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Emma Donovan on landmark new album Til My Song is Done

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Date: April 28, 2024Author: Sophie Hamley

Emma Donovan is well known to Australian audiences from her bands Emma Donovan and The Putbacks (which I managed to call The Pushbacks in the introduction to this interview) as well as the Stiff Gins, and from the Black Arm Band. Her music ranges from soul to reggae to R&B and gospel, yet country music has been there from the start and she now has a new country album, Til My Song is Done. The album is broad in scope, and underscored by love and change. Donovan’s voice is a wonder, piercing the heart of any listener.

Donovan has been singing since childhood, influenced by country artists like Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton. Her grandparents would bring cassettes when they visited, instilling in Donovan a love of classic country that stays with her. Her mother and five uncles performed together, and – as I found out during our recent chat – Donovan has quite the history of childhood talent quests …

Donovan will soon be performing her new songs live (see dates below). You can watch our chat on YouTube (below), watch a snippet (also below) or listen on the podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

https://www.emmadonovan.com | Listen to Til My Song is Done on Apple Music

Emma Donovan’s live dates:

Sat 1 June – Blak Day Out, Brisbane – tickets HERE

Thu 6 June – The Night Cat, Melbourne – tickets HERE

Sat 15 June – VIVID @ Carriageworks, Sydney – tickets HERE

Thu 20 June – Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Adelaide – tickets HERE

Sat 27 July – Mojo’s, Fremantle – tickets HERE

Thu 1 Aug – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave – tickets HERE

Sat 3 August- Meeniyan Town Hall, Meeniyan – tickets HERE

Sun 4 Aug – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine – tickets HERE

Single review: ‘Lovin’ Looks Like’ by Emma Donovan

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