Jordan Rakei—A Safe Place To Be Wild

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Jordan Rakei&nbsp;</strong>is feeling more free than ever before. A decade on from the release of his debut album <em>Cloak</em>, the New Zealand-born, Britain-based singer-songwriter is entering a new chapter of unfettered creativity. Now, he returns to Australia and New Zealand with his biggest headline tour to date in celebration of his new album, <em>A Safe Place To Be Wild</em>.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Over the past 10 years&mdash;and six studio albums&mdash;the <strong>Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist</strong> has explored everything from the warmth of neo-soul and jazz-influenced improvisation, to earworm pop-melodies and orchestral arrangements, picking up nominations for an <strong>AIR Award</strong> and the <strong>Australian Music Prize</strong> along the way. On stage, his joyous live performances have captivated audiences from Glastonbury to two sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, and a sold-out performance at the Sydney Opera House last year.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">A Safe Place To Be Wild is informed by Rakei&rsquo;s year spent as the first resident at London&rsquo;s iconic <strong>Abbey Road Studios</strong> and inspired by the creation of his own home studio&mdash;two experiences reflected by the album&rsquo;s themes following the urge for freedom, experimentation and truth-telling vulnerability, tied together by Rakei&rsquo;s ear for lasting melody and anchored in the soft vibrato of his voice.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">&lsquo;I&rsquo