The Millers Tale

Hello. We are a duo who writes, records, and plays shows. We have three albums. You can purchase albums or mp3's from vitamin.net.au. There's more bio-type details below. Thanks for visiting!BAND BIO:The rustic folk-pop of Australia’s The Millers Tale is infectious and addictive. Both band members were raised in rural Australia, and the music they create reflects this spacious and dreamy landscape.Over eight years of writing, recording and touring, The Millers Tale have developed a reputation for their fine collection of lyrically engaging, delicately composed tunes.Adelaide’s DB Magazine once described them as “possibly one of the country’s best kept secrets”. Although the band exists well under the mainstream radar, they continue to find an appreciative, loyal and always growing audience.HISTORY:"The Miller's Tale", an 8-song collection was released in 2001 through Vitamin Records. Recorded partly in New York and partly in Sydney, the acoustic, harmony driven style of the band live was enhanced through the occasional use of a rhythm section and the addition of some mainly folk based instrumentation. - "Bec Quade and John Maclean write exceptional songs to tug at the heart even as the toes tap on the floor." John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald - "These guys have that ability at times to give you a shiver up your back which is no small feat for an acoustic duo." Sebastian Skeet, Drum Media - "Overall, an incredible debut release that just gets better with every listen." Craig New, RevolverA full length album "Wish It Away" followed, also on Vitamin, in July 2004. With co-production and arrangements from Sydney’s Hungarian born jazz musician Jackie Orszaczky, the album contained an array of tasteful musical enhancements built on the foundation of the Millers Tale's typically engaging and finely crafted songs. - "... a delicate, perfectly balanced piece of melody and emotion." The Single Guy, Brag Magazine - “The Millers Tale peddles a superior brand of folk and country infused pop” Tony Hillier, Rhythms Magazine - “A Sunday morning record of tiny, precious moments.” Michael Dwyer, The AgeThe release of ‘Wish It Away’ saw an 18 month period of national touring and festival appearances for the band. The album received rotation airplay on Australia’s national youth radio network (TripleJ), as well as airplay on the national broadcaster (ABC / Radio National) and various public and student radio stations all around the country. The album has also received attention from Canadian radio.Early in 2005, the opening track ‘Smile’ was awarded a runner-up prize in the International Song Competition after reaching the final 12 in the AAA/Roots category.After a two year period of writing and recording – with the occasional live show - November 2008 sees the release of the band’s third record, ‘Overland’. Produced by ARIA-Award winning engineer and producer Wayne Connolly, it represents a further maturing in the band’s songwriting, and features a more guitar-driven sound. ‘Union Square’ was awarded a runner-up prize in the 2008 International Song Competition in the Folk / Singer-Songwriter category. The band will be touring during November 2008 to promote the release.