The True North is the second solo album from Peter Garrett, lead singer of Midnight Oil and a worldwide champion of environmentalism. Its inspiration and power come from the vibrant colors of Australian nature, as well as the landscapes and atmosphere of modern Oz. The band that helped create it consists of Martin Rotsey (Midnight Oil) on guitar, Heather Shannon (The Jezabels) on keyboards, Evan Mannell on drums, and Rowan Lane on bass. Freya Schack-Arnott on cello and Ollie Thorpe on pedal steel also joined them, as did two of Peter's daughters, May and Grace, who sang on key tracks. The True North was produced by Tony Buchen (Smashing Pumpkins, Montaigne, G-Flip, Tim Finn).