Nick Mulvey joins Paul Cashmere for an in-depth conversation ahead of his return to Australia, discussing the creation of Dark Harvest – Part 1 and Dark Harvest – Part 2, his most expansive and personal body of work to date.
In the interview, Mulvey explains why he chose to split one large collection of songs into two distinct releases, tracing a narrative from personal upheaval through to healing and renewal. He challenges the idea that pain alone makes great art, instead reframing “darkness” as depth – the unseen inner work that shapes character and creativity.
Mulvey also opens up about performing deeply personal songs like Radical Tenderness and River To The Real live, and how he avoids being emotionally drained by revisiting the past on stage. He discusses songs such as Amen and Solastalgia, which began life more than 15 years ago before finally being completed later in life.
The conversation explores how Mulvey’s views on collaboration have evolved, working with producers and collaborators including Leo Abrahams, the Parisi Brothers and Jimmy Hogarth to refine the sonic identity of Dark Harvest. He also explains how his live shows continue to transform the songs, blending solo guitar performance with creative use of live sound processing.
With Australian dates confirmed for Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, Mulvey reflects on his last visit in 2023 and why this tour represents the Australian live debut of Dark Harvest.
An honest, thoughtful discussion about songwriting, growth, confidence and the long arc of an artist’s creative life.
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