http://www.soulshine.com.au/ News and reviews of Australian independent music and festivals. http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2008/07/29/331-The-Herd-The-King-is-Dead.html Album Reviews Review of 39 The King is Dead 39 nbsp the first single of The Herd 39 s 2008 release 39 Summerland 39 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:49:14 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2008/07/15/327-Dan-Parsons-Old-Brown-Shoe.html Album Reviews Brisbane musician Dan Parsons 39 debut release Old Brown Shoe Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:21:30 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2008/06/23/323-Second-Cab-Off-The-Rank.html Album Reviews The second single of Finn 39 s debut album 39 I 39 ll Be Lightning 39 lives up to all expectations of songwriting finesse Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:29:15 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2008/05/01/311-Bridezilla-Arrive-in-Style-With-Their-Self-Titled-Debut-EP.html Album Reviews Bridezilla are a name on people rsquo s lips ldquo Yeah I know the name but rdquo No more buts With hallmark track lsquo Brown Paper Bag rsquo floating around on FBI and JJJ they rsquo re no longer a stranger to the ears of Australian listeners and after the release of their self titled debut EP you should make it your prerogative to get familiar with them Thu, 01 May 2008 23:54:49 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2008/05/01/310-The-Baby-Animals-Return-After-a-Fourteen-Year-Hiatus-with-Acoustic-Record-Il-Grande-Silencio-.html Album Reviews Despite not being heard from as a collective since 1994 Perth rsquo s rock favourites of the late 80 rsquo s and early 90 rsquo s are back with a distinctively new record ndash an acoustic album by the name of Il Grande Silencio Playing almost exclusively gritty dirt rock in their heyday this is a huge departure from the comfort of their roots re imagining old classics and resulting in a largely successful move into new territory Thu, 01 May 2008 23:54:18 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/12/04/278-The-Custom-Kings-Extend-An-Invitation-to-Hop-Aboard-and-Get-Lost-At-Sea.html Album Reviews After three well received EP rsquo s Melbourne rsquo s Custom Kings release their debut album lsquo At Sea rsquo featuring the timeless single lsquo Up Late rsquo Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:47:21 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/12/01/277-Kat-Kinley-Proves-Herself-Good-Company-.html Album Reviews With solo blues women finding a niche across Australia in the form of the Mia Dysons Holly Throsbys and Sarah Blaskos of the world the time is right for new additions to the list Mixing in groove soul and pop Perth girl Kat Kinley creates a swooning multi styled musical recipe on her new album Company Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:34:12 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/10/30/255-Beautiful-Girls-bring-back-reggae-roots.html Album Reviews The Beautiful Girls have become known for their rootsy pop but surprised many with the darker nbsp direction of their second album We rsquo re Already Gone nbsp so it was always going to be interesting to hear what they rsquo d come up with next Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:20:38 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/10/28/254-Matt-Ellis-Returns-to-the-Scene-With-His-Latest-Album-Tell-the-People-.html Album Reviews Aussie singer songwriter Matt Ellis and a series of esteemed collaborators deliver his latest record 39 Tell the People 39 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:36:29 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/10/23/249-Carus-and-the-True-Believers-find-their-feet.html Album Reviews After three Eps and three albums producer Greg Arnold has taken Carus and The True Believers to a whole new level in album quality bringing the band together in their most musically cohesive album yet Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:22:41 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/10/03/245-Vodafone-s-Live-at-the-Chapel-Series-2.html Album Reviews Vodafone 39 s intimate chapel shows make their way onto the second instalment of the album releases Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:45:21 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/10/03/244-78-Saab-Return-via-the-Bells-Line.html Album Reviews 78 Saab revive their atmospheric indie rock in style after a two year absence with their third album The Bells Line Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:44:08 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/09/11/241-Rastawookie-debut-in-style.html Album Reviews Many of Sydney rsquo s roots reggae music lovers have seen local band Rastawookie go from strength to strength in the last few years Those fans who rsquo ve come to expect high energy live sets and top notch musicianship from this group will not be disappointed by their debut album Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:07:37 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/09/11/240-Mia-Dyson-moves-on.html Album Reviews Struck Down is a step in a different direction for Mia Dyson As she moves away from gritty rock tunes to put the blues back into Aussie blues and roots this album allows her undeniable skill as a songwriter and musician to quietly shine through Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:02:09 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/08/16/237-Will-Conner-Southern-Hemisphere.html Album Reviews Soulshine reviews Byron Bay local Will Conner 39 s debut release Southern Hemisphere Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:19:23 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/07/30/236-Down-to-Urth-.html Album Reviews Soulshine quick fire reviews Urthboy 39 s latest solo album The Signal Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/07/25/235-On-an-Elysian-Vibe-.html Album Reviews Soulshine quick fire reviews the latest addition to the Elysian Vibes series from One World Music Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/06/20/227-Mick-Hart-Finding-Home.html Album Reviews Soulshine nbsp quick fire reviews Finding Home by Mick Hart Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/06/20/228-Lisa-Miller-Morning-in-the-Bowl-of-Night.html Album Reviews Soulshine nbsp quick fire reviews Lisa Miller 39 s offering Morning in the Bowl of Night Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.soulshine.com.au/_article/2007/06/20/229-Angelique-Kidjo-Djin-Djin.html Album Reviews Soulshine nbsp reviews the latest album by Angelique Kidjo Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST