Piperlain combines the sounds of acoustic, alternative pop/folk/rock and electronica with emotive, passionate vocals.

Formed by singer/songwriters Benjamin Knight and Rebecca Voorn-Knight, the Piperlain sound has been compared to a contemporary version of The Cranberries and The Corrs with a sound in the vein of Grace Potter meets Lola Marsh.

Originating from The Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, influences for Piperlain include Arcade Fire, Tame Impala, Empire of the Sun, The Cranberries, Pink Floyd, Blondie and The Doors. The Piperlain sound has been described as “poetic” and “quirky” by The Grove Studios and “emotive” with “layers of depth” by Sony.

In 2017 Piperlain released a concept album 'Mother Mourned' which recount the personal and emotional journey of two people growing up with and caring for mothers with serious illnesses. Nominated for an AIR award, Mother Mourned received positive praise from industry professionals and media outlets. 

In 2023 Piperlain released the EP 'Shine on You' which saw the duo achieve an official entry in the 2023 ARIA awards for Best Independent Release.

The latest single 'Running Through The Fields' was recorded, mixed and mastered at Fireswamp Studios by producer Josh Schuberth. Josh has collaborated with accomplished artists including Josh Pyke, Amber Lawrence, Fanny Lumsden, and The Wolfe Brothers.


Deeply influenced by the blues tradition, Mark Lowrie plays electric blues in the style of the greats of British blues from the 60s and 70s – Yardbirds, Cream, Free, Bluesbreakers, Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor – but in doing so, bring his own songs and personality to the fore.  And in the same vein as many of those forebears, Mark's Firewire presents the challenge of a trio of electric guitar, bass and drums, where Mark is joined by stalwarts of the Melbourne blues scene.

Mark Lowrie - Guitar and vocals
Mark is a versatile guitarist with long term experience in many styles - from traditional and contemporary blues, to rock and even some alt country.  He has played with the likes of Wrecking Ball (with Moosh McColm hosting the long running Royal Hotel blues jam), The Rust and others as well as a solo performer.

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My music and poetry is built on a blend of the very serious, the extremely ridiculous and ...  sarcasm.  Most pieces contain 2 or 3 stories.  Reviews over the years show my stuff has been described as containing the colors of Australia’s John Williamson, Paul Kelly and Eric Bogle.. though I don't pretend to be in their league... One reviewer rated “I got A Right to Sing the Blues” up there with Van Morrison’s raw edged and earthy soul searching best.

l have a number of awards to my credit and spent many years playing around Oz.  At one point I hosted the longest running musician's night in the country...  20 years.. almost every Wednesday.   I've done TV and Radio, played at festivals and run a couple..   But it's ambulance work and teaching in one form or another that has paid the bills.

This excerpt from Tommy Emmanuel’s mgr of 10 years

The world is full of guitarists, singers, poets and raconteurs… many who label themselves ‘entertainers’. But rarely do I come across an artist who can truly claim to be just that… a real (in this case meaning honest) entertainer. In fact to just listen to a CD or tape by Bill Dettmer means you only get part of the picture. I had to sit in an audience at a Bill Dettmer concert to fully appreciate his talent.

Drawing from a rich tapestry of experiences, Bill somehow manages to pull them together and present commentaries on life in a way in which I believe, everyone can truly relate and empathize. Whether it is tragic or funny, an everyday occurrence or something really special, Bill has the gift of recreating the moment and sharing it with his audience. Everyone should experience a night with Bill Dettmer...... Ron Leigh


With lyrics that speak of a lived human experience and melodies that get stuck in your head, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Terry Springford has taken his music to the world. Terry has released two albums and two EPs and his tunes have been played on radio in Australia, the U.S., the U.K. and across Europe.

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