Trials Releases His First Solo Album, Hendle

The article is written by Al Newstead.

It is published on Double J.

The topic of the article is music.

The article was published on Sunday, 31 May 2026, at 6:30 am.

Trials, a multi-award-winning producer and rapper, has released his first solo project.

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For 25 years, Trials has been making music with or for others, but now he's doing it for himself.

Trials started his music career in the 2000s in Adelaide as part of Funkoars and is known for his work with Hilltop Hoods and A.B. Original.

He has worked with many famous Australian musicians, including Archie Roach and Paul Kelly.

Trials has released his debut solo album, called Hendle.

Trials talks to Dylan Lewis about making his first solo album.

The album is called Hendle, after his middle name and his great-grandfather's name.

The album tells the story of Trials' life, including his difficult childhood and his journey to becoming a father.

Trials wrote, produced, and performed almost all of the music on the album.

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The album starts with a song called Run To The River, which is about Trials' childhood.

Trials and his mother had to run away from his abusive father when he was a child.

The song Six Letter Word is about the racism Trials experienced as a child.

Trials uses wordplay in the song to make a point about racism.

The song You Could Never Hate Me Like I Do is about Trials' self-loathing and how he overcame it.

The song Whistle While I Walk is about Trials' journey to sobriety.

Trials uses his music to talk about difficult topics in a way that is easy to listen to.

He has done this before in his work with A.B. Original.

The song January 26 is a protest song about the treatment of First Nations people in Australia.

Trials wrote the song to make a point about the issue, but in a way that is easy to listen to.

The song was successful and helped to start a conversation about the issue.

Trials learned a valuable lesson from writing this song.

He applies this lesson to his new album, Hendle.

The album includes a song called What's The Colour of Love?, which is about domestic violence.

The album also includes some humorous songs, like Pollywaffle.

The song Be An Adult is about men who refuse to grow up and take responsibility.

Trials raps about how some men think they are better than others, but they are not.

The album is a family affair, with Trials' son and daughter contributing to the music.

Trials started working on the album when he was getting sober and reflecting on his life.

He wanted to make music that was meaningful and would resonate with his family.

Trials previewed his solo material on a recent national tour.

His son plays clapsticks, percussion, and drums on some songs, and his daughter did the graphic design.

Trials' wife also contributed vocals to the album.

Trials wanted to thank his family for their support over the years.

He asked them to be involved in the album as a way of saying thank you.

The album is part of a bigger project that includes paintings and a memoir.

Trials painted 20 acrylic paintings that will be displayed at launch shows and physical releases.

He sees the visual art and autobiography as extended liner notes for the album.

Trials wants to provide a special experience for his fans, like holding liner notes in your hands.

The album is about resilience and overcoming adversity.

Trials talks about his struggles with mental health and how he has overcome them.

He wants to help others who may be struggling with similar issues.

If you or someone you know needs help, there are support services available.

The album is out now.

It was published on Sunday, 31 May 2026, at 6:30 am.

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