Harrison Storm is an Australian indie folk singer songwriter who has just hit my radar thanks to the release of his debut album. A journey of introspection and self-discovery, it’s called Wonder, Won’t You?

By Graeme Smith

For Harrison, music has always been a sanctuary and he grew up listening to the likes of City and Colour, Angus Stone, and Jeff Buckley. He’s taken those influences and made them his own over the course of a series of EPs released between 2016 and 2022.

His debut album takes his sound one stage further, fully immersing the listener into his emotional and thoughtful world. It opens with Warm A Cold Heart and it’s a rich and brooding start. A looping acoustic guitar melody supports Harrison’s soulful vocals, while gentle percussion moves things along. Its bittersweet lyrics hold an edge of hope. It’s a strong opening.

Stone ups the tempo with urgent and racy instrumentals beneath lyrics that are rich with narrative. My Way Home softens things with its tale of adoration and belonging. Harrison’s vocals take on a particularly captivating quality during its big finish. Daylight Sun proves a highlight with its empathic story and vibrant acoustic arrangement.

In Good Time strips things back with some delicate plucked notes. This Love brings with it a pleasing lushness, especially in its soaring chorus. Life Ain’t Ordinary is a philosophical wonder that creates a lot from very little. It’s another highlight.

The Wind And The Wild brings with it some natural imagery and gripping, romantic storytelling. Tomorrow starts to bring together the album’s themes of inner struggle and reassuring love before Better With You closes things with a moment that’s bristling with positivity and resolve. It’s a final highlight.

Wonder, Won’t You? was produced alongside Dustin Tebbutt in his studio at the back of a Melbourne coffee roastery. It’s out now via Nettwerk and you can check it out below.