The tribute to diggers is released in time for Anzac Day

Brisbane-based singer-songwriter Jacob Vincent has just released his new single 'What Would I Say', just in time for Anzac Day, and the first single from his upcoming debut album, produced by <a href="https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/2023/07/04/shane-nicholson-is-living-in-more-colour-live/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shane Nicholson</a> and due for release in 2025. The song had its genesis at the DAG Songwriting Retreat in Nundle, NSW, where Vincent met poet Colin Defries. It pays tribute to diggers and their service, with a new take on this subject.&nbsp; Vincent grew up in a musical family in Tasmania - with his grandfather a member of The Singing Kettles - and developed a passion for songwriting and performing from a young age. He released his debut EP, Cold &amp; Blue, in 2020. In 2022 he was crowned Best of the Buskers at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and last year he was a Grand Finalist in the prestigious Toyota Star Maker competition. This year he returned to play a sold-out show with Kelly Cork at The Press.&nbsp; We talked about Vincent’s family background, and his years as a competitive swimmer and how that might have had an impact on his development as an artist. Vincent is a thoughtful and articulate with songs to match and a voice that brings his powerful stories to life. For more on Jacob Vincent: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jacob_vincent/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jacob_vincent/</a> Listen to 'What Would I Say' on <a href="https://geo.music.apple.com/au/album/what-would-i-say/1736949998?i=1736949999&amp;itsct=music_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1001lryz&amp;ls=1&amp;app=music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> Listen to 'What Would I Say' on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4gOqfeAUrnTw0unYNPmntN?si=n_EH2lwtSza38eIvvW4U5A" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Watch the video for 'What Would I Say' on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8TebHwERFs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunburntcountrymusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunburntcountrymusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; Sunburnt Country Music <a href="https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;

Jacob Vincent on his powerful new single 'What Would I Say'

The Brisbane-based singer-songwriter releases more country-pop gold

Piper Rodrigues started 2024 as a Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist, in the&nbsp;wake of releasing her popular 2023 single 'Exit Wound'. Originally from Newcastle, NSW, she now calls Brisbane home and her latest single is 'Watch Your Step', co-written with <a href="https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/2023/07/05/hayley-marsten-and-her-triumphant-girlhood/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hayley Marsten</a>. Rodrigues was bitten by the music bug early on, taking singing lessons from age 7 and performing for her mother's hair salon clients as a child. She wrote her first song at age 13 and really hit her stride at 15 when she started teaching herself guitar and writing prolifically. Early influences included country legends like Dolly Parton and Taylor Swift as well as artists like Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Nicks. During our recent chat Rodrigues shared funny stories from her life that inspired the lighthearted vibe of 'Watch Your Step', as well as tidbits about her creative process, organising gigs, and her dreams for the future.&nbsp; Fans can catch Piper live playing festivals like Texas Country Music Fest later this year. She gave us a sneak preview that even more new music is on the horizon as she prepares to record again soon and continue evolving her signature country/pop fusion sound.&nbsp; For more about Piper Rodrigues: <a href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fhiheyitspiper&amp;e=AT07NMtW6xE--XH0criRhQNxKxjgV-tNwNYNXHAIuDrC91sdXlvf47IVpY34q6KdXFvFxr5YUt_qgGV3lUBCg2izp_2FERLrdherU1-28gfkzhgcr-_-8w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linktr.ee/hiheyitspiper</a> Listen to Piper Rodrigues on <a href="https://music.apple.com/au/artist/piper-rodrigues/1448692855?itsct=music_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1001lryz&amp;ls=1&amp;app=music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> Listen to Piper Rodrigues on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/01j7ujYY1FwpC61CvDage0?si=tQ4-KcSOTyS-5AMVBLh2tw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunburntcountrymusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunburntcountrymusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; Sunburnt Country Music <a href="https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;

Watch Your Step around Piper Rodrigues

The follow-up to his impressive debut album, Outsider

Bud Rokesky is a singer and songwriter from Queensland who released his wonderful debut album, Outsider, last year. Since then he’s been on the road quite a bit, playing support slots for C.W. Stoneking,&nbsp;Deacon Blue,&nbsp;Meg Washington,&nbsp;Tim Rogers&nbsp;and Matt Corby&nbsp;as well as appearing at Gympie Music Muster,&nbsp;Woodford,&nbsp;Dashville Skyline,&nbsp;Groundwater, Queenscliff Music Festival,&nbsp;Tamworth Country Music Festival,&nbsp;Port Fairy Folk Festival,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Out On The Weekend.&nbsp; As powerful as Rokesky is on recordings, he is a live performer of rare impact, and a big part of that is his voice, which emerges from a deeper well when he's on stage. It is live performance that has motivated a shift in direction for his releases this year: the 'Volumes project', for which he's releasing two new songs a month, as an A side and a B side. The latest volume is 02 and the tracks are ‘Newtown’ and ‘Oars’. Bud Rokesky is on the road supporting Brad Cox over the next few months. Find the tour dates at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.budrokesky.com/live" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.budrokesky.com/live</a>&nbsp; Listen to Bud Rokesky on <a href="https://music.apple.com/au/artist/bud-rokesky/1640022465?itsct=music_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1001lryz&amp;ls=1&amp;app=music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> Listen to Bud Rokesky on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UJ1coJeMJWb3tEgAXKv67?si=EP4Nu2VNR-GzDIL7XFWo9Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunburntcountrymusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunburntcountrymusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; Sunburnt Country Music <a href="https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;

Bud Rokesky on his far-reaching new Volumes project

A chat with the Central West NSW artist and multi-instrumentalist 

Chloe Swannell is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Oberon in the central west of New South Wales who released her first single, ‘Strange Love’, last year. She has just released her second, ‘Unchained’. In our recent interview Swannell tells the story behind 'Unchained' and talks about working with producer Tarquin Halls-Corbett, her songwriting process, her musical background - she plays guitar, bass, drums and banjo - and teaching music for ten years. She also reveals which sort of tradie she is on the side ... and talks about her planned EP release.&nbsp; For more about Chloe Swannell: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChloeSwannellMusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ChloeSwannellMusic/</a> Listen to 'Unchained' on <a href="https://geo.music.apple.com/au/album/unchained/1724496295?i=1724496304&amp;itsct=music_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1001lryz&amp;ls=1&amp;app=music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> Listen to 'Unchained' on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1ySkYB3mKv1xcumfAVBChz?si=e0a55c227c124123" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunburntcountrymusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunburntcountrymusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; Sunburnt Country Music <a href="https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;

Chloe Swannell on her new single 'Unchained'

The Queensland singer-songwriter follows up the hit song 'Freight Man'

Josie is a country music dynamo from Far North Queensland who kicked off the year with a busy Tamworth Country Music Festival. She has released the very popular singles ‘Down Here’ and ‘Freight Man’. Her latest single is ‘Our Place’. 'If anyone has been to a party at my parents' place, you’d know we don’t muck around when it comes to having a bit of fun, cooking up mean feeds, and letting your hair down no matter the occasion,' says Josie.&nbsp; 'Dad cookin’ up a storm is no word of a lie,' she says, referring to a line in the song, 'briskets and top notch bush snags galore. Mum is always cranking the tunes maybe a little too loud … and the whole family would just about invite every man and his dog out for a cheeky beer that would always turn into 2am campfire jam sessions surrounded by empties.' Josie and I had a chat about 'Our Place', as well as the success of 'Freight Man', the time she stirred up controversy amongst truckers, and what she has planned. For more about Josie: <a href="https://linktr.ee/josieofficiall" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/josieofficiall</a> Listen to 'Our Place' on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1O5I8kanjq308fmPWBITMF?si=i3ihd6nWTwSWTJOo5iJKrw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunburntcountrymusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunburntcountrymusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; Sunburnt Country Music <a href="https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;

Josie opens the doors to 'Our Place'

The Wollondilly, NSW singer-songwriter on her new single

Jemma Beech is a singer-songwriter from New South Wales who has released the album&nbsp;That’s Just Me along with several cracking singles, including ‘You Fool’ and ‘If I Can’t Wear Boots’. She was also a Grand Finalist in this year's Toyota Star Maker competition. Beech's latest single is ‘Four Leaf Clover’, which was inspired by a trip she made to her ancestral homeland, Ireland. Surrounded by music and stories, Beech was inspired to create a song that signals a shift in direction from her previous releases, and which has also led to her wanting to return. She is full of vigour and passion for her craft and keen to see where her music takes her - and her audience. For more about Jemma Beech: <a href="https://www.jemmabeechmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jemmabeechmusic.com/</a> Listen to 'Four Leaf Clover' on <a href="https://geo.music.apple.com/au/album/four-leaf-clover/1730657894?i=1730657895&amp;itsct=music_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1001lryz&amp;ls=1&amp;app=music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> Listen to 'Four Leaf Clover' on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/42ZVTfjhB2t8umK8jJxTz2?si=ea3e24b821d84f40" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

Jemma Beech goes in search of a Four Leaf Clover

The Western Australia country-folk artist on her new song

Olive Mae is a folk/country singer-songwriter from the south-west of Western Australia who released her debut single, ‘Give Me Something’, in 2022. Last year she released the single 'Hit the Road' and her latest single is ‘Wait &amp; See’ - both of them will appear on her EP due for release later this year.&nbsp; Mae has been a musician for most of her life, learning instruments from a young age and playing in a band in adulthood before taking a break to raise her children. She's now back writing and releasing music, and playing music - including up and down the east coast of Australia over the past few months, culminating in her first visit to the Tamworth Country Music Festival. We had a chat about all of that.&nbsp; For more about Olive Mae: <a href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Folivemaemusic&amp;e=AT10c_K7LKsnLSKbcMsQBpSL1aHt6O4BYD6-vklWOYD_nTxq3qyUEZULImCbx_k8X2qHsLog5puKMkYi8XjcW_6tlnedoK_q_G-cJXzuNbeoSdUtsOEPYA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linktr.ee/olivemaemusic</a> Listen to Olive Mae on <a href="https://music.apple.com/au/artist/olive-mae/1621233347?itsct=music_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1001lryz&amp;ls=1&amp;app=music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> Listen to Olive Mae on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dk699q6k603iLVhRpUm3M?si=OvtwLWwnTrWe6d9Ko0-zZQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunburntcountrymusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunburntcountrymusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; Sunburnt Country Music <a href="https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;

Olive Mae hits the road to 'Wait & See'

The 22-time Golden Guitar winner returns with a solo release

Sara Storer has won 22 Golden Guitar awards, her most recent being this year for the song ‘Dust Kids’ released with her brother Greg as <a href="https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/2023/02/21/storer-make-music-for-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Storer</a>, from their self-titled album. On her own Storer has released five studio albums, all of which have been fan and award favourites. Her brand new song is ‘Under Darwin Stars’ and Sara is working towards a new album. Storer is far too young to be called a legend yet there is something legendary about her songwriting and her success with it. The qualities that she brings to her music are also present when she is interviewed: she is present, real, open-hearted, funny, down-to-earth and pragmatic. They're some of the reasons why it's always a treat to interview her; some of the others are that she tells great stories, is effortlessly interesting and entertaining, and that it is always, and always will be, a privilege to talk to an artist this accomplished and esteemed. For more about Sara Storer: <a href="https://www.sarastorer.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sarastorer.com.au/</a> Listen to 'Under Darwin Stars' on <a href="https://geo.music.apple.com/au/album/under-darwin-stars/1734236675?i=1734236676&amp;itsct=music_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1001lryz&amp;ls=1&amp;app=music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> Listen to 'Under Darwin Stars' on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/46uxzHGR3hYHQ2PWhhYVso?si=DLOIkaDrTU6A6bJJmz64pA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunburntcountrymusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunburntcountrymusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; Sunburnt Country Music <a href="https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;

Sara Storer on enchanting new single 'Under Darwin Stars'

The singer-songwriter talks about new music and future festivals

Robbie Mortimer grew up in the central west of New South Wales as one of five brothers in a sporting family. He would go on to be a professional sportsman before returning to his home area and becoming a teacher and mentor, all while creating music. His first album, the pop-leaning&nbsp;200 Years Too Late, was released in 2021. He has a brand new song, ‘Blow the Speakers’, and it’s as hi-octane as it sounds. Mortimer and producer Jared Adlam captured the energy of Mortimer's live sound in the song, and if you'd like to see Mortimer live you can see the dates below. Mortimer and I had a chat recently about his development as a songwriter and artist, his passion for live performance and his plans for the future. See Robbie Mortimer live:Friday 5th April - Way Out West Festival - Winton, QLDSaturday 20th April - Stock Route Festival - Dubbo, NSWSunday 28th April - Carnival of Cups - Goulburn, NSWSaturday 8th June - PBR Monster Energy Tour – Brisbane Ent. Centre - Brisbane, QLDSaturday 22nd June - PBR Monster Energy Tour – Newcastle Ent. Centre - Newcastle, NSWSaturday 13th July - PBR Monster Energy Tour – Cairns Convention Centre - Cairns, QLDSaturday 28th September - Heart Of The Hunter Festival - Tocal, NSWSaturday 26th October - PBR Monster Energy Tour – Equine &amp; Livestock Centre - Tamworth, NSWSaturday 2nd November - PBR Monster Energy Tour – Townsville Ent. Centre - Townsville, QLD For more about Robbie Mortimer: <a href="https://www.robbiemortimer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.robbiemortimer.com/</a> Listen to 'Blow the Speakers' on <a href="https://geo.music.apple.com/au/album/blow-the-speakers/1732908349?i=1732908352&amp;itsct=music_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1001lryz&amp;ls=1&amp;app=music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> Listen to 'Blow the Speakers' on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3oa0tGFnDuTzsk7dP2qoDj?si=uu_vcjdXRXaG6X29QxTsZw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunburntcountrymusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Follow Sunburnt Country Music on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunburntcountrymusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; Sunburnt Country Music <a href="https://sunburntcountrymusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;

Robbie Mortimer on dynamic new single 'Blow the Speakers'

Interviews with Australian country music artists

For over a decade Sophie Hamley has been interviewing Australian country music artists for her website, Sunburnt Country Music. Now new interviews will be made available in this podcast. Listen to Golden Guitar winners such as Amber Lawrence and Luke O'Shea, and many others, talk about their songs and songwriting, about performance and creativity and so much more.