Heartstrings & Harmonies: Daisy Chain and Coolibah Coolective Launch New Albums
Picture the mandolin’s bright twang slicing through warm vocal stacks, evoking dusty festival tents and whispered confessions—welcome to the worlds of Daisy Chain and Coolibah Coolective. Canberra’s indie-folk scene pulses with heartfelt storytelling from Daisy Chain and Coolibah Coolective, two local acts dropping fresh albums amid a sold-out double-header at Smith’s Alternative which promises to pulse with raw, foot-stomping tales.
Exclusive ArtSound Interview
In ArtSound’s Arts Café, Jo Evans shares Daisy Chain’s spark born from deep ecology musings, while Paul Marsh reveals Coolibah’s evolution through razor-sharp strings and soulful grooves. What drives a debut album laced with world-weary hope? How does a sophomore release capture Canberran rhythms amid cello swells? Recorded in the studio, the session reveals the soul behind their music.
Daisy Chain’s Debut Spark
Ever felt the pull of sixties folk reborn for modern aches? Daisy Chain channels The Seekers’ nostalgia with Jenny Morris edge, Jo Evans’ poetry on identity and bonds leading a five-piece weave of mandolin wizardry from Thomas Weaver and bass ukulele from Paul Marsh.
Fresh from Quinty and Majors Creek festivals, their music invites listeners into intimate, harmony-drenched stories. Listen to their debut Playin with the Band! which bursts with singles like “Walk Along”, a foot-tapper blending rich harmonies and warm.
Coolibah Coolective’s Jazzy Evolution
Paul Marsh and Joanne Craigie’s Tamworth-finalist pen crafts See the Scene’s jazzy folk fusion – feel the electric slide ukulele shimmer against crisp percussion, drawing you into hazy streetscapes. Coolibah Coolective evolves their alt-folk sound on second album See the Scene. Standouts like the title track, “See the Scene”, and “Mellow Street” deliver gutsy melodies and sublime harmonies, perfect for envisioning vivid scenes through original Canberra grooves.
Daisy Chain
Coolibah Coolective
