from Genteel Poverty and the Likelihood of Rain,
released June 30, 2023
(words and music: Konrad Lenz)
KONRAD LENZ: vocals, Defil archtop guitar, late 1950s Hofner 462/S archtop guitar, Kala archtop tenor ukulele, tambourine, shaker, virtual instruments - double bass, piano, celeste, flute, French horn, Mellotron, oboe, cello
EMMA JASMINE KELLY: violin
(words: Konrad Lenz, music: Peter Burke)
Recorded and mixed by Konrad Lenz using MultitrackStudio 10.0 running on a MacBook Air except that Emma Jasmine Kelly recorded her violin parts herself
Mastered by Alex Gordon at Abbey Road Studios, London
The Painted Hearts have a sound that is like a cross between Bo Diddley and Lou Reed. One of the best bands I know. Great songs. Great sound - Konrad Lenz Konrad Lenz
The Wedded Bliss are a great band with a great songwriter/frontman in Randall Blair. His songs are honest, well crafted and touch a raw nerve. Fantastic stuff - Konrad Lenz Konrad Lenz
The Bodies, fronted by Liam McKahey from Ireland, are one of the best acts in Australia. I've seen these guys live and they're phenomenal. Liam's a first rate songwriter and this record is great. Konrad Lenz
The legendary Richard Thompson's new solo album exemplifies his many musical paths, from pop and cabaret to jazz to traditional folk. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 2, 2024