Diccon Johnston

Bob Collum and The Welfare Mothers “This Heart Will Self Destruct”

April 27, 2021 Diccon Johnston 0

A witty, vaudevillian performance effectively combining swing, rockabilly and country-rock. ‘This Heart Will Self Destruct’ comes across like the musical equivalent of a theatrical show. It has an up-tempo sound and is largely comprised of superficially […]

Israel Nash “Topaz”

April 8, 2021 Diccon Johnston 0

The modern, vital heart of country soul beats right here. ‘Topaz’ is the seventh album by Israel Nash and it firmly benchmarks a significant step in his musical evolution. It has lost none of the expansive […]

Matthew James Lyons “Relics”

March 18, 2021 Diccon Johnston 0

Reflective melodies from a modest and gentle Australian songwriter. Matthew James Lyons, or Matt as he introduces himself, comes across as a thoroughly decent and self-deprecating bloke. Couple this with the fact you can count on […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Cowboy Junkies “Lost My Driving Wheel”

February 15, 2021 Diccon Johnston 0

Lilly Hiatt ‘Walking Proof’ was written late at night at the end of a tour. It reflects on the price that is paid by musicians due to the distance from friends and family as she reaches […]

Modern Hinterland “Diving Bell”

February 9, 2021 Diccon Johnston 0

Rather magnificent English indie rock with Californian overtones. ‘Diving Bell’ is the third album by Modern Hinterland, following relatively swiftly on the back of last years release, ‘The Longest Part Of The Night’. This marks a […]