Tarntanya/Adelaide outfit The Tullamarines perfectly balance upbeat vibes with bittersweet lyrics in their latest single “Lying.” It’s got a laidback summery feel, but once you start digging into those lyrics you realise it’s really raw and introspective.
“‘Lying’ is about insecurity, imposter syndrome, self-loathing, and the effort to do better,” The Tullamarines explained. “That feeling of people leaving before we perform is a running joke, but it comes from real doubt. We struggle with confidence in our music, image-everything. So we said exactly how we felt, but wrapped it in sunny, 90s pop-inspired sounds. It’s sad-happy. Sometimes it’s easier to pretend you’re okay than to be vulnerable. We hope this song helps people feel seen and encourages real conversations.”
The Tullamarines are currently on tour with the Preatures and have plenty more new music on the way. You’ll also see them at some of the hottest upcoming festivals, so the back half of the year is shaping up to be huge for them. Here are all the places you can catch them live in the coming months.
18 July 2025 – Hotel Brunswick, Durrumbil/Brunswick Heads (supporting The Preatures)
19 July 2025 – Princess Theatre, Meeanjin/Brisbane (SOLD OUT supporting The Preatures)
25 July 2025 – Freo.Social, Fremantle (SOLD OUT supporting The Preatures)
26 July 2025 – The River, Wooditjup/Margaret River (supporting The Preatures)
27 July 2025 – Froth Bunbury, Goomburrup/Bunbury (supporting The Preatures)
1 August 2025 – Odeon Theatre, Nipaluna/Hobart (supporting The Preatures)
2 August 2025 – The Gov, Tarntanya/Adelaide (SOLD OUT supporting The Preatures)
7 August 2025 – Theatre Royal, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Castlemaine (supporting The Preatures)
8 August 2025 – Torquay Hotel, Wadawurrung Country/Torquay (supporting The Preatures)
9 August 2025 – Northcote Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne (SOLD OUT supporting The Preatures)
15 August 2025 – Liberty Hall, Eora/Sydney (supporting The Preatures)
16 August 2025 – King Street Band Room, Mulubinba/Newcastle (supporting The Preatures)
2-5 September 2025 – BIGSOUND, Meeanjin/Brisbane
4 October 2025 – Wanderer Festival, Panboola/Pambula Beach
Photo credit: Jack Fenby