Revered Australian guitar-popster Dom Mariani makes a triumphant return with Apple of Life, his long-awaited second solo album, released this week via Alive Naturalsound Records.
Recorded in Fremantle, Western Australia, the album is a collection of hook-heavy, guitar-driven gems that reaffirm Mariani’s place at the top of the melodic rock pantheon. Known for his pioneering work with The Stems, DM3, and The Someloves, Mariani distills decades of songwriting mastery into a sparkling set of tracks that feel both timeless and fresh.
Singles including Apple of Life, Jangleland, World On Its Head, and the latest Breaking Point showcase his signature blend of jangle-pop finesse, razor-sharp guitar lines, and infectious vocal harmonies.
Says Dom, “For the most part of my musical career, I’ve been obsessed with melody; Irresistible hooks and phrases and propelled them forward with high-energy rock and roll guitar riffs. Then, it’s about arranging and layering those riffs, weaving in vocal harmonies, and using a few tricks of the trade to fashion a song like ‘World on Its Head’…and you’ll have my ‘pop-sided guitar’ alter ego in full flight.”
With over four decades of acclaimed work behind him, Apple of Life captures Mariani in peak form—refining his enduring passion for melody, harmony, and classic guitar-pop craftsmanship.
Dom Mariani’s Apple of Life is out now via Alive Naturalsound Records.