Alt Country from Derek Lee Goodreid

Perth-based musician Derek Lee Goodreid has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting singer-songwriters with his original take on soulful country music that draws on blues and rockabilly styles. At age eighteen, he first picked up a guitar and never looked back, igniting a passion for music that would see him express his artistic talent through songwriting.

Offering a rare perspective infused into his profound lyricism, he shares reflections on his battle with PTSD wrapped up in his own brand of black humour. His refreshing sense of authenticity is presented via his powerful vocal work delivering hook-driven writing which has resonated so strongly with listeners in Australia and around the world.

Since releasing his debut record Lost & Found in 2017, he’s shared a string of well-received singles and albums. Dropping two new singles last month, and in celebration of Halloween, he’s combined the new tracks to share as a double-sided release with “Beneath The Howlin’ Light” and “Racing Against Death”.

Inspired by his love for old horror films, he lays down a spooky side to his songwriting on the new tracks. Based on all things werewolf, “Beneath The Howlin’ Light” sees the artist joined by fellow Australian musician Leon Pratt on the upright bass and mixed by renowned produer Austin Hein of Orange County.

On “Racing Against Death”, Derek lyrically nods to some of his favourite rockabilly classics from artists such as Gene Vincent, Jim Foster & the Kountry Kut Ups, Charlie Feathers and Eddie Cochran on a song that personifies Death as a rival racer in a high stakes dash. Linking up with Adrian Whyte to lay down his lead guitar licks and Canadian rock artist Stephen K Donnelly on slap bass, Derek Lee Goodreid offers another killer track that showcases his accomplished musicianship and songwriting prowess.

Listen to Racing Against Death and Beneath the Howlin’ Light below