2014 was viewed as a rebirth of sorts for Blundell. He spent the year focusing on writing new material and thanks to modern technology he commenced working with producers and musicians from around the globe including Canada, Germany, USA and Australia without having to leave his farm in Stanthorpe QLD. Working this way afforded him the luxury to take his time shaping the sound he wanted the album to reflect.

We caught up with James to talk about song writing and politics!

Enjoy.

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They are Zach Chance and Jonathan Clay; childhood friends from Magnolia, Texas.

When I had the chance to interview these guys, I jumped at it. Their first album ‘Utah’ was originally self-released in early 2014 and then re-released by Republic Records later the same year. It is beautifully written, honestly produced and is one of my favourite albums of the year.

Enjoy.

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These college friends officially came together as ‘Florida Georgia Line ‘ in 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.  On the eve of their first Australian tour, we caught up with Tyler Hubbard.

Enjoy.

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“I moved to Australia to find myself – that age-old tale,” she adds. “And, for the first time, who I am as a person started to dictate who I am as an artist.”

Australia proved to be ideal for the ruggedly poetic, soulfully twangy sound in the ten original songs that comprise Mize’s debut album “Fear, Pride and A Few Stubborn Angels”. All the tracks are elegantly plainspoken, made all the more luminous by their uncluttered, largely acoustic settings.

“There’s a rebel musical mix in Australia that’s pretty interesting,” she explains. “Here, the lines between country and folk get a bit more blurred.”

We know you will enjoy the album.

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Their tearaway 2013 debut The First Album won some impressive gains for Adam and the band, hitting the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Country Album Chart and peaking at No. 5 on the ARIA Country Chart, while single “Give Her The World” cracked the CMC Video Chart Top 10 before going on to take out first prize in the country section of the 2014 International Song Writing Competition.

The Second Album certainly sees the AEB take full flight. Reflecting considerable growth in the band’s outlook, it showcases ideas both new – the inclusion of a string quartet being a stirring example – and time-honoured. It all adds up to a collection of eleven tracks that are emblematic of AEB’s striking versatility, impressive range, and clear camaraderie. It’s also penned entirely by Adam and the band – with writing input from DiDia on two tracks – and featuring songwriting on ‘Wheels’ with former Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning, as well as Adam’s wife and fellow vocal power-unit Brooke McClymont.

Formed in 2010, currently consists of Adam on lead vocals and guitar, Ben Elliott on drums, Scott Greenaway on bass guitar and backing vocals, Duncan Toombs on guitar and backing vocals as well as Dan Biederman on Hammond Organ and keyboard.

We loved both their debut album ‘The First Album’ and ‘The Second Album’ was released in 2015, we have the chance to catch up with the boys live in the Q Country studio. Enjoy.

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Australian country music has produced some fine voices but few that have embraced the path of the new traditionalist like Roo Arcus.

His songs resonate with authenticity, his voice holds its own with the best of them, and his live performance has fans remembering why they first fell in love with country music.

Enjoy.

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Nat Budge, lead singer of The Stetson Family, describes the development of the album and of the group in live conversation with Chris.

‘True North’ is a gorgeous album, from the finely honed pen of the band to the Dylan cover, we love this album.

Released in Australia and the USA in August 2015 and deservedly the self-produced, independently-released album saw out 2015 at #26 on the Top 50 Americana-Folk Albums on the Roots Music Report Chart, and #4 on the Roots 66 Alternate Root Charts in America.

We know you will enjoy both the interview and the album.

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2014 CMC Music Award for ‘Female Oz Artist of the Year’ winner, this her fourth album through ABC Music/Universal Music Australia and features the single ‘Heartbeat’ which became her 8th #1 Australian Country Single.

We’re sure you’ll enjoy our interview with Jasmine Rae.

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Sweet Rebecca released in April 2015 through ABC Music/Universal Music Australia is her most personal album to date. The release coincided with the biography of the same name.  Here Beccy talks about love, life and the value of a good cup of tea!

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