John Dowler’s Vanity Project is the solo endeavor of Australian musician John Dowler, a stalwart of Melbourne’s indie rock scene since the late 1970s. Best known earlier for fronting post-punk act The Zimmermen and alt-rock band The Promise, Dowler launched this solo project as a playful nod to his knack for crafting sharp, melodic guitar-driven tunes with a wry lyrical edge. Over the years, the project has become a reliable outlet for his witty observations on life, love, and existential ennui, blending jangly power-pop hooks with a gritty, DIY ethos. Recent releases like *Work of Art*, *Splendid Isolation*, and *Existential Friend* showcase his knack for balancing catchy melodies with sardonic storytelling, while 2023’s *Minivan - EP* leans into raw, riff-heavy energy. A lifer in the Aussie music underground, Dowler’s “vanity” never overshadows his authenticity—or his ability to make growing old(er) sound cool.
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