Hi! Bula! Welcome!

Staying in Tune -
May 2020

Far out - how is it MAY already?! I know, the world has changed pretty drastically since the last time I sent out some news from here and firstly, I must say that I hope you are well. There have been many people struggling during this time. Feeling for you and with you if that's you. It has been hard to miss seeing everyone at gigs and I know I'll be looking forward to when venues can once again safely open and operate.

I had someone tell me not long ago that on a not-so-good day for them, they turned on my CD and it brought them a smile. Gotta tell you that that warms my heart so much.

There's a lot involved in recording an album (even a humble little EP like this one). There's the writing of the songs, practicing and honing them to make sure lyrics and music fit together well. Then there's practicing them and making sure you have harmonies down in your head before you even think about recording it (well that's the way I did it anyway!) Of course there is the obvious financial costs of studio/production costs and then the all important post production/marketing/promo that unless you have enough dosh to hire a media person, you have to learn to do yourself. I've had long nights trying to really get my head around how to get this music out there to people. And I've got to say, I am so thankful for the way it has been received.

I've sold more copies of the CD's than I ever thought possible (if you missed out though just shoot me an email and I'll send one to you $23.50 for the CD and post anywhere in Aus). And now the EP is available for you to stream via your fave streaming sites. Just click HERE to have a little listen.

AMAZING THINGS

This is going to sound like I'm 'big noting' BUT PLEASE KNOW THAT I'M NOT. I want to take a moment to share with YOU what has been achievable with the help and support of SO MANY behind my music. NONE of these things would have happened without people who believed in me, cheering me on and hoping for the best with me. I can't thank you enough!

Here are a few of the amazing things have happened in the past few months since releasing Back in Town as my first single.

* Back in Town was Number One over at My Country Australia (played in 73 places around the world!) for two weeks in a row and spent a total of 4 weeks in the chart
* It made the Country Thunder Ten over at Country Thunder Australia
* I had a lovely interview with Neil Gill and Back in Town had air play on Triple M Central West a few times
* I chatted with Prime 7 News Central West about Back in Town
* Back in Town was named single of the week on the UK Sid Randell's Ghost Rider Country Radio Show
* Back in Town was also played on the lovely Jeannie B's Country Radio Show out of the UK
* I had an interview and air play with the lovely Beth Brown on 100.3FM
* I had an interview and air play with STA FM's Pamela Bush 91.9FM
* Back in Town was featured on High on Country and on Good Morning Country
* Dotted Eight Studio and the 100 Mile Groove Tunes Vol 3 featured Back in Town on their Spotify playlists
* My song So Far was featured on the new music page of Unearthed Triple J
* The amazing launch team I had for the EP launch reached thousands of people promoting the EP and our launch event (which had to be cancelled due to Covid-19). I'm very grateful to them all for their time, shares and support.
* My So Far video was premiered as part of the 100 Mile Groove + Clinton Hoy's Watch Party on Fb in April
* CDs were sold and posted to people in almost all states and territories of the country
* I played originals for SOMAD online alongside Kris Schubert and other talented folks
* Two originals were featured in the Lockdown show by JAM Orange

None of this probably sounds like A LOT (and it's certainly pretty humble compared to what many musos achieve) but my goal was to record my songs, to be able to share them and to have them out in the world.
YOU guys have helped me see that dream of getting my music *out there* REALLY happen!
I'm so grateful to you all.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE DIGITAL VERSION OF THE EP 'EP WALKING CONTRADICTION'

LYRICS

Some of you have asked if I'll be putting out lyrics for my songs. The good news is they are all there on my website for you. Just click over HERE , choose a song to listen to and then click on the icon circled in the photo above. The lyrics will pop up for you. Just making it a little easier for you to sing along to #yourewelcome ;) I'd love to hear from you if you've been singing along already and have been enjoying the EP. You're welcome to email me at lusiaustinmusic@gmail.com to let me know x

Be safe, love well and chat again soon x