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NEW DELTA DAWNING

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It’s been a long time between drinks for Australian pop princess Delta Goodrem, but with her place on the judging panel for Channel 9’s local version of ‘The Voice’ now set in stone and Delta’s public profile at an all-time high, the timing couldn’t be more right for new music to come our way.
It’s been four years since she released a solo recording and almost five since she released her last studio album ‘Delta’, but fans are in for a treat, with the singer reportedly going back to a more organic sound for the new LP.
The singer’s official website is now counting down to Friday March 30 at 9am AEDT for something new, something fresh, something altogether exciting. Welcome back, Ms Goodrem. It’s been a while.

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Comments

  1. I agree with the lack of support on Aussie radio.

    However, as far as local artists breaking in the US, it is perhaps a broader question. Historically, local success was not a prerequisite for cracking the US – ONJ, Helen Reddy, Rick Springfield and Air Supply are some artists that come to mind. (Yes they had some success here at home, but their big hits came about overseas).

    Anyhow, just thinking it’s an interesting topic, especially when you consider how big Australian actors are in the US – why does this not extend to the music industry?

  2. Hey Anonymous #5,

    We don’t have enough information on the past history of Aussie artists in the US top ten to be able to make an informed comment.
    Gotye, however, is doing brilliantly well.
    Aussie artists may have struggled outside Australia because there’s no real story for them back at home.
    Australian commercial radio (what the majority of Aussies listen to) is piss-poor when it comes to supporting Australian music. It’s an incredibly sad state of affairs.

    The auspOp team

  3. AuspOp, this comment isn’t about Delta but I don’t know where to put it so I’m putting it here.

    A very big event in Aus pop history is unfolding right know and I would be keen to read some kind of analysis / retrospective on it. There has been little commentary anywhere about it, which is a shame, because it’s one for the record books.

    Gotye is top five in the US Hot 100 – when was the last time a local artist achieved this feat? Was it as long ago as Merril Bainbridge in 1995? Kylie reached only the top 10 in 2002.

    Also noteworthy – Sia could also be top 10 next week, with her FloRida collaboration. So after such a long drought, we could have TWO local artists in the Top 10.

    Why, after such success in the 70s and 80s, have Aussie artists struggled in the US. Has the tide turned? Please discuss!

  4. Yay Yay Yay… best news i’ve heard in such a long time. Missed Delta sooo much.

  5. Hey Anonymous #3,

    Apparently Missy’s album is pretty much in the bag, so we can’t anticipate it being too much longer for new music to appear. Ditto The Veronicas.

    The auspOp team

  7. Long overdue. It’s very surprising that Delta / Sony have allowed five years to lapse between releases – a lifetime in music terms.

    She’s not the only offender – The Veronica’s and Missy Higgins are two other artists long overdue to release new material. Again, surprising, since both seemed to have gained some traction in the US, which you would think they would be keen to capitalise on. Any word on them, ausopop?