Our debut album Dear Departure is OUT TODAY.
To celebrate, we’re playing a bunch of album launch shows over the next two weeks:

Friday, 12 July – Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh (VIC)
Saturday, 13 July – Northcote Social Club, Northcote (VIC)
Thursday, 18 July – The Newsagency, Marrickville (NSW)
Friday, 19 July – Singing Gallery, McLaren (SA)
Saturday, 20 July – Barossa Regional Gallery, Tanunda (SA)
Sunday, 21 July – Wheatsheaf Hotel, Thebarton (SA)

If you can’t make it to one of our shows (we’ll be heading around the country later in the year) you can get yourself a copy of Dear Departure HERE.

Thanks and see you soon,
Sime & Alice

Here’s some nice stuff people have been saying about Dear Departure:

★★★★½ “This record mesmerises like a live set that improves as the musicians and room warms” The Sydney Morning Herald

★★★★ “songwriters and musicians of plentiful ability…..it’s clear this isn’t just a departure; it’s only the beginning” The Age

 “There are few duets these days that can compare to the beautiful, sincere and evocative sound of Sweet Jean”  The Music

“…a magnificent debut” Paisajes Eléctricos Magazine

“Sweet Jean’s record Dear Departure has been on high rotation at my place. Two distinct voices and strong songwriters make a combination greater than the sum of the parts. Dreamy, epic, wry, tender, straight-shooting. This record deserves to be heard far and wide.” Paul Kelly

“….sharp harmonies, great song writing, beautiful playing, and an overall sound that makes you feel fulfilled” ABC Radio National, Album of the Week

“Sweet Jean have continued the tradition of brilliant local albums for 2013. Dear Departure is an album you must check out!!!” PBS 106.7 FM, Feature Record