Music runs through Declan Kelly’s blood. With an Irish father and a Maori mother, herself a talented musician, he was encouraged to learn the drums and guitar at a young age. He’s aligned himself with some of the greatest Australian musicians we’ve seen, plying his trade with The Beefs (with Alex Lloyd) and The Bondi Cigars, before releasing his debut album Tales From The Neighbourhood in 2005 with support from the late Andy Glitre.

It is easy to see why Declan has gained the respect of fans, media and esteemed colleagues such as Bernard Fanning, Katie Noonan, Bobby Alu, Kasey Chambers, Eugine ‘Hideaway’ Bridges and more, through his authenticity and spectacular musicianship.

During the 2020/21 pandemic, Declan put aside touring plans, and spent the lockdown period back in the studio. The first single and title track from his new album, Headlock encompasses the insecurities of having to navigate through these unprecedented times.

HEADLOCK out now. 
Listen on all platforms here >>> ffm.to/headlock-album
Purchase digitally, on CD or pre-order vinyl here >>> declankellymusic.bandcamp.com

Sydney songwriter, Bek Jensen, delivers her new EP - Magic & Art - with style, spirit, prowess and love. 
Magic & Art is Bek's 3rd solo release. Tipping her hat to her musical roots, Bek, explores her thoughts and emotions collaborating with Sydney's finest musicians. 
Magic & Art is music for real people!

Karen Lee Andrews 

Having spent time away from the music scene, Karen has reconnected with her guitar, hitting new strides with a style, that can only be described as, Oceanic Blues. 

As a young woman, Karen dedicated herself to gospel hymns and was called upon to lead the church band as music director.  The duty was a natural fit:  growing up around her mother's large Polynesian family had instilled in her the role of music in bringing people together. The responsibility also became, in large part, Karen's musical education. In charge of delivering a moving hymn from a group of players and singers with varied abilities, she herself needed to know the ins and outs of piano and guitar, leads and backing harmonies. Karen had to know how to get the best from every instrument, every singer. To do so, Ms Andrews called upon the music she loved as a young girl: Soul and Gospel.  In the crowded Andrews family home in Koonawarra, a young Karen listened to her brother's Motown records. Singing along to those golden hits, and to traditional Polynesian songs, was simply   part   of   everyday family life.  

This would become the foundation to her original style - Oceanic Blues.

Cameron Adams, from the Herald Sun says, "Ms. Andrews has one of those authentic sounds you hear, even through the gloss of TV, you can tell she has lived and loved." 

Paul Sheehan from Sydney Morning Herald states, "She is one of the most original and dignified talents to emerge in Australian popular entertainment in a long time. She manages to be both imperial yet vulnerable ".

Scott Pullen has earned recognition in the dance music industry, propelled by Beatport's #1 Latest Releases: Afro House with his track, ‘Lost Love’ (Redolent), & #1 Latest Releases: Organic House ‘In Your Hands’ (YHV Records). By securing five chart-topping releases, he solidified his position at the top of Beatport’s ‘On Our Radar’ list & labelled as ‘one to watch’ both in the studio & on the dance floor by the world’s largest DJ store. One of the elite Australian DJs to be included in the DJ Magazine Top 100, Pullen now lives on the Island of the Gods, Bali, where he was voted ‘Best DJ’ at the YAK Wards in 2019. It was only during the Covid lockdowns Scott began to produce his own music. In December 2021, Scott released his debut single, ‘Mombasa’ (Caballero Records), skyrocketing to the Top 20 on Beatport’s Afro House chart (#16) & Funky/Groove/Jackin’ House charts (#15). 

Mombasa has been licensed to dozens chart topping VA compilations including 'Underground Series Ibiza', 'Underground Series Miami' & Raul Rincon’s ‘Face of Afro House’. Continuing with his success, Scott track’s have been championed by Pippi Ciez’s Inward Records, Sparrow & Barbossa’s Tortuga Tribes label, DJ Chus & La Santa’s Redolent Records & South-East Asia’s leading independent label, YHV Records. Scott's Latest track, Mystic Bedouin, is released on the Cafe De Anatolia label.

What sets Scott Pullen’s music apart from others is his innovative and distinctive approach to Afro house music. Skillfully blending ethnic & indigenous influences, not only Afro & Latin, but Native American, Arabic, Aboriginal Australian, Brazilian & Flamenco, creating a fresh and captivating experience for his audience. This unique fusion of influences has garnered him a dedicated fan base and critical praise from the music industry media & fellow DJ/producers worldwide. 

Connect with Scott on Instagram @scottpullenofficial

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