Andrew Swift has made his name with penetrating lyrics set to a rousing blend of country rock and classic Americana. The Melbourne singer-songwriter sums up the disorienting effects of new love on “Head Full of Honey,” while lamenting the fallout from his decision to cut short a shared future on “Never Meant to Break Your Heart.” Both perspectives are nuanced yet relatable, a sought-after balance that has made Swift a popular duet partner for the likes of Catherine Britt, Gretta Ziller, and Cass Hopetoun. His fourth album, 2023’s Lightning Strikes and Neon Nights, saw Swift embrace ringing heartland rock and even some pop-style production (see “Young Lovers”), but he proved that he still knows his way around a drinking song with the appealing double shot of “Cheap Liquor” and “You and Me and a Bottle of Whiskey.” And despite the reliable gravity of his vocals, Swift doesn’t take himself overly seriously: observe his winking guest spot on Blake Dantier’s 2024 single “Pool Party for One.”