Jeremy Beggs – Sounds of Oz

Victorian alt-country act Jeremy Beggs has gotten me pretty excited for his debut album with the release of his latest single “Mess I’m In.” It’s not one of those buzzy singles. I can almost guarantee you won’t hear it on radio, but it’s fantastic. If you care more about lyrics and organic instrumentation than big production and beats, I know you’ll love it too.

“‘Mess I’m In’ is about that moment when you realise that, despite how clever you thought you were, how good you were at hiding it, and how long you thought you could keep ignoring it, everyone can already see what’s going on,” Jeremy admitted. “Whether it’s relationships, challenges at work, or life in general, sometimes you discover that people saw it before you were ready to admit it yourself. And then comes that quiet but powerful moment of acceptance — oh well, I don’t have to pretend anymore. You’ve seen what’s going on and you’re still here, prepared to sit with me, understand, and walk the path forward together. Strap in, because it’s going to get a little wild.”

Jeremy’s debut album The Long Road will drop on May 14. He’s announced a string of shows around his home state to support its release, so get on to them!

8 May 2026 – Tanswell’s Hotel, Baarmutha/Beechworth (FREE)
22 May 2026 – The Painted Lady 1862, Ballaarat/Ballarat (FREE)
23 May 2026 – Wesley Anne, Naarm/Melbourne
30 May 2026 – Door Gallery Cafe, Djilang/Geelong
6 June 2026 – Cosmopolitan Hotel, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Trentham (FREE)

Image used with permission from Chris Familton Publicity

Jeremy Beggs has blown me away with his latest single “Hurtful Ways.” I’m not surprised though, as Jeremy cowrote the song with one of Sounds of Oz’s favourite local artists, Matt Joe Gow.

“I feel so fortunate to have met Matt and am grateful for all the things I have learnt from him so far,” Jeremy enthused. “Before being thrust up on stage with Matt & The Dead Leaves in Tamworth last year, my music was really just floating around like a dream. Sharing the stage and watching and meeting wonderful artists made me really understand what this journey is all about.”

He said they wrote “Hurtful Ways” about the search for balance as a travelling musician.

“My family always comes first but the reality is as a musician, sometimes we are taken away from the ones we love. I’m constantly trying to find and keep that balance but unfortunately that sometimes tilts too far one way and requires recalibration.”

You can see Jeremy perform “Hurtful Ways” at the following shows:

6 May 2023 – Daylesford Hotel, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Daylesford
13 May 2023 – Red Door Pizza, Wathaurrung Country/Buninyong
28 May 2023 – Cinnamon Grove Cafe and Catering, Nillumbik/Greensborough
4 June 2023 – Edinburgh Castle, Bulleke-bek/Brunswick

Image used with permission from Chris Familton Publicity

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