An artist of many hats and talents, Dan Rankine AKA Trials is a renowned producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist. Widely known for his work with A.B. Original, he’s earned two double platinum and ten gold records, alongside four ARIA Awards. As a producer, Trials has written musical scores for several Australian movies including Cargo, mini-series such as Cleverman and documentaries, and has also collaborated with a variety of groundbreaking artists including the late Archie Roach, Paul Kelly, Thelma Plum, and Hilltop Hoods.

In 2026, Trials released his debut solo album, produced, performed, recorded and mixed entirely by himself. An unflinching, emotive collection of songs, hendle sees the artist often behind the music step into the spotlight and make room for vulnerability to tell the story of a childhood built on displacement and the carceral system.