Biography

On Ordinary Imperfection Douglass' voice is the centrepiece, lent drama by soft choral arrangements and layered 'Lanoisesque' guitars. Her song-craft is supported by delicately spacious arrangements and production that emphasize her simple messages, her subtle, indelible melodies, and that uniquely expressive voice.

Produced in their home studio, SJane plays all guitar tracks as well as performing vocals, while co-producer/partner Joe fills the gaps, with friend Dave Moore on pedal steel.

On previous recordings Douglass has elicited comparison to many alternate country artists, but there's an other-wordly feel to these songs that places her untouched soprano somewhere between Bjork and Hope Sandoval.

This artful combination of instrument and voice is the perfect vehicle for the wistful 'Once Upon a Time', the haunting melancholy of 'The Floating Song', and the emphatic story-telling of both 'Waterwall' and 'Cliffs and Sea'.

While Douglass admits her musical influences are forever shifting and expanding, and include artists such as Melanie Safka, Jane Birkin and Emmylou Harris, she cites "the joyous expressive and experimental nature of Daniel Lanois", as "probably my most inspiring force musically."

SJane Douglass received her first real attention in 2002, as a member of 'The Other Side', when she contributed 'Something', to the OTIS Foundation's 'Somewhere to Fly' Compilation. Following that, the award-winning release of 'Louisa Mary' in 2003, received positive airplay on both community and ABC radio.

Now, with her stunning debut EP, via whispered confidences and hidden moments, SJane Douglass seems set to capture us all with her ethereal music magic.