Adam Newling’s latest EP, Half Cut and Dangerous, has seen the gruff-voiced Australian songwriter and guitarist notch up more than 2.1 million Spotify streams. Newling sold out all four shows on his national Half Cut and Dangerous tour in April 2022. He was then invited to join Amy Shark on her sold-out See U Somewhere tour.

Newling, an alt-rock artist with country sensibilities, has begun to influence countless songwriters around the country. “Sweetness”, the lead single from Half Cut and Dangerous, was voted in at #98 in triple j’s Hottest 100 of 2021. “Sweetness” has also received 60k+ Shazams.

But despite his fast-growing profile, Newling is staying true to his roots. “With this EP I’m just trying to be as real as I can possibly be,” Newling says. “These songs explore the many sides of my mind and personality, the light and the dark.”

Newling made Half Cut and Dangerous with his long-time collaborators, Tas Wilson (bass), Keva Wilson (keys/vocals), and Patrick Rogers (drums); both Ruby Fields and Skegss’ Benny Reed make guest appearances.

“I explore the doldrums of life,” says Newling. “Living with a dream of sharing my insecurities through songs and poetry with anyone that happens to be on a similar voyage.”