“Tender, yet swallowing indie-electronica.” – Pilerats

“Fans of Gordi should take a trip into GUTHRIE’s world. It’s got poise and drama in equal measure and feels like an escape.” – triple j

Seamlessly combining elements of folk and electronica, Melbourne’s GUTHRIE is quickly making a name for themselves in the Australian music scene. Launching the project in early 2021, GUTHRIE – real name T Guthrie – is a true artist, combining unusual and evocative song structures and meaningful, powerful lyricism. 

Having supported the likes of Mia Wray, John Floreani (of Trophy Eyes) and Didirri in 2021, GUTHRIE spent 2019 touring the east coast of Australia, bewitching audiences with their mesmerising vocals and impressive musicianship. GUTHRIE received strong support from triple j unearthed upon the launch of the project, and gained spins on triple j and community radio for the single Queenstown. 

GUTHRIE is taking big strides with new single Dickhead Song, a reflective letter to a past self. Even before its release, a live version of Dickhead Song garnered over 23,000 views with Forte Magazine; and amongst the buzz, GUTHRIE took the opportunity to empower women in abusive relationships.   

The track, produced by Australian songwriter Sophie Payten (Gordi), is the first taste of new music from the enigmatic young artist, who is set to release a collection of songs later in 2022. In the new collection, GUTHRIE explores elements of opposing genres in their music – the acoustic warmth of folk, and the clinical chaos of electronica and hyperpop. 

Passionate about improving the music scene for all musicians, GUTHRIE’s gender advocacy has been covered by Tone Deaf and several community radio stations, and their research into gender, ethnicity and age representation and intersectionality of a major Australian radio station was shared across social media over 200 times. 

- words by Eilish Gilligan

Band members:
Libby Ferris, Oliver Powell, Jake Pickering, Billy Exton, T Guthrie