I seem to be all about the calming music at the moment. I’m sure something with angst will inspire me soon, but when so many artists are releasing beautiful, gentle tracks I’m just going to roll with it. If you’re feeling the folky vibes, make sure you listen to KYARNA’s latest single “Forest Song.”
KYARNA wrote this song after spending time in Champagne, France for an artist’s residency. During her time abroad, she connected with fellow creatives who she says “quickly became part of my soul. We all spent a lot of time walking through the forest along the river, and every day I would sit with my feet in the freezing water and talk to the trees (as I do). At the time, I was grieving so deeply, I was trying to find meaning in anything I could, and I had this realisation that no matter where I go, Country holds me. I don’t have anything particularly profound to say about this next love letter, except that I hope you hear what Country is saying to all of us.”
KYARNA is about to tour the country with Liz Stringer. When that wraps up, she’ll play some of the country’s top folk festivals. If you’re attending one of these events, make sure you don’t miss her set:
16 November 2025 – Anglesea Memorial Hall, Kuarka Doola/Anglesea (supporting Liz Stringer)
21 November 2025 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting Liz Stringer)
27 November 2025 – Black Bear Lodge, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Liz Stringer)
28 November 2025 – Brunswick Picture House, Bundjalung Country/Brunswick Heads (supporting Liz Stringer)
5 December 2025 – Stag & Hunter Hotel, Awabakal Country/Mayfield (supporting Liz Stringer)
6 December 2025 – Mary’s Underground, Eora/Sydney (supporting Liz Stringer)
13 December 2025 – Meeniyan Town Hall, Brataualung Country/Meeniyan (supporting Liz Stringer)
16-18 January 2026 – Illawarra Folk Festival @ Bulli Showground, Bulla Bulla/Bulli
27 February – 1 March 2026 – Cobargo Folk Festival @ Cobargo Showground, Yuin Country/Cobargo
Image used with permission from Soul Sound Management