The SoundLounge

Loren

Highly regarded among Australia’s leading musicians, Loren has just released his much-anticipated sixth release and third studio album, taking his emotive and lyrically driven music to a new level of heart, soul, groove and energy. "Listening to the Moon" is the culmination of three years of songwriting and the first album Loren has recorded with a solid band, featuring Mitch Mclennan on bass and Beck Flatt on percussion, as well as guest appearances from respected musicians such as Tijuana Cartel's Josh Sinclair.

Loren’s magical blend of lyrically driven folk, pop, reggae and roots music has gathered a strong following over the last eight years of his musical career. Heralding from the hills and valleys of Northern NSW, Loren has a string of national touring and festival performances behind him, and has played with the likes of Dan Sultan, Lior, The Beautiful Girls, Dave Matthews, Xavier Rudd and others

“Loren writes the kind of music that when you listen to it you somehow feel like you’re getting a massage ... I’ve watched Loren play a few times and am always inspired by how effortless the music is. ” - John Butler

“Fantastic artist. Fantastic songs. Amazing voice ...”- Ash Grunwald

“Loren is the best roots songwriter in Oz. Full stop.”- Whitley

Murray Kyle

Be inspired by the powerfully tender performance of this esteemed songwriter. Rapidly emerging as a highly respected musician in the Australian roots music scene, Murray Kyle creates music that honours the connection we all share as humanity, carrying a conscious message for these changing times and inspiring joy and positive awareness into the listener. A multi-instrumentalist, Kyle’s song writing inspiration developed as he travelled the world, and added guitar, yidaki, woodwinds and percussion to his trained piano skills.

From festival stages to intimate events, Kyle’s music connects and uplifts; his performances are a soundscape of passionate storytelling. He has toured the east and west coasts of Australia, both solo and collaborating with the likes of Saritah and Loren, and is well known for his vocals in the electronic fusion group Mystic Beats. Kyle’s magical sounds have graced the stages of major Australian festival including Peats Ridge, Woodford Folk Festival, Island Vibe, Rainbow Serpent and Exodus, as well as international events in California, Hawaii, the UK and Bali.