Wes Carr

Wes Carr was one of the most exciting contestants in the last season of Australian Idol . He performed each song with the easy charisma of a seasoned professional, but anyone who’s followed the Idol machine knows that’s no guarantee of success. After hearing his debut album The Way The World Looks , I’m convinced Wes will not be just another Idol to fall from view. The husky vocals and warmth Wes brought to the Idol competition are still there, but what struck me most about this recording was songwriting talent. It’s one thing to sing, but another to craft songs this good. Far ... Read Full Story

If you don’t own a copy of Wes Carr’s album The Way The World Looks , or you just can’t get enough of the reigning Australian Idol champ, listen up. The album will be repackaged as a two-disc set, which features a collection of covers titled Under the Influence . The really exciting thing is that it’s not simply the songs Wes covered on Idol. Instead, Wes has put his signature stamp on the songs which influenced his musical journey. The disc features a remake of Joe Jackson’s “Is She Really Going Out With Him,” which you may have heard in the opening credits ... Read Full Story

On Saturday my husband and I headed into the city to catch The Script at Newtown’s Enmore Theatre. With reigning Australian Idol champ Wes Carr on supporting duties and a lovely intimate venue, this was one gig we were really looking forward to. From the first moment the night didn’t disappoint. Clearly solid touring duties since winning the Idol crown haven’t taken their toll on Wes. He was every bit as energetic as I remembered, and he could sustain it for much longer than we saw on the Idol stage. This guy is a firecracker who knows how to rock. The set drew from ... Read Full Story

Feels Like Woah Lyrics Artist: Wes Carr Album: The Way The World Looks Wa oh oh oh oh oh woah Wa oh oh oh oh oh waaa-oh (repeat) I was just out of school an' she was twenty-two It was only one night an' no-one ever knew Never saw her again, but that was alright It was just for a while, but it felt like Wa oh oh oh oh oh woah Wa oh oh oh oh oh waaa-oh Took the money she saved and bought an old car Threw her back on the seat and drove into the stars All she wanted to ... Read Full Story

Congratulations to Wes Carr , who’s finally landed the number one spot on the ARIA Charts with his debut single “You”! Wes has been hovering around the pointy end of the charts for the last couple of weeks, so it’s great to see him on top. I can’t help wondering whether Wes’ slow burn appeal means he’s likely to have a longer career than the Australian Idols who soared straight to number one, only to plummet just as quickly. Only time will tell! Wes is the only local artist in the Aussie top 10. International acts are also dominating the albums charts, with only ... Read Full Story