Five great Bill Jackson songs
If Unpaved is about anything, it’s about highlighting and celebrating our finest songwriters and artists. One such songwriter is Bill Jackson, who has worked closely […]
Looking further afield with Floyd Thursby
It’s always a treat to receive an album that delves into imaginative territory like Floyd Thursby’s The Fuller’s Field. Melbourne’s lockdown might not have been […]
Long read | Two Worlds Meet: Jim White in conversation with Jeff Lang
Two iconic, boundary-pushing Australian musicians — drummer Jim White (Dirty Three, Xylouris White) and guitarist Jeff Lang — sat down together this week for an […]
Wearne and Watt take history by the bit
Murder; mutiny; mayhem. It’s all there if you dig deep enough into the history of this country and Nigel Wearne and Luke Watt have teamed […]
Justin Bernasconi’s Technicolor Dreamscape
Justin Bernasconi, an entrancing guitar wizard, and folk-noir trio The Maggie Darlings are getting is set to launch their albums Sleeping Like a Maniac and […]
Artist Q and A: How James Grim found his grace
Music can be all-consuming, taking you to the highest highs and lowest lows. James Grim is especially well qualified to speak on that subject. His […]
Unpaved Songwriter Sessions 2022 Relaunch Announcement
When I was a child, my family would gather every Thursday night at my grandparent’s hardware store and residence in Rathdowne Street, North Carlton. My […]
Delsinki: Where city and country meets
Delsinki is set to embark on a 16 date tour of Victoria, delivering songs from his ‘City/Country’ album. Les Thomas chatted to him about his […]
Lillie Mae plays by her own rules
Lillie Mae’s musical resumé starts with her becoming a live performer from age three and has included a rich and varied career working with people […]
Artist Q & A: Little Wise delivers one from the heart
Folk-rock troubadour Little Wise has just released a powerful eighties-influenced single entitled Heart Beats Quicker. I spoke to her about the process of co-writing the […]