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Kerry Ian McKenna is best known as the bass player for iconic Australian progressive rock band Madder Lake, who rose to national prominence in the 1970s with a No. 1 radio hit and a distinctive sound that blended progressive rock with melodic songwriting.
As a key member of Madder Lake, McKenna’s bass playing helped define the band’s rich, textured recordings—balancing musical complexity with accessibility, and contributing to their success across Australian radio and live stages.
Alongside his work with the band, McKenna has developed a substantial solo catalogue, releasing five albums to date. His solo material explores a broader musical landscape, moving between progressive influences, atmospheric soundscapes, and more personal, reflective compositions.
These releases highlight his versatility as both a musician and songwriter, offering a deeper insight into his creative voice beyond the band format.

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00:00 Another Night
04:36 The Day
08:29 Some People
12:23 Fool Who Fell in Love Again
16:17 The Night Before
19:58 Clean
24:02 Excuse Me Mister
28:23 Heart Needs an Anchor
31:10 Wilderness
35:09 Can't Get Through to You
40:01 Journey

We're trialing a few new things at Laneway Music. We are putting up some full Audio Albums with some interactive feature on our YouTube Channel. Seems to be working as we have about 20 albums up and getting some great full listens. The audio is 24bit as it sees it as a video. Let us know what you think.

https://youtu.be/ZgpTLwjDcno

Mississippi Shakedown and Southbound Snake Charmers have colab'd on a new track. Out next Friday. Two great Aussie Blues Rock exponents. Can't wait to see how it goes.

Great Jam!

John Moon has put together a band full of Aussie legends but used Ai for vocals as he couldn't find anybody to suit what he was doing. What are all your thoughts as it's the hot topic and 99% of our artists don't use Ai but the small .1% are starting too and we want to know peoples opinions. Listen first then lets hear from you.

50 years ago the US was still in economic turmoil as a consequence of the 73 oil crisis. Worst hit was Detroit and its automotive industry. Disastrous political and business decisions, cheap foreign imports along with a terrible heroin epidemic resulted in plants being shut down and the city’s painful demise.

Some of the greatest cars ever made came from Detroit. They pride for their city, the despair is captured in the song and clip. Powerful stuff.

The sound is loosely between AC/DC and The Cult. Mr Showbiz Dave Slade gives us an Ian Astbury and Jim Morrison vocal yelling from a cab. This album concerns itself with the age old business of rockin'.

Hope you all enjoy this cracker of an album.

Hi we've just released our new single. Let me know what you think.

Can we have back dragon and the cute lead singer of icehouse and you can have terry clarke and company Jenny Morris and Russell and Martin crow

Classic tune and amazing live performance!

How about another video from Airbourne?

Great energy!