Fletcher – Sounds of Oz

Try as I might, I struggle to keep abreast of all of the great music that’s released. Focusing on Australian artists in my blog helps me keep my finger on the pulse of the local industry, but I often miss awesome international acts until they announce they’re touring. While I missed New Jersey native FLETCHER when she dropped her debut album, GIRL OF MY DREAMS, I’ve been making up for lost time in the last 24 hours. If you love great pop music in the vein of Olivia Rodrigo and Due Lipa, you’re going to love FLETCHER.

The good news is that there’s still time to come up to speed, and nab some tickets for her upcoming Australian tour. While the first Melbourne show has sold out, she added another one in Victoria’s capital. That means there are still tickets in every city available, but they won’t last long. Get onto it music lovers:

2 December 2023 – Hordern Pavilion, Eora/Sydney
4 December 2023 – Forum, Naarm/Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
5 December 2023 – Forum, Naarm/Melbourne
7 December 2023 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane
9 December 2023 – Metro City, Boorloo/Perth

Image used with permission from beehive

Fletcher, a founding member of Bluebottle Kiss and The Devoted Few, is striking out on his own with the release of his debut solo album Upon Ayr.

This album is a return to the storytelling so often forgotten in the modern day craft of music making. Its songs pay tribute to the literary legacy of Jack Kerouac, recall Polynesian whale myths, and recreate a 1920s synchronised swimming mermaid’s dream. In short, this isn’t a run of the mill, middle of the road record.

It was clearly a labour of love for Fletcher, who wrote Upon Ayr over two years on tour as part of Sarah Blasko’s band. She returns the favour contributes backing vocals on the album.

Upon Ayr will hit Australian record stores in March and those in the United Kingdom in April. Fletcher will support the local release with the following shows.

17 March 2013- The Workers Club, Melbourne
27 March 2013 – The Vanguard, Sydney

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia

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