John Butler "PRISM"

John Butler, one of Australia’s most prolific independent artists, is set to release his latest album Prism – the third instalment of his four-part The Four Seasons project that has already seen the release of the ambient album Running River and the instrumental Still Searching in 2024.

While Prism possesses a full throttle band sound, it was crafted entirely solo by Butler and uber producer James Ireland (Pond, San Cisco), both sharing instrumentation and production responsibilities. Marking a formal departure from the John Butler Trio moniker and hurtling headlong into the power of the one-man “band” that kicked it all off back in the early days of JB’s busking prowess, Prism celebrates the fire and brimstone of this raw talent.

On Prism Butler laces his deeply personal tales with an epic soundscape and reclaims his classic groove-laden force, brimming with fierce guitars, robust percussion and meteoric choruses. Butler’s ability to mine the depths of the human condition, most especially his very own heart space, while consistently expanding his musical tapestry, layering explosive percussion with hypnotic string pickings is second to none.