I had no idea who Delaney Davidson was.       When I stumbled on the video below I was instantly destined to seek out more. It wasn’t the enigmatic noir footage that grabbed, but the raw, rustic music with … Continue reading →

It’s also the third time he has won the APRA award for Best Country Music Song. The pair collaborated to make Whiskey & Kisses on Neilson’s latest album ‘Dynamite!’ The song is a duet featuring the vocals of Neilson and … Continue reading →

1. Delaney Davidson & Marlon Williams – Sad But True (The Secret History Of Country Music Songwriting Volume 1) Marlon Williams; the effortless hope, and clarity of a 21 year old wunderkid and Delaney Davidson; conjuring dust, silk and the … Continue reading →

Delaney Davidson is no stranger to the APRA Best Country Song accolade, having won the award last year for his ballad “You’re A Loser”. This year, Delaney is honoured with collaborator Marlon Williams for the hit “Bloodletter”. With its mix … Continue reading →

‘Sad but True’ is Delaney and Marlon’s debut outing as a duo and has been praised for seamlessly harmonising the young ‘clean’ voice of Marlon Williams with the ‘darker’ vocals of Delaney Davidson. Marlon Williams, of the band The Unfaithful … Continue reading →

Delaney Davidson’s  “You’re A Loser” is from his 2011 album Bad Luck Man which also features “Little Heart“, the song which threw him into the spotlight as a finalist in the 2011 APRA Silver Scroll Awards. An accomplished artist with six solo albums … Continue reading →

After having a song selected as a finalist for the APRA Silver Scroll in 2011, “Little Heart”, Delaney has seen amazing success now three years in a row with best country song 2012, 2013, 2014! It all started when they … Continue reading →

In our home country New Zealand, Davidson is a fairly well known character through his solo albums and tours as well as his successful string of old-timey country outings with fellow rambling troubadour Marlon Williams, but it’s Europe that has … Continue reading →

In the years since he first surfaced from the depths that spawned him, Delaney Davidson has been one of the most vividly realized characters in New Zealand music. Self Decapitation and Bad Luck Man it seems were paving the way for greater, grittier things … Continue reading →

Ex-Dead Brother Delaney Davidson (and partner in crime to Pierre Omer) has released a fantastic new album! At the moment Delaney is playing solo all around Europe. And: In July and August it will get even more spectacular, can you believe … Continue reading →

It’s a wonder how Southern countryman Delaney Davidson is able to roll out so many quality songs and albums one after another, but here he is once again, releasing his fifth solo album, his ninth in eight years if you … Continue reading →

After two successful albums on legendary Voodoo Rhythm, Delaney Davidson is back with his 5th solo album, 10 new amazing gems of gothic folk-noir, with a lo-fi rock sensibility.   “Swim Down Low” the title fell out of the mouth … Continue reading →

MADISON, WISCONSIN It was his birthday. We had come to Madison to play a show together and now it was dark and raining like hell.. The windscreen wiper shuddered then stopped and started a plastic clicking noise. The water rolled … Continue reading →

yes folks if you read anywhere the Grand Ole Toppry was canned as it didn’t seem to have enough legs to stand on.. but… in its place the Grand Old Hayride is resurrected to fly NZ once more…. Marlon flys … Continue reading →

After the Southern and desert shows from Joshua Tree to Tijuana, Delaney Davidson heads out to the northern climes of California to hit up San Fransiscos Sebastopol with ole pal Eric Mcfadden and then solo at Santa Barbara..   But … Continue reading →

Christchurch musicians dominated the New Zealand Country Music Awards in Gore last night. A double win was notched up by Christchurch favourites Delaney Davidson and Marlon Williams at the award ceremony held as part of the Gold Guitar festival. Their … Continue reading →

In the tradition of the old-time live country show, “Grand Ole Hayride” brings you the top 3 finalists of the APRA & New Zealand Music Awards 2012. Tami Neilson, Delaney Davidson & Marlon Williams (joined by multi-instrumentalist Dave Khan) make … Continue reading →