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LJ Parks is an imaginative guitarist and singer-songwriter based in nipaluna/Hobart, Tasmania.

Raised in Queenscliff and Geelong on wudawurrung country in coastal Victoria, LJ creates music that embodies lived experiences, both domestic and in the vast expanses of nature. As a solo performer her sharp, relatable storytelling is presented with a powerful voice and dynamic guitar riffs building on the music of times past with modern sensibilities in mind.  

In 2023, LJ won the Cygnet Folk Festival Youth Blackboard Competition (supported by the Folk Alliance Australia), and was a participant in the AIR Women In Music Mentorship Program. Her debut EP Straits was released in late 2022 with her singles The Stove and Hobart receiving radio play and acclaim across the nation and beyond. She is currently working on her next studio recording project, which might be coming sooner than you think.

 

WINNER - Youth Blackboard Competition, Cygnet Folk Festival TAS 2023

Participant in the AIR Women in Music Mentorship Program 2022-23

Finalist - FREEZA Foot-in-the-Door Competition, Queenscliff Music Festival VIC 2022

Finalist - Ossa Music Prize, University of Tasmania TAS 2022

Shortlisted - Australian Songwriters Competition 2022, Australia and Folk/Acoustic categories

Bachelor of Music with Honours (First Class), University of Tasmania 2022

University of Tasmania Honour Roll 2021 and 2022

College of Arts, Law and Education Honours Scholarship, University of Tasmania 2022

Hedberg Scholarship, University of Tasmania 2019-2022

Music

Straits by LJ Parks

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Tracks 1, 3 and 3 produced by LJ Parks and Callum Cusick, recorded by Callum Cusick and Eliza Bird, mixed by Callum Cusick and Dave Steel Tracks 2, 4 and 6 produced by LJ Parks, recorded and mixed by Dave Steel All songs mastered by Tony Mantz at Jack the Bear in naarm (Melbourne). Musicians: LJ Parks on vocals and guitar (all songs), Callum

Tracks 1, 3 and 3 produced by LJ Parks and Callum Cusick, recorded by Callum Cusick and Eliza Bird, mixed by Callum Cusick and Dave Steel Tracks 2, 4 and 6 produced by LJ Parks, recorded and mixed by Dave Steel All songs mastered by Tony Mantz at Jack the Bear in naarm (Melbourne). Musicians: LJ Parks on vocals and guitar (all songs), Callum Cusick on guitar and backing vocals (1,3 and 5), Dave Steel on dobro (2, 4 and 6) Sam Burk on bass (1, 3 and 5), Kim Walls on Drums (1, 3 and 5), Matt Boden on organ (5)

All songs written by LJ Parks. Recorded, mixed and produced in nipaluna, lutruwita (Hobart, TAS).

This single was made on muwinina, wurundjeri and wadawurrung country. I acknowledge and pay my respects to the traditional landowners and their elders past, present and emerging.

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    Never Meet Again 2:22
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    It Never Happened 4:25
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Apr1

LJ Parks @ Kunanyi Folk Club

Saturday, April 1 @ 7:30PMSat, Apr 1 @ 7:30PM

Kunanyi Folk Club, Fern Tree

LJ Parks will be joining the April installment of Kunanyi Folk Club with a live set of acoustic originals as one of the opening floor spot performers! Come along and support local folky talent.

Headline act for this month is the wonderful Tiffany Eckhardt! Based in Tasmania, Award winning songwriter Tiffany Eckhardt has written and recorded 11 independent releases and has been adopted by the Australian festival circuit as a firm favourite. Her folk/roots music is inspired by nature and the human spirit and has received rave reviews and airplay across the country. Tiffany is launching her new album, Starry Stuff, at the folk club this month, supported by folk club favourites Dave Steel, Ross Smithard and Louis Gill.

Entry is $15 (adults), $12 (concession and Folk Federation of Tasmania members), $8 (youth 12-17). Kids under 12 are free. Tickets are available now, best to book ahead as these things have a tendency of selling out.

If you're coming for dinner as well, you MUST book separately with the Fern Tree Tavern. This is also the best way to guarantee a table and chairs to see the show :) Their food is amazing and they have some great options for our vegan, vego and gluten free friends :)

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The Stove T-Shirt (Black)
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SHIPPING DELAY: LJ is currently away on the mainland for a couple of weeks to see and play some gigs! As such, there will be a delay in dispatching all orders. Anything ordered online while LJ is away will be dispatched by December 1st on her return. Thanks for your patience!

Tell the world you left the stove on with pride by wearing "The Stove" T-shirt! This original illustration by LJ Parks features a cute smiling gas stove with an orange flame sitting atop the lyric "I think I left the stove on." On the back infamous line "...should have got electric." All hand-lettered text and line-art is printed in white, and the t-shirt itself is black.

This gender neutral tee is not just stylish but also super soft. Screen printed here in Nipaluna (Hobart) on ethically made 100% ringspun cotton shirts in small batches to minimise waste.

For this very limited first print run, our shirts are available in sizes S to XXL. We use the AS colour Staple Tee for our merch, so if you're unsure what size you are you'll be able to find a good chart online. If you don't know what size you should get or your preferred size is unavailable, please get in touch. We are currently assessing the general demand for future orders and creating a waitlist! <3

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Straits T-Shirt (Navy)
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Classy, refined and a little bit quirky, you really can't go wrong with a classic Straits T-Shirt! Illustrated by LJ Parks, you can wear on it on your travels across all bodies of water (NOTE: this shirt is not waterproof, or even water resistant... it's 100% cotton!) Printed in white ink on a navy t-shirt.

This gender neutral tee is not just stylish but also super soft. Screen printed locally in Nipaluna (Hobart) on ethically made 100% ringspun cotton shirts in small batches to minimise waste.

For this very limited first print run, our shirts are available in sizes S to XXL. We use the AS colour Staple Tee for our merch, so if you're unsure what size you are you'll be able to find a good chart online. If you don't know what size you should get or your preferred size is unavailable, please get in touch. We are currently assessing the general demand for future orders and creating a waitlist! <3

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Note: If you would like your CD SIGNED by the artist, free of charge, please SPECIFY this in the notes at check-out.

Get your hands on the official CD for LJ Parks' debut EP, Straits! Did you know, CDs provide higher audio quality than streaming? You can play it in your car, your discman, your CD player, or just rip the audio off the CD onto your computer and put the CD on display somewhere nice knowing that you've just supported an independent artist! :)

Printed and manufactured by an Australian owned, carbon neutral small business. The CD includes all six tracks from the EP, with cover and back designs by LJ Parks, lovingly packaged and sent your way. If you're buying a sticker as well, make sure to purchase our bundle pack to save on postage.

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Straits EP Digital Download Card/Silver Art Print *Limited Edition*
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Don't like CDs, but want a special, physical product to commemorate your purchase of LJ Parks' debut EP? Introducing the ultra luxe, limited edition Straits digital download card. Pretty enough to frame and hang proudly on your wall (preferably away from any stoves).

This print features the Straits cover art with silver foil detailing on a black background. It's printed using high quality 380gsm paper measuring 12x12cm, about the same size as a normal CD cover, using a sustainable printing company. The back has been signed and numbered by LJ Parks with a handwritten unique download code that can be used to redeem your digital EP download from ljparks.com. Extremely limited.

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This sticker-adaptation of an original illustration by LJ Parks features a very cheeky gas burner stove with a smile on its face. Stick it on your laptop, drink bottle, fridge, guitar case etc. and to enjoy the thrill of pyromania responsibly! Just don't chuck it on your stove, as it's not heat proof. Water resistant, but don't go submerging it for too long!! Measures approximately 10x10cm in size.

Want to get a copy of LJ's EP CD as well? Purchase our bundle listing to save on shipping and get a bonus digital download of the EP!

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The "Should Have Got Electric" Bundle
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Save on shipping when ordering both a CD and a sticker, PLUS we'll throw in a free digital download of the EP to save you from having to rip the files onto your computer later (we know the pain).

INCLUDED: 1x Straits CD (if you would like you copy signed by the artist at no extra cost, PLEASE SPECIFY THIS in your notes at check-out, otherwise it will come unsigned as standard) 1x The Stove sticker 1x Digital download of Straits EP (this will be emailed to you on release day so you don't have to wait for the CD to come in the post before listening!)

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SHIPPING DELAY: LJ is currently away on the mainland for a couple of weeks to see and play some gigs! As such, there will be a delay in dispatching all orders. Anything ordered online while LJ is away will be dispatched by December 1st on her return. Thanks for your patience!

Get one of everything from the online store for just $100! Includes: 1x Straits T-Shirt 1x The Stove T-Shirt 1x Straits CD - if you want it SIGNED, please leave a comment with your order :) 1x Stove Sticker 1x Limited edition Straits digital download card (printed in silver, comes signed and numbered on the inside)

Our gender neutral tees are not just stylish but also super soft. Screen printed locally in Nipaluna (Hobart) on ethically made 100% ringspun cotton shirts in small batches to minimise waste.

For this very limited first print run, our shirts are available in sizes S to XXL. We use the AS colour Staple Tee for our merch, so if you're unsure what size you are you'll be able to find a good chart online. If you don't know what size you should get or your preferred size is unavailable, please get in touch. We are currently assessing the general demand for future orders and creating a waitlist! <3

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I acknowledge the original custodians and owners of the lands of so-called Australia upon which I live and work, and pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

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