Matty J x Ash Grunwald – Untamed Uncut 2025 (Broome)

From surfing waves to stomping festival stages, Ash Grunwald has spent more than two decades turning gritty blues riffs into anthems that get crowds moving. He’s jammed with legends like Xavier Rudd, The Cat Empire, Jack Johnson and The Black Keys, but it’s his raw, organic live shows — just him, his guitar, that fire in the stompbox, and the crowd as his band — that have made him one of Australia’s most loved performers. In this chat with Matty J, Ash shares the stories behind his latest single Glide, how a Sydney studio mix-up turned into one of his most inspired recordings, and why he still changes songs up mid-set just to chase a new groove. He opens up about life on the road, swapping snowboarding in Queenstown with his daughters for the Kimberley heat, and why quitting alcohol nearly a decade ago left him sharper, happier, and more connected with his audience than ever. Full of laughs, honesty, and the same infectious energy he’ll be bringing to Broome, this interview is the perfect warm-up for Untamed Uncut. Ash joins the party Friday night at The Roey, alongside good mates the Pierce Brothers and Broome legend Stephen Pigram, to launch a weekend of music, community, and pure festival joy. 🎶 Press play, hear the story, and get ready to feel the stomp when Ash Grunwald hits the stage at Untamed Uncut, Sept 19–21.