Under the Edgar Hurley moniker, Jordan Wearn creates delicate yet complex compositions elevated by a lyrically-driven delivery with an unassuming, intimate landing.

The album was made slowly. Quickly. At a medium pace. Stitched together the very same way. It started with Jordan sitting in front of two vocal microphones with his classic nylon in the studio (a lovely retreat in Camp Valley) and playing a song for Demetry Malahoff (producer, band friend, engineer).

From there onwards, partnered alongside Demetry, the two would sit and construct and build a more rounded “song” around those live recordings. Mostly withholding and keeping in the natural room sounds of the cabin-esque studio and the mountain valley that surrounded it. Dogs. Birds. A train. Some sounds you can hear but can’t quite make out. Though you’ll know they are there.

The record was then sent to Melbourne to be mastered by Jessi Lumbar (Blisstake / Sex on Toast) .

The songs featuring on this record are extracts taken from Edgar Hurley’s book of poetry ‘You Gave Me A Lily and Now It’s A Field’ and past journal entries from the space between 2017-2021.

Primarily a folk record, ‘The Blame Needs A Place’ takes many forms and characters during its run time. Showcasing the vast range and playfulness in emotions displayed from the most despairing to the very most uplifting.