Kirsty Larkin’s upcoming single “Washin’ The Dishes”, featuring the legendary Bill Chambers, is a sublime fusion of heartfelt Australian songwriting and rich Americana authenticity. Due for release on August 8th, 2025, the track showcases Larkin’s knack for capturing everyday moments and turning them into emotionally resonant stories. With its gentle acoustic strum, steel guitar flourishes, and conversational tone, the song paints a vivid picture of intimacy and reflection found in the most mundane of routines. Larkin’s warm, unvarnished vocals lend the song a lived-in honesty, while Chambers brings his signature grit and gravitas, grounding the duet in a timeless roots tradition.
More than just a kitchen-sink ballad, “Washin’ The Dishes” explores themes of connection, memory, and the quiet rhythms of domestic life. The chemistry between Larkin and Chambers feels effortless—as if two old friends are trading verses across a country porch at sundown. The production is understated, allowing the lyrics and performances to take centre stage. It’s a song that celebrates the beauty in simplicity, reminding listeners that meaning often lives in the spaces between the big moments. With this release, Kirsty Larkin continues to carve her place in the alt-country landscape, and “Washin’ The Dishes” may well become a standout moment in her growing discography.