Album Designs
Need Your Love (Single)
Kieran Stevenson
Australian pop artist Kieran Stevenson's debut single, 'Need Your Love', evokes the glittery goodness of '80s pop, with modern production and a lyrical 'happy-sad punch' that examines the push and pull of whether or not to let go of a wilting friendship.
Stream the single here.
The Immigrants
(Self Titled EP)
The Immigrants are a rock band from Sydney, Australia with a unique twist on old-school classic rock music.
Album available from their Bandcamp website here:
theimmigrantsmusic.bandcamp.com
No Enemy Within
Lachlan Hawkins
Lachlan Hawkins is an accomplished drummer and handpan artist with a diverse performance career to date across the areas of jazz and improvised music, musical theatre, corporate entertainment and contemporary music.
Album available from his website here:
lachlanhawkins.com
Estampa
(Self Titled Album)
Estampa is a World Folk Music group comprised of violin, voice, piano accordion, double bass and guitar. The word ‘Estampa’ is a Spanish word derived from the verb ‘Estampar’ (to stamp) and the word estampa also means ‘printed image’, ‘illustration’, ‘appearance’ or ‘demeanour’.
Get their debuting album here:
estampamusic.com
Haven
Berardi/Foran/Karlen
The second album by Berardi/Foran/Karlen featuring Pascal Schumacher.
Produced by Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran, Rafael Karlen and Pascal Schumacher.
Get it here:
berardiforankarlen.bandcamp.com
No Shepherds Live Here
Berardi/Foran/Karlen
First single off the second album by Berardi/Foran/Karlen featuring Pascal Schumacher.
Music & Lyrics by Kristin Berardi.
Produced by Kristin Berardi, Sean Foran, Rafael Karlen and Pascal Schumacher.
Get it here:
berardiforankarlen.bandcamp.com
Open
Sophie Min
‘Open’ is an intimate, open-minded and lyrical album that is the culmination of several improvised jam sessions of Sophie Min with musical partners Helen Svoboda (double bass) and Tim Green (drums).
The album is available at Sophie’s website here:
sminmusic.com
Min/Svoboda/Hawkins
Trio
Live album recorded at the Brisbane Jazz Club featuring Sophie Min on piano, Helen Svoboda on double bass, and Lachlan Hawkins on drums.
Album available here:
minsvobodahawkins.bandcamp.com
Hope in My Pocket
Berardi/Foran/Karlen
Drawing on sounds from modern jazz, European folk music and classical music the music of Berardi/Foran/Karlen pulls you close, at times a whisper, the lush piano harmonies merging with Berardi’s sublime vocal lines and Karlen’s engaging melodic interplay.
Their debut album “Hope in My Pocket” was the winner of the QLD Music Award for Jazz in 2016 and the APRA/Australian Music Centre QLD State Award for Excellence in Jazz at the Art Music Awards.
Album available here:
bfkmusic.com
Vol. 1
The Biology of Plants
The Biology of Plants (TBoP) deliver a range of melodic bangers, infused by jazz, classical and electronic artistry.
Featuring Helen Svoboda (bass/occasional vox), Joshua Rivory (synth), Simon Svoboda (cello) and Charles Hill (drums), the compositions are solely inspired by nature, simulating a live film score amidst a state of spatial ambience.
Album available here:
thebiologyofplants.bandcamp.com
From All Sides
Nimble
"From All Sides" is the first release for “Nimble” a collaboration between bassist David Galea, pIanist Sophie Min and drummer/percussionist Lachlan Hawkins - together with special guest vocalists Elly Hoyt and Kristin Berardi, and percussionist Tsoof Baras they have created a recording that is steeped in the jazz tradition but designed to push the boundaries of modern jazz. The album was the 2019 Queensland Music Award Finalist.
Album available here:
nimblejazztrio.bandcamp.com
Thanks for the Hands
Sophie Min
Thanks for the hands: The 2020 Queensland Music Award nominated album is Sophie Min’s first jazz duet album with the legendary guitarist James Sherlock. This album features original works that strike a balance between the harmonic properties of the guitar and the piano.
The album is available at Sophie’s website here:
sminmusic.com
Hectic Moon
Helen Svoboda's SPROUT
Helen Svoboda (double bass) presents ‘Sprout’. Joined by Sophie Min (piano) and Simon Svoboda (cello), the trio was formed to explore a new direction of composition, influenced largely by minimalist music infused with moments of structured improvisation.
Get the album here:
helensvobodasprout.bandcamp.com
Cordelia’s Aria
Tom Adeney
Tom Adeney is a Brisbane based classical guitarist, musician and composer.
Tom Adeney holds a master's degree from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music where he studied composition with Gerard Brophy and classical guitar with Julian Byzantine. He also studied violin with Paulene Smith of the Queensland Orchestra.
Album available via direct sale.
Trace
Rafael Karlen
'Featuring original compositions, the Swedish Folksong They Sold Their Homesteads, a Renaissance Kyrie by Dufay and a Serenade by Schubert, Trace elegantly traverses a compelling variety of material.'
Get the album here:
rafaelkarlen.com
I’m Glad there is You
Kristin Berardi & James Sherlock
Self released album by Kristin Berardi with jazz guitarist James Sherlock.
Get the album here:
kristinberardi.com
Blueberry Ash
Andrew Butt Trio +
2017 release of Australian based jazz group Andrew Butt Trio +. The Queensland Music Award nominated album is comprised of themes inspired by the beauty and spirit of the composer’s home region and features prominent members of Queensland’s jazz community.
Album available here:
andrewbutttrio.bandcamp.com
The Sweetness of Things
Half-Remembered
Rafael Karlen
In The Sweetness of Things Half-Remembered, composer and saxophonist Rafael Karlen seamlessly draws together elements from jazz and Western art music through skillful composition and tasteful improvisation. The inventive and lyrical playing of pianist Steve Newcomb and saxophonist Rafael Karlen is showcased soaring over the colorful textures and beautiful musical environments of a string quartet.
Get the album here:
rafaelkarlen.com
The Story
Majelen
Majelen’s percussive guitar style combines a degree in Jazz music with years of backpacking with her guitar, and has been labelled “writing genius” and a “beautiful inspiration”.
Get the album here:
majelenmusic.com
Strawberry: Improvisations for Fender Rhodes
Tom Adeney
Tom Adeney is a Brisbane based classical guitarist, musician and composer.
Tom Adeney holds a master's degree from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music where he studied composition with Gerard Brophy and classical guitar with Julian Byzantine. He also studied violin with Paulene Smith of the Queensland Orchestra.
Album available via direct sale.
Think of Me Last
The Rooftops
Cover art, merchandising and campaign designed for The Rooftops band single.
Album available via one of the links below:
Apple Music
Google Play Music
Deezer
Spotify