The Lyrical
Hughenden, Queensland, Australia | Established. Jan 01, 2009 | SELF
Music
Press
"I'm blown away by the song writing... I've heard so many original compositions, being a writer, but that was amazing! " - Anna-Maria La Spina
"When it comes to his writing, well, they're not called The Lyrical for nothing" - Scene Magazine
"Unique blend of beatboxing meshed with folk guitar and socially conscious lyrics" - City News
"The best busker in town!" - RAVE Magazine - Various
Discography
If I Was Earth - EP
The Lyrical - Album
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Bio
"This band raises the roof of all and
any venue they play, truly inspirational." - MX Magazine
"When it comes to
writing, well, he's not called The Lyrical for nothing." - Scene
Magazine
The Lyrical (Karl Smith) has
become a rising star of the music scene in Brisbane. The Sunshine State
capital has always been a hotbed for new talent in a variety of
genres and the acoustic/hip-hop/reggae scene is now no exception to that
tradition. Following in the footsteps of Ben Harper, Bob Marley, Michael Franti
and Xavier Rudd, The Lyrical reflects the ingenuity and musical aptitude it
takes to be a great artist. The "Unique
blend of beat-boxing meshed with folk guitar and socially conscious lyrics - City News" is fast becoming one of those artists who demand your attention.
The Lyrical has toured Australia,
released an EP (If I Was Earth) and a very well received self-titled album, 'The Lyrical' to critical acclaim.
He has opened for Everlast, Katchafire(NZ), Pete Murray, Tikki Taane and Dallas Frasca, shared the stage and played with the likes of Leon Mobley of The Innocent Criminals, Govinda Doyle (Producer), Evil Eddie of Butterfingers and Jac Stone, rocked festivals
such as Bluesfest, Big Day Out, Red Deer
Festival, Caloundra Music Festival, Island Vibes Festival, Festival Of The Sun, Valley Fiesta and Caxton Seafood Festival. The Lyrical has also had great radio and online success
hitting No.1 five times on Triple J's
Unearthed and No.3 WORLDWIDE on
ReverbNation.com in an online poll for Breakthrough Artist 2011.
Peoples Choice Award, Byron Bay Bluesfest Busking Comp. 2010 and 2011
5 x No.1 Triple J's Unearthed rank 2013
No.3 WORLD RANKING ReverbNation.com Breakthrough
Artist 2011
3rd Place, "Australian Busker of the Year, QPAC" 2009
1st Place, "Queensland Buskers of the Year, Valley Fiesta" 2008
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