Reviews:
Review RockTimes - performance in De Brauerij on January 12th, 2025:
The artist started with the song ‘What Happened To Us’ with a voice that was both especially energetic and emotional and very sensitive. A great start to a singer-songwriter performance that will not soon be forgotten. The two sides of Michael Antony Austin's live coin were the positive vibes in the music and lyrics on the one hand and the thoughtful, melancholic and emotional aspects in the lyrics on the other. ‘Milestones’ was the very first song he composed and the dynamic peaks in the song testified to the musician's artistic range.....Read more....
Review Real Roots Cafe - performance in De Brauerij on January 12th, 2025:
Michael Antony Austin stood solo, armed with his guitar and pitch-perfect voice, right in front of an attentive listening audience. Austin showcased his versatility and talent with an array of songs that ranged from melancholic ballads to energetic uptempo numbers. The concert ended with a standing ovation and smiles on everyone's faces. This concert at The Brauerij was more than just a musical afternoon; it was the true beauty of music, which often lies in... Read more....
Review Come-on.de - performance Go Music Tour on October 6th, 2023:
" 'I haven't heard a voice like that in a long time', exclaimed a man in the audience. Michael Antony Austin has indeed an exceptional velvety voice, which he used during the Go Music concert on Friday evening in an occasionally moving, sometimes exciting, but often purely great way. The singer's own songs were also very well received. Accompanying his own songs on acoustic guitar. On "Valentine", Austin sounded like young John Cougar Mellencamp." Read more....
Review RockTimes music magazine - performance Go Music Tour on October 2nd, 2023:
"Michael Antony Austin, originally from Newcastle Upon Tyne, has likely assured himself a renewed participation (in the Go Music Tour) through his deeply impassioned singing. You could feel and see how he experiences the lyrics of the individual songs in different emotional states. Facial expressions and body language of course also played a role. His own rock songs were just as popular with the audience as the covers, and (accustomed to performing LIVE), he knew how to motivate the audience to sing-a-long." Read more....
Review Countryland - performance in TivoliVredenburg on June 1st, 2023:
"The audience, from the Netherlands, England and Germany, were treated to a wonderful show, which of course included recent singles 'The Collier Lad's Dream' and 'Turn Around and Kiss Me'. The highlight for me was the truly beautiful 'Ghosts Of The Tyne', a ballad of over seven minutes that moved me to tears. He is only just getting started, but Michael Antony Austin has established a solid foothold on Dutch soil with this performance in TivoliVredenburg!" Read more....
Review Orange Flag Music:
''....New Country is hip and trendy. Artists such as Luke Combs, Brad Paisley and Kane Brown are selling out large halls. Michael Antony Austin is another modern New Country artist. After listening to 'It's Not the Years..., It's the Mileage', I am completely convinced of the qualities of this artist from Newcastle upon Tyne." Read more...
Review Real Roots Café:
"With his many performances on various stages, Austin is a more than experienced musician. He puts pieces of all those experiences into his own compositions. The accompanying letter talks about Country with a flavour of Pop, Rock and Folk. Musically, that hits the nail on the head. Austin puts a lot of love into his lyrics. With twelve songs in total, 'It's Not The Years... It's The Mileage' is an entertaining, well-made long player." Read more....
Review Music That Needs Attention:
"The cap wearing singer/songwriter makes accessible Pop, Rock and Folk music - with a touch of Country here and there. At the beginning of 'What Happened to Us?' you can even hear some Spaghetti Western influences. I think Michael's voice comes into it's own best in the subdued, soulful 'Kathy (Come on Home)'." Read more....
Review Blues Magazine (about single 'Turn Around and Kiss Me'):
"Who doesn't remember the cozy Rock CDs from the nineties? This song by Michael Antony Austin would fit perfectly on such an album. A nice sensitive song with a beautiful video" Read more....
