Paul Dempsey To Release Solo Album ‘Shotgun Karaoke Vol. II’

Paul Dempsey’s next solo album will be extension to his second solo album ‘Shotgun Karaoke’, released in 2013.

The 2013 album featured covers of songs by INXS< Queen and Silverchair. This one covers R.E.M., Don Henley and Cher, as well as a whole lot of others. "I don't really care if they work with my style," Dempsey explains. "I choose them because I genuinely love the song and think it would be fun to sing." Paul decided to get to work on this project after the success of the recent Fanning Dempsey National Park album with Bernard Fanning and ahead of the next Something for Kate record. SHOTGUN KARAOKE VOL. II TRACKLIST:

If I Could Turn Back Time
Twist In My Sobriety
Boys Of Summer
Dog Eared
Because The Night
Light Pollution
Losing My Religion
If I Can’t Change Your Mind
Way Of The World
The First Part

And there is a tour to go with the album as well.

PAUL DEMPSEY
SHOTGUN KARAOKE VOLUME II TOUR DATES

Tickets on sale Friday August 8 at 12pm local time from pauldempseymusic.com

All shows are all ages

Friday October 31 – His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth
Friday November 7 – Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Friday November 14 – Concert Hall, QPAC, Brisbane
Saturday November 15 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Saturday November 22 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Paul Dempsey is an acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter, musician, and producer, best known as the frontman of the alternative rock band Something for Kate. Born on May 25, 1976, in Melbourne, Dempsey emerged in the Australian music scene in the mid-1990s, forming Something for Kate in 1994 with bassist Stephanie Ashworth and drummer Clint Hyndman.

Dempsey quickly became known for his deeply introspective lyrics, complex song structures, and commanding stage presence. The band released a string of critically and commercially successful albums, including Elsewhere for 8 Minutes(1997), The Official Fiction (2003), and Desert Lights (2006). Their 2020 album The Modern Medieval marked a strong return after a hiatus, showcasing the band’s enduring relevance.

In 2009, Dempsey launched his solo career with the album Everything Is True, which debuted in the ARIA Top 5 and was praised for its lyrical depth and musical versatility. He followed it with Strange Loop in 2016, further solidifying his reputation as one of Australia’s most thoughtful and articulate songwriters.
Beyond his own work, Dempsey has contributed to the broader Australian music community as a producer, collaborator, and occasional guest musician. His solo live shows are known for their emotional intensity and frequent reinterpretations of other artists’ songs.

Dempsey spent several years living in New York City with his wife, Stephanie Ashworth, before returning to Australia. He continues to perform both solo and with Something for Kate, maintaining a loyal fanbase and critical acclaim.

With a career spanning over three decades, Paul Dempsey remains a key figure in Australian alternative rock—respected for his poetic lyricism, musicianship, and artistic integrity. His work reflects a rare blend of intellectual depth and emotional resonance that has left a lasting imprint on Australian music.

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