Duncan Toombs has gone from one of Australia’s most in-demand country guitarists to a 13 Golden Guitar-winning, ARIA #1 artist with a growing global fanbase following his viral performance on The Voice Australia.Fresh off a four-month Canadian tour with Gord Bamford, Duncan is now rolling out music from his forthcoming second solo album, Roller Coaster. Following the release of lead single “I Go Home,” there’s a real sense of excitement and energy building among fans and fellow artists as Duncan continues his journey — not only in music, but in self-belief.
MOOD — “OUT OF HERE”
“Out of Here” kicks off with shades of Don Henley, driven by a classic cross-stick groove that immediately gives you those “The Boys of Summer” vibes.Right out of the gate, Duncan’s vocal plants the song firmly in the engine room of your heart, before exploding into a powerful chorus that hits like Mike Tyson — a wall of distorted guitars, driving drums and raw emotion.It’s the kind of song that leaves you positively charged. It keeps you believing, keeps you moving and makes you feel ready to take on whatever is in front of you.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Duncan Toombs has rapidly emerged as one of Australia’s most powerful and emotive voices in country music. With a rich, soul-stirring tone and heartfelt delivery, he creates an immediate and unforgettable connection with his audience.Originally rising to prominence in his twenties as one of Australia’s most in-demand country guitarists, Duncan has now stepped confidently from the back of the stage into the spotlight as a powerhouse vocalist and award-winning singer-songwriter.His debut solo album, Steel on Steel, released in January 2023, debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Country Albums Chart and became the second-highest-selling country album globally. In 2024, the album earned Duncan two Golden Guitar Awards — Heritage Song of the Year for “1861” and Music Video of the Year for “Steel on Steel” — along with the People’s Choice Album of the Year.Later that year, Duncan captured the hearts of millions as a standout artist on Channel 7’s The Voice Australia. His performance of his original song “Steel on Steel” reached nearly three million viewers and went viral across TikTok and Instagram, introducing his music to a passionate new global audience.Duncan has recently returned from an exciting four months touring Canada with award-winning Canadian country artist Gord Bamford, winning over new audiences along the way.Now, with “I Go Home” leading the rollout of his forthcoming second solo album, Roller Coaster, Duncan is entering an exciting new chapter. There’s a growing sense of momentum among fans and fellow artists as he continues a journey built around music, authenticity and self-belief.
This new journey — from the back of the stage as a guitarist to standing out front as an independent country artist — is as much about self-belief as it is about music.
Without belief in ourselves, this world can fill our minds with negativity and make even the smallest of dreams feel impossible.
This song is me shouting at myself — reminding me that no matter what life throws at me, no matter how many demons bear down on me, and no matter how alone or lost I feel, if I believe in myself and keep focused on the light on the horizon, I’ll find a way to move forward.”
— Duncan Toombs