ANGUS & JULIA STONE Book Like This CD TRAVIS FRAN HEALY

Beautiful full length from Australian duo Angus and Julia Stone, who have received comparisons to Mazzy Starr, Jolie Holland, Martha Wainwright, Andrew Bird, even Bird and The Bee and Great Lake Swimmers...I could add Kathryn Williams, Laura Marling, Eddi Reader- the sort of folk that is at once rich with warm folk tradition, a bit of indie atmosphere to the proceedings, and a level of interest to crafting an interesting sound and feel. Includes contributions by Fran Healy of Travis, producing a batch of the tracks and playing a bit. 16 page booklet (a beauty, by the way, with drawings and all the lyrics) is mint, disc is also in great shape, little 'not for sale' sticker on bar code which may be removable but I have not tried- all else with packaging is perfect. More about the duo can be found below.  Please feel free to email with any questions. Thanks for looking!

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Angus and Julia began to collaborate on their musical endeavours in early 2006. Prior to that, both had performed as solo artists, principally at open mike nights, but with each using the other as a backing partner. In terms of composing material, they write on their own, then work together on structure and harmonies.

Both Angus and Julia have distinctive vocal styles. The Sydney Morning Herald's Bernard Zuel described their vocals as such, "Her voice has a fractured feel like Jolie Holland; his has a smoke-on-the-beach drawl." UK journalist Johnny Sharp stated, "Most impressive, though, are the songs - simple but blindingly effective acoustic compositions, warm boy-girl harmonies and delicate, less-is-more arrangements. Resistance is surely futile."

Angus and Julia began recording their first EP Chocolates and Cigarettes in March 2006. It was officially released August 26, 2006. Their first single "Paper Aeroplane" was played on Australian radio in April. That same month Angus and Julia played at The Great Escape Festival in Sydney, Australia.

At the end of July 2006, The Stones played to over 2000 people packed in a small tent at the Splendour in the Grass festival in Byron Bay, Australia. By August they had signed a two-EP deal with EMI Music in Australia and independent label Independiente Records in the UK and had packed their bags and headed for London to tour.

Whilst in the UK, they were invited into Chris Potter's studio (The Verve/Richard Ashcroft) to record. Fran Healy from UK band Travis had also just heard their debut EP and also invited them to his house to record. The result of these two matchups was the duo's second EP, Heart Full of Wine. Julia also ended up providing backing vocals for the track "Battleships" on Travis's 2007 album, The Boy with No Name.

During their time together, Healy also helped the brother and sister with material which would later become a part of their debut album A Book Like This. With a producer to guide them, Angus & Julia sat on Fran's lounge-room floor, continuing to record songs, using vintage guitars and microphones. The rest of the songs from the album would be recorded in their mother’s lounge room back in Newport with producer and friend, Ian Pritchett.

At the end of 2006, A+J signed a worldwide publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Creative Artist Agency came on board as their UK agent.

2007 commenced with Angus and Julia at home in Australia playing at the Big Day Out Festival. Their single "Paper Aeroplane" reached No. 40 on Triple J Hottest 100 and the duo signed an album deal with EMI Music Australia.

In February they played their first national Australian tour which completely sold out. In February Chocolates and Cigarettes and Heart Full of Wine were double packed and released in Australia and the UK. The double EP rocketed to No. 12 on the iTunes UK and their single "Private Lawns" was single of the week on BBC Radio 2. To date the double EP has sold over 35 000 copies in Australia.

In late March^[when?] the Stones' supported Donavon Frankenreiter in UK and Holland and the William Morris Agency signed up as their US agent. In May 2007 they played at The Great Escape Festival Brighton. The Evening Standard said "potentially chart-bound tracks were in far greater supply when Angus and Julia Stone took to the stage".

Angus and Julia released their debut album A Book Like This in Australia on 8 September 2007. The album debuted at #6 and has since reached Platinum sales in Australia.

In October 2007, Natalie Portman personally picked their song "The Beast" to be included in a charity compilation album Big Change: Songs for FINCA. All proceeds from the album went to FINCA International. Natalie Portman has been working with the charity since 2003 as an "Ambassador of Hope". FINCA is a financial support company that offers its services and capital to the world's lowest-income business hopefuls.

The Stones spent the rest of 2007 dividing their time between Australia and the UK. They toured nationwide around Australia and gigged extensively in the UK, Ireland and Scotland including support slots with The Magic Numbers and a winning display at The Latitude Festival.

They welcomed in 2008 performing at the Falls Festival, VIC, Australia before heading back to the UK to support Newton Faulkner and David Gray as well as playing their own sold-out London shows. Two of their songs again make Triple J Hottest 100 with "Wasted" coming in at #31 and "The Beast" at #45.

A Book Like This was released in the UK March 2008. The UK press love The Stones; Uncut magazine said "Fragile, beautiful songs", The Guardian said "Angus and Julia Stone fill my heart to bursting point with joy".

The second half of 2008 was filled with more touring including a support spot with Martha Wainwright across the UK and Europe playing to over 25 000 people.

In March 2009, A Book Like This was released in the USA. The brother and sister supported Brett Dennen around the US and also performed on the KCRW Stage at SXSW as well as playing their own US shows.

In April 2009, Angus released a solo album, Smoking Gun, under the name Lady of the Sunshine.^[1]

Angus and Julia Stone spent most of 2009 writing and recording their second album. They have just finished mixing the album in New York and it is set for release in early 2010.