If you’ve spent any time chasing great Brooke McClymont songs, you already know this isn’t a one-note catalog — it’s a decade-plus of Golden Guitar-winning storytelling, most of it built shoulder to shoulder with her husband, fellow singer-songwriter Adam Eckersley. Brooke first made her name as a founding member of the ARIA-winning trio The McClymonts, but the twenty tracks below trace the sound she and Adam have built together as a duo, from their breakthrough 2018 record through to the singles teeing up their brand-new 2026 album. I’ve spent a lot of late nights with these songs — on headphones, in the car, at festival fields — and what follows is my honest, song-by-song take on why they hit.
A quick note before we dive in: almost every track here is credited to Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley as a duo rather than a Brooke solo cut, which is exactly the point — their chemistry, trading verses and harmonizing on the chorus, is the engine of this whole catalog. If you want to explore more artist deep-dives like this one, our full songs archive is a great rabbit hole.
In And Out Of Love
This one kicks the current era off with a bright, mid-tempo pulse that feels tailor-made for a summer drive with the windows down. Brooke and Adam trade lines with the easy familiarity of two people who’ve actually lived the lyric, and the production leans into shimmering acoustic guitar layered under a punchy, radio-ready chorus. It’s the sound of a couple that’s been through the wringer of a long relationship and can still laugh about the messy parts — melodically generous and lyrically self-aware in a way a lot of country-pop singles aren’t.
Now I’ve Said It
Following on from “In And Out Of Love,” this single trades some of the brightness for a more confessional, mid-tempo groove built around a steady acoustic strum and warm harmony vocals. There’s a lovely tension in the arrangement between the verses’ restraint and the chorus’s release, which mirrors the lyric’s theme of finally getting something off your chest. On a good pair of over-ear headphones you can really hear how the vocal blend was mixed forward, letting Brooke and Adam’s voices sit almost nose-to-nose the way they do on stage.
Too Long Between Drinks
Pulled from their forthcoming third album Souls on Show and produced by Andy Mak and Scott Horscroft at The Grove Studios, this is a full-throttle, sing-along anthem about reconnecting with old friends — the kind of song built for a festival crowd with beers in the air. The duo debuted it live at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and you can hear that live-show energy baked into the arrangement, with a big, chant-friendly chorus and driving electric guitar. It’s a genuine party track, but there’s real warmth underneath the swagger, which is very on-brand for these two.
Country Music, You & Beer
A cheeky, unapologetic ode to the genre and the culture around it, this single leans into twangy electric guitar and a stomping rhythm section that practically demands a two-step. It’s less about deep introspection and more about celebration — country radio loves this kind of communal, beer-in-hand singalong, and it slots right into the run of singles that preceded 2023’s Up, Down & Sideways. Live, it’s the sort of song that turns a mid-set lull into a full-crowd chorus.
Memory Lane
Recognized as an Apple Music Single of the Year, “Memory Lane” is arguably the emotional centerpiece of the Up, Down & Sideways era. The production is more restrained than the duo’s party anthems, giving space to a nostalgic, string-kissed arrangement that lets the lyric’s bittersweet memories breathe. Brooke’s vocal performance here is genuinely affecting — there’s a vulnerability in the phrasing that separates this from a generic nostalgia ballad, and it’s the kind of song that rewards a quiet, focused listen rather than background noise.
Lost If I Lost You
Tucked into the Up, Down & Sideways tracklist, this one is a tender, mid-tempo love song that leans on close vocal harmony rather than big hooks to make its case. The arrangement keeps things simple — acoustic guitar, light percussion, a swell of strings toward the bridge — which puts the focus squarely on the lyric’s plain-spoken devotion. It’s a reminder that Brooke and Adam don’t always need a big chorus to land an emotional gut-punch; sometimes restraint is the more powerful production choice.
What Are You Waiting For
This track injects a bit more urgency into the record, built on a bouncing rhythm and a chorus that practically dares the listener to stop overthinking and take a leap. Lyrically it plays as a pep talk wrapped in a love song, which gives it a different energy than the more reflective cuts around it on the album. In a live setting, it’s one of those songs that gets hands clapping along almost instantly — infectious without being flimsy.
Star Of The Show
This is the duo’s biggest accolade to date: it won APRA AMCOS Song of the Year, and remarkably, their young daughter Tiggy Eckersley co-wrote it, becoming the youngest Golden Guitar winner in the award’s history in the process. Musically, it’s a glossy, radio-friendly country-pop anthem with a soaring, uplifting chorus that’s built for arenas and festival mainstages alike. The fact that it’s a genuine family collaboration only deepens the song’s charm — you can hear the joy in the performance, not just the polish in the mix.
Don’t Give Up On Me Yet
A steadier, more grounded ballad, this song trades the duo’s usual sparkle for a plainspoken plea wrapped in warm acoustic instrumentation. The vocal interplay does a lot of the storytelling work here, with call-and-response phrasing that makes the plea feel like an actual conversation rather than a monologue. It’s a quieter moment on the record, but it’s exactly the kind of song that rewards repeat listens once the bigger singles have had their moment.
Roll On Baby
Released as a single ahead of Up, Down & Sideways, “Roll On Baby” is a road-trip anthem through and through — loose, breezy, and built around a rolling rhythm guitar figure that mimics the sensation of highway miles ticking by. It’s less lyrically weighty than some of the album’s other tracks and more about capturing a feeling: freedom, momentum, forward motion. In the car with the windows down, this is exactly where the song belongs.
Train Wreck
The lead single from the duo’s 2018 debut album Adam & Brooke, “Train Wreck” is a swaggering, soulful country-rocker that Brooke herself has described as an honest account of love at full throttle. What makes it stand out is its bravery: a married couple’s first single together openly ponders the possible demise of their relationship, delivered with a wink rather than despair. The accompanying video, directed by Ben Abbott, leans into that maverick spirit, and the song set the tone for everything the duo has released since.
Lay With Me
A slower, more intimate cut, this track strips things back to close harmonies and a warm, unhurried arrangement that favors mood over momentum. It’s the kind of song built for a late-night listen rather than a highway drive, with production that gives the vocal blend plenty of room to breathe. Fans who gravitate toward the duo’s tender side tend to point to this one as an underrated favorite.
Nothing Left To Win
Another Up, Down & Sideways-era cut, this song leans into a more reflective, been-there-done-that lyrical perspective, framed by a mid-tempo groove and understated electric guitar textures. There’s a maturity to the songwriting here — it reads less like a young couple’s infatuation and more like two people who’ve actually built a life together and know exactly what they’ve got. It’s a subtler moment on the record, but a satisfying one.
So Smooth
As the title suggests, this track leans into a laid-back, groove-forward arrangement, favoring a relaxed pocket over the duo’s more anthemic instincts. The vocal performance is confident and unhurried, and the mix keeps things clean and uncluttered, letting a smooth guitar line carry a lot of the song’s personality. It’s a nice change of pace on a tracklist that otherwise leans toward bigger, brighter choruses.
Forever Begins Tonight
This one carries real emotional weight in its arrangement, built around swelling instrumentation and a chorus that aims squarely for the big, romantic gesture. It’s the kind of song that would work equally well as a first-dance wedding pick or a closing number in a live set, thanks to its steady build and satisfying payoff. The harmony work between Brooke and Adam is especially strong here, giving the song’s sentiment real weight rather than letting it tip into cliché.
My Life Again
A song about renewal and second chances, this track pairs a hopeful lyric with a warm, mid-tempo production that never feels rushed. There’s a sense of gratitude running through the performance, which comes across most clearly in the way the vocal melody rises toward the chorus rather than shouting its way there. It’s a grower rather than an instant grabber, but it earns its place in the catalog.
Kick It Up
This is one of the catalog’s more upbeat, high-energy entries, built around a driving rhythm section and a chorus practically engineered for a live crowd to shout back. It trades subtlety for fun, and that’s fine — not every song in a discography needs to be a tearjerker, and this one knows exactly what job it’s doing. If you’re building a road-trip playlist, this is the track you slot in to keep the energy up.
Looking For Perfect
A more introspective entry, this song wrestles with the gap between real love and idealized expectations, set against a gentler, more spacious arrangement. The vocal performance leans into vulnerability rather than power, which suits the song’s message about accepting imperfection as part of genuine connection. It’s a thoughtful, grounded moment in the tracklist.
Like We Used To
Nostalgic without being maudlin, this track looks back at an earlier chapter of a relationship with warmth rather than regret, wrapped in a gently rolling arrangement. The interplay between acoustic and electric textures gives it a lived-in, organic feel, and the harmonies once again do a lot of the emotional heavy lifting. It’s a fitting companion piece to “Memory Lane” thematically, if a touch less polished production-wise.
When We Say It’s Forever
Closing out our list, this track leans into a big, romantic promise with soaring vocals and a full-bodied arrangement that builds toward an anthemic finish. It’s the sort of song built for a wedding playlist or a closing-credits moment, unapologetically sentimental in the best way. As a closer, it captures exactly what makes this duo’s catalog work: two real voices, singing about a real life together, without ever losing the pop instincts that make it easy to love.
Whichever of these you queue up first, I’d genuinely recommend giving the album cuts not just the singles a proper listen on decent gear. If you’re shopping for something new, our guides comparing wireless earbuds and headphones are a solid starting point for picking a setup that actually does justice to those close vocal harmonies Brooke and Adam lean on so heavily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brooke McClymont a solo artist or part of a group?
Brooke McClymont first found fame as a founding member of the Australian country trio The McClymonts, alongside her sisters Samantha and Mollie. Since 2018, she’s also released two studio albums as a duo with her husband, singer-songwriter Adam Eckersley, and most of her recent output falls under that Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley banner.
What is Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley’s most awarded song?
“Star Of The Show” is their standout accolade to date, winning APRA AMCOS Song of the Year. It’s also notable for being co-written by their daughter, Tiggy Eckersley, who became the youngest Golden Guitar winner in the award’s history.
What albums are these Brooke McClymont songs from?
Most of the tracks on this list come from the duo’s two studio albums, Adam & Brooke (2018) and Up, Down & Sideways (2023), along with newer singles like In And Out Of Love, Now I’ve Said It, and Too Long Between Drinks that are leading into their third album, Souls on Show, due out in August 2026.
When is Brooke McClymont’s new album coming out?
Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley’s forthcoming album, Souls on Show, is scheduled for release on 28 August. It follows the singles In And Out Of Love, Now I’ve Said It, Someone Else’s Dream, and Too Long Between Drinks.
What genre is Brooke McClymont’s music?
Her music sits firmly in Australian country, with strong crossover into country-pop and Southern rock. As a duo, she and Adam Eckersley blend her pop-leaning melodic sensibility with his bluesier, rock-influenced guitar work.