Piper Butcher perfectly encapsulates the ups and downs of relationships with her latest single “Hard Love.” This total bop blurs the boundaries between country, pop, and folk. Piper sounds amazing on it and the lyrics are first-rate. The track was produced by Andy Mak, known for his work with local artists like Morgan Evans, Vera Blue, and Kita Alexander.
“Working with Andy on the production of this song really made me confident in a studio sense: creating my own guitar parts and collaborating on harmony lines that really brand my own sonic,” Piper enthused. “I love discovering new parts of my voice, while still harnessing the belting notes that I’m known for. There’s beauty in the soft and gentle, and that’s really what I’m learning right now.”
Piper has a massive few months ahead. She’ll head to Nashville for the first time to get creative with local songwriters, support fellow Aussie Brad Cox in Aotearoa/New Zealand, and still have time for some local gigs. If she’s playing near you, make sure you get out and support her.
25 July 2025 – Dashville Does the Bowlo @ Bangalow Bowlo, Banjalang Country/Bangalow
26 July 2025 – Dashville on the Road @ Bellingen Showground, Gumbaynggirr Country/Bellingen
27 July 2026 – Dashville on the Road @ Lakes & Ocean Hotel, Minimbah/Forster
27 July 2025 – Stag & Hunter, Burraghihnbihng/Mayfield (supporting Jenny Mitchell)
12 November 2025 – Whammy Bar, Auckland (supporting Brad Cox)
13 November 2025 – James Hay Theatre, Christchurch (supporting Brad Cox)
14 November 2025 – Errick’s, Dunedin (supporting Brad Cox)
15 November 2025 – Croydon Lodge, Gore (supporting Brad Cox)
16 November 2025 – Barmuda, Queenstown (supporting Brad Cox)
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