Descend the staircase and drop down into the company of songwriters who hand us human truths packaged in high-concept, densely woven narratives.

Making his Australian debut at RISING is multi-instrumentalist Andy Shauf. Perhaps Saskatchewan's most prolific son, he painted vivid scenes on the acclaimed Wilds (2021) and The Neon Skyline (2020)—and the five records preceding them—that danced between power-pop, rock and folk.

And in the hands of Sweet Whirl, the love-addled confessions of a seasoned party girl become something precious and powerful. A formidable talent at the top of her game, she performs from her 2020 record, How Much Works. Listen to her RISING Singles Club entry here.