When it comes to indie-folk, few artists capture raw emotion with as much depth and sincerity as Bjéar. With over twenty million streams already under his belt, the South Australian songwriter-producer has become a name to watch in the global folk scene. Now, he returns with his first release of the year, a stunning 4-track EP titled After The Rain—and it’s every bit as heartfelt and cinematic as fans could hope for.
The project opens with Wind, a track that sets the tone with delicate guitar strums and intimate lyricism, immediately pulling listeners into Bjéar’s world. What follows is a journey that feels both expansive and deeply personal. The Storm stands out as a powerful centerpiece, layered with soundscapes that mirror the turbulence of life’s emotional battles. The title track, After The Rain, offers a sense of clarity and calm after that intensity—an ode to resilience and renewal. Finally, the EP closes with A Journey Through Pristine Waters, a sweeping, almost cinematic piece that perfectly encapsulates Bjéar’s ability to blend folk storytelling with expansive, alternative textures.
Written during a period of heartbreak and reflection, the EP was born in the Adelaide Hills, with fragments also shaped across New Zealand and South Australia’s coastlines. This nomadic, nature-infused creative process seeps into every note, tying together themes of mourning, hope, and the cycles of life with imagery of weather and water. It’s a project that feels less like a collection of songs and more like an introduction to a larger narrative—an opening chapter of something bigger still to come.
With ‘After The Rain,’ Bjéar delivers a breathtaking collection of songs that feel both intimate and cinematic
