14/05/2014

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COURTNEY BARNETT // THE DUCHESS // MAY 14th

14/05/2014

About this Event

Welcome to the world of Courtney Barnett, a hot, hazy place where suburban banalities and mindless procrastination have never sounded so compelling.



The 26-year-old Melbourne-based singer has a nurtured a growing legion of devotees through a series of DIY releases that have been re-released worldwide to snowballing acclaim.



Single's "Avant Gardener" and "History Eraser" are vivid displays of her magic. Hook-laden fugs of country roots and discordant psychedelia with dream-like narratives.



Courtney is nominated for NME's Best New Band at the 2014 NME Awards while and her sprawling, rocking live shows have seen her sell out tours in the UK, USA and back home in Australia.



Barnett has a gift for turning mundane scenarios into gripping stories... brilliant (pre) debut - Pitchfork



Courtney Barnett is a remarkable new talent. - 4/5 TimeOut



Barnett's music builds on the wordy irreverence of mid-'60s Bob Dylan and a Byrds-ian blend of psychedelia, folk and country. - Pitchfork



What sets her apart is she's got a sense of songwriting that hearkens back to the creative burst of the late '60s. Specifically in California -- her melodies and psychedelic harmonies remind me of the work of David Crosby or John Phillips. - Brooklyn Vegan



SOUNDS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcnIhzaDTd0



FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/courtneybarnettmusic?fref=ts

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