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| OLIVER DOWNES | MELBOURNE BASED ALTERNATIVE POP ARTIST RELEASES NEW ALBUM ‘THE WHEEL’ + PREPARES FOR UPCOMING TOUR

Melbourne based Alternative Pop artist Oliver Downes has just released his new album ‘The Wheel’. The multi-talented song-weaver will embark on a run of tour dates on April 5^th to celebrate his album release. ‘The Wheel’ was written during a creative residency at the Banff Centre for Creativity and the Arts. Oliver Downes effortlessly blends percussive piano with infectious melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. His songs explore territory gestured at by artists such as Nick Cave, Kate Bush, Nils Frahm and Rufus Wainwright. Oliver released his debut album ‘Ultraviolet’ in 2016 to a warm reception. The album received praising reviews from the likes of Tone Deaf and Happy, whilst securing a solid amount of airplay across Australian radio. Oliver Downes recently released single and video ‘Look To Windward’. The single was the first offering from ‘The Wheel”The Wheel’ is available for download on all major online stores. “An impressive and eccentric work of baroque pop, [‘Ultraviolet’] packs soaring melodies and sharp wit in equal measure, underpinned by intricate and eclectic chamber instrumentation.”
Tone Deaf