Well hello world! It's been awhile hasn't it? That's kind of the deal with this 'artiste' thing for me though... one minute I want to share everything and the next I'm hibernating like a bear for the winter. Good news is that I think I must still be living on Australian seasonality because just in time for winter here in the States, I appear to be waking up! It's been a crazy few months with lots and lots of writing going on. Some of you may be pleased to hear that a little birdie keeps chirping in …

Hi Everyone, I hope you are all well and that life is being extra nice to you! As you might remember, I headed to Austin Texas in March to attend the annual South by Southwest festival which was an amazing opportunity to network and showcase in front of some of the key players in the industry... never mind an excuse to visit the live music capital of the world with over 200 live music venues!!! Amazing! While I was there, Yes Go Productions asked to film an acoustic version of one of the tracks off my …

What a crazy few weeks! I'm happily back in LA now having left beautiful Austin behind... such a great little city. I think a trip back when it's not SXSW is order though as I presume it's quite a different experience for the other 51 weeks of the year??

I've been working on some new material this week and find myself getting more and more excited about getting started on the next release.

HOLD ON! I'm still releasing the first EP! Never one for delayed gratification I must remind myself that my Bittersweet EP only just went on sale today

While it's still a little while away from iTunes, you can download it or purchase a copy of the physical EP from www.cdbaby.com/belindaoakley

Right, off to book some shows now that I'm back on solid ground. More on that next time, gadget....

xoxox

 Howdy Gang! Still down here in beautiful Austin Texas at South by Southwest Festival. It has been amaaaazing but unfortunately is drawing to a close which means I'll be heading back to LA shortly. Have been having a great time though and seen some fantastic shows.... Highlights? Emmy Lou Harris at Antones, Josh Ritter, Ron Sexsmith and Amy Speace at St David's Sanctuary - the most beautiful venue at SXSW. Most incredible show award goes to Janelle Monet though who absolutely blew my mind on …

 Gotta love the red carpet treatment!




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What a week! Never one to do things by halves I guess I shouldn't be surprised but In retrospect, I must remember to factor in sleeping, eating and breathing next time. So, so, so happy to say that my new EP Bittersweet arrived safe and sound on Friday afternoon. I kept expecting to open it up and discover that the lyrics belonged to another artist or that the tracks all skipped or something - hence the slightly strange behavior during the unveiling. Hopefully you can appreciate the comedic value though …