After the critically acclaimed debut record 'The Submarine' was released late in 2007, Lawrence Greenwood's songs began to work their way into the world through almost every medium. Due to word of mouth and a dynamic live show, it wasn't long before he was playing sold out venues to loyal fans at home and abroad.
In what seems a very short time Whitley has been voted as Rolling Stone Magazine's Top Ten Breaking Artist, completed endless sold-out Australian tours, played sold out shows across the USA and become a sweetheart of festival goers who generally get more than they bargained for. Shows varied from solo intimate acoustic shows to a six-piece band display of 'edgy power-pop on the verge of collapse'.
If you have missed Whitley so far, don't worry. He will be performing his new shows very soon all across the country, and it's safe to say his best work is yet to come in the form of his latest album Go Forth, Find Mammoth, an anticipated album that's due out this spring 2009. The wait is almost over! MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON...
Here's what some people have been saying about Whitley:
'When he strikes gold, it's a beautiful revelation' - Rolling Stone Magazine 'Whitley seems like a veteran Australian performer now. The sound, charm and atmosphere created at was a bit of magic and I definitely recommend everyone see this act. The strength of the songs kept the audience entranced from start to finish. The new album will be well anticipated.' Faster Louder 'An excellent and edgy show of power pop on the verge of collapse, Paul McCartney meets Guided By Voices if you will, his voice is as powerful as ever and you can still hear a pin drop during the quiet moments...' - Rave Magazine 'It is hard to believe that a record of such depth and integrity is produced by one so young...This is an impressive album, and fills you with hope that even better things are to come from the young Victorian.' - dB Magazine 'There may be nothing forceful about Whitley’s music, but this somehow manages to elbow its way to the fore...never grabbing your attention in one fell swoop but pulling you in with quiet strength.' - Mess and Noise 'Young Victorian Lawrence Greenwood prefers to be called Whitley...If he keeps this quality up he can call himself anything he damn well pleases.' - Sydney Morning Herald 'Stunning debut creation... (he) proves that he does not require gadgetry to sell his songwriting... Whitley has taken a selection of refreshing songs and has crafted them in such an original way it’s not hard to see why his live act has been so successful' - Wireless Bollenger 'Whitley writes surprisingly beautiful music for someone who seems too young to have had much in the way of life experience....rest assured, when he returns from his sellout world tour to collect a lifetime achievement ARIA for his slew of octo-platinum albums, I'll bore the shit out of all my friends by saying, "You know, I saw Whitley before he was famous."' - Brisbane Times 'Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a simple tune, but also wants to be taken into the exciting new territory. I think there seems little doubt that Whitley is destined for big things.' - Across The Rooftops 'You will be moved, but still have a feeling of joy. I would say this is what most songwriters are striving for...I love it.' -Oceans Never Listen
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