In early 2026, Ray will unveil a new studio album, a powerful body of work, showcasing an evolution in sound and spirit that promises to be her most fully realised work to date.
Watch this space for release alerts!
In the meantime, here’s a couple of pictures taken by renowned photographer Joshua Black Wilkins during Sue’s recording session at The Tractor Shed Studio in Goodlettsville in April 2025.
CLICK HERE to purchase your copy: Good Time Girl | Sue Ray (bandcamp.com)
STREAM HERE: https://ffm.to/goodtimegirllive
After having to reschedule this event due to wet weather back in June, we’re excited to announce that Blak Day Out has been renamed ‘Last Night’ and will now be the final event of Open Season 2024!
The event is a free, all ages street party that will take over Brisbane/Meanjin’s King St precinct, brought to life by Blak Social.
Last Night: Blak Day Out celebrates some of the country’s finest First Nations artists alongside a selection of seriously good eats as a string of pop-up bars, street food stalls, Indigenous retailers, outdoor music stages and entertainment.
Prepare to spend a beautiful evening with these incredible artists….
Your hometown never leaves you, and when you’re ten thousand feet in the air, your roots are always planted in the ground of where you call home.
Walking These Streets, Sue Ray’s second single of 2023, co-written by Tia Gostelow and Moss, signifies a change of pace for Sue.
This uplifting, sentimental track celebrates how you can ground yourself with the people and places that know you best.
It is a dedication to when you’re out following your dreams, you can always find yourself again when you’re back home.
DOWNLOAD your cope here: https://ffm.to/walkingthesestreets
Sue Ray is thrilled to be joining the line-up of stellar Australian artists at this years Sunshine Sounds Festival.
See Sue Ray featured on Channel 7’s Creek To Coast programme. Follow the link below, and scroll down to see Sue yarn about all things music, family, touring and VANJAM.
Creek To Coast segment – Van Jam! A new festival combining touring and tunes. – Creek To Coast
You can see the whole episode on Channel 7’s Creek To Coast programme, season 23, episode 23.
Sue Ray returned to her hometown after being away for seventeen years and noticed a lot had changed. Same Train is Sue’s dedication to her hometown, the changes and growth within not only the town, but herself, and a reminder that no matter what side of the tracks you come from you can all hear the same train rolling on. A metaphor for sometimes the very thing that divides us, is often the very thing we all have in common.
LISTEN HERE: https://ffm.to/sametrain
OFFICIAL FILMCLIP
Recorded and co-produced by 8 Ball Aitken | www.8ballaitken.com
Mixed and co-produced by Sue Ray | www.sueraymusic.com
Final mix and master by Jason Millhouse at Recordworks Studio | www.recordworks.com.au
Written by © Sue Ray 2022 Featuring Lead guitar / dobro / bass – 8 Ball Aitken Vocals / guitar / harmonica – Sue Ray Drums / percussion – Harry Schneider
Filmclip recorded and produced by Rare Squid Creative Toowoomba | www.facebook.com/raresquidcreative
Filmed on location in Toowoomba QLD
Live video of Sue Ray performing her song “All I Got” recorded and mixed by Andrzej Fenner
Recorded by Andrzej Fenner @andrzejfenner
Sue Ray’s track “Take Me Away” really is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only did it just win the 2022 Queensland Music ‘Blues & Roots’ award, the track was also used in an ad campaign for Queensland Tourism. Such a wonderful night at the QMusic awards and such a privilege to be recognised alongside some of Australia’s best and brightest musicians and artists.
Dreams really can come true!
Community, connection… and cake – Festival of Small Halls is on the road again in September for a one-off special edition tour in aid of bushfire resilience in Queensland’s Southern Downs Region!
The marvelous singer/songwriters Paddy McHugh and Sue Ray are perusing their packing lists to plan for their to visit ten tiny towns and their cherished Halls. Tickets are on sale NOW!
TICKETS AVAILABLE: https://smallhalls.iwannaticket.com.au/event/resilience-tour-2021-queenslands-southern-downs-MjUxNjU
Sue Ray is proud to release her second single for 2021 “Demons Will Win“. Written, recorded and produced by Sue Ray, the song was mastered by Michael Flanders.
This is an intense sneak peek into the heart of a relationship, drowning in addiction and nostalgia, and praying for a ray of hope.
Reminiscent of artists such as Chris Stapleton and Lucinda Williams, Sue felt inspired to take an unedited look inside the destruction that can occur when the lines between passion, obsession and addiction get blurred. A dark, yet somehow hopeful song, seeped in sentimental memories and a promise for the future.
Added to “SOUTHERN CRAFT” Apple Music Playlist
Sue Ray’s new single “All The Lonely Ones” is now live. Available on all digital platforms and streaming services.
Here it here: https://open.spotify.com/album/55SnUBR4bjsHTFqtT7bPy6?si=fmNIWq1vSemQyHsgug03-g
Sue Ray is simply thrilled to be releasing her first Single of 2021. Co-written with the incredible wordsmith and pop singer/songwriter Sean Sennett, All The Lonely Ones is a mystical track, and a little bit left field for Sue Ray. A simple message seeping with an old country vibe, yet crafted with intricate sweeping harmonies and instrumentation, it evokes haunting emotions and a vibe reminiscent of Springsteen’s Nebraska album. With this track, Sue and Sean felt inspired to look outside of the familiar country clichés, and explore the sentiment of living as a songwriter, the sacrifices, the joys, and the relentless uncontrollable drive to pursue a dream. Essentially songwriters writing for the songwriters, whilst also dedicating it to the audience with love and kindness. Stepping seamlessly into the role of sound engineer and producer, Sue is proud to release this beautiful track. It is a small taste of what is to come later in the year with her up-coming album Demons Will Win due November 2021.
Sue Ray to perform live on Tuesday Sep 29th at 5pm
Tickets available: https://woodfordia.org/bushtime/tickets/
Tix: http://tix.yt/
Sue Ray has started her year with a bang, performing to packed tents through Woodford Folk Festival and delighting audiences at Tarnanthi Festival in Adelaide. The multi-award-winning singer/songwriter captivates audiences with her haunting, emotionally charged lyrics, considered compositions and smoky, molasses-rich voice.
She’s joined on stage at The Bearded Lady with her band and support act Nathan May from South Australia.
Nathan May descends from the Arabana, Yawuru and Marridjabin clans who hail from nations around Australia. On the cusp of releasing new music, this talented artist brings a breathy fresh voice to an array of narratives around heartbreak, journeying and experiences that belie his youth.
Come and enjoy an evening where you will journey across lands, hearts and your ears will be rejoicing!
Doors at 7pm
Nathan May – 7.45pm – 8.45pm
Sue Ray – 9.00pm – 10pm.
Much like the Kaurna word, the TARNANTHI Sunday Sessions will celebrate new beginnings, showcasing new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent and luminaries from Adelaide and across Australia. Sit back and soak in the afternoon light.
Experience the sultry vocals of award winning singer songwriter Sue Ray and be introduced to new talent Nathan May.
Mentored by Troy Casser-Daley and Col Hardy, May descends from the Arabana, Yawuru and Marridjabin language groups and has been performing modern folk in and around Adelaide for almost five years.
Ray has three critically acclaimed albums under her belt and comes to Adelaide shortlisted as one of Australia’s most exciting Indigenous acts.
Dates: SUN 14 JAN 2018
Sue Ray’s latest EP I Would Never Do That is finally available for digital download! Currently only available at Bandcamp, however soon to be available on ITunes, Amazon, Spotify and all other leading streaming services.
DOWNLOAD HERE:
https://sueray.bandcamp.com/album/i-would-never-do-that-ep
To see the title track being recorded live in Nashville, you can go to:
