Esther Edquist is Melbourne artist Sweet Whirl. After a handful of releases acclaimed by the likes of Gorilla Vs Bear, The Guardian and Clash Magazine, Sweet Whirl releases her debut album How Much Works in May 2020. The album is a beautifully crafted triumph over bleak moments. It’s the love-addled confessions of a seasoned party girl, romantic yet sardonic, a troubadour who sings of the heart with a knowing sense of the timeless victory of song. Esther dissects experiences with wit and depth, emerging as a powerful, indomitable voice. Musically and lyrically, Sweet Whirl draws on wells as deep as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Jean-Paul Sartre and Sheryl Crow. She distils personal, reflexive narratives into something universal and wondrous. Esther has previously served in Melbourne duo Superstar, who released two delay-drenched albums during the mid 10s. She has also been a member of Scott & Charlene’s Wedding.