Marcy over at Lost In Your Inbox wrote a post the other day about the fact that she can’t seem to find any decent female artists to like at the moment and I must admit that I agree with her. Most of the stuff I like right now comes from bands rather than solo artists, and when a solo act does appeal to me, it’s usually a guy rather than a girl. However I’m pleased to say that I have, with some reader assistance, tracked down a female artist that’s producing some seriously beautiful music.
Acting on a hot tip from reader Rampant Chutney Consumerism (which, oddly enough, is not his real name) I’m stoked to tell you about Melbourne’s indie folk/pop artist Georgia Fields. RCC stated that she was one of the best live Melbourne acts around and after checking out her stuff I have to say I’m intrigued. As luck would have it, she’s actually playing this Sunday the 18th at Edinburgh Castle in Brunswick, followed by another show the following Sunday at the same venue. She’s also playing the Folk Fiesta at the East Brunswick Club on Saturday the 31st of January and I reckon I should be able to catch her at some point. Thanks heaps for the tip RCC!
Showcasing her smooth clear vocals, tinkling piano and a talent for quirky lyrics, I have to say that her music does at times draw the inevitable Regina comparisons. She often plays with a backing band that includes cello and violin (yes!) along with the harp, trumpet, melodia, percussion and, apparently, a cordless drill. Her debut EP Drama On The High Seas of Emotion was released late in 2007, with the title track reaching #4 on the Triple J Unearthed Pop Charts, and each copy came with a personally crafted album cover made out of a Little Golden Book. Now that is awesome.
The track that initially caught my attention is ‘One Finger’ which I believe is a new song. I couldn’t find the mp3 of it anywhere, so I point you in the direction of her myspace, so that you can stream it countless times like I have this morning! It’s a seriously catchy tune, very cute, and features some lovely strings.
Make sure you check out the songs below also, all of which are equally as wonderful, with ‘Scars’ probably being my current favourite.
Drama On The High Seas Of Emotion – Georgia Fields
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January 13, 2009 at 8:44 pm
A Free Man
I fully intended to comment that there were loads of great female artists around right now, but now that you mention it nobody is springing to mind. There are quite a few Americana/alt-country artists (Tift Merritt, Kathleen Edwards) but I know that ain’t your bag.
January 13, 2009 at 9:06 pm
itallstarted
Yeah that’s my problem – I know they’re out there, and that many of them are excellent and worthy of praise, but most of them just don’t do it for me.
Sadly, no..that’s not my bag. But I know there are many people out there who have bags that those artists fit into very nicely!
January 13, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Rampant Chutney Consumerism
whoop whoop….you’re not slow on the uptake!!!
January 13, 2009 at 10:55 pm
itallstarted
Not at all my friend! I’m seriously impressed by her, I just wish I could get my hands on a CD but apparently they’re sold out. Perhaps she’ll have some at the gigs, am just hoping I’ll be able to get to one of em.
January 14, 2009 at 8:42 am
Rampant Chutney Consumerism
i got one last February……it then got covered in Melbourne Bitter when 2 cans burst in my luggage!!! lovely.
I saw her at a poncy bar on Manchester Lane…..great gig….but the crowd was a bit ladedar
January 14, 2009 at 9:23 am
DJ Max Power
What’s a poncy bar? And what does ladedar mean? Note: I am not Australian, but if these phrases (insults?) prove worthwhile, I will add them to my vocabulary.
PS – Also, maybe check out Bronwen Exter, Trost, and/or Grand Ole Party…
January 14, 2009 at 10:13 am
itallstarted
RCC – Melbourne Bitter? Well that’s your first problem! Carlton Draught all the way baby! Sorry your CD got spoilt though.
DJ MP –
‘poncy’: upper class ie. stuck up, fancy, airs and graces
‘ladedar’: took me a minute to figure that one out.. ‘la di da’, and I reckon RCC meant they were pretty up themselves too.
Maybe I need to start up some kind of guide to the Aussie vernacular here?
January 19, 2009 at 6:03 am
mjrc
i had a busy week and had to work 6 days in a row so i’m a bit late getting to this. thank you for doing some digging and highlighting her. i’m looking forward to listening. : )
January 19, 2009 at 8:17 am
Rampant Chutney Consumerism
oh…it’s been awhile…
i wanted to bring some Carlton home but time got the better of my and all i was left with was MB’s
Aussie vernacular? i’m from Newcastle…..that Newcastle-upon-Tyne…haway the lads an all that….anyway the terms were used in more of a descriptive way rather than to mean insult but i guess if the cap fits.
January 19, 2009 at 6:37 pm
itallstarted
Ahh, well here it’s a vaguely insulting term so you see, I got confused!
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.. that’s a mouthful! I love English place names. Here in Oz we have some pretty interesting place names too. Rooty Hill, Bong Bong, Burrombuttock, Wandong, Innaloo, Mount Buggery, Yorkeys Knob…