UPCOMING EVENTS 2024
Triple J Reviews
'The Great Unknown'
"Ladies and gents we have ourselves a Country and Western winner winner chicken dinner!
Welcome to the fold Ally Row! ***** Kath Devaney, Triple J Aug 2024
"Okay Ally Row! LOVE seeing these new press pics + shmick production coming through! <3 2023 NYE On The Hill winners have leveled up in 2024! **** Anika Luna, Triple J Jul 2024
"Rollicking, toe tapping jam. Lightning picking and golden harmonies. And a highly beltable chorus! **** Steph Hughes, Triple J Aug 2024
Embassy of Denmark, Australia
Private function performance for,
Her Excellency Ms. Pernille Dahler Kardel, Ambassador of Denmark, Canberra 2024
Semi-finalists
International Songwriting Competition (ISC)2023
Winners!
Triple J NYE on the Hill comp 2023
Finalists
Passport to Airlie Showcase 2023
Winners!
Port Fairy FOLK FESTIVAL Street Fair Busking Competition 2023
'Gold Tone' Sponsored Artists 2023
"Doing this appealing folk pop sound justice! Triple J, Dave Ruby Howe Dec 2023
"As soon as those pacey country/folk styled jangles kicked in, this upload (Barefeet) was immediately giving Little Talks 'Of Monsters and Men'or 'Mumford and Sons'"I Will Wait" energy! A tune to send you back to the early 2010's with a sense of newness and freshness!<3 Triple J, Anika Luna 2023
"Ally Row putting a little sweetness in my step with their sugary harmonies" - Triple J, Joe Khan 2021
"I Got Mine" is a folky, upbeat anthem with toe-tapping vibes and compelling female-led lyrics that tell a story of life's twists and turns. Set against a backdrop of road trip nostalgia, the song explores the contrasting paths of individuals navigating the highs and lows of existence. The songwriting paints vivid portraits of different characters facing their trials and tribulations. From the disillusionment of a corporate worker whose family has slipped away to the penthouse dweller whose marriage unravels in the shadow of central park, each verse reveals layers of complexity and emotion. Amidst the turmoil, there's a sense of resilience and self-assurance. The protagonist, living life on her own terms in a caravan, finds solace in pursuing her passion despite the challenges. The whistle solo adds a playful touch, enhancing the song's buoyant spirit and sense of freedom. Ultimately, "I Got Mine" is a celebration of individuality and self-determination. It's a reminder that, despite life's ups and downs, each person has their own journey to navigate and their own version of fulfillment to pursue. Loved it!" - Oghamyst Music, Mar 2024
"This song (Struggling to Breathe) manages to blend dramatic pop elements with raw emotions to create what the indie-folk duo describe as 'a heartwrenching and breathtaking experience" - Beat Magazine
"Crafty guitar picking, gorgeous harmonising vocals, a delicate glockenspiel and an inspiring message of positivity, this is just the song to (Why Do I care) kickstart your day"- Au Review, Bruce Baker
"Melbourne troubadour-duo Ally Row have let fly a blissful track that gives us that feel good 90's vibe infused with satisfying Tea-for-the-Tillermanesque introspection" - Livewire
"The duos captivating vocals are delicately intertwined during the songs strong infused choruses, with each vocalist showcasing their unique textural tones throughout their individual verses" - Milky
"What People Say"
Airlie Beach Festival 2023
ABOUT US
Gunaikurnai/Gippsland based, Ally Row are an indie pop-folk rock duo that are breaking the barriers of genres with toe-tapping yet emotive music. The multi-instrumentalists perform velvety harmonies alongside driving guitar and piano, with modernised elements of banjo, harmonica and stomp box. Together, the two-piece band create a powerful synergy with heartfelt memorable originals that will get you dancing.
For the, Mumford and Sons, The Lumineers, Sons of the East, The Civil Wars and Of Monsters and Men fans out there.... Ally Row are the next artists to follow.
In 2023, they were the winners of the Triple J Unearthed NYE on the Hill Fest Competition, Port Fairy Folk Festival Busking Competition, are Semi-Finalists in the Listen Up Music Songwriting Prize for their single ‘Bare feet’, opened for Americana artist Matt Joe Gow and are growing their festival portfolio; performing at Woodford Folk Festival 23/24, NYE on the Hill Fest 23, Grand Finalists in the Airlie Beach Festival of Music Passport to Airlie, Longwood Fest, Tarra Festival, East Gippsland Winter Festival, headlining Patchewollock Music Festival as well as the Wodonga North East Food and Wine Fest.
This year, they performed at the Tamworth Country Music Festival and opened for Golden Guitar winner Fanny Lumsden on her Country Halls Tour. Also this year, they are semi - finalists in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2023 for their single 'Bare feet' and they will be performing in the Boolarra Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival (Busking after winning the Buskers Comp in 2023)and are opening for Australian folk legend Kim Churchill in Nowa Nowa March 15th as well as releasing a string of highly anticipated singles every 6 weeks - starting with fun folky upbeat single ‘I got mine’ out February 2024.