The Perth music scene really is the gift that keeps giving and this time it's The Justin Walshe Folk Machine delivering some serious goods on this album.
The Freo five-piece don't stray too far from folk/bluegrass territory across eight tracks but each song is a killer, packed with gorgeous, effortless melodies, thoughtful lyrics and a mood that's seriously immersive. Dark colonial tale Pockets Full Of Gold is a real standout, twisting its morals around an epic mandolin solo, while the quicker I'm Troubled And I Don't Know Why (Dylan cover) and heartfelt Mistake round out one seriously impressive little release.
