My as-yet-untitled album will not be released until later in the year, but it has already received its first positive  review thanks to music engineer/mixer/masterer extraordinaire, Ross Cockle.

Ross is one of the most respected names in the Australian music scene and has worked with Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Kelly, Deborah Conway, The Blackeyed Susans, Split Enz, Cat Empire and Man Bites God to name a few.

He has also just mastered my new solo album. This is what he had to say during the process:

“This album is good, basic noise – so bittersweet it makes me feel uncomfortable. It’s a songwriter’s record – like Elvis Costello or Joe Jackson”

This is high praise indeed for two major reasons: I have great respect Ross’ opinion and Ross has actually worked with Joe Jackson.

The new album will come out in the second half of 2013 – stay tuned for more details.