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The debut EP from Melbourne’s own Ian Rickard, put simply, is like a comfortable pair of popular shoes. You know a lot of people are going to love it and it’s a good fit. I know that’s a strange analogy, but sometimes it can be that simple. Having kicked about songwriting for the last six or seven yrs, and having supported the likes of Thirsty Merc, Rickard’s writing is accessible and catchy. Something You May Never Find is the culmination of a few years of work, alongside the industry revered Michael Paynter and his MSquared Productions partner Michael DeLorenzis. The record opens with ‘Crazy’, an introduction leaving no doubt that Rickard is meant, if not destined, for radio. Paynter’s production sensibilities are obvious, making this track a stand out. Dynamically diverse, ‘Cry’ and ‘Saving Grace’ underpin a subtle piano based sincerity to the record whilst the title track is another punchy and easily radio friendly tune showcasing an obvious tight rhythm section in its four-to-