Where To Now

Where To Now is a 2025 EP by Australian multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd, serving as a concise distillation of his coastal-roots philosophy. Released in September, the record moves away from the more expansive arrangements of his previous full-length efforts in favor of a stripped-back, intimate approach. The production is characterized by analog warmth and a 'live-in-room' feel, highlighting Rudd's ability to weave together acoustic guitar, harmonica, and didgeridoo into a singular rhythmic engine. Lyrically, the EP explores themes of navigation - both of the self and the natural world - with tracks like 'Morning Birds' and 'Where to Now' acting as anchors for its contemplative spirit. Critics have noted the EP's focus on simplicity and its successful integration of environmental sounds, positioning it as one of Rudd's most grounded and spiritually resonant works to date. It stands as a bridge between his protest-heavy early work and his more recent, serene explorations of global folk traditions.