Studio 8 - Playing Country Free

Aussie singer-songwriting duo Studio8—Luke Johnson and Michelle Morgan—are a dynamic musical partnership who live, play and write songs together. With Luke on guitar and vocals, and Michelle on keys and vocals, their music has a timeless, yet contemporary feel, perfectly suited for fans of modern country, Americana and heartfelt storytelling.

Studio8’s first three singles—Red Dirt Rodeo (2023), Back to the Bush (2024) and You Got the Moves (2024)—paved the way for their debut album Into the New (2024), which reached #5 on the ARIA Australian Country Chart. The nine songs on the Album capture the spirit of adventure and discovery that has defined their journey.

They have been busy writing and recording new songs and began working with producer Simon Johnson for their 2025 (and beyond) music releases. New singles Playin’ Country and Two Lonely Cowboys and a half-done Bottle of Rum, both popular on radio and streaming platforms, have enhanced their country music credentials. The Two Lonely Cowboys and a half-done Bottle of Rum music video premiered on Youtube in May 2025, further showcasing the duo’s musical, storytelling and performance skills. Their forthcoming singles Talkin’ ‘bout Us (out 14 July) and Think I’m in Love (out 29 September) will be backed up by two more singles in 2025.

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