MICHAEL DUNSTAN
releases debut album
“IN THE GRAND SCHEME”
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Praise for Michael Dunstan
“Damn this is a pleasant few minutes spent in Michael’s company. Warm and a smidge bit wistful.” – Dave Ruby Howe (triple j) on “Lay In The Sun”
“Western Australian singer-songwriter Michael Dunstan makes thoughtful, warm folk music that at once feels universal and intimate. His latest single, ‘Smoulder or Ignite’, is a lush campfire meditation on the unpredictable passage of time, and the inevitable change in relationships that the future brings.” – Music Feeds
“Pleasing guitar plucks and soothing tones welcome us into the song. Dunstan’s mesmerizing and calming vocals quickly cut in as you begin the journey with him… Dunstan… sings in a way where you know he is feeling each and every word. The lyrics take on a life of their own in a way that is unique to only him.” – Atwood Magazine
“A cracking folk tune.” – The AU Review on “Smoulder Or Ignite”
“Michael’s pensive writing reflects and explores periods of travel, calm and silence, and the accompanying revelations and growth found while transitioning through life.” – The Western Australian
“Dunstan’s sound is characterised by warm soulful vocals, intricate fingerpicking, and up-beat foot stomping grooves.” – Busselton Mail
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Western Australian singer-songwriter and surf-folk extraordinaire Michael Dunstan has enthralled us yet again with the release of his stunning debut album “In The Grand Scheme”, exclusively premiered yesterday by PileRats and launched live last night at the Rosemount Hotel in Perth.
A diverse 14-track journey recorded and mixed in the hills of Perth, the album explores the deeper meaning of life, touching on anxiety, growth, and the natural world.
“In The Grand Scheme” marks the fourth chapter of Dunstan’s career, cementing him as a profound Australian singer-songwriter and building on his existing listenership of close to 100,000 monthly listeners.
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LISTEN TO “IN THE GRAND SCHEME” HERE
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“In The Grand Scheme” shows off Dunstan’s pensive writing skills, and explores periods of travel, calm and silence, and the accompanying growth found while transitioning through light to dark periods of our lives. This new chapter opens up Dunstan’s thoughts to the world, seeing his songwriting mature and become more defined, as he blends his thought-provoking lyrics within his airy and free-flowing minimalist instrumentation.
Fans will be able to witness the debut album live for the very first time on Michael Dunstan’s headline national tour, which kicked off last night, this time accompanied by a 3-piece band. $1 from each ticket sold will be donated to Happy Monday, in support of touring member Daniel Hedley. Whose mission is to ride 6500kms from Brisbane to Perth on a Penny Farthing, and raise 1 million dollars for a variety of mental health organisations, including Beyond Blue and Headspace.
Venturing far from his quaint regional upbringing in the vast Western Australian Wheatbelt, Michael Dunstan has accomplished a huge amount for being only 24 years old. Touring Australia four times and New Zealand twice in the last 18 months, Dunstan has been welcomed with a warm and loyal following, with shows largely selling out. Openly sharing personal past struggles with heavy anxiety, Dunstan hopes that all those who see him perform will leave with a sense of mindfulness, and share a new-found appreciation of the beautiful world in which we live.
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TOUR DATES
Thursday 27th February @ Rosemount Hotel Perth, WA, Australia
Friday 28th February @ Link Theatre Northam, WA, Australia
Saturday 29th February @ Cannery Arts Centre Esperance, WA, Australia
Wednesday 4th March @ Beer Garden Brewing Port Lincoln, SA, Australia
Thursday 5th March @ Jive Bar Adelaide, SA, Australia
Thursday 12th March @ Northcote Social Club Northcote, VIC, Australia
Friday 13th March @ The Boardwalk Bendigo, VIC, Australia
Saturday 14th @ Macedon Ranges Music Fest 2020 Gisborne, VIC, Australia
Thursday 2nd April @ The Factory Floor Marrickville, NSW, Australia
Friday 3rd April @ The Baroque Room, Carrington Hotel Katoomba, NSW, Australia
Saturday 18th April @ Byron Bay Brewery Byron Bay, NSW, Australia
Friday 24th April @ The Solbar Maroochydore, QLD, Australia
Saturday 25th April @ Milk Factory Kitchen And Bar Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Wednesday 13th May @ The Basement Belconnen, ACT, Australia
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
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