ASTRID
MUNDAY
singer/songwriter & painter
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Astrid Munday is a singer-songwriter and artist currently based in Sydney. She has released 5 critically acclaimed albums in Australia.
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NEWS
2026
Lately
Astrid has been working towards her 6th Album with Producer & musician, Phill Calvert, to be released on Phill’s label, Behind The Beat.
It is a great follow up to her last album, Bright-Eyed Wonderment and ranges from infectious pop to moody contemplative ballads.
Beautiful layers of instrumentation draw the listener in to a memorable sonic journey.
One song features Astrid Munday & The Fading Lines, who performed live in 2023 and 2024 in Sydney, playing songs from Astrid's album releases. The band contributed their talent to Astrid's song ‘Still Feel The Same’, which will be on the forthcoming album, and featuring Steve Starr on Guitar and Keys, Pete Ciobo on Drums, Halgar Shorter on Bass, Bvs, and Astrid on vocals and rhythm guitar. The mix was Produced by Phill Calvert.
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OTHER NEWS
Astrid has also recorded a couple of songs with English dance musicians & Producers Chris Rouse and Jon Hibbitt under the title Astrid vs Spectre, aiming at a single release later in the year.
Astrid first worked with Chris and Jon in London, 2001 on the Ylem vs Astrid trance recording, ‘Dream feel’.
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REFLECTING BACK
In 2023 Astrid's 5th album, ‘Bright-Eyed Wonderment’ was released
on Behind The Beat.
Phill Calvert produced and mixed the album, engaging the talents of pianist, Dallas Gray on ‘Feed It’ and ‘You’re The Reason Why’. Guitarist and Bass Player, Ben Ling on ‘Better Days’ and ‘Amplify’.
Astrid sang, and played guitar and keyboards; Phill Calvert did the drumming and played some bass, guitar, and keyboards.
Astrid gathered seasoned musicians to showcase the album launch for Bright-Eyed Wonderment and song selections from Beauty In The Ordinary and her back catalog. The band Played in Sydney. The Band were called 'Astrid Munday and the Fading Lines' - Astrid: Guitar and Vocals; Steve Starr: Lead Guitar, Keys, and BVS; Halgar Shorter: Bass and BVS and Peter Ciobo: Drums.
In 2020, Astrid's 4th album ‘Beauty In The Ordinary’ was released on Behind The Beat. The album is dedicated to the memory of music engineer and record producer and legend Tony Cohen, who passed away in 2017.
Musicians who have contributed their musical talent were : Phill Calvert, Ian Kitney, Charlie Owen, John Olson, Paul Volta, Adele Pickvance, Rosie Westbrook, Richmond Brain, Eugene Beissel, Sam Price. The album was produced by Phill Calvert and Astrid Munday. All songs by Astrid Munday except 'Junction Station' and 'Titanic' (Lyrics: Kit Quarry and Music: Astrid Munday}.
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Astrid’s first 3 releases, ‘ASTRID MUNDAY’, ‘APPARITION’ and
’SUNSHINE & PROMISES’ were Produced by the late great TONY COHEN and feature musicians: Stephen Moffat, Shamus Goble, Tim Cleaver, David Bridie, Don Walker, Sean Kelly, Matt Heydon, James Paull, Craig Williamson,
Rod Bustos, Kieran Box, Darren Whittingham, Conway Savage, Chris Copping, Finbar O’hanlon, Chris and Wes Harrington and Grant Cummerford,
Adele Pickvance, Rosie Westbrook, Ian Kitney, Charlie Owen.
BEAUTY IN THE ORDINARY was released through Phill Calvert's label, Behind The Beat in 2020. Musicians who have contributed their musical talent are Phill Calvert, Ian Kitney, Charlie Owen, John Olson, Paul Volta, Adele Pickvance, Rosie Westbrook, Richmond Brain, Eugene Beissel, Sam Price. The album was produced by Phill Calvert and Astrid Munday. All songs by Astrid Munday except 'Junction Station' and 'Titanic' (Lyrics: Kit Quarry and Music: Astrid Munday}.
LINKS
Astrid Munday & The Fading Lines, Gasoline Pony 2024
Astrid Munday & The Midas Touch, The Spanish Club, 2006, Pic : Tony Cohen
Astrid 2019, pic Chris Hack
Astrid Munday & Ian Kitney, 2008
Astrid Munday & Richie Brain, Goddess gig, 2011
St. Kilda Bowling Club, pic: Kate Buck
Astrid Munday & Ian Kitney, 2008 @ The Retreat, pic : Tony Cohen
Astrid Munday & The Midas Touch, The Empress, 2006. pic: Tony Cohen
BANDS Astrid has performed in :
o Astrid Munday and The Fading Lines (2023-2024) Steve Starr (Guitar, keys, bvs), Peter Ciobo (Drums), Hagar Shorter (Bass, bvs), Astrid Munday (Guitar, Vocals)
o Astrid Munday and The Midas Touch (2006) James Paull (Guitar), Rosie Westbrook ( bass), Ian Kitney (drums, percussion), Astrid Munday (Acoustic Guitar & vocals).
o Astrid Munday Band (1999-2000) James Paull (Guitar), Adele Pickvance (bass, backing vocals), Ian Kitney (drums), Andy Parsons (bass), Astrid Munday (Acoustic guitar & Vocals).
o Astrid Munday and Dystopia (1996-1999) Astrid Munday, (Acoustic guitar & vocals), Stephen Moffat, (Guitar), Tim Cleaver, (Bass), Shamus Goble (Drums) Rosie Westbrook (Bass), Sean Kelly (Guitar), Rod Bustos (Bass), Darren Whittingham (guitar) and Craig Williamson (Drums). (Astrid Munday with Stephen Moffat, Tim Cleaver, and Shamus Goble also temporarily played under the name "Astrid Munday & the Defects" )
o Blush (1993-1995) Astrid Munday (Acoustic Guitar & vocals), Penny Ikinger (guitar, backing vocals), Rosie Westbrook (Acoustic Bass), Clare Moore (drums)
o The Flirts (1991-2000) (various lineups) Astrid Munday (Acoustic Guitar & Vocals), Kit Quarry (Vocals) with various lineups including Tim Quarry (guitar), Ed Clayton-Jones (bass), Donald Baldie (drums).
o Desert Boot (1990-1992) (various line ups) Astrid Munday (Acoustic Guitar & Vocals), Gerard Kortegast (bass), Peter Bull (keyboards), Dave Barber (drums), Paul Thirkell (guitar), Jon Schofield (guitar), Dave Steel (guitar).
o The Killer Sheep (1986-1987) Micheal O'Connell (Vocals & Acoustic Guitar), Astrid Munday (Vocals), Clinton Walker (bass), James Scanlon (Guitar), James McKay (Drums).
DISCOGRAPHY:
• - Astrid Munday, Bright-Eyed Wonderment, album 2023 [Behind The Beat]
• - Astrid Munday, Beauty in the Ordinary, album 2020 [Behind The Beat]
• - Astrid Munday, Sunshine & Promises, album 2006 [AZM]
• - Astrid Munday, Apparition, album 2000, [AZM]
[originally released through Laughing Outlaw Records]
• - Astrid Munday, Astrid Munday album 1998, [AZM]
[originally released through Blah Blah Blah Records]
• - Brass Bed, Save your Breath LP 2000 (backing vocals, "Irony")
• - YLEM vs. Astrid - "Dreamfeel" - single UK (vocals) 2001 (original & Airhead mix)
[TNT Productions]
• - Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Murder Ballads 1996
( backing vocals "Curse Of Millhaven") [Liberation Records]
• - Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Henry Lee CD5"
( percussion, "King Kong Kitchee Kitchee Ki-Mi-O") [ Mute Records Ltd.]
• - Delicatessen (UK), Hustle Into Bed 1996 ( backing vocals ) [Big Life]
• - The Cruel Sea, Three-Legged Dog 1995
(backing vocals, "Gimme Back My Thing") [Polydor Records (Australia}]
• - Margaret Star -- (track): "Win Or Lose"
Annabelle Murphy's short film soundtrack, 1995.
• - Grant McLennan - Watershed - Album 1991
(backing vocals, "Sally's Revolution") 1991 [Beggars Banquet]
• - The Batmen (France), Bubble Skies 1988( backing vocals) [Closer Records]
• - Died Pretty, Lost 1988 ( backing vocals, "Free Dirt")
• - The Killer Sheep, "Wild Down Home" single 1988
(Vocal -"Wild Down Home" / "Don't Turn Your Back") [Au Go Go)]
• - Porcelain Bus, Steel Bros 1987 (backing vocals ) [Festival ]
• - Paul Kelly and The Coloured Girls, Gossip,
(backing vocals "Before Too Long" & "Maralinga") 1986 -
in Australia [Mushroom Records] 2003 [Festival / Mushroom Records]
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Blush @ the Cherry Tree
The Killer Sheep in Tamworth, SundayTelegraph © Jan1987
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pic: Bryan Cook
Astrid Munday Band @ The Continental Cafe
Desert Boot @ The Hopetoun : Pic Bryan Cook
BRIGHT-EYED WONDERMENT,
BEAUTY IN THE ORDINARY,
SUNSHINE & PROMISES,
APPARITION,
ASTRID MUNDAY self-titled
REVIEWED.
BRIGHT-EYED WONDERMENT :
(Bernard Zuel)
BEAUTY IN THE ORDINARY :
(Mark Mordue) Sydney Morning Herald, Good Weekend
‘Astrid Munday Monday Arvo (AMMA). This is one hell of an album. Powerful, poignant, moving. Add in truly wonderful songs, sublime playing, and terrific singing. I put it on this morning and haven't listened to anything else since then. It’s Astrid Munday's collection of songs about her late husband Tony Cohen and it's beyond great. YOU, my friends, need to hear it.
(Stuart Coupe)
‘I love the album and the emotions coming from it make for an incredible listen’
(Paul Gough)
‘Wow...I'm a bit lost for words as I had no idea what to expect. I love the concise nature of the songs ( left me wanting more), and the lyrical content is the hero for me. It's so personal and intimate. I got a bit teary hearing descriptives of TC that are so erudite and profoundly Tony. Thank you for such a courageous and authentic collection of songs that invite the listener into such an intimate and personal space. An incredible gift to the world Astrid’.
(Adrian Workman)
