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Hamish Anderson delivers “Brighter Days” with the confidence of a man whose mission has been to bring water to the thirsty over miles of rough terrain. Echoing Tom Petty and the classic sounds of Americana, Anderson is looking for a familiar sound and a classic tale. Fortunately, many listeners are always looking for the same thing for themselves. 

Glide Magazine

Hamish Anderson has increasingly fine-tuned his skills as a recording artist over his last few releases, including the 2014 EP Restless, plus his first two full-length albums, Trouble in 2016 and Out Of My Head three years later. Now, with Electric, he is ascending even further creatively, commensurate with the elevation of his public profile.

Into Music

In this conversation, Hamish Anderson discusses the writing process for that release, touring with Gary Clark Jr. and George Thorogood and appreciating the imperfections in musical performance.

VOXWAVE Magazine

From the very first chords of “Brighter Days,” listeners find themselves captivated by the rich soul of the STAX era. This was a time when music served as a means of expressing emotions and telling stories of life, love, and hope. Anderson masterfully utilizes his guitar skills and vocals to create an atmosphere that evokes the greatness of musical traditions. His sound palette recreates the same sincerity and spark that defined the great artists of the past.

RIFF Magazine

Hamish Anderson, “Brighter Days” — Do you like ’70s blues rock? What am I saying, of course you do! If there’s a wide variety of people together, blues rock from the ’70s is one of the go-to musical selections that will make everyone happy. Well good news, Hamish Anderson’s “Brighter Days” wouldn’t sound out of place 50 years ago. Props to the Melbourne, Australia native for keeping the old ways alive.

Blues Rock Review

Hamish Anderson’s third album, Electric, marks a return for the Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist. Known for his deep roots in blues rock, Anderson has been hailed as one of the most exciting players in the genre’s modern scene. His previous work, including his debut Trouble (2016)  and Out of My Head (2019), solidified his standing in the blues and rock scene, earning an Independent Music Award for “Best Blues Album” along the way. With Electric, Anderson builds on his reputation, delivering what he calls a “love letter to the electric guitar.”

UNSHUT Podcast

Mastering the electric guitar is one thing but to master an entire album surrounding the electric guitar is taking music to the next level. Giving us variety of sounds on every track and creating the most perfect interlude; ELECTRIC by Hamish Anderson is set to release October 11th. Hear us talk unreleased tracks and so much more on this episode.

Amplify Music Magazine

Australian guitarist, singer/songwriter, and producer Hamish Anderson releases the soulful single “Brighter Days,” today! “Overall I hope ‘Brighter Days’ is a song that gives whoever’s listening to it a bit of hope,” says Hamish. “It shows the other side of my album ELECTRIC.” It’s an emotional song that takes inspiration from Al Green, and STAX era soul. “While there’s a lot of blues and rock and roll throughout the album, there is also a lot of soul and this new single really lives in that world.”

Rock & Blues Muse

Don’t be misled by the all-caps album title. Even though there is plenty of plugged-in, hot-wired, six-string slinging on this third album from Australian singer/songwriter Hamish Anderson, his first in five years, there are just as many subtly melodic moments. It’s those that display his talents as a composer and moving singer, one who also happens to play striking guitar.

Americana UK

Here is a compelling, stripped-back version of Hamish Anderson’s recent single ‘You’re Mine’, a song that explores the enduring power of love.  Absorb the rawness and vulnerability of this and then check out the stylish blues-rock of the original single, available now.  With just his gorgeously tuneful guitar and his emotive vocal, Anderson delivers an utterly captivating performance of this heartfelt love song.

Guitar World

”Stir Crazy” added to the Guitar World Editors pick playlist!

Guitar Thrills Magazine

Dubbed by Billboard Magazine as a “singer/songwriter and guitar hero,” heralded in Total Guitar's: Top 10 Best New Guitarists (2018) and featured in the August 2020 issue of Guitar Player magazine, Anderson commanded the attention of the blues and rock world with his 2016 debut Trouble and built upon that with his 2019 follow-up album Out of My Head (which scored an Independent Music Award for “Best Blues Album”).

At The Barrier

Australian guitarist Hamish Anderson sure knows how to raise expectations.  We’ve already had the pleasure of two explosive singles – the heavy-rocking Late in the Evening and, more recently, the Beatles-flavoured You’re Mine – from his forthcoming album, Electric (scheduled for UK release on 11th October – watch this space).  Now –  here comes a third.

SubmitHub

“You’re Mine” official video featured in Rolling Stone Australia’s video of the week

Rolling Stone

“You’re Mine” official video featured in Rolling Stone Australia’s video of the week.

Joe Bonamassa

“Stir Crazy” on Cutting Edge Blues Playlist.

Blues Rock Review

Australian guitarist, singer/songwriter, and producer Hamish Anderson has released “Stir Crazy,” a catchy new single in the vein of early 80s ZZ Top on August 9th.

Americana Highways

Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Hamish Anderson’s song “Stir Crazy” from his forthcoming album Electric, which is due to be released on October 11. This song, though, will be available on Aug 9. Electric is a full electric, dense collection of eleven songs with heavy rhythms and groovin’ buildups, co-produced by David Davis and Hamish. The songs were mostly live cuts with Hamish and his touring trio.

Atwood Magazine

There’s nothing like finding your “person” in this tumultuous world; a partner with which to share all of life’s wondrous highs and painful lows, who understands you and gets you on a level that no one else does; someone who cares for you the way you care for them, who loves you as truly, as madly, and as deeply as you love them. It’s the pinnacle of cloud nine living – and yet even the freshest, boldest love doesn’t feel half as smooth as Hamish Anderson’s latest single.

At The Barrier

Hamish Anderson has established quite a reputation for himself.  The ex-Gary Clark Jr and George Thorogood sideman was recognized by Total Guitar Magazine as one of 2028’s Top Ten Best New Guitarists and, more recently, he was the subject of a feature in the August 2020 issue of Guitar Player.  He’s got two previous albums to his name – 2016 debut Trouble and the 2019 follow-up, Out of My Head.  Both were highly acclaimed, with Out of My Head receiving an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Album.

Glide Magazine

Hamish Anderson commanded the attention of the blues and rock world with his 2016 debut Trouble and built upon that with his 2019 follow-up album Out of My Head (which scored an Independent Music Award for “Best Blues Album”). Both releases saw Anderson team up with Grammy-winning producer Jim Scott (Tom Petty, Tedeschi Trucks Band). They blended the traditional language of the blues with his own heartfelt compositions and classic rock stylings. 

Beats Per Minute

Australian guitar ace Hamish Anderson’s new single “You’re Mine” is a midtempo number reminiscent of Jeff Beck and Peter Green-era Fleetwood Mac. It’s the second single from his upcoming album Electric due in October. Anderson’s album is being co-produced by David Davis (The War On Drugs) and features guest appearances from violinist extraordinaire Jessy Green (Foo Fighters) and Ziggy Marley keyboardist Jerry Borge.

Grateful Web

Australian guitarist, singer/songwriter, and producer Hamish Anderson unveils his latest single, “You’re Mine,” premiering exclusively on V13. The track, which serves as the second single from his highly anticipated album ELECTRIC, showcases Anderson's extraordinary guitar grooves and pays homage to the iconic sounds of Faces, T-Rex, and Fleetwood Mac. This release marks a significant milestone in Anderson’s musical journey, blending emotive storytelling with soul-stirring music.

V13

One star that hangs highest on Hamish Anderson’s new album, and it’s not even him. It’s his guitar, to which he pays tribute throughout the forthcoming ELECTRIC. As we await the album’s release in the fall, Anderson is pleased to unveil another single. “You’re Mine” is the album’s second single, following the recently released “Late In The Evening”

Last Day Deaf

Australian Guitarist Hamish Anderson unleashes a cosmic trip with “Late In The Evening” first single from his forthcoming album, ELECTRIC.

Black Is The New AP Style

In a musical landscape where several singles are released to promote an upcoming album, the ability to celebrate an individual song can get lost. For Hamish Anderson, he enjoys honing in on one song at a time. His third full-length album, ELECTRIC, is due later this year, and he has begun the release process with the first single, “Late In The Evening”. He said the song felt like a good place to start, despite it not necessarily being the most obvious radio single.

At The Barrier

Hamish Anderson has developed quite a reputation for himself.  His signature sound has its roots in the blues, but he’s a willing voyager into loud power-chord territory and he’s equally comfortable when he’s picking out precise licks of the more folky variety.  He’s toured extensively, both in his native Australia and around the US and his CV reads like a Who’s Who of the electric guitar – he’s opened for, amongst others, names as legendary as Los Lobos, Robert Cray, Steve Stills and even BB King, for whom he provided the opening honours on the great man’s last ever live performance.

Blues Rock Review

It is beyond anyone’s imagination how Hamish Anderson isn’t headlining 3k capacity theaters. With a thrilling guitar style that rivals Gary Clark Jr., Anderson remains the guitar hero most music fans have yet to hear. His new album, ELECTRIC, is h

Glide Magazine

It is beyond anyone’s imagination how Hamish Anderson isn’t headlining 3k capacity theaters. With a thrilling guitar style that rivals Gary Clark Jr., Anderson remains the guitar hero most music fans have yet to hear. His new album, ELECTRIC, is his first in five years and is described as a “Love Letter to the Electric Guitar.”

Jam in the Van

In the picturesque surroundings of Templeton, California, nestled among the rolling hills, Castoro Cellars sets the stage for Live From The Cellar. This contemporary platform welcomes bands to partake in intimate live sessions at this charming winery. Musicians from various corners of the world are called to share their artistry within the Cellar's inviting confines, creating a modern fusion of music and wine, where melodies flow freely, transcending boundaries and connecting hearts

Americanafest

Hamish Plays Blue Bird Cafe With Sounds Australia at Americanafest in Nashville, TN.

Tone Deaf

Hamish Anderson, the acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter and Billboard-dubbed “guitar hero”, has unleashed a brand new single and announced his first tour since 2019.

Golden State

Hamish Anderson “Everything Starts Again” featured on Monday Moods.

State House Sessions

Hamish Anderson performs “Everything Starts Again”.

V13

With the official music video for “Everything Starts Again,” we decided, again, to go Behind the Video with Anderson about his new release. Last year, we helped unveil a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the “Morning Light” video, and we are doing that again today, with a compilation of some exclusive behind-the-scenes clips. In addition, we also spoke with Anderson for a more in-depth Behind the Video conversation and discussed how the song informed the video, what type of video he wanted, and we also got into some of his general views on videos in general.

Glide Magazine

As the world still slowly discovers Hamish Anderson’s guitar prowess is truly legit, the Australian artist had been keeping busy in quarantine, becoming even better at his six-string craft. With his band in Los Angeles, an ocean away from Melbourne, he’s been able to remotely record several singles.

Parade

Here’s a high-energy cut with a fantastic throwback video. Australian roots-rock artist Hamish Anderson digs into an ‘80s vibe with this rockin’ video for “Everything Starts Again.” Classic aerobics add to the fun and a tongue-in-cheek ending (wait for it!) makes this one of the most enjoyable watches and listens so far this year. And, of course, it rocks!

Tone Deaf

The new single from Australian blues star Hamish Anderson ‘Everything Starts Again’, is an ode to finding the positive light in the darkness.

American Songwriter

As soon as the fuzzy, 70s-inspired guitar line kicks in — right at the top of Hamish Anderson’s new single “Morning Light” — it becomes clear why the Australian songwriter is making waves as a virtuoso with a fretboard.

The Indy Review

Australian singer-songwriter and guitar hero Hamish Anderson has gained comparisons to the likes of T-Rex and The Rolling Stones, and has earned himself a number of awards and radio played in both his home country and the United States since releasing his first album in 2016. Following a tour opening for Gary Clark Jr. in Australia last year.

Blues Rock Review

Hamish Anderson has released a performance of “World’s Gone Mad” from lockdown.  Anderson performed the track in Melbourne, Australia while drummer Curran McDowell and bassist Lauren Stockner performed from Los Angeles. The track is from Anderson’s 2019 release, Out Of My Head.

Music Notes Global

Australian singer-songwriter and IMA award winner Hamish Anderson talks the story behind his single "The Fall."

Indie Pulse

“Australian guitar phenom” (-Guitar World) Hamish Anderson is quarantining in his native Australia following his 2020 tour of the country with Gary Clark Jr. earlier this year. While safer at home and socially distanced, he’s recorded an intimate, solo acoustic rendition of his song “The Fall” currently charting at AAA and Americana Radio in the states.  

American Songwriter

Like so many others, Hamish Anderson thought he’d be spending 2020 quite differently than it’s turned out. But he’s making the best of it: Instead of touring the world to promote his excellent 2019 release Out Of My Head, the Australian rocker has been keeping busy releasing online-only performances of songs from the album, the latest of which, an acoustic version of “The Fall,” (all services) is premiering here today at American Songwriter.

The Nostalgia Mixtape

Melbourne, Australia-based singer/songwriter, Hamish Anderson, joins the campfire to tell the stories of: how a Bob Dylan classic inspired “Winter,” the first song he ever wrote; how The Beatles’ “Back in the USSR” made him want to pick up a guitar in the first place; meeting Gary Clark Jr.; and how Jet brought back the guitar solo.

Guitar World

2019 saw rapidly rising Aussie blues-rocker Hamish Anderson - who has supported the likes of Gary Clark Jr and BB King - release his sophomore album, Out of My Head. It's a nod to the pantheon of blues players that have come before him, and a faithful display of authentic blues guitar work. 

SongWriter On The Radio

Today's episode features incredible guitarist and songwriter HAMISH ANDERSON from Melbourne, Australia. At 28 years old with two EP's and two albums to his credit, Hamish has been riding a wave of successful music-making and concert gigs, taking him around the world.

MXDWN

One of the singles from the latter album was “You Give Me Something,” which was released late last year. Today, we’re premiering the new video for the single. The video is quite simple, featuring Anderson playing the song on his guitar in a darkened room, with a mysterious woman (played by Mercy Joy Corlew) standing at a table making what appears to be a creating a witch’s brew and putting Anderson under her spell.

Live Nation

Hamish Anderson joins George Thorogood & The Destroyers on tour in Australia.

Bringin’ It Backwards

We had the opportunity to interview Hamish Anderson at the Belly Up! Named a “Top 10 Best New Guitarist in the World” by Total Guitar, roots rock artist Hamish Anderson (guitarist/singer/songwriter) hails from Melbourne, Australia. In October 2016 he released his critically acclaimed debut album, Trouble, produced and mixed by Grammy-winner Jim Scott (Tom Petty).

CBS Seal Team

Hamish Anderson’s song “Trouble” is featured in an episode of the CBS show Seal Team.

Glide Magazine

Named one of Total Guidar’s: Top 10 Best New Guitarists in 2018 two years after being named on of Yahoo! Music’s “Top Ten Best New Artist,” Australia’s roots-rock artist, Hamish Anderson recently released his stellar new album “Out Of My Head” on May 3rd, 2019.

Americana Highways

Atwood Magazine is proud to be premiering “What You Do to Me,” the first release off Hamish Anderson’s forthcoming sophomore album Out of My Head. This truly is the soulful ballad that you never want to end.

Atwood Magazine

Atwood Magazine is proud to be premiering “What You Do to Me,” the first release off Hamish Anderson’s forthcoming sophomore album Out of My Head. This truly is the soulful ballad that you never want to end.

NASCAR

Hamish Anderson’s “Trouble” featured in Daytona 500 Promo

Live Nation

Hamish Anderson is heading back on tour with Gary Clark JR in Australia.

Music Radar

There’s a trend among young bluesmen, much like the perennial boy racer, to play guitar with go-faster stripes, souping up knackered licks with frippery and cold pace. LA-based, Australian-born songwriter Hamish Anderson is a very different proposition. He favours the slow burn.

All Things Go

Premiere: Hamish Anderson’s New Single “Breaking Down”.

Pollstar

Exclusive: Hamish Anderson Hops On Tour With The Main Squeeze For Northeastern U.S.

Billboard

“This [experience] was very organic and natural,” Anderson explains. “I took my time with the writing of this one; When the songs finally came together and me and Jim thought they were ready, we started. I got to work with Jim on every single song from conception ’til the end, and I got to have the same band for the whole thing, where on the first one there were different players on different songs.” - Hamish Anderson for Billboard (2018)

Vents Magazine

“We wanted to do the majority of it live, with very few overdubs—get a really great band together and have it be about the songs, not about spending so much time on how the bass drum sounds. It was capturing, warts and all, the live thing. Rock music and blues music shouldn’t be perfect, and I’m really proud that there’s no Auto-Tune on it, that nothing was done to a click track.” - Hamish Anderson for Vents Magazine (2017)

KCRW

Anne Litt describes Aussie rocker Hamish Anderson's take on the blues as "elegant" though it's not a word typically associated with that style. His musical influences include Son House, Tom Petty, Robert Johnson and BB King. In an odd twist of fate, Anderson was the last artist to open for King before the great master's passing.

KCRW

Hamish Anderson is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter from Melbourne, Australia with a knack for crafting beautifully rendered rock n’ roll tunes. Naturally, his music has garnered quite a bit of love here at KCRW. Learn more via his recent interview with our own Jason Kramer.

NPR

I would probably never use the word "elegant" to describe the blues — there's such honesty in its imprecision — but I would use it to describe Hamish Anderson's take on the blues here, with the song "U." Anderson's electric guitar has a precision and beauty that embraces the simplicity of the lyrics ("I can't shake you") while underlining the emotion in it.

Culture Collide

Premiere: Watch Hamish Anderson’s official music video for “U”.

Gondola Sessions

Hamish Anderson has made a name for himself with his big electric blues sound. But for the session he grabbed an acoustic and striped it back for an intense take of his song "U."

Ottawa Life Magazine

Australian blues-guitarist Hamish Anderson started his career young thanks to a jump-start from a late blues legend. On a tour in North America, he landed  the final opening spot for B.B. King, and after some praise from Gary Clark Jr. he quickly found himself the talk of the blues scene. Catching a small break while sorting out a flat tire on his tour vehicle, we talked with Hamish about focusing on songs, his time with B.B. King and why he doesn't see himself as a gear-head.

Tahoe Onstage

Hamish Anderson – This Australian blues guitarist stuck closely to traditional ’60s Chicago blues with his leads and took a conventional approach to the instrument; substituting flash and speed for melody and familiarity. He was an instant favorite for electric blues purists with a cutting tone and licks that were reminiscent of the three Kings (B.B., Albert, Freddie) as well as early Eric Clapton. Anderson’s rig is simple, with only a handful of pedals, and he’s admittedly “the least guitar gear-y guy ever” but with a touch as lissome as his, he doesn’t need much to clearly communicate his musical leanings.

The Hill is Home

Blues, rock, strong bass lines, a modern alternative twist, and an enticing, smooth voice come to mind when I hear Hamish Anderson. He has come all the way from Australia for his US tour that will stop at Songbyrd on June 14. From there Anderson will move onto a set at the highly anticipated Firefly Festival in Delaware. The music is incredibly contagious; you will definitely find yourself getting into the music from the very first line.

High Voltage

Welcome to 60 Seconds With... where you get to know your favorite actors/musicians and the points don't matter! Without further ado, please welcome, Hamish Anderson.

YAHOO! Entertainment

Melbourne blues-rock troubadour Hamish Anderson (one of Yahoo Music’s picks for top 10 new artists of 2016) also performed the standard at BD Riley’s “Sounds of Australia” showcase — because, obviously, the sound of Chuck Berry is universal.

YAHOO! Entertainment

There’s pain and beauty in the guitar work of Hamish Anderson. Though born in Melbourne, Australia, Anderson has the American blues-rock sound down. He took as his main inspirations the three Kings (B.B., Albert, and Freddie). Unlike some guitar-centric performers, Anderson can also write a great tune and sing with feeling. After releasing two EPs, he elaborated his sound on his full-length debut, Trouble. On it, gorgeous tunes and tight guitar lines surround a voice of husky distinction.