POKE Records

10/11/2025

Purchase Own it! single by Heywood & Moore

04/08/2025

NEW ALBUM RELEASE

Double Vision - Brian Heywood

Throughout Brian Heywood's music career he has created - and performed - a wide range of music styles. In fact, one reviewer described him as a 'musical polymath'.

Ever since he started recording his own music, he's been creating instrumental pieces ranging from folk and jazz rock to more 'off the wall' pieces like the final track on this album, which is also the title track Double Vision - which was inspired by Brian Eno's Generative Music concept.

The tracks on this album were created between 1985 and the end of the century and mainly original compositions with a small number of traditional folk tunes and one Baroque arrangements thrown in.

This is essentially a historical complilation and features -

Brian Heywood - lead vocals, electric guitar and guitar synth
Sara Hack - German flute
Tiberius James - whistles & border bagpipes
Saskia Tomkins - electric and acoustic violins
Donna Whitlock - percussion and kit drums
Graeme Harrison - electronic kit drums

This album is only available via Bandcamp

12 track album

30/06/2025

The new release - Peace of mind - has hit the streets on the digital world...

Check it out 😎

http://pokerecords.com.au/new/

Purchase Peace of mind Song by Brian Heywood

17/06/2025

Next release...

28/01/2025

Brian Heywood - (re)Draw the line
Original Single - Release Date: 14th Feb 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, few artists possess the versatile talents that define Brian Heywood. A masterful guitarist, captivating vocalist, and prolific songwriter,

Heywood’s musical journey has taken him across continents and genres. From gracing the stages of grand festivals in outback Western Australia to enchanting intimate indie clubs in London, Heywood’s presence is felt deeply wherever his music touches the air. Originally hailing from Sydney, Australia, Heywood's latest single, (re)Draw the Line, is set to be released on February 14th, 2025, offering a refreshing take on the intersection of life's complexities and personal growth.

With influences ranging from Richard Thompson to Redgum's Hugh McDonald, Heywood's sound in (re)Draw the Line harks back to the edgy guitar of New Wave and Indie Rock genres, cutting through the techno hiss of current pop music. The track was meticulously recorded in North London and completed on the East Coast of Australia, weaving together the threads of Heywood's musical evolution. (Re)Draw the Line serves as an upbeat anthem for those seeking clarity and empowerment in a world filled with uncertainty. Heywood's musical polymath skills shine through in this single, promising a captivating listening experience for
audiences worldwide.

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29/11/2024

Just under four weeks till Christmas!

It's time to set up your festive play list.

Here's a seasonal song from Hey wood & Moore...

Headin’ Home (for Christmas) takes a light-hearted look at the migration of the population from one end of the country to the other on Christmas Eve. It has been described as an ‘up tempo foot-tapper’ and ‘something that put a smile on your face’ which is undoubtedly Heywood & Moore USP

This track has appeared in the Australian Country Radio top 40, Sky TV and was short listed for the BBC Radio 2's Christmas Playlist.

Purchase Headin' Home (for Christmas) single by Heywood & Moore

04/11/2024

Here's a link to POKE Records' first CD release back in the mid 1990s.

The 'Dusk till Dawn' album was by Nightwatch (which later transmogrified into MoonDance Ceilidh Band).

Reviews...

"...what truly sets them apart is a real adventurous spirit ..." Rock ‘n’ Reel.

"Approaching everything they do with vigour and boundless energy, the superb production job on 'Dusk Till Dawn', their latest album, really does them credit and allows the band's instrumental prowess to shine." - Rock 'n' Reel.

"Well... A band where 'eclectic' does not mean it collects tunes from the corners of Europe but that it tips its hat to 1970's jazz fusion, picks up the odd classical reference, drifts into a dream sequence or two but one where the returns to folk tunes still do work." - Martin Kiff - Webfeet.

to play check out

Purchase Dusk till Dawn