Released 12th April 2011, the “AMES Unsigned & Original” compilation is a seventeen-song collaboration between AMES (Australian Music & Entertainment Scene) and Austep Music.

Harnessing the power of working together, the compilation provides a wide range of variety for the listener, journeying through Pop, Country, Alt-Rock, and more.

Mastered by internationally renowned Daniel Fournier, highlights of the CD include Jo Ayling, Man From Atlanta, and consecutive winner of the Golden Fiddle Award Marcy Taylor.

All tracks are released under a non-exclusive license, and the artists can be contacted directly should you wish to work with them. A number of free CDs are available for industry professionals and media upon request.

You can preview the album on iTunes here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/ames-unsigned-original-austep/id430263005

About A.M.E.S.
AMES (Australian Music and Entertainment Scene) is a networking group for the Australian Music and Entertainment industry. Run on the " pay it forward” principle, AMES encourages fellowship, mentorship, and networking, with the AMES Facebook group receiving more than 300,000 hits in the last month alone.

About The Artists

Jo Ayling - myspace.com/joaylingmusic
Quirky, eclectic and sometimes on the bizarre side of cute, Jo's songwriting is sophisticated and emotive. Her idiosyncratic and ambitious tunes are varied yet accessible to the fringes of the adult mainstream.
"Beautifully crafted, intriguing, intelligent, captivating tracks!" (Simon Forman; perfectpitch.com.au), "Truly original in not only composition but over all sound...not even close to anything mainstream in this genre on the market today...!"(Anita Donlon, founder Independant Musos Network inc/National Chairman MMF Aus).

Lorna MacIntyre - reverbnation.com/lornamacintyre
Placed in the top 10% of 3,500 entries from 40 countries in the 2000 UNISONG International Song Contest for Somethin' 'Bout This, Winner of Apra Award, Red Gum Festival (2001) with Gypsy, Lorna MacIntyre collaborated with Melbourne based singer/songwriter/producer Paul Norton (Stuck On You - No2 Australian charts 1988, Southern Sky - Chosen song for Australia Day Celebrations at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney). Their tracks Boom Bam Boom (track 9) and My Sweet Life (track 2) have reached airplay in Nashville on Nashville Broadcasting Network. paulnorton.com.au

Sally Street - sallystreet.com
Sally Street is one of Sydney's finest independent female singer/songwriters. 5 of the 12 tracks from Sally's third studio album "The Scorpion Maid" which she co-produced and co-wrote with her pianist Gerard Masters were shortlisted in the Australian Songwriting Competition. Sally's albums are regularly aired across community radio in Australia, the U.S. and Paris.

Stephanie Cester - stephaniecester.com
Melbourne based singer/songwriter Stephanie Cester is getting set to burst out onto the music scene. Her upbeat tunes have the ability to move her listeners with lyrics that embody what is fundamental to true pop: love, relationships and friendships. Stephanie has come into her element as a gifted songwriter, already having a number of songwriting awards under her belt.

Helmut Uhlmann - youtube.com/helmutuhlmann
Helmut Uhlmann is a dynamic singer/songwriter, whose talent ranges from being a multi-instrumentalist and singer, to a semi-professional producer and sound engineer at just 19. Helmut has recently finished his debut EP “Never Noticed”, (track 5 “Maybe”). During this time he has also signed a non-exclusive management deal with Domantay Sports and Entertainment Agency and is aiming to make 2011 his big year.

Jason Ayres - jasonayres.com
There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who have discovered Jason Ayres. And those who are just about to. Influenced by the rhythmic pop of John Mayer, the vocal styling’s of Jeff Buckley and the finesse of Coldplay, Jason Ayres is a West Australian based singer-songwriter who delivers a unique brand of acoustic based pop tunes.

Marcy Taylor - southerncrossfiddlers.com.au
Marcela began learning the violin at age 6 and graduated from the Conservatorium of Music in the Czech Republic. Marcela has played at some of Europe's largest music and country music festivals, toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia and Australia, and won various awards including the Australian Songwriting Association competition, and the Golden Fiddle Award. At the present Marcela plays in blues band Little Rain, teaches violin and viola. She also plays keyboard and mandolin.

Bluesmother - bluesmothermusic.com
Bluesmother is the Australiana-Rockabilly-Blues songwriting duo of Louise Hughes and Linda King. Louise, a finalist in the International Songwriting Contest, 2007/8 and revered by many as Australia's top female Blues lead guitarist, can stun her audience with amazing guitar licks and vocal feel. Linda is Australia's least known harmonica and ukulele player and an awarded lyricist. Bluesmother has many Blues and Rockabilly influences, culminating in their very own style. They have a raw pub sound, and you're sure to be tappin' your foot to the Bluesmother sound.

Melissa Robertson - mrobertson.info
Melissa Robertson is a country/folk singer and songwriter who released her debut EP 'Ride Of Your Life' late 2009. The title track was shortlisted in the 2009 ASA comp and in 2010 two more of Melissa's songs were shortlisted. Melissa is also the consecutive winner of the Wattle Flat CMA for both 2010 and 2011. Other highlights include performing at Tamworth CMF 09/10 where she was interviewed on festival FM and showcased on 6 stages.

Jess Holland - myspace.com/JessHolland86
Drawing from a country base and adding on layers of classic rock, soul, folk and roots, Jess Holland has a style and sound all to her own. Jess was recently selected as a Top 20 Finalist in the 2011 Toyota Star Maker competition. She has also been nominated as Most Popular Independent Rising Star for the 2011 Meet and Greet Awards.

The Postmodernists - myspace.com/thepostmodernists
The Postmodernists: relatively unknown but instantly familiar. Vocal harmonies, hook laden songs and pop sensibilities with rock bravado.

Liminal - reverbnation.com/liminal
Liminal offer a fresh approach to the classic rock band format. Inspired by the sultry and evocative vocals of Corinna Jane, the group creates a blend of soul and rock that is intense, dynamic and forever ‘in the moment’.

Man From Atlanta - myspace.com/manfratlanta
Man From Atlanta is a trans-Tasman virtual band. Allan Innes-Walker lives in Nelson, New Zealand. He is the lead singer, guitarist and primary songwriter. Ilmar Taimre, from Brisbane, Australia, plays keyboards and does the orchestral arrangements. Between them they create melodic pop songs with late sixties overtones and nouveau folk-rock sympathies.

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