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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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33:02

Interview with David Kirkpatrick of Two Tone Pony

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/04/21

Two Tone Pony formed in 2018 with five members who all have extensive musical experience, and they started gigging in 2021. Last year they went into the studio to record some songs with producer Rod McCormack and now their first single, ‘A Life Well Lived’, has been released.David Kirkpatrick is a founding member of the band, but it is far from being his first foray into music: as the song of Slim Dusty and Joy McKean, Kirkpatrick grew up on the road, learning what it takes to not just create

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17:54

Interview with James Keith

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/04/17

While James Keith now lives on the northern beaches of Sydney, he grew up on the land - but his connection to country music did not start there. It's a relatively recent passion, as I found out the first time we chatted, and one he has fully committed to, releasing his debut country rock single, 'Life is Good Today', last year.Keith has now released a new single, 'Say I Do'. It shows a more romantic side of his songwriting, and is also another step on the road towards his debut album release in the

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13:44

Interview with Michael Cook from Rusty Pickups

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/04/16

Rusty Pickups is a four-piece band from Toowoomba in Queensland that evolved from an earlier honkytonk project into the more bluegrassy outfit they are today. They recently played at the Tamworth Country Music Festival after a turn at the Gympie Music Muster, and they have plans to range far and wide to other festivals.The band has released several singles over the past few months and their EP will soon be available on streaming services, although fans seeing them play live can buy a CD. Recently I

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34:12

Interview with Laura Frank

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/04/15

Over the past few years Laura Frank has released several singles in the country rock/pop genre that have revealed different parts of her story - as well as showcasing her vocal skills - building a portrait of an artist who is steadily gaining fans and recognition. She won the People's Choice Award for Most Promising Future Star at this year's Tamworth Country Music Festival, and now she's released the single 'Days Gone By', which is not about wistful reminiscence but, rather, reflection on lessons

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29:26

Angus Gill plots a Departure and Arrival

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/04/11

Angus Gill is a Golden Guitar winner as well as a nominee many times over, four this year alone as an artist and one as a producer. He releases music as a solo artist and also collaborates with others. In 2020 he released the album 3 Minute Movies with the band Seasons of Change, who work with Paul Kelly. Now there’s a new single for Angus and Seasons of Change, called ‘Departure & Arrival’, and Angus is about to tour extensively around Australia (scroll down for tour dates).Gill is a creator in

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28:11

Matt Cornell goes to Church

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/04/10

Queensland artist Matt Cornell has had long associations with several other Australian performers - he's played with Richard Clapton and Shannon Noll, and in The Baby Animals - but perhaps none has been as strong and long-lasting as that with country-rock star Adam Brand. Cornell has been part of Brand's band and worked as his musical director for several years - but they have never recorded a song together until now.The title of that song, 'Our Church', comes from something that the pair

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18:58

Interview with Blake O'Connor

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/04/09

Blake O’Connor was the 2019 Toyota Star Maker winner and that year released his first album,Everything I Feel. He has now released his second album,Finding Light, which is as uplifting as the title suggests. O'Connor collaborated with other songwriters, including Sinead Burgess, but there is a clear through-line that is all his, and it's true to the album's title, even when there are moments of darkness within some of the songs.O'Connor is about to head to Nashville for a few months after playing

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18:59

Interview with Matt Ward, April 2023

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/04/05

It doesn't seem like that long ago that Adelaide singer-songwriter Matt Ward released his last album, If I Was in Dallas Tonight, but he has already released a brand new song, 'Nobody Told Me'. Ward actually took a break after the album, not writing or recording, but he has returned to both with vigour and is looking ahead to his new album, due for release later this year.We spoke recently about what he's been up to and what's ahead. I also threw in a question about his dog, Shooter, because, well,

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28:24

Interview with Jayne Denham

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/04/03

Anyone who has heard a Jayne Denham song won't soon forget it, because Denham never fails to impress. With her powerhouse voice and boundless energy - which she brings to her live shows as well - Denham inhabits her songs, bringing them to vivid life for fans. That was the case on her Golden Guitar-nominated album Wanted, released in 2021, and it's also the case on her new single, 'Moonshine'.Teaming up with American country-rap artist Colt Ford, Denham delivers the perfect follow-up to the wild

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18:47

Interview with Jason McDaniel

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/04/02

Harley-Davidson motorcycles are famous all over the world, and beloved by many - including Melbourne artist Jason McDaniel. McDaniel has an extensive and fascinating musical history, which we discussed the first time I interviewed him, and after a long hiatus from music he released the single 'A Tall Glass of Country & a Shot of Rock 'n' Roll' last year.McDaniel's latest single is 'Harley Ride', which was born during Victoria's long lockdown, when riding a motorbike - or anything - further than

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27:56

Interview with Raechel Whitchurch

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/04/01

When Parkes, NSW singer-songwriter Raechel Whitchurch released her first new single since her Golden Guitar-nominated debut album Finally Clear, its title came as surprise. That's because it's called 'I'm Not Cool', and anyone who is even a casual observer of Whitchurch's work and life would disagree with that assessment.Whitchurch grew up as a performing musician in a family band, then, after starting her own family, started releasing music as a solo artist. The result was the wonderful Finally

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21:50

Interview with Suzy J

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/03/31

Suzy J is a creative powerhouse from Melbourne who is passionate about performing as well as songwriting - and her talents in the talent have been recognised lately with three of her songs making the top 30 in the Pop/ Country/ Ballad categories in the 2021 Australian Songwriters Association songwriting competition.Suzy's latest single is called 'With You' and it's perfect for audiences who love country-pop. It will no doubt soon be joined by songs Suzy plans to write on her next trip to Nashville,

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15:18

Interview with Brooke Harvey

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/03/27

There is a high level of skill needed to release a debut single that makes a huge impact, and New South Wales singer-songwriter Brooke Harvey did that with her first single, 'Southern Sky'. And she has done it again with her new single, 'Little Bird', which features guest vocals from Kasey Chambers.While 'Little Bird' is no doubt having an impact on listeners, Harvey is looking ahead to the release of her album. Given the events of the past few years, she has needed to be patient - but there is no

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18:40

Interview with Jake Whittaker

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/03/25

Jake Whittaker has been a musician for quite a while, but for most of that time he was not performing country music. Whittaker has an extensive background in funk, blues and soul but his heart has long been in country - and he has now released his first country music single, 'Round Here'. Whittaker's range of influences can be heard in the song, which is about escaping the rat race and reconnecting to the country.While 'Round Here' is his only release to date, Whittaker found himself co-writing with

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25:41

Interview with Brook Chivell

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/03/25

Originally from Melbourne, now resident in south-east Queensland, Brook Chivell has been wowing country music audiences for several years with his high-energy live show. Before the pandemic he released the album Fearless Rider, which spawned several singles, including 'Hot Country Girl'.Chivell waited out the pandemic, as artists had to do, but in the process discovered a wellspring of creativity that has led to the first of several new songs. His latest single is 'Put 'Em Up' and we spoke about it

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21:05

Interview with Briana Dinsdale - March 2023

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/03/20

The last time I spoke to Queensland artist Briana Dinsdale she had found out she was the recipient of the Keith Urban Scholarship to the Academy of Country Music in Tamworth, NSW. Dinsdale is not only a great performer but a songwriter with a particular - and interesting - slant on the world, which means her songs always offer something unexpected and wonderful. Sometimes it's a bit of sass, sometimes it's a story that doesn't head where you think it will. And Hinsdale's latest single, 'Chasing

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22:38

Interview with Kiara Rodrigues - March 2023

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/03/19

ydney singer-songwriter Kiara Rodrigues released the upbeat single 'High School Reunion' last year then found out she was to be a Grand Finalist at Toyota Star Maker during the 2023 Tamworth Country Music Festival. Ahead of the competition she released the single 'Message in a Bottle', written with Nashville-based Australian artist Katrina Burgoyne.Where 'High School Reunion' is about moving on from the past, 'Message in a Bottle' is about dwelling on heartbreak, but what the songs have in common is

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19:51

Interview with Sarah Catania, March 2023

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/03/18

Melbourne artist Sarah Catania has had a busy start to 2023, kicking off with attendance at the Academy of Country Music in January then releasing her new song 'Little She Knows', the follow-up to her debut single 'Venus and Mars'. Catania is an independent artist who has thrown herself into the creative and business sides of music, including writing with artists such as Lyn Bowtell, and with her 'Little She Knows' co-writers Jake Austen and Luke Sinclair. It was great to catch up with her again and

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26:25

Interview with Jax Tonic, March 2023

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/03/17

Jax Tonic may be from the northern beaches of Sydney but with family routes in the Central West of New South Wales he has long felt connected to the land. His latest single, 'Country Boy', pays tribute to those who live and work on the land and also brings audiences a second single from Tonic after his first, 'On the Front Foot', was released last year. We caught up recently to talk about country life and country music.More about Jax Tonic: https://www.jaxtonic.com/Listen to Jax Tonic on Apple

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20:08

Interview with The Mezcaltones

Sunburnt Country Music ·

2023/03/14

Given the hectic schedule six-piece Sydney band The Mezcaltones had at this year's Tamworth Country Music Festival, you'd think they'd want to have a little lie-down before they launch into any new projects. Instead they have gone right back to their busy gig schedule and launched a new album, their fourth, AgavéSoirée, which captures the band's dynamic live sound and will no doubt be a welcome souvenir for their many devoted fans, some of whom make sure they see them in Tamworth every year. And I

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