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Sunburnt Country Music

For over a decade Sophie Hamley has been interviewing Australian country music artists for her website, Sunburnt Country Music. Now new interviews will be made available in this podcast. Listen to Golden Guitar winners such as Amber Lawrence and Luke O"Shea, and many others, talk about their songs and songwriting, about performance and creativity and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:26

Laura Frank: On the Road with ‘We Won’t Stop Runnin’’

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/11/23

Laura Frankis a multifaceted artist – singer, songwriter, performer videographer and much more besides – who lives in Queensland’s Scenic Rim area when she’s not on the road with Tom Curtain and his Katherine Outback Experience. Curtain’s tour goes for several months across the wet season (so he’s not in the Northern Territory then) so Frank was on the road when we spoke recently about her latest single, ‘We Won’t Stop Runnin’’ as well as the music video she made for the single with Nick Morrissey,

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29:37

Adele Oliver unveils new single ‘Angel’

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/11/19

Well before the release of her previous single, ‘Wiley Blue’,Adele Oliverhad established herself in the music scene in the beautiful Western Australian coastal town of Broome, playing her own shows and supporting touring artists. After the release of that single she supported Troy Cassar-Daley on his recent national tour, and we talk about that in this new interview, along with her latest single, ‘Angel’.‘That song in one afternoon, I think, came out,’ says Oliver of the song. ‘It was one of those

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42:21

Suzie So Blue: From childhood cornet to a cornucopia...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/11/17

No two interviews are the same and if I haven’t interviewed an artist before I never know quite what to expect, even though I do my research. There was absolutely no evidence in my research on Melbourne artistSuzie So Blue– who has new singles ‘Bend’ and ‘Fall in Love’ – that indicated quite what an amazing life in music she’s had since her childhood. From playing cornet in polka and Czech folk bands with her father and sister to flute in high school (because it was more portable) to stringed

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26:40

Adam Harvey: 17 albums young and heading out on tour

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/11/11

With an impressive nine Golden Guitar awards and over half a million albums sold,Adam Harveyis one of Australia’s most successful, and beloved, country music stars, and even if all you ever did is see Harvey play live, you’d understand why: he is a great entertainer, a superlative singer, and a performing artist who always gives the impression that there’s nowhere else he’d rather be.In this new interview to mark the release of his seventeenth album,Let the Song Take You Home, we talk about his new

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30:04

All About the International Songwriting Competition

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/11/09

Jim Morgan is an Australian who has been resident in the United States for several years and who for most of those years has overseen the operations of the International Songwriting Competition and the Unsigned Only Music Competition.Morgan hails from Canberra, where he first discovered his passion for music as a drummer. After venturing to the United States he worked with the Boston Music Awards and the Nemo Music Conference, then at the fledgling International Songwriting Competition (ISC). As

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17:00

Sara Berki on new single, new signing, 2025 tour...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/11/04

WhenSara Berkireleased her debut single, ‘Fallin’ Off the Heartline’, it was clear she was an artist with great songwriting talent and the voice to deliver those songs in an unforgettable way. Since then she’s been on impressive journey which has now led to her signing with Warner Music Australia and releasing ‘twice’, her first single with that label, as well as announcing a tour in 2025.It’s not always the case that great talent is rewarded with attention and accolades, so it’s heartening to see

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25:32

Kaitlyn Thomas: A dynamic voice in Australian country...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/11/01

Kaitlyn Thomasis one of the most dynamic artists in Australian country music, with songs that are musically rich as well as entertaining and powerfully delivered. Her latest example of this is the single ‘Hell of a Long Time’, which she wrote with Troy Kemp, and MSquared – Michael Paynter and Michael DeLorenzis. The song was written during the pandemic, and itcaptures the essence of catching up with friends and celebrating life's moments.It was a collaboration Thomas relished, although she is just

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25:08

‘Home Town’ heartbreak and Nashville highs: An...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/10/28

I sat down with country-rock artistWill Dayto discuss his recent single ‘Home Town’, his experiences writing and recording in Nashville, and the unique joys of being a festival performer. [NB: He’s since released the single ‘My Kinda Crowd’ – it took me longer than usual to post this interview due to the fact that, well, this is a solo operation and sometimes I can’t keep up!]Day, who hails from south-east Queensland, has been making waves in the country music scene with his blend of country rock

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16:20

Dylan Wright's inspiring journey from Sons of Atticus...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/10/24

Dylan Wrightis one half of the country duo Sons of Atticus, along with Matt Joyce, and after appearing at this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival Wright went quickly on to appear inAustralian Idol– and then to win it. He released a half-EP,Half a World Away Pt 1, a few weeks ago and now the full EP is out, along with the single ‘Mess of a Man’.The songs on the EP have the heart so evident in the work of Sons of Atticus married with Wright’s outstanding vocal capabilities, which he developed

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30:45

Rusty Pickups: Making ‘pirate country’ and keeping...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/10/22

Rusty Pickupsare a four-piece ensemble from Queensland's Darling Downs with members Michael Cook, Lee Fielding, Ayden Roberts and Waylon Katz, who each have a different musical background and found their way not only to each other but to a musical identity that takes advantage of their differences and has led to something uniquely theirs. And that is fun – and fun is certainly what I had when interviewing frontman Michael Cook, known as Cookie, who shares the band's journey, their approach to

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35:28

Wren Bellette on her very much alive album This Love...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/10/21

Wren Bellette spent over a decade in bands, including Adelaide Americana outfit The Heggarties, and is now a solo artist, releasing her rich albumThis Love Will Diea few weeks ago.The album’s strength comes from Bellette’s willingness to be open about her experiences – which include heartbreak – and her experience as an artist, using her voice as an instrument to convey extra layers of meaning in her lyrics.While Bellette acknowledges that her songs are fundamentally her own, she also recognises the

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27:01

Elly McK talks new single ‘The Wind Up’ and East...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/10/15

Elly McK & The Unbelievers are an alt-country band from Melbourne who released the single 'Bones' earlier this year and, before that, the single 'Down on Your Luck'. They are embarking on a tour of New South Wales and Victoria in support of their new single 'The Wind Up'.McK explains that ‘The Wind Up’ is about the decision to make a change, whether it's in a relationship, a job, or any other significant part of one's life. She shared that the song reflects her own experiences of wrestling with

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34:18

Born on the Road: David Kirkpatrick from Two Tone Pony

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/10/05

Two Tone Pony is a five-piece band with an extensive musical lineage. With Greg Richardson on drums, Graham Puglisi on bass, Ian Rhodes on mandolin, harmonica and guitar, and Glenn Wiley on keys, it was founded by David Kirkpatrick, who was named after his father – who was otherwise known as Slim Dusty. The title of Two Tone Pony’s debut album,Born on the Road, is taken from the song of the same name which describes Kirkpatrick’s own entry into the world, as his phenomenal mother, the late Joy

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23:45

Exploring the heartfelt journey of Matt Ward's new...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/09/28

Matt Ward is a South Australian singer and songwriter who has released two albums that have reached #1 on the ARIA Country chart,HeartlandandIf I Was in Dallas Tonight. His latest album is thedeeply personal and introspectiveThe Long Way Home,released through Ward's own label, Heartland Music Australia.The eight-song collection is a testament to the profound experiences that have shaped his life in over the past year or so. Ward's music has always been rooted in the rich tapestry of the Australian

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11:19

James Johnston on new single 'Blame' and exciting...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/09/12

James Johnston is a two-time Golden Guitar winner who has amassed an impressive 75 million streams for his anthemic songs, which include ‘Raised Like That’ and ‘Country Boys’, both of which appear on his 2023 debut album,Raised Like That.From my first interview with Johnston it was clear that he had taken his time to develop his craft, and art, as a performer and songwriter. He’d played in bars and pubs even if only the bar staff were present; he spent time in Nashville writing dozens of songs

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39:03

Storyteller, performer, dream weaver Lisa De Angelis...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/09/03

Lisa De Angelis grew up in Sydney and now lives in Brisbane, where she makes cowboy music for city slickers.She is a multifaceted artist who seamlessly blends her talents as a songwriter, performer, and storyteller. She’s also a dream to interview, giving thoughtful, interesting and often funny answers, so I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed having it.The reason for the chat was the release of her new single, ‘Wildwood (Time to Grow Up), and De Angelis opens up about

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22:59

Ella Powell: From teenage songwriting to The End of...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/09/02

Ella Powell has a habit of writing and recording truly lovely songs, including the singles ‘Along the Way’, ‘Country Love’ and ‘Paper Town’. She’s now collecting these singles in an EP,The End of the Beginning, to mark this creative part of her life.In this interview Powell shares insights into her artistic evolution, the joys and challenges of collaboration, and the lessons she's learned as an emerging independent artist.The Storytelling Essence of Ella Powell's MusicPowell’s songs have always been

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26:36

Discovering the Honky Tonk Dreams of Dave Kent

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/09/01

Dave Kent is a singer-songwriter from the south-west of Western Australia who cut his musical teeth in punk and in Margaret River.He has released the singles ’80 Proof’ and ‘Country Music’ and his third single is ‘Honky Tonk Dreams’.The Beginnings of a Musical JourneyKent’s musical roots can be traced back to his childhood, where he was exposed to the The Beatles and classical music during family road trips. It was the discovery of the iconic British band Oasis, however, that truly ignited his love

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20:15

Braydin Good and the story behind his new single...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/08/31

In this insightful interview, I talk with rising Sydney-based artist Braydin Good to discuss his musical journey, the inspiration behind his latest single ‘Honest’, and his experiences playing live in Sydney.Good’s love for music was ignited at a young age, with his father teaching him to sing and play guitar in early childhood, with Good recording his first song in his dad's friend's studio before he even reached the age of five - although he hopes that recording never sees the light of day

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37:43

Dean Weston: A musical journey from childhood to...

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2024/08/30

Dean Weston, an artist hailing from the central coast of New South Wales, has had a remarkable musical journey that has spanned decades. His lifelong passion for music began in childhood, when he and his sister received their first guitars for Christmas.As a young musician, Weston found inspiration in the music of his parents' record collection, which included the likes of Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, and Neil Diamond.‘There were always records playing in the house,’ he says, ‘and the

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