Intimacy and heartbreak guide us organically into the depths of PK Sonic’s reflective and moving Behind Us.
Acoustic
Music working its magic in a raw, unedited and naturally human fashion, the passion increasingly subtly yet effectively during the closing moments, and it’s addictively beautiful to listen to.
Lifelong composer, teacher and innovator Tom Stone has compiled his years of experience in music theory and practice alike, to invent the new 16-note instruments Sharmachord and Lila.
Indie outfit River Knight keep things organic and honest, with the live presentation and melodic simplicity of a heartfelt Unsprung.
This creative realm is vast yet focused – ultimately indicative of a band with their own fascinating and refreshing way with creativity. It’s interesting and entertaining in equal parts.
Acoustic intimacy captivates from the outset, as songwriter and singer Rico Friebe delves into contemplation and wonder, with the melodically alluring, heartfelt Leave And Go.
An ode to the great Leonard Cohen, with faultless guitar-work and naturally recognisable vocals guiding us through this hypnotic melody and story.
Bringing things back to the bare essentials, an ever-recognisable Alex Genadnik takes on a 1959 piece by Bulat Okudzhava, and delivers a beautifully acoustic rendition that warms the soul.
Heartfelt by design and with musicianship as emotive and thoughtful as the lyrics, Anthony Hemsey’s single Just Fine sets the mood with poetic reflection and a simple rising soundscape.
Somehow immediately recognisable as Carnival Mind, the simplicity and brightness of a live acoustic guitar, strummed with clear passion for what lies ahead – 5am is the band’s latest earworm…
Acoustic delicacy of both poetic depth and style pours through with familiarity and honest intentions, as Melbourne singer and songwriter Coconut Shy releases the beautifully organic Water, Water.
Songwriting professional Alex Genadnik takes on yet another interesting perspective, for his latest acoustic folk-pop journey, the long-form melodic and historically-rooted MICHELANGELO.