From Front Row Beatles, to INXS, to Farm Life and Rolling Home with The Prospector with Andrew Farriss

Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so farJoin Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musiciansThe older I get, the more I want artists to tell me how the work really gets made, not just how it gets marketed. That’s why this chat with Andrew Farriss hit so hard. You might know him from INXS, but he’s here as a songwriter first, walking us through his solo album The Prospector and the singles getting attention now, including Rolling Home and Honesty. We talk about what happens when you put introspection on the record, and why “searching” is more than a theme, it’s the engine behind the songs.Andrew takes us back to the early spark: seeing The Beatles up close in 1964, then slowly building toward a band life through writing, jamming, and taking the unglamorous gigs that teach you how to perform. From there, we pivot into the modern music industry: streaming, corporate layers, and the way big tech can sit between human artists and the audience. Andrew makes a strong case for why Nashville works as a talent pipeline, and why Australia needs better structures, stronger local radio support, and a serious national commitment to Australian music.We also dig into specific tracks on The Prospector, including the anti-war edge of I’ve Got Eyes On It, plus the joy and challenge of collaboration with writers like Jess Chalker, Ciaran Gribbon, and country music figure Lawrie Minson. And yes, we even touch on farm life, cattle, grains, and the need for rain, because that’s part of who he is now. If you care about songwriting, country music in Australia, and what it takes to build a lasting career after the headlines fade, you’ll get a lot out of this one. Subscribe, share this with a music friend, and leave a review with your favorite moment from the conversation.What is Andrew Farriss up to at the moment?  Let's find outGet out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!!Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au