Chris Pickering

“...a record that continues to resonate, captivate, stimulate and surprise long after your first listen...a magnificent debut...”
– The Courier Mail review of A Safer Place (4 stars)
“...soaring choruses, quiet breakdowns and thoughtful melodies...if you’ve ever loved a local singer-songwriter you’ll adore this...”
– Rave Magazine review of Ghost City
“Instantly likeable...confident and striking...delectably mournful...accomplished and emotive...an immensely impressive debut.”
– Rave Magazine review of A Safer Place
With enchanting melodies, insightful lyrics and a fresh-eyed handsomeness, award-winning musician Chris Pickering is already redefining the alt.country genre.
Despite his relative youth, singer/songwriter Chris is no youngster on the Australian music scene. Since releasing his debut EP Hard to Find in 2004 and the follow-up album A Safer Place, he’s been seducing audiences throughout the country with his distinctive acoustic sound that combines soaring melodies with lyrics that paint vivid pictures of life in – and out – of the country.
In 2006, Chris released his next EP, Ghost City. Produced by ARIA Award-winning legend Magoo, Ghost City earned Chris a swag of rave reviews. The accolades continued in 2006 when he won his first Qmusic songwriting award for ‘Better Off’ (from A Safer Place LP).
And if there was any doubt, Chris’ reputation as a musician on the rise was cemented in August 2007, when he secured his second Qmusic award for ‘The Humming Song’.
‘The Humming Song’ will be featured on his upcoming album, scheduled for release later this year. Chris spent much of 2006- 2007 performing to a loyal – and growing – following throughout Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and Germany. Although he plays with a 4-piece band (including pedal steel guitar), it’s his solo performances that offer a truly intimate musical experience.
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