Australian Singer-Songwriter Riley Pearce Reflects On The Ups And Downs Of Touring On New Single “8 Hour Drive”

Near the end of 2019, Australian indie folk artist Riley Pearce and Nettwerk labelmate Garrett Kato were travelling around Europe and the UK for a 20+ city tour. Along the way, Riley had mixed emotions about the trip and the tour: “the shows were a mixed bag of being amazing and truly inspiring and leaving us questioning why we played in that town. I was writing postcards back home to my fiancé and trying to ‘take her with me’ as much as I could.

For his new single “8 Hour Drive”, Riley reconnected with the ups and downs of his travels, reflecting on the memorable moments that inspired the sincerity of his new single. Riley adds: “Looking back on it now in a post pandemic world and it really has changed how I view that trip. It was such an amazing opportunity that I didn’t fully appreciate at the time now that I’m missing travel and shows. It’s so incredible driving in Europe and all the different cultures you witness.“

In the same breath as S. Carey, Vance Joy, and Wintersleep, Riley crafts a mesmerizing blend of bittersweet and melancholic. Join in on the journey with the accompanying music video below:

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