
About
Adelaide-based Western Arrernte singer-songwriter Rob Edwards blends soulful melodies with powerful storytelling, creating a uniquely authentic sound inspired by nature and his family’s journey as part of the Stolen Generation. His music, a seamless fusion of soul, blues, and folk, resonates deeply with listeners.
Having recently performed supporting Robbie Williams at the Adelaide500, WOMADelaide, Queenscliff Music Festival, Harvest Rock Festival 22' the Jobs & Skills Summit 22' Parliament House Canberra, Yabaardu Festival 22', 23' and South Australia’s NYE Light Up Festival. as well as iconic artists like Ash Grunwald, Pseudo Echo, Vika & Linda, Christine Anu, Kingswood, Budjerah, and Jack Botts – Rob Edwards has established himself as a compelling contemporary storyteller, delivering dynamic and memorable performances.
Rob’s new release, “The Horizon” is a smooth, contemplative track that blends soulful vocals with the country . is laid-back but deliberate, giving the song a reflective, steady pulse. The production is minimal yet textured, featuring warm keys, crisp percussion, and ambient layers that create a sense of emotional depth and openness.
The vocal delivery is intimate and expressive, with a tone that carries both vulnerability and quiet strength. Lyrically, the song seems to explore themes of hope, change, and forward movement—looking out toward what lies ahead, metaphorically framed as “the horizon.” This gives the track a gentle but powerful sense of purpose and uplift. Rob Edwards' latest single adds to a growing catalogue of releases that have firmly established him as one of Australia’s most compelling new voices in contemporary music.
Beyond his musical talent, Rob uses his art as a platform to spark meaningful dialogue around mental health, cultural reconnection, and the enduring impact of the Stolen Generation. Drawing from influences across neo-soul and folk, his sound is rich, honest, and deeply grounded in his identity as a proud First Nations artist.
The Horizon marks a new beginning for Rob, as the journey of exploration lands in what is the truest form of stories and sounds to this artist forever in motion.
"Rob’s graduated from Dallas Green disciple to a consummate cultivator of groove" - Pilerats
"He commands space and time with his voice" - OUSS Hits Podcast


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