Songwriter
singer
Songwriter/singer !an L!lburne crafts reflective songs in the key of Cohen ― acoustic songs for sensitive souls.
His lyrics are poetic and playful with musical influences ranging from Leonard Cohen, Lou Reid and Laurie Anderson to the American minimalism of Steve Reich.
He has on current release four solo albums, Left Hand of Darkness, Mystery of the Rose, !ns!de Out + Back to Front and Ghosts. All are available from the shop page, through Bandcam and most streaming services. Click on the links below for sample tracks.
“L!lburne’s lyrics are evocative and relatable, sometimes heartbreaking or darkly witty. His musical influences are vast, his style morphing with the stories set in fantastic or mundane worlds of iPhones and snoring.”
BERNADETTE NEELING — Perth Now
“(Ghosts is) a blend of timeless pop-folk songs with blues and country nuances . L!lburne sounds like a mix of Michael Stipe and Tim Freedman while delivering a round of sharp, heartfelt and poetic lyrics .”
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Upcoming Shows
Perth Poetry Club Featured Poet
The Moon Cafe
Saturday 5 September 2026 2-4pm
Free Entry
Nanga Music Festival
Short and sweet feature
Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October 2026
Tickets
Left Hand of Darkness Album Launch
The Ellington Jazz Club
Monday 26 October 2026
Doors 6pm Show 7pm
Tickets
Interview
In spring 2020, !an L!lburne was interviewed on film by artist Julie Fearns-Pheasant for her series Creatives in Isolation and Beyond. He spoke at length about his artistic practice as a songwriter, musician and photographer as well as his extensive career in the arts.