John Butler is an icon. One of Australia’s most prolific independent artists, Butler has paved the way for troubadours to rewrite their pathway to success in the music business, free from the shackles of major labels, corporate sponsors and moral compromise. 

A political activist, environmental warrior and a master of stringed instruments, deep grooves and openhearted lyrical reflections, Butler is more than a humble singer-songwriter: he is a musical revolutionary. 

With his unique grasp of melody, soul and anthemic pop choruses, the ARIA award winner’s deft musicality has kept him on our airwaves for more than 20 years. 

With his new solo album, PRISM, Season Three of his Four Season roll-out – which includes an album of meditations (Running River) and a fully instrumental album (Still Searching) – Butler reclaims his classic groove-laden force, brimming with fierce guitars, robust percussion and meteoric choruses.

Together with uber producer James Ireland (POND, San Cisco), Butler laces his deeply personal tales with an epic soundscape. There are radio-friendly ear-worms that will generate instant festival singalongs, moshpit frenzied rock outs, and soulful ballads that are as pensive as they are stirring.

“It’s a big life and, the world, in many ways, is in turmoil. Personally, I did a lot of soul-searching and reflecting as this record took shape,” Butler explains. “For me, PRISM is a cathartic release, a celebration of going solo, moving away from the John Butler Trio moniker, and yet another sonic stretch as I continue to refine my musical journey. The title reflects the sonic and emotional “bandwidth” I wanted to explore: the whole spectrum of what it is to be human. Love, death, politics, inner and outer turmoil and redemption.”