“Combining the world of poetry with experimental folk-rock soundscapes to devise what is an enchanting, otherworldly experience for listeners.” — Beat Magazine
“Art rock, dark pop, folk noir... hauntingly potent and beautifully fragile.” — Scenestr Magazine
“... a truly thoughtful and emotionally fearless songwriter, creating these masterful explorations of folk’s limits.” — Music Crowns UK
Jen Lush is an Adelaide singer-songwriter known for her dynamic and poetic blend of folk and art-rock. Drawing inspiration from Feist, Iron & Wine and Anaïs Mitchell, her music weaves intimate storytelling into evocative, experimental soundscapes.
From her debut solo album of poem songs ‘The Night’s Insomnia’ to two award winning albums in three years, Jen and her stellar band 'The Field' (James Brown, Paul Angas, Sam Cagney and Mark Seddon) have performed at festivals and venues across SA, VIC, NSW, WA and TAS.
Her latest album ‘Hum of the Mettle’ debuted at #11 on the AIR charts and was awarded ARBA’s Roots Album of The Year in 2023. The record sets contemporary Australian poetry by Renee Pettitt-Schipp, Ali Cobby Eckermann, Maria Zajkowski, Graham Kershaw and Kevin Brophy to richly layered, artful arrangements.
Previous release ‘Let Loose the Beating Birds’, a powerful reflection on motherhood, suburbia and the natural world, was named ARBA’s Roots Album of the Year (2021) and listed #11 on Three D’s Top 100+1.
Jen Lush & The Field are currently recording new songs at Wizard Tone Studios for release in 2025.