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01 Hamish Gordon. You Gotta Friend
Writer/Publisher: Gordon - Control
Album or EP: Parte The Firste
www.hamishgordon.net

Hamish Gordon was born in Sydney and raised in India, Thailand, Japan,
Tibet, England and America. A multi-instrumentalist with a broad range of
influences from rock, jazz, blues, funk, pop and classical combine to form a
unique body of work. Working with producer, Steve James (Sex Pistols,
Screaming Jets, Cold Chisel, Skunkhour) and musicians: Luke Ferguson,
Patrick Gundersen, Alex Mcleod, Jimmy Taylor, Shay Cater and Sam Stanley
he has produced his debut album Parte the Firste.

02 Fitz & the Tantrums. Moneygrabber

Writer/Publisher: Fitzpatrick / Seefried - Alberts/Mushroom
Album or EP: PickinÕ Up the Pieces
www.fitzandthetantrums.com

In just over a year, soulsters Fitz and the Tantrums have gone from living
room to main stage. Since their first show at HollywoodÕ s Hotel CafŽ in
2008, Fitz and co. have toured with Sharon Jones, played at the famous
Colorado Red Rocks Amphitheatre, supported the Specials and per-
formed on KCRWÕ s Morning Becomes Eclectic. All this on the strength of
their stellar EP, Songs for a Breakup. Now with the release of their debut
album, PickinÕ Up the Pieces, they are poised get down in dancehalls
across the universe.

03 Claude Hay. Heading Home

Writer/Publisher: Hay - Control
Album or EP: Deep Fried Satisfied
www.claudehay.com

Hailing from the Blue Mountains, Claude Hay fuses slide guitar, sitar, bass
and electronic percussion in a loop-driven performance that invokes the
best of stomping traditional blues with a booty-shaking funk edge. The
new album Ô Deep Fried SatisfiedÕ is chock full of Muddy Waters-inspired,
slide driven blues riffs and P-Funk style choruses and breakdowns. His
fresh take on roots and blues draws in a wide spectrum of listeners, but
still has the chops for the blues enthusiasts.

04 Tash Parker. I Take The Blame

Writer/Publisher: Parker - Control
Album or EP: Waking Up
www.tashparker.com

Listening to Tash Parker is like stumbling across a secret patch of serenity

in the middle of a crowded city. Part of you wants to call a friend, to tell
them about your discovery, but another voice tells you to keep the place
a secret. Originally from the remote Kimberley now based in Somers VIC,
Tash, with her quiet command of the stage, has the ability to silence a
crowd. Her debut album Ô Waking UpÕ produced by J.Walker (Machine
Translations) and Wally De Backer (Gotye/The Basics) comes out now.

05 Georgia Germein. Puppet

Writer/Publisher: Germein - Control
Album or EP: Take My Hand
www.georgiagermein.com

Nineteen year old Georgia Germein is an Adelaide-based

singer/songwriter who has been developing her musical craft since the age
of four. She is a multi-instrumentalist and gifted composer who has won a
number of prestigious awards including seven ASME Young Composers
Awards. On returning from a highly successful tour of Malaysia in July,
Georgia recorded her debut album, 'Take My Hand' with Producer Ian
Pritchett (Angus & Julia Stone and the Beautiful Girls). The album features
Georgia's intricate melodies, shimmering harmonies and subtle references
to a diverse range of musical references complemented by the purity and
precision of her vocals.

06 Brett O'Malley. Amazing Life

Writer/Publisher: O'Malley - Control
Album or EP: Links In The Chain
www.myspace.com/brettomalleymusic

With a batch of ear catching songs linked together by a heartfelt and

soulful delivery, Brett has been catching the attention of audiences and
fellow artists with both his emotive lyrics, and his voice. Calling on life
experiences to complement melodies that you find yourself humming
along to afterwards, Brett's songs revolve around relationships, family and
days gone by.

07 The Wilkins. Every Step

Writer/Publisher: Wilkins - Control
Album or EP: Live At The Bookstore
www.wilkinssongs.com

From the great white north, Wilkins has been enticing Canadian audiences
with their unique blend of folk music since 2007.
Nominated for Best Folk Artist in 2009, their latest release Live at the
Bookstore was recorded live at the legendary Bookstore CafŽ capturing
the sound and feel of a magical evening.

08 Sean Sennett. Oscar & Lucinda

Writer/Publisher: Sennett - Mushroom
Album or EP: This Beautiful Game
www.seansennett.com

"Sennett is one of the strongest pop artists, in the tradition of Paul Kelly
and Stephen Cummings, to have emerged in recent years" Sunday
Telegraph (Kathy McCabe). Sean Sennett returns with the final chapter in
a trilogy of albums that began with This Boy's Life and was followed by
Lost And Found. The latter saw Rolling Stone single Sean out as one of the
artists to watch of 2003.

09 Tim Walker.
The Wreck Of the Ice Cream Van
Writer/Publisher: Lake - Control
Album or EP: From forthcoming album
www.myspace/timwalkermusic

Tim has accumulated his songs while playing on the very busy
singer-songwriter circuit in Sydney. He recently played at the Ironfest
festival in Lithgow, and was on the bill with John Kennedy and Ironbar
Hotel among others. He was a folkie in school, in a semi-serious country
rock band as a tertiary student, then quit that for the simpler life of a
soloist. Tim lives in the inner city, which provides the inspiration for much
of his material.

10 Pave Leclair. What She Did That Day

Writer/Publisher: Chandramohan - Control
Album or EP: Hello Silver Moon
www.paveleclair.com

"It was in the middle of a wedding when this song struck meÓ says Pave. ÒI
had to momentarily leave to write it out. It was one of those marathon
Indian weddings so it was still going when I got backÓ. With the release of
his debut album coming in February 2011, ÒW hat She Did That DayÓ is the
first single from the singer/songwriter. He can be seen performing at Peats
Ridge festival at the end of this year.

11 Scott Bird. Breathe

Writer/Publisher: Bird - Orient Pacific
Album or EP: Riversong
www.riversongmusic.com

Scott was a founding member of Australian roots band Pale Riders. He has
had a life long passion and dedication to songs and the music which brings
them to life. The album Riversong, which he has lived, written, performed
and produced, is the debut release for Scott as a solo artist. ÒE arly
morning at the break of day. Brother wind upon your skin. Be awake, let
your spirit be. All you are and all youÕ ve been. Dream, breathe, feel touch
and see. Riversong music - itÕ s in your heart, not your head.

12 Rosie Burgess. These Leaves

Writer/Publisher: Burgess - Fogsongs
Album or EP: Leap
www.rosieburgess.com

With a third studio album, the Rosie Burgess Trio, featuring Sam Lohs
(Fruit) on stomp box drums and Sophie Kinston on electric violin,
bring a unique brand of urban-folk to centre stage with a collection of
catchy harmonies and humor. The strong connection between the girls
has seen them often mistaken for sisters, and whilst theyÕ re regrettably
not, there is no mistaking the joy they share on stage both together and
with the audience.

13 Hussy Hicks. Millisecond

Writer/Publisher: Parker/Gentz - Control
Album or EP: A Million Different Truths
www.hussyhicks.com

In a world where everything is reliant on a slick sales pitch or novelty

marketing, Hussy Hicks are a breath of fresh air. This is a band that exists
solely for their love of music. With a passionate desire to share their songs
with the world, Julz and Leesa have racked up a remarkable list of festivals
and dedicated fans around the globe. The girls have been welcomed into
the Roots and Blues circuits, but with a broad range of influences, their
music appeals to a wide spectrum of music lovers.

14 Maz Mazak. Don't Get Much Better

Writer/Publisher: Mazak - Control
Album or EP: Soul Tripping
www.mazmazak.com

Sydney-based Perth-born singer-songwriter Maz Maz‡ k has soul down to

the very core of her being. The layered basslines and smooth drum beats
are soothing and her lyricism is introspective, fostering a 'just be yourself'
attitude that is not only a lesson learned but a lesson that she feels
deserves to be shared with soul fans alike. The album opens in a beautiful
acapella intro and sets the mood for what is a delectable neo-soul-fest of
reflective balladry creatively contrasted against upbeat storytelling. If you
love sexy vocals, sexy girls and fat beats -You'll love Maz Maz‡ k!

15 No Qualms. All Alone

Writer/Publisher: No Qualms - Control
Album or EP: Truth, Faith and a Bottle of Pills
www.noqualmstheartist.com

No Qualms is one of those rare artists that happens to play all the
instruments, writes all the songs, and does all the engineering. His music is
deep and autobiographical. Top rhyme skills mixed with catchy choruses
over fat beats, that range from jazz to dub - makes for a great album that
just happens to be hip-hop.

16 Jesse Morris & The 3 Beans.

You're Crazy
Writer/Publisher: Morris - Fogsongs
Album or EP: Jesse Morris and the 3 Beans
www.jessemorris.com.au

From the heart of the Sydney roots music scene, Jesse Morris and the 3
Beans release their self titled debut. A collision of styles spanning reggae,
blues, folk, dub and rock blending an array of instruments including
melodica, flute, trumpet, sax, violin, ukulele and harmonica. The album
features the song writing of Jesse Morris in conjunction with the 3 Beans -
Lucille Wilson, Andrew Hutchings & Shane Kellahan with collaborations
from Simon Kay, Scotty D-Tech MC, Jirka Nemec, Pat Torres and JesseÕ s
father (John from the Blues Preachers) on slide guitar.

17 Set Sail. The Boat Song

Writer/Publisher: Set Sail - Control
Album or EP: Set Sail
www.myspace.com/setsailsongs

Starting as buskers on the streets of Sydney, Set Sail found what made
people want to stop and listen. Formed when a California hippy met a
classical violinist, the band has since honed their sound into a joyous
busk-pop explosion as they take their sound from the streets to the stage
and back again. 2011 will see them travel from Australia through Japan,
Europe and the US as they take their music from Sydney to the world.

18 Mark Cashin. Ordinary People

Writer/Publisher: Cashin - Fogsongs
Album or EP: Cashology
www.myspace.com/markcashinband

This band has a great track record of providing a solid rock sound &
live performance by engaging the audience like only the best entertainers
can do. Mark CashinÕ s slick song writing talents form an articulated blend
of melodic & classic rock hooks with a straight ahead rock flavour
capturing those iconic rock sounds while backed by a world class band
The Lil Hussy's.