Legendary Australian rocker John “Swanee” Swan has stormed back into the national spotlight, with his powerhouse new album Believe crashing into the ARIA Charts in spectacular style:

• ARIA Vinyl Albums: No. 5
• NSW/ACT Albums: No. 2
• Australian Artists Albums: No. 4
• Australian Blues Albums: No. 1
• Australian Physical Albums: No. 3

Two years in the making, Believe is a soul-stirring, 16-track journey through soul, rock, and rhythm & blues, featuring 15 duets with some of the biggest names in Australian music: Jimmy Barnes, Alan & Mahalia Barnes, Kevin Borich, Joe Camilleri, Diesel, Dave Gleeson, Colin Hay, Jack Jones, Wendy Matthews, Russell Morris, Ian Moss, Melinda Schneider, and Rick Springfield.

From his early days with Fraternity and Feather, through his chart-topping solo hits “If I Were a Carpenter,” “Temporary Heartache,” “Lady, What’s Your Name” and his No. 1 smash with The Party Boys, “He’s Gonna Step On You Again”, Swanee has remained one of Australia’s most powerful and respected voices.

Now, with Believe, he’s delivered what many are calling the defining album of his career. The first single — the heartfelt ballad “Should’ve Never Let You Go” with Melinda Schneider — echoes the timeless class of his earlier hits. Watch the video here:

INDUSTRY PRAISE

“Believe is the perfect title for this record, because you believe every word that Swanee sings. He’s one of the greats — and this album shows how loved and respected he is. What a lineup! Everyone brought their A-game.”

— Jeff Jenkins, ABC Radio / Rhythms

“A triumphant return for one of Australia’s legendary great singers. Powerful songs by a powerful vocalist… the final track says it all. What a statement!”

— Gill Robert, 60-year music industry veteran

“Not just a collection of songs — it’s a celebration of family, friendship, and resilience, affirming Swanee’s place among Australia’s enduring vocal legends.”

— Don Elford, music industry veteran

Already embraced by fans, championed by radio, and backed by Australia’s music industry heavyweights, Believe is more than just a comeback — it’s a statement.

BELIEVE in the comeback. BELIEVE is the comeback.

Check out Swanee’s Website here!

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Album cover for "Believe" by Swanee featuring multiple artists, with a figure in sunglasses and white hair against a blue and black geometric background.

Setlist displayed in yellow and red text on dark background, showing song titles and composer credits including John Swan and various collaborators.