Ipswich-based country / blues artist Damien J. Johnson returns with his highly anticipated second single, Wacol Station.
The track is the latest offering from the forthcoming album by Damien J. Johnson and The Damien J. Johnson Band, and signals a deeper dive into traditional/retrospective sound that defines the project. Blending bluegrass, country, and blues influences, Wacol Station draws on classic blues imagery, with the song weaving together themes of trains, prisons, and the devil—hallmarks of the genre—while delivering a distinctly Australian edge.
In a deliberate move to preserve authenticity, Wacol Station was recorded live in a single take at Studio O’Keefe in Ipswich, without the use of a click track. This approach captures the natural tempo shifts and human imperfections of a live performance, standing in stark contrast to the increasingly polished and AI-influenced landscape of modern music production.
The track features Damien J. Johnson on vocals and guitars, alongside Jim Bopalouie on bass and Logan Senjov on drums, showcasing the tight, intuitive chemistry of the band.
Wacol Station follows the success of Johnson’s previous single, Lappin’, which gained significant traction after being added to Apple Music’s editorial New in Country playlist, amassing several thousand streams within its first week of release.
With Wacol Station, Damien J. Johnson continues to build momentum ahead of the album release, offering listeners a gritty, heartfelt sound that honours tradition while carving out a unique voice in contemporary Australian country music.
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