Van Walker is an Australian musician from the island state of Tasmania and is a prolific songwriter in the genres of folk, country and rock, with poetic lyrics that explore a range of personal and social themes. He is known for his distinctive gravely voice, finger style guitar playing, and has been praised for his ability to tell compelling stories through his music and songs. In addition to his work as a musician, Van Walker has also collaborated with other artists and worked as a producer and co-writer, fronting the bands The Livingstone Daisies, The Ferriters, Heartbrokers, Goatpiss, Gasoline & The Swedish Magazines. He is highly regarded within the Australian music scene and has received ongoing critical acclaim for his contributions to the industry.