With sharp wit, chamber pop ballads and a keen eye for the human condition, Oliver Downes writes songs that linger on the strange beauty of ordinary life. Walking a path gestured at by artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Kate Bush and Nick Cave, his music blends classic balladry with chamber pop and a warm, slightly offbeat sense of humour.

Oliver Downes launches his third album While the Sun Shines at George Lane in style on September 18. Downes’ songs will be brought vividly to life by the formidable musicianship of his band.

While the Sun Shines traces a journey through love, loss and the ordinary rhythms of everyday life. At its heart is the quiet challenge of living well within difficult circumstances. Written across Melbourne’s Covid lockdowns and the altered emotional landscape that was left behind, While the Sun Shines reflects a fierce determination to find beauty in the day-to-day while striving to meet life’s challenges with whatever grace we can muster.

Take a listen below:

Oliver Downes - While The Sun Shines

“With 'While the Sun Shines', Oliver Downes delivers an ode to happy memories over some of the most propulsive piano rock this side of The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner. The single surprises at every turn and lives up to its lofty promise being a song you just can't get out of your head.”  - Hal Langley, Local and/or General 3RRR

Doors open at 7pm with support still to be announced. Tickets can be purchased below:

Oliver Downes (Album Launch) Tickets, George Lane, St Kilda | TryBooking Australia

See you there :)