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Welcome to my site, I am a singer-songwriter based on the east coast of Australia. I play guitar-based melodic indie pop/rock tunes. Have been playing live at venues for the past 7 years after learning my chops in street busking throughout the NSW Northern Rivers and southern Gold Coast. Music is my passion and life....... my parents said I could sing before I could talk! Currently, I am a one-man band - singing, playing guitar utilising loop pedals, stomp box, and high hat.

I have released 7 singles since Oct 2020, with my current one "Washed Away" about the 2022 catastrophic floods which came out on February 24 2023,

“Tapping Away” - is about the social dysfunction of using mobile screens instead of talking to the person right in front of you. 

“Stone Cold Killer” - outlines the story of a robbery gone terribly wrong. 

“Mr Nightowl” – a song for insomniacs when things on your mind or ideas in your head keep you up all night 

"Boots" - a song about overcoming self-doubt, taking the 1st steps in living your best life without regrets

"Silk Dress" - continues the theme of "Boots" of turning up & doing the daily grind & pursuing your dreams with gusto

"Neverland" - a song for all those people that get a hard time most days and are considered outcasts - this one is for you all

 "Hollow" - a song about an unexpected breakup and the emotions involved. 

“Washed Away” was inspired by listening to personal stories of the 2022 catastrophic floods in Murwillumbah and throughout Australia. During the cleanup phase, I was working in a local bottle shop. For 7 days, there was limited power, no internet, no access to banks & limited food supplies. At night after a day cleaning up, families would meet up at the hotel to have a meal, drink and share their stories and experiences. Stories of losing their possessions & damaged homes. It was heartbreaking & an emotional period. 

Twelve months on, these same people are still dealing with the recovery, without direction from insurance companies, all levels of government/s. There is no closure at all. Climate change is rearing its head with these catastrophic events and action is needed. 

“Washed Away” is written from the perspective of a flood victim. It’s a story that had to be told.

I have one follow-up release already recorded for release on 28 April 2023. All my songs have been recorded with the same team of legends Producer / Mix Engineer Dylan J Smith, siblings Blair (Drums), and Lawson (Bass) Hamilton, and acclaimed Mastering Engineer Paul Blakey of 12th & Vine Post (Amy Shark, Busby Marou, Casey Barnes) all based on the Gold Coast Queensland. I plan to keep releasing singles in the short term and see how my music is received while building an audience. If you've made it this far, thank you for reading & taking an interest in my music - much love.  Ollie  - March 2023

"WASHED AWAY" - 8th Release - Listen Now

A SONG ABOUT THE 2022 CATASTROPHIC FLOODS

Washed Away” was written in response to the catastrophic floods of 2022 that effected my hometown of Murwillumbah and progressively throughout Australia.

During the cleanup phase, I was working in a local bottle shop which was one of the few shops open in town. For seven days, there was limited power, no internet, no access to banks and limited food supplies. At night after cleaning up all day, families would meet up at the hotel to have a meal, drink and share their stories and experiences. I had scores of customers tell me that their house being completely inundated, damaged and had lost their belongings. For some the only thing they were able to salvage was a pair of dry board shorts, or an electronic device. It was heartbreaking …. it was a very an emotional period for everyone - these stories inspired me to write “Washed Away”.

This song is dedicated to all communities affected by the 2022 flood events. This is a story that had to be told. Hopefully “Washed Away” conveys what it felt like at the time from a flood victims’ perspective.

Ollie - February 2023

 

"HOLLOW" - 7th Release - Listen Now

A SONG ABOUT A RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWN

“Hollow” was written about a relationship breakup, where my partner at the time decided to abruptly end it. I was completely shocked and blindsided, even though it was amicable parting of ways. Was feeling stunned and rocked at the time. Thinking back on those feelings and the situation, I decided to write a song about it and how I felt at the time. I felt completely lost and hollow at the time. It was recorded on the Gold Coast with the same team involved in all my releases, Dylan Smith (Producer/Mix Engineer), Blair Hamilton (Drums), Lawson Hamilton (Bass) and Paul Blakey – 12th & Vine Post (Mastering). It was recorded with two other singles, which will be released on February 10 and April 21 2023.

"NEVERLAND" - 6th Release - Listen Now

A song for Outcasts

“Neverland” is a lot more upbeat than my previous releases and a transition in my sound that included "Silk Dress" . It has massive pop-punk vibes flowing through, which was music that inspired me as a young kid. I took some inspiration from the classic book, "Where The Wild Things Are", in the sense of having a place to go if the world seems too much at times.

“Neverland”, is an oasis and retreat from the daily challenges of life, particularly the current world turmoil & instability. The song is for all those marginalised people out there, that don't quite fit in & get hassled some days. Hence the line in the song "Planet Earth is not my friend". not a great place at times with some people pick on others or isolate them. "Neverland" is dedicated to all those “outcasts” out there. You can hear a snippet of the song at the bottom of this page. Ollie

"SILK DRESS" - 5th Release

Song about pursuing your dreams with gusto!

Have you ever had a Celebrity Crush?

Well I did and I wrote a song about it called "Silk Dress" , which was inspired by my love of Avril Lavigne as a 5 year old! I'd belt out "Skater Boy" on Singstar. I idolised her and ; dreamed of being in a band together. My
celebrity crush.

I wrote the song on my acoustic guitar in my bedroom. Road tested it live for 2 years & recorded it. “Silk Dress” continues the theme of "Boots” - in pursuing your life dreams with gusto, turning up & doing the daily grind. It tells the story of a young musican who follows her dream in working & playing hard in pursuit of cracking it in the charts. Similarly this could apply to anyone's pursuit in life.

There's a teaser of the song at the bottom for you to get a feel of it. Would love you to give it a listen, click on the  PreSave button below, and follow my music and socials. I'm excited for this one, my 5th single and a change in direction musically for me. Ollie   

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"BOOTS" - 4th Release

Song about overcoming self doubt & having a crack!

"Boot" is about life choices and pursuing your dreams with gusto. Living a life without regrets. We all have periods of self doubt - I know I certainly have! "Boots" is about overcoming your reservations and taking the first steps in pursuing your goals. It’s about having a crack and pursuing your dreams with no regrets.     

I have a snippet of the song at the bottom of this page.        

Would love you to click on the streaming link  button below and either follow my artist profile on your platform of your choice.  This really assists me in my musical journey as an emerging singer songwriter. Ollie

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"MR NIGHTOWL" - 3rd Release

A song for insomniacs that are kept awake by the thoughts in their brain

Have my 3rd single release called "Mr Nightowl" which is about an insomniac who can't get to sleep with the music in his/her brain. This is my pain at times when I need to finish off a song rather than being able to go to sleep. End of the day, it applies to anyone with something on their mind that they can't shake off until it's done.I have a 50 second teaser to this song at the bottom of this page. If you like it it would mean the world to me if you could click the Streaming Link Button & choose your platform of choice, listen to the song in full, follow and share the news among your friends. regards Ollie 

Stone Cold Killer" - Official Video

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