Acclaimed Australian guitarist Paul Mason has stepped into a new chapter of his career with his latest single, “The Other Guy”. Known for his decade-long role as lead guitarist for Jessica Mauboy and as a founding member of the rock outfit Battlesnake, Mason has always been a musician whose playing carries both fire and finesse. But with “The Other Guy,” he proves he’s just as compelling when he’s the one taking center stage.
The track feels honest and raw, a perfect balance of emotional vulnerability and technical mastery. Mason has spent over 15 years playing with some of the biggest names in music—Sting, Harry Connick Jr., Christine Anu, Kate Miller-Heidke, Vera Blue, and Rai Thistlethwaite—and his ability to shape mood and tone through his guitar work is second to none. Here, though, he pairs that skill with a deeply personal edge, creating something soulful and sonically powerful.
Fans who have followed his career know this is no ordinary release. Mason has built his reputation not only onstage but also through projects like his sold-out tribute show, “Paul Mason Plays the Music of Jeff Beck,” which wowed audiences at The Factory Theatre and the Adelaide International Guitar Festival. He’s also been named #1 in Happy Music Blog’s “Top 20 Australian Guitarists You Need in Your Life” and continues to push boundaries with appearances at the Melbourne Guitar Show and Girrakool Music Festival.
What makes “The Other Guy” stand out is its unfiltered feel. It’s a track that lets listeners inside his creative evolution—an artist not just known for technical brilliance but for heart, honesty, and storytelling. It’s the kind of release that stays with you long after the final note fades, not because it dazzles, but because it connects.
‘The Other Guy’ cements Paul Mason as one of Australia’s most compelling solo voices—blending raw emotion with guitar mastery in a way that feels both timeless and refreshingly new.
