Down in the Dirt (ALBUM) - OUT NOW
Down in the Dirt is an 11-track collection of stripped-back, honest and warm songsreflecting family, aging, memory and connection. It is tender, gritty, and unmistakably Australian.
Recorded at Wizard Tone Studios, produced by Ryan Martin John (Cactus Cactus Sound) and featuring an all-star band rounding out the duos sound; Tom Kneebone (guitars), BJ Barker (Drums), Lyndon Gray (Bass), Graeme Hollis (Hammond) & Lucky Oceans (Pedal Steel).
Down in the Dirt will be released on October 10, 2025 across all digital platforms, with physical copies on vinyl and CD available to pre-order now.
Silver Strands - OUT NOW
Sitting somewhere between Americana, folk-rock and Australian alt-country, Silver Strands is a quietly defiant song about ageing, self-worth, and the hard-earned peace that comes with experience. There’s a timeless quality to the arrangement, reminiscent of classic songwriting traditions while still feeling raw, immediate and deeply personal.
Built around the striking opening line, “These silver strands upon my head / I wear them like a crown,” the song rejects society’s obsession with youth and relevance, instead finding strength in acceptance, perspective and personal freedom. Silver Strands speaks to anyone who has felt overlooked, underestimated, or pushed aside, while ultimately celebrating the confidence that comes from no longer needing validation.
There is both tenderness and resilience woven throughout the track, balancing vulnerability with a sharp honesty that cuts through lines like “I don’t give a fu*k no more that I’m no longer seen / I’m happier than before, I’m better than I have ever been.”
These Days - OUT NOW
These Days delivers a driving, folk-rock sound that captures the weight of self-doubt, passing time, and the struggle to keep moving forward. Anchored in honest, unguarded lyrics and a steady sense of momentum, the song gives voice to the uncertainties that often sit just beneath the surface of everyday life.
At the centre is Robb’s fragile vocal, the kind that sounds like it’s carrying the truth. Never forcing the emotion; just letting it seep through the cracks. But what truly elevates the track, is La Vie’s vintage, toothy harmonica - not polished, not polite, but gritty and expressive. The tone feels pulled from an old Chicago basement session: warm, compressed, and a little dangerous, cutting through the mix, answering the vocal lines with little sighs, growls, and half‑broken melodies.
Supporting the pair is a band that knows exactly when to lean in and when to get out of the way. The tremolo‑soaked guitar pulses like a heartbeat, giving the track a restless sway. The Hammond organ hums underneath, warm and ghostly, adding a gospel‑tinged glow without ever dominating. The bass and drums carry the heavy lifting adding a warm, steady undercurrent - more felt than heard.
Before We Begin - OUT NOW
Adelaide folk-country duo Tin Town return with their third single “Before We Begin,” out Friday 29th August. A standout moment on their upcoming debut album, the track is the only true duet on the record - a stripped-back, emotionally raw conversation between two voices.
“Before We Begin” explores the spaces between love and fear, past hurt and future hope. It’s a song about the hesitation that creeps in just before something real begins - a plea to be seen and held, even when it’s difficult.
Courtney Robb and Snooks La Vie trade verses with a kind of hushed honesty, meeting in harmonies that feel both fragile and deeply grounded. The arrangement is subtle and spacious, allowing every lyric and pause to land with weight.
Samson - OUT NOW
Tin Town’s second single Samson is a stripped-back meditation on loyalty, loss, and the quiet strength we place in the ones who wait with us through life’s storms. The track’s minimal arrangement highlights the emotional weight at its core - a song that aches with memory but finds comfort in companionship.
“Samson was written with our old dog curled up at my feet,” says Robb. “It’s a song about the ones who bear witness to your worst and love you anyway.”
Things I Got From You - OUT NOW
Tin Town’s debut single Things I Got From You is a slow-burning reflection on the memories, habits, and heartache that linger long after someone’s gone. With its warm, unvarnished delivery and understated instrumentation, the track captures the emotional weight of inheritance—both the tangible and the intangible.