PJ Orr - Wake Me When I'm Thirsty (2024)

From 70’s imbued country-tinged psychedelia, through to soulful indie rock, Sydney/Gadigal based band PJ Orr covers broad ground. Rooted in melody, PJ Orr (based around singer and songwriter Phil Orr, bassist Nando Durango and drummer Dave Loney) melds contemporary guitar pop-rock with clever arrangements, hypnotic rhythms and thought-provoking lyricism to bring audiences music that is simultaneously fresh yet familiar.

Whilst the influences of Americana are proudly worn, the undisguised vocal twang, raw lyrical wit, singing and instrumentation are unashamedly Australian. Influences such as Neil Young, The War On Drugs, The Kinks, Kurt Vile, Rose City Band and The Grateful Dead can be heard alongside The Triffids, Paul Kelly, RVG, and The Go-Betweens.