ROGER KNOX NEW SINGLE ‘PRISON WALL’ OUT MARCH 21
“Here I am behind the prison wall, where nothing makes much sense at all
All the days roll into one, I sit and wait for night to fall”
- Roger Knox ‘Prison Wall’
Gomeroi songman and storyteller AKA the Koori King of Country, Roger Knox has announced the release of next single ‘Prison Wall’ on March 21, ahead of his appearance at Garinji Dandibara Djanaan in Toowoomba on April 4.
A co-write with collaborator Jon Langford, the Chicago-based artist and songwriter (Mekons, Waco Brothers) paints a moving picture of a man visited by his young son in the chokey. “I’ve been performing in the prisons for many years” says Roger. “It’s a place where you have to give it everything you’ve got.”
‘Prison Wall’ is lifted from Roger Knox’s forthcoming sixth studio album to be released later in 2025. A milestone release, the ‘Buluunarbi and The Old North Star’ album will be his first album containing original material.
PRISON WALL single out 21 March 2025
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BULUUNARBI AND THE OLD NORTH STAR album out mid 2025
REVIEWS FOR PREVIOUS SINGLE ‘BLACK TEAR TRACKS’:
“Roger Knox delivers a heartbreaking yet beautiful sonnet ahead of his forthcoming album”
- ABC COUNTRY, AUSTRALIA. “Black Tear Tracks” REVIEW
“This song marks the joyful return of an artist whose voice remains strong over time. For those just discovering him, it’s an opportunity to enter the world of a musician dedicated to sharing stories through music. “Black Tear Tracks” is a reminder that Roger Knox is still here, performing and sharing important stories through his songs.” – Landon Buford USA, REVIEW
“Rooted in deep, genuine emotion and a nostalgic classic Country song, Roger Knox artfully and brutally showcases his immense artistic depth on his new single, Black Tear Tracks. The track’s eclectic sound draws listeners in from start to finish of this incredibly moving and meaningful track. Knox delves deep into the special bond between mother and child and the gut-wrenching repercussions of when those ties are severed by forces far beyond our control, Knox’s tender vocal provides the perfect backdrop and sounding board for this painfully genuine track. Knox’s vocal perfectly fits the song’s vibe and tenor adding yet another dynamic layer to this intense track.”
- WORLDS OF COUNTRY, USA. REVIEW
“Known as the Koori King of Country, Australia-based Knox enters 2025 with his original track, ‘Black Tear Tracks’. A labour of love, the song was penned by Knox, Toby Marti and Jason Walker in 2015; however, it sees the light of day as the first original song from the acclaimed Knox a decade later. Produced by Nicolette Dixon and Toby Martin, ‘Black Tear Tracks’ shows duality in its sophisticated elegance but simultaneously raw vulnerability. It offers simplicity and barebones starkness but is wrapped within a kaleidoscopic rush of music.” – THE OTHER SIDE, GERMANY. REVIEW