Diving into the music of Joshua Ellard Garner is an experience unlike any other. The Western Australian singer-songwriter creates a kind of music that feels simultaneously grounded and explorative—it’s rooted in indie-folk, but reaches far wider.
With a string of consistently great singles under his belt, Garner has quickly built himself as one of our favourite emerging Aussie acts. If you haven’t already acquainted yourself with this artist, now is as good a time as any.
Although he dabbles in a myriad of genres, Western Australian singer-songwriter Joshua Ellard Garner never fails to make his music sound his own.
In each of his tunes, Joshua Ellard Garner glides through a unique blend of genres. We weaves together elements of indie-rock, folk, pop, funk, surf, and psych to craft a sound uniquely his own. With rich, lush instrumental arrangements and spirited vocal melodies, he creates the kind of music that sticks in your body for weeks.
His track Love More, Be Sure is a euphoric slice of dreamy folk, showcasing the scope of his music. With layers of woozy vocals, he delivers something that feels both disorientating and completely captivating. On Natural Tendencies, he leans more into the world of funk and exotic rhythms, creating something that we guarantee you’ll be unable to resist grooving to.
On tracks like The Labyrinth, he ropes elements of dub and reggae into his sprawling musical vision… and again, good luck sitting still to this one.
No matter what genre he’s dabbling in, Joshua Ellard Garner always manages to make the music feel his own. It’s a quality seldom found nowadays, but Garner never loses his sense of sonic individuality.
Here’s hoping we won’t have to wait long to hear what he delivers next. Though in the meantime, do yourself a favour and listen to Love More, Be Sure, Natural Tendencies, and The Labyrinth above.
