RILEY PEARCE

AUSTRALIA

An introspective singer-songwriter, Riley Pearce often writes about his difficulty coping with change and his love-hate relationship with nostalgia. With family spread across the globe and his own stretches of living in a number of different cities, Riley’s lyrics reflect that all too human need for connection. His honest songwriting, and relatable storytelling has resonated both in Australia and overseas, with over 60 million streams to date. An in-demand live touring artist, Riley has sold out headline shows around the world and supported the likes of The Paper Kites, Lord Huron, Tash Sultana, Lifehouse and Lucy Rose.

For his forthcoming EP Love and All That Stuff, Riley steps out of his comfort zone and showcases a different style with a 5-track collection of love songs. ‘This EP is all about journeying through life alongside someone you love, the ups and downs of a relationship, constantly trying to improve yourself for them, planning a future together and letting someone eat the last chip because you know they’d appreciate it.’

After a long lockdown in Melbourne, Riley moved back to his hometown of Perth with his long-term girlfriend and their new puppy. Exploring the theme of love properly for the first time was a big step for Riley. “I hope people really connect with the EP, and that they don’t cry too much. And if this EP puts me in the good books with my partner, well that would be a nice bonus.”

WHERE TO SEE ME AT FOLK UNLOCKED

Date: February 23rd
Time: 2:30PM – 2:50PM AEDT
Showcase: Isol-Aid Unlocked showcase

Date: February 26th
Time: 15:30PM – 18:30PM (CT)
Showcase: Global Music Marathon

To register, and for more details head to folk.org/unlocked/