Mama Kin's bittersweet melodies soar with stomping piano and swampy beats, all the while traversing the riotous, the raw and the intimate. Already a favourite on the festival circuit with killer appearances at Woodford Folk Festival and Byron Bay Bluesfest under her belt, Mama Kin draws on her experiences of love, life and heartache to deliver a set that is as engaging as it is inspirational.
This summer Mama Kin will take to the road to nourish the ear drums of music lovers nationally, showcasing tunes from her debut album Beat and Holler, due in store through MGM Distribution July, 2010.
Beat and Holler marks the arrival of a sassy, soulful femme fatale, with hints of Regina Spektor, Fiona Apple and Joan As Policewoman. Powerful and gut-wrenchingly honest, Mama Kin's roots-tinged soul conjures the songbird greats.
‘Tore My Heart Out’, the first single from Mama Kin’s debut album was named iTunes Single of the Week. The accompanying video clip, complete with drum majorettes in suburban streets, scored indie clip of the week on Rage and was named clip of the week by The Daily Telegraph. The first taste of what’s to come from Mama Kin, ‘Tore My Heart Out’, resonates with her trademark passion and pathos.
Tour dates are:
Saturday 23rd January: West Cape Howe Winery, Denmark, WA Friday 12th February: The Zoo, Brisbane, QLD Saturday 13th February: The Raval, Sydney, NSW Friday 19th February: The Loft, Gold Coast, QLD Saturday 20th February: Mullum Civic, Mullumbimby, QLD Sunday 21st February: Northcote Social Club, Melbourne, VIC Saturday 27th February: Nannup Festival, Nannup, WA Sunday 28th February: Nannup Festival, Nannup, WA Saturday 6th March: Womadelaide Festival, Adelaide, SA Sunday 7th March: Womadelaide Festival, Adelaide, SA Friday 12th March: Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle, WA
Your most memorable Festival moment or experience? Playing Big Day Out and doing shots with Lily Allen while she sun-bathed beside our portacom.
Favourite Artist you’ve seen at a Music Festival? Neil Young – a true masterclass.
What’s your ideal Festival line-up? In no particular order: Radiohead, Oasis, Elbow, Ryan Adams, The Verve, Wilco, The Killers, Coldplay, Blur, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, The Strokes, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Arcade Fire, Ben Harper, The Black Keys, BRMC, Dave Matthews Band, Doves, Paul Simon, The Stone Roses.
What are your tips for attending Music Festivals? Take the best of friends, because the greatest things are best when shared with the greatest of people.
