquhart
5. Home To You - Jeff lang
6. A Line In The Sand - Jeff Martin and the Armada
7. Is This Not Paris? - John Kennedy
8. Sweet Candy - Chase The Sun
9. Come My Way - Cass Eager
10. Down In Your Valley - Dead Letter Chorus
11. Chest Of Draws - Jenny Biddle
12. Skin and Bones - Rosie Burgess
13. Wisdom Teeth - April Maze
14. I Begin - Doug Sandrini
15. Only On A Grey Day - Tim walker
16. Heads Up - Michael Peter
The most popular classical music artist you’ve never heard…
Hailing from Russia and now Melbourne based, composer and guitarist Alex Chudnovsky could very well be the most popular classical artist you’ve never heard of before...
When you think of classical guitar, the internet is probably not the first thing that springs to mind. And yet, over the past 5 years, Alex Chudnovsky has utilised the internet, in particular You Tube, to spread the word about his playing and to promote his music in a way that no other Australian classical musician has ever done.
Since starting his own You Tube channel, Alex has attracted over 6000 subscribers to watch videos that he has uploaded of himself playing tracks from his debut album, The Journey. In total, Alex has had over 2.1 million video views. A staggering amount for any musical act, let alone a classical guitarist playing original, contemporary compositions. In overall subscriptions Alex is currently the number 12 ranked music act on You Tube Australia.
In true interactive style, Alex’s fans often upload videos of themselves playing their own version of his compositions, a practice that he actively encourages by making the music notation available to them. And now that his album The Journey is available physically as well as digitally, the phenomenon can continue spreading.
Alex will be undertaking a range of small festivals/venues and other appearances leading to his official launch in summer.
For interview requests please contact Marshall Cullen at Foghorn Media.
M: 0416 143 030 E: marshall@foghornrecords.net
Artist - Alex Chudnovsky
Album - The Journey (Planet/MGM)
Out now at select stores - JB Hifi, Discurio, Birdland, Fish, So, Michaels Music Room, Borders, Basement Discs, Hipper, Readings, Greville Records and online at iTunes
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See www.youtube.com/chudnovsky for more info and to view some extraordinary comments.
SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES
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FOGHORN MEDIA SERVICES Over the past few years Foghorn has built an extensive media database and excellent relationships with Australian media through both our own releases and third party music servicing to radio, press, online and taste-makers.
Some recent clients include MusicOZ AWARDS, Charlton Hill, Oscar, Paul Appelkamp, Michael Peter and Paul Goddard. Tailored campaigns are available for all levels of visibility from a CD launch to a National tour. See our Services page for more details.
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BUDGET MASTERING The Red Stairs edit room at Damien Gerard's has undergone a major upgrade to HD Pro Tools but can still handle budget project based Mastering at only $135/hour. Ideal for home studio projects and low budget releases.www.damiengerard.net
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MANUFACTURE As always we can do great deals on professional CD pressings with a 500 unit minimum. All styles of packaging catered for. Email us for current rates marshall@damiengerard.net
Check out the great new clip from John Kennedy, "Is This not Paris?"
And check out this clip for Mark Cashin's great single "California".
Thank you very much for da Link Up & Sharing the music Nice to meet you through cyberlink! Luv your tunes & keep up da Great Work! Wishes you All da Best in 2009! Enjoy your Week!
Hey how are you? been a while since we have reached out, hope you have been well?
We have been busy making our new album "Hear the Heart" which Rolling Stone Mag is buzzing about (see this july issue) we are so close to finishing the album BUT have run out of money! :-)
So we wanted to ask YOU! our supportive & loyal fan :-) to support us by buying the album from our website: http://www.veryuniqueexistence.com or by clicking this link: Click here to buy the new album "Hear the Heart" Pre-Sale it?s cheap & your money will allow us to finish making the record & of course you will get a signed copy posted to you when it?s done.... also while your on the website join the mailing list...
PS: Have some free MP3 from our older ep's for helping us out by buying our new one.. buying albums is how you can keep us going!
Hey guys, hope youre well... just letting you I will be joining the Fumes on their National Australian Tour 2009 as opening support with the main act 'The Protectors'...
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