We are proud to be the ones to today Premiere the latest musical offering from Perth artist, Riley Pearce. The video for his latest release 'On Melancholy Hill' a cover of the classic hit from the Gorillaz is just as lovely as it is emotion-driven.
As a kid, Riley Pearce accidentally learnt guitar left-handed while mirroring his idols on TV. From humble beginnings busking at farmers markets and playing open mic nights in Perth, alt-folk artist Riley Pearce is now selling out shows across Australia, winning awards and touring internationally. Breakout single ‘Brave’ has clocked up over 22 million plays on Spotify alone, making it clear that his reflective songwriting and chilled-out coastal vibes resonates with more than just folk music lovers. Riley has supported artists such as LifeHouse, Lord Huron, Tash Sultana, Lucy Rose, and Kim Churchill. He won the WA Music Folk Song of the Year Award in 2019 and 2017, had his music featured on US TV shows Shameless and Shadowhunters, has signed to Free Trade Agency in London and sold out headline shows across Australia.
He is an artist of mature musical considerations and lyrics that connect to audiences on a beautiful deep level. We are not usually one's for covers that strip back a track however Riley has really nailed this one making it the kind of song you could fall in love to, fall asleep to and everything in between.
We are happy today to premiere his most recent musical gift, a live performance video of his cover of the Gorrilaz hit - On Melancholy Hill.
RILEY PEARCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES: SUPPORTING WALKING ON CARS
26th November - San Fran - Wellington, New Zealand (TICKETS)
27th November - Tuning Fork Spark Arena - Auckland, New Zealand (TICKETS)
29th November - Factory Theatre - Marrickville, NSW Australia (TICKETS)
30th November - Max Watts - Melbourne, Vic Australia (TICKETS)