This week, we’re saying hello to some great music out of Melbourne courtesy of Howlite, some sounds from the coast from Ziggy Alberts, ‘folk-punk’ from Tassie with Hurricane Youth; Irish trio Wyvern Lingo show us what they’ve got and The Winter Gypsy from Adelaide post up with some tops music of their own.
Howlite (Melbourne)
Melbourne muso Alison Thom currently makes music as Howlite, drawing in a cool blend of folk sensibilities, synth, guitar and pop. Her debut EP, Reasons, is coming out next Friday, November 11th and in her new single “Storm Chaser”, we get another glistening example of the potential this talented individual currently wields.
Keep up to date with Howlite HERE.
Ziggy Alberts (Sunshine Coast)
Folk songwriter Ziggy has been touring Australia (as well as internationally) for years now, growing his career independently busking, road tripping and self-funding tours over the past five years. He’s released three records, accumulated millions of Spotify plays and still maintains a solid online following. It’s an impressive career build for Ziggy and still, he’s showing off more potential still to come. With a huge amount of tour dates taking him right though into the New Year, there’s plenty of opportunities to see Ziggy do his thing. Have a suss of what he’s about below:
Ziggy is on the road throughout November, December and January. Check out the dates below:
November 5th | Sol Bar, MAROOCHYDORE
November 6th | The Spotted Cow, TOOWOOMBA
November 11th | Woolly Mammoth, BRISBANE
November 12th | The Princess Theatre, BRISBANE
November 13th | Miami Marketta, GOLD COAST
November 20th | Leche Cafe, YAMBA
November 25th | 5 Church Street, BELLINGEN
November 27th | TBC, PORT MACQUARIE
December 2nd | TBC, FORSTER
December 4th | Gracelands, GOSFORD
December 9th | Heritage Hotel, BULLI
December 10th | TBC, NEWCASTLE
December 11th | TBC, WOLLONGONG
December 16th | Oxford Art Factory, SYDNEY
December 17th | Giant Dwarf, REDFERN
January 21st | 170 Russell, MELBOURNE
January 27th | 170 Russell, MELBOURNE
January 28th | TBC, TORQUAY
Keep up to date with Ziggy HERE.
The Winter Gypsy (Adelaide)
This Adelaide six piece have been doing their thing since 2015 saw them come together from four separate acts. The harmonies the group bring to the table hint at Bombay Bicycle Club and The Middle East, while the soaring melodies and uptempo arrangements are just undeniable to turn your ear to. The band have been having a solid year already, supporting the likes of Harts and Tash Sultana and we can’t wait to see what 2017 has in store.
Keep up to date with The Winter Gypsy HERE.
Hurricane Youth (Tasmania)
Described as ‘folk punk’, Tassie trio Hurricane Youth have only been doing their thing since this year but what we’ve heard? We dig. New single “Free Drink” has introduced us to a highly energetic band, not to mention some promising and dynamic songwriting skills. They’re still fresh, but Hurricane Youth have come out kicking with this one and hats off to ’em for it.
Hurricane Youth play the Good Rebel Festival in Launceston over November 11th and 12th. Keep up to date with Hurricane Youth HERE.
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Wyvern Lingo (Ireland)
Some cool Irish sounds also come our way today thanks to trio Wyvern Lingo. Their single (released at the beginning of the year) “Letter To Willow” caught our attention early on and with supports alongside the likes of James Vincent McMorrow and Hozier recently, it’s clear that the band are continuing to spur on the momentum. Wyvern Lingo have been drawing influences from the R&B, pop and alt-folk worlds in whipping up some catchy new sounds – they’ve most recently dropped a new live video of the band performing their track “Used”, have a peek below!
Keep up to date with Wyvern Lingo HERE.
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