WELCOME TO THE WORLD
Project 5 · ALBUM · Released 29 October 2025
Sydney songwriter Michael Larkings’ ‘WELCOME TO THE WORLD’ album comprises ten memorable songs, encompassing a variety of emotions and music genres, from driving, swaggering Alternative Rock and catchy Country ballads to haunting, sensitive Singer-Songwriter styles. It’s an adventure of infectious rhythms, colourful melodies and evocative, relatable thoughts, delivered with his unique lyrical dexterity and embellished by acclaimed Australian producer, studio engineer and multi-instrumentalist, Michael Carpenter, who co-produced the album. It was released in October 2025 and is dedicated to his granddaughter, Opal.
Players
Michael Larkings Main vocals, backing vocals, guitars, bass, harmonica, guitar, cello
Michael Carpenter Drums, percussion, guitar, keyboards, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, bass
Recorded at
Violet St Studio, Miranda
The House Studio, Haberfield