Andrew Farriss AM is one of Australia’s most respected songwriters and artists, and the co-founder and contributing songwriter of INXS. His creative life today is shaped by strong storytelling, lived experience, and the rhythm of his farm in New South Wales, where he writes between tours and seasons.
In 2024 Andrew made his Grand Ole Opry debut, with Keith Urban appearing as a special guest during his performance. It marked a major milestone in his solo career and connected him with the broader country and Americana community.
Andrew’s solo work continues to reflect a deeply personal and character-driven approach to songwriting. His 2021 self-titled debut album delivered high rotation singles including Come Midnight and Good Momma Bad, while You Are My Rock reached the US Billboard Indicator Top 100. In 2022 With The Kelly Gang earned a Golden Guitar nomination for Heritage Song of the Year, recognised for its strong storytelling rooted in Australian history.
His new single “Rolling Home” captures a universal sense of longing and reflection. As Andrew explains, “Rolling Home is about the emotions most of us have felt about leaving home for the first time, to go explore another place, another city, another town. Especially for those who come from small towns into the big city, and then the desire to return to their roots, realizing maybe the fantasy of the big city doesn’t match up to reality.”
He will release his new album The Prospector on 11 July 2026, a record shaped by lived experience, narrative depth, and a clear sense of place.
Earlier in his career, Andrew helped shape one of the most influential bands in modern music. INXS went on to sell more than 70 million records worldwide, achieving ten Australian Top 10 singles, seven US Top 10 singles, three Grammy nominations, a BRIT Award, multiple MTV Music Awards, seven ARIA Awards, and induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Their music continues to influence contemporary artists and reach new audiences around the world.
He continues to write and produce for other artists. His work has earned recognition including a Producer of the Year ARIA Award and induction into the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame.