★★★★

Josh Rennie-Hynes’Furthermorearrives as a solid follow-up to his previous effort,February.

An organic, self-produced record, the album finds Rennie-Hynes exploring new terrain while sticking to what he does best: writing songs that linger long after the first listen.

Slow-burner ‘Where Do I Go’ begins the album on an introspective note, conjuring vivid imagery of the Australian landscape over hushed vocals. Welcome details are peppered through the production on this and every other track, taking the record to a new level of resonance.

‘Richmond’ kicks things up a notch as guitars begin to crunch over a driving beat. It’s songs like these that showcase Rennie-Hynes at his finest: economical with his lyrics, with songs that are all the better for it.

‘Rosie’ is an utter gem – a humble tune that shows why Rennie-Hynes is one of the fastest-rising stars on the Australian scene today. ‘Picture Frame’ echoes Ryan Adams in his rockier moments, while ‘Fiddlewoods’ is a welcome addition to the tracklist, rounding out the album with a casual moment that captures the sheer fun of playing music with friends.

Furthermore’s final impression is a crystalline reflection of the relaxed process in which the album came about.

Josh Rennie-Hynes’Furthermoreis released independently and available here.

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