Riley Catherall is a Singer-Songwriter based in Melbourne whose graceful trajectory into the Australian Alt-Country Music world has not gone unnoticed. Riley has built a credible status as a one of the country’s most promising songwriters through his poetic sincerity and alluring live shows.

Riley released his debut full-length album in late 2021: “When I Go” is an amalgamation of songs about leaving, losing love, and finding somewhere to settle down. National praise came in spades for singles “Mother Please”, “Vacant Lot” and “Leave Me Out To Dry” – all receiving extensive streams, national airplay and an addition into ABC National's high rotation in November 2019. Catherall’s writing has also attracted international attention with radio play across Europe and the UK – “A F***ing Virtuoso” Chris Jagger delicately put it after he appeared at the Maverick Americana Festival in Suffolk, UK where he was listed as a festival favourite alongside Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes and Hannah Aldridge. Those with a keen eye at such festivals will notice Riley on stage playing guitar for the likes of those mentioned above, as well as having accompanied and collaborated with Kasey Chambers, Charm Of Finches, Alan Fletcher, Imogen Clark and Loretta Miller (Clairy Browne & the Bangin' Rackettes).

Glasgow born songwriter Kenneth Noah Blair crafts authentic, heartfelt lyricism with effortless, relatable simplicity. A blend of moody alternative folk and americana, his voice is reminiscent of Bonny Light Horseman: carrying a quiet, lingering sincerity. Inspired by Gregory Alan Isakov, Blair’s songwriting gains deeper emotional resonance alongside friend and accompaniment of Julen Santamaria (Awkward Family Portraits), their harmonies echoing the wholesome essence of the Milk Carton Kids.

In 2024, Blair released his debut single Easy Done - Live at KGM Studios. Now, he celebrates his debut EP The Old Ways EP (July 2025), led by the single Atmosphere and recorded entirely live in a converted dairy barn in rural Scotland. Blair delivers an unflinching yet understated collection of songs. As Roddy Hart (BBC Scotland) praised: “Really beautiful.”

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