Category: International Tours

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Hazlett Wows Me With “tell me something”

If your day has been anywhere as busy as mine, allow “tell me something,” the latest single from Swedish-born, Meeanjin/Brisbane-based singer-songwriter Hazlett, to soothe your soul. I instantly felt calmer as I listened to its gentle vocals and acoustic arrangement. Just make sure you’re not so chilled that you miss those heartbreakingly beautiful lyrics.

“If you’re lucky enough to find someone to throw your whole self into, nobody warns you about the untangling that happens if it ends,” Hazlett said. “The daily things you leaned on them for are no longer around and it feels like the pillow’s missing from under your head. There comes a time when I think holding on isn’t doing anyone any favours. That doesn’t mean those feelings need to turn into anger or disdain, but you might have to swallow that bitter pill that what once was might never be again – and that’s okay.”

If Hazlett’s music is like therapy for you too, you’ll be pleased to know there’s more on the way. “tell me something” comes from Hazlett’s sophomore album last night you said you missed me, which drops on September 12. Hazlett is currently wowing crowds abroad but hopefully he’ll treat us to some local shows once those international gigs wrap up.

4 July 2025 – BST Hyde Park, London (SOLD OUT – supporting Noah Kahan)
9 July 2025 – Kulturzelt Kassel, Kassel
13 July 2025 – Even Flow Festival @ Open Air Tanzbrunnen, Cologne
25 July 2025 – Luzern Live Festival @ KKL Luzern – Konzertsaal, Lucerne (supporting Ry X)
15 August 2025 – Langs Akerselva Festival @ Cafe Langs Akerselva, Oslo
16 August 2025 – Hagenfestn @ Hildr, Tromsø
31 August 2025 – Golden Leaves Festival @ Steinbrucker Teich, Darmstadt
8 September 2025 – Theatre Beanfield, Montreal (on sale 6 June)
9 September 2025 – The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto (on sale 6 June)
11 September 2025 – House of Blues, Chicago (on sale 6 June)
14 September 2025 – Bourbon and Beyond 2 Highland Festival Grounds – KY Expo, Louisville
16 September 2025 – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, Nashville (on sale 6 June)
17 September 2025 – Terminal West, Atlanta (on sale 6 June)
19 September 2025 – The Orange Peel, Asheville (on sale 6 June)
21 September 2025 – Iron Blossom Music Festival @ Midtown Green, Richmond
22 September 2025 – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre Charlotte (supporting Vance Joy)
24 September 2025 – Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary (supporting Vance Joy)
25 September 2025 – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, Cleveland (supporting Vance Joy)
26 September 2025 – Artpark, Lewiston (supporting Vance Joy)
27 September 2025 – All Things Go @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia
29 September 2025 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston (on sale 6 June)
30 September 2025 – Warsaw, Brooklyn (on sale 6 June)
2 October 2025 – El Club, Detroit (on sale 6 June)
4 October 2025 – Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee (on sale 6 June)
5 October 2025 – Majestic Theatre, Madison (on sale 6 June)
6 October 2025 – First Avenue, Minneapolis (on sale 6 June)
10 October 2025 – Ogden Theatre, Denver (on sale 6 June)
14 October 2025 – Treefort Music Hall, Boise (on sale 6 June)
17 October 2025 – Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver (on sale 6 June)
19 October 2025 – Revolution Hall, Portland (on sale 6 June)
20 October 2025 – The Showbox, Seattle (on sale 6 June)
22 October 2025 – The Fillmore, San Fransisco (on sale 6 June)
23 October 2025 – The Bellwether, Los Angeles (on sale 6 June)
26 October 2025 – The Heights Theater, Houston (on sale 6 June)
28 October 2025 – Antone’s Nightclub, Austin (on sale 6 June)
30 October 2025 – The Kessler, Dallas (on sale 6 June)

Photo credit: Jonathan Persson

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Bootleg Rascal Release “Steppin” Ahead of UK and European Shows

Yugambeh Country/Gold Coast act Bootleg Rascal may be one of the country’s most consistent bands. You can always count on them for a good time, and their latest single “Steppin” is absolutely no exception. It sonically brings all the good vibes we expect from the band, but listen to those lyrics and you’ll realise this single is a little darker than those that came before. I’m not sure whether I’m experiencing a whole lot of new track energy or it really is their best, but I’m in love.

“‘Steppin’ is a raw and emotive cut that dives deep into themes of isolation, inner struggle, and resilience. It captures the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of self-blame and disconnection, while still holding onto a fierce sense of survival. Through the lyrics, the song reflects the battle between wanting to give up and finding the strength to endure, offering an honest portrayal of pain, anger, and the human instinct to keep moving forward even in the darkest moments.”

Bootleg Rascal will take this song global with shows in the United Kingdom and Europe. They’re also got a cheeky local gig before they depart. Wherever you are, take note of the dates near you!

7 June 2025 – Winter Wine Festival, Dharawal/Gerringong
28 June 2025 – Timboektoem, Wijk Aan Zee
29 June 2025 – Paradiso, Amsterdam
30 June 2025 – Hebebuehne, Hamburg
4 July 2025 – Stadtstrand, Dusseldorf
5 July 2025 – Milla, Munich
7 July 2025 – Hafenkneipe, Zurich
9 July 2025 – The Louisiana, Bristol
10 July 2025 – Dues Lodge, Bournemouth
11 July 2025 – O2 Academy, London
12 July 2025 – Watering Hole, Cornwall

Photo credit: Jared Hinz

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Salt Tree Release “Cold Hard Ground” Ahead of European Tour

Salt Tree charmed me with their EP Swell last year. Now they’re back with “Cold Hard Ground,” a self-produced indie-folk anthem that evokes the coastal vibes of their Wooditup/Margaret River home.

“‘Cold Hard Ground’ is about the moments when you’re at your lowest, but someone reaches out and lifts you back up,” the duo said. “It’s a song about mental health, connection, and the quiet strength that comes from being there for each other. We wrote it as a reminder that even when you’re laid out by life, love can help you stand again.”

Salt Tree have had a whirlwind few months since releasing Swell, including their first headline tour of Europe, songwriting sessions in Stockholm, and shows supporting Jeremy Loops in Europe and Ziggy Alberts in their hometown. They’re taking some time to rest and record new music, but they’ll be back on the road with a batch of new songs really soon. Here are the European dates; hopefully there’ll be some Australian ones to follow.

18 July 2025 – Gondola Sessions, Laucnalo
19 July 2025 – Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux
25 July 2025 – Bootshafen Sommer, Kiel
2 August 2025 – UFO, Bruneck
7-12 August 2025 – Enter the Wave Festival, Spain
14 August 2025 – Le Surfing, Seignosse
18 August 2025 – Muhle Hunziken, Rubigen
20 August 2025 – Mountain Hostel, Gimmelwald
22 August 2025 – Konzerthaus Schuur, Luzern
23 August 2025 – Hohgant Open Air, Schangnau
25 August 2025 – Lac Souterrain de St-Leonard, Saint-Leonard
28 August 2025 – Conradsohm, Dornbirn
29 August 2025 – Alles Gute Open Air @ Botanischer Garten, Innsbruck
30 August 2025 – Cheesecake Festival, Hamminkein
1 September 2025 – Knust, Hamburg
3 September 2025 – Club Stereo, Nuremberg
4 September 2025 – Strom, Munich
5 September 2025 – Scheunenkonzert, Bad Munstereiffel
6 September 2025 – Bulli Summer Festival @ Auesee, Wesel
8 September 2025 – Zakk, Duesseldorf
9 September 2025 – Kavka, Antwerp
11 September 2025 – The Watering Hole, Cornwall
13 September 2025 – Omeara, London

Image used with permission from Nettwerk Music Group

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Ziggy Alberts Releases “Feeling Blue” Ahead of International Shows

I love when artists release songs from albums you love and remind you just how good they are. I’m always looking forward to the next thing I vibe with, so often I forget to revisit what’s revved me in the past. But “Feeling Blue” by Ziggy Alberts, lifted from his fabulous seventh studio album New Love, is back on my radar and I couldn’t be happier about it. This song is thick with wisdom. Make sure you catch every lyric, because it contains some real pearls.

“I started writing this song in June 2023 while I was in Europe on break in between tour legs,” Ziggy recalled. “I remember working on it a lot in Ericeira, Portugal, and Biarritz, France. The opening line says it all: ‘I’m not convinced in all the ways I’ve been living now.’ It’s about being really unhappy – and if you didn’t listen to the lyrics carefully, you maybe wouldn’t know, because the song is really upbeat and positive in every other aspect. That contrast really reflects where I was at the time – a paradox of emotions / in the balance of opposites. In many ways, it’s one of the most honest songs I’ve written – just calling out my thoughts and feelings as they were. I’m thankful to have come through some of the personal challenges I was facing then.”

Ziggy has just wrapped up the Aussie leg of his tour but he’s got plenty of international shows in the pipeline. If you’re living abroad, here’s where to find him.

3 May 2025 – Washington’s, Fort Collins
4 May 2025 – Boulder Theater, Boulder
6 May 2025 – Mesa Theater, Grand Junction
8 May 2025 – Walter Studios, Phoenix
9 May 2025 – Ventura Music Hall, Ventura
10 May 2025 – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, San Diego
11 May 2025 – El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles
13 May 2025 – Felton Music Hall, Felton
15 May 2025 – August Hall, San Francisco
16 May 2025 – Arcata Theatre Lounge, Arcata
17 May 2025 – McDonald Theatre, Eugene
18 May 2025 – The Showbox, Seattle
21 May 2025 – Royal Theatre, Victoria
22 May 2025 – Malkin Bowl, Vancouver
24 May 2025 – Midway Music Hall, Edmonton
25 May 2025 – MacEwan Hall, Calgary
29 May 2025 – Fine Line, Minneapolis
30 May 2025 – Vivarium, Milwaukee
31 May 2025 – Thalia Hall, Chicago
2 June 2025 – The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
5 June 2025 – MTELUS, Montreal
6 June 2025 – The Bronson Centre, Ottawa
7 June 2025 – Théâtre Capitole, Québec City
10 June 2025 – Royale, Boston
11 June 2025 – Warsaw, Brooklyn
12 June 2025 – The Stone Pony, Asbury Park
14 June 2025 – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Manchester
17 June 2025 – Visulite Theatre, Charlotte
18 June 2025 – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Wilmington
19 June 2025 – The Windjammer, Isle of Palms
21 June 2025 – Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
22 June 2025 – Miami Beach Bandshell, Miami Beach
25 June 2025 – Foro Puebla, Mexico City
9 September 2025 – Cypress Avenue, Cork
10 September 2025 – Dolan’s Pub and Restaurant, Limerick
12 September 2025 – Róisín Dubh, Galway
13 September 2025 – Limelight, Belfast
14 September 2025 – Olympia Theatre, Dublin
16 September 2025 – Cambridge Junction, Cambridge
17 September 2025 – Brighton Dome, Brighton
19 September 2025 – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels
20 September 2025 – TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
21 September 2025 – Batschkapp, Frankfurt
23 September 2025 – FZW, Dortmund
24 September 2025 – Capitol Hannover, Hannover
26 September 2025 – Amager Bio, Copenhagen
27 September 2025 – Nalen, Stockholm
28 September 2025 – Pustervik, Gothenburg
30 September 2025 – SPOT/De Oosterpoort @ Main Hall, Groningen
1 October 2025 – Im Wizemann, Stuttgart
3 October 2025 – Gasometer, Vienna
4 October 2025 – Bierhübeli, Bern
5 October 2025 – Alhambra, Geneva
8 October 2025 – Hard Club, Porto
9 October 2025 – Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon
10 October 2025 – Sala But, Madrid
11 October 2025 – Moon Valencia, Valencia
13 October 2025 – Paral·lel 62, Barcelona
14 October 2025 – Kafe Antzokia, Bilbao
15 October 2025 – Quai M, La Roche-sur-Yon
16 October 2025 – Le Trabendo, Paris
18 October 2025 – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
19 October 2025 – NX Newcastle, Newcastle
20 October 2025 – The Leeds Irish Centre, Leeds
22 October 2025 – O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth
23 October 2025 – Royal Albert Hall, London

Photo credit: Janneke Storm

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Press Club Drop Double A-Side Single Ahead of Album Release + Tour

After spending much of 2024 on the road here and abroad, Press Club are serving up more new music this year. They’ll independently release their fourth album, To All The Ones That I Love, on Friday May 2 featuring the songs from their new double A-side single, “Tightrope” and “Vacate.” These songs are everything I love about Press Club: killer rock music that perfectly backs up the force of nature that is frontwoman Natalie Foster.

She said “’Tightrope’ is about hitting that point where you’re done trying to fix things, becoming frustrated and numb taking on everybody else’s thoughts, worries and expectations. It’s that feeling of barely holding it together, like you’re walking a tightrope on the edge of a breakdown. Musically, it’s a bit of an ode to The Hives, written after meeting them at Hurricane festival in Germany.”

Meanwhile the band were inspired by classic acts like David Bowie, New Order, and Joy Division when writing “Vacate.” You can definitely hear their influence in those retro guitars.

Press Club will play a string of shows here and overseas to promote the release of To All The Ones That I Love. See them while you can at the following gigs:

26 April 2025 – Danson Fest, Ngambri/Canberra
3 May 2025 – The Tote, Naarm/Melbourne (ALL AGES)
3 May 2025 – The Tote, Naarm/Melbourne (18+)
23 May 2025 – The Sound Doctor, Kuarka Dorla/Anglesea
22 June 2025 – Farewell Youth Festival, Dresden

Photo credit: Nick Manuell

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Ziggy Alberts Releases New Folk Love Song, “I’m With You”

As we inch closer to the release of his New Love album, Ziggy Alberts has dropped another romantic folk ditty for your listening pleasure. His new single “I’m With You” is another beautiful song that celebrates being with the right person.

“Love in its purest form, has a way of bringing us back to ourselves. This song is about embracing that with open arms,” Ziggy said. “Sometimes we are blinded by desire when some things are right in front of us. It’s a really, truly happy song; it’s not even sentimental; it’s simply happy-go-lucky, which I love.”

You can hear more from Ziggy when he releases New Love on February 21. He’ll hit the ground running playing some local shows from release day through to early April before heading to North America, Europe, and the UK. They’re all selling out left and right, so if you want to get along make sure you grab some tickets soon.

21 February 2025 – The Station, Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country/Sunshine Coast (SOLD OUT)
22 February 2025 – Miami Marketta, Yugambeh Country/Gold Coast (SOLD OUT)
23 February 2025 – Liberty Hall, Eora/Sydney
25 February 2025 – Hindley St Music Hall, Tarntanya/Adelaide
26 February 2025 – Palais Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
27 February 2025 – Metropolis, Walyalup/Fremantle
1 March 2025 – 3 Oceans Winery, Wooditup/Margaret River
6 March 2025 – Tanks Arts Centre, Gimuy/Cairns (SOLD OUT)
8 March 2025 – The Powerhouse, Giabal Country/Toowoomba
9 March 2025 – Kingscliff Beach Hotel, Bundjalung Country/Kingscliff (SOLD OUT)
12 March 2025 – Bellingen Memorial Hall, Baligin/Bellingen (SOLD OUT)
13 March 2025 – Bellingen Memorial Hall, Baligin/Bellingen (SOLD OUT)
14 March 2025 – Bar on the Hill, Mulubinba/Newcastle
16 March 2025 – Drifter’s Wharf, Darkinjung Country/Gosford
19 March 2025 – Anita’s Theatre, Thurrural/Thirroul
20 March 2025 – Anita’s Theatre, Thurrural/Thirroul (SOLD OUT)
21 March 2025 – UC Refectory, Ngambri/Canberra
22 March 2025 – Tilba Winery, Yuin Country/Corunna
26 March 2025 – The Cube, Wiradjuri Country/Wodonga
27 March 2025 – Civic Hall, Balaarat/Ballarat
29 March 2025 – Barwon Heads Hotel, Koornoo/Barwon Heads
2 April 2025 – Westernport Hotel, Yallock-Bulluk/San Remo
4 April 2025 – Oak and Anchor Hotel, Dhauwurd Wurrung Country/Port Fairy
5 April 2025 – Oak and Anchor Hotel, Dhauwurd Wurrung Country/Port Fairy (SOLD OUT)
3 May 2025 – Washington’s, Fort Collins
4 May 2025 – Boulder Theater, Boulder
6 May 2025 – Mesa Theater, Grand Junction
8 May 2025 – Walter Studios, Phoenix
9 May 2025 – Ventura Music Hall, Ventura
10 May 2025 – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, San Diego
11 May 2025 – El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles
13 May 2025 – Felton Music Hall, Felton
15 May 2025 – August Hall, San Francisco
16 May 2025 – Arcata Theatre Lounge, Arcata
17 May 2025 – McDonald Theatre, Eugene
18 May 2025 – The Showbox, Seattle
21 May 2025 – Royal Theatre, Victoria
22 May 2025 – Malkin Bowl, Vancouver
24 May 2025 – Midway Music Hall, Edmonton
25 May 2025 – MacEwan Hall, Calgary
29 May 2025 – Fine Line, Minneapolis
30 May 2025 – Vivarium, Milwaukee
31 May 2025 – Thalia Hall, Chicago
2 June 2025 – The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
5 June 2025 – MTELUS, Montreal
6 June 2025 – The Bronson Centre, Ottawa
7 June 2025 – Théâtre Capitole, Québec City
10 June 2025 – Royale, Boston
11 June 2025 – Warsaw, Brooklyn
12 June 2025 – The Stone Pony, Asbury Park
14 June 2025 – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Manchester
17 June 2025 – Visulite Theatre, Charlotte
18 June 2025 – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Wilmington
19 June 2025 – The Windjammer, Isle of Palms
21 June 2025 – Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
22 June 2025 – Miami Beach Bandshell, Miami Beach
25 June 2025 – Foro Puebla, Mexico City
9 September 2025 – Cypress Avenue, Cork
10 September 2025 – Dolan’s Pub and Restaurant, Limerick
12 September 2025 – Róisín Dubh, Galway
13 September 2025 – Limelight, Belfast
14 September 2025 – Olympia Theatre, Dublin
16 September 2025 – Cambridge Junction, Cambridge
17 September 2025 – Brighton Dome, Brighton
19 September 2025 – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels
20 September 2025 – TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
21 September 2025 – Batschkapp, Frankfurt
23 September 2025 – FZW, Dortmund
24 September 2025 – Capitol Hannover, Hannover
26 September 2025 – Amager Bio, Copenhagen
27 September 2025 – Nalen, Stockholm
28 September 2025 – Pustervik, Gothenburg
30 September 2025 – SPOT/De Oosterpoort @ Main Hall, Groningen
1 October 2025 – Im Wizemann, Stuttgart
3 October 2025 – Gasometer, Vienna
4 October 2025 – Bierhübeli, Bern
5 October 2025 – Alhambra, Geneva
8 October 2025 – Hard Club, Porto
9 October 2025 – Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon
10 October 2025 – Sala But, Madrid
11 October 2025 – Moon Valencia, Valencia
13 October 2025 – Paral·lel 62, Barcelona
14 October 2025 – Kafe Antzokia, Bilbao
15 October 2025 – Quai M, La Roche-sur-Yon
16 October 2025 – Le Trabendo, Paris
18 October 2025 – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
19 October 2025 – NX Newcastle, Newcastle
20 October 2025 – The Leeds Irish Centre, Leeds
22 October 2025 – O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth
23 October 2025 – Royal Albert Hall, London

Photo credit: Janneke Storm

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“Forgiving Spree” – Slowly Slowly

With Forgiving Spree, Slowly Slowly proves the old adage that quality is always better than quantity. Its nine tracks spanning will take you just a little over half an hour to listen to, but I guarantee you’ll be thinking about them long after the final note.

It’s no coincidence that Slowly Slowly released five singles from this album before its launch. It opens with the title track before moving on to “Gimme the Wrench” and “How Are You Mine?”, all so catchy and crowd-pleasing. You might expect a dip in energy as Slowly Slowly move on to those album tracks, but in all honesty, any song on this album might have served as a single. This is an album that sees Slowly Slowly leaning into their pop sensibilities, unafraid to take inspiration from more commercial influences like John Farnham and Bruce Springsteen. There are more love songs than gritty anthems here. Most songs encourage listeners to sing along, but with the closer “Born Free,” Slowly Slowly shows they have what it takes to silence you. It’s such an epic ballad, stripped back and vulnerable until its dramatic musical and emotional crescendo.

Forgiving Spree is Slowly Slowly’s fifth album and their most accomplished. It sees them taking well-educated musical risks that always land, yet still surprise listeners. They’re stretching themselves musically and proving that just maybe, they can do it all.

Forgiving Spree is out now. Slowly Slowly will celebrate their new release with shows in Europe, the United Kingdom, and here at home over the coming months. Get your tickets now because they’re bound to sell out.

6-9 February 2025 – Party in The Paddock Festival @ Quercus Park, Kanamaluka/Launceston
28 February – 2 March 2025 – Feastival Falls Creek, Jaithmathang Country/Falls Creek
1-2 March 2025 – Yours and Owls Festival, Woolyungah/Wollongong
9 March 2025 – Limestone Coast Beer & BBQ Fest, Berrin/Mount Gambier
14 March 2025 – Academy 2, Dublin
16 March 2025 – Cat House, Glasgow
18 March 2025 – Key Club, Leeds
19 March 2025 – Deaf Institute, Manchester
20 March 2025 – Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
22 March 2025 – Camden Assembly, London
24 March 2025 – AB Club, Brussels
26 March 2025 – Supersonic, Paris (FREE)
27 March 2025 – Rotown, Rotterdam
29 March 2025 – Artheatre, Cologne
30 March 2025 – Badehaus, Berlin
4 April 2025 – Astor Theatre, Boorloo/Perth
5 April 2025 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Tarntanya/Adelaide
6 April 2025 – King Street Bandroom, Mulubinba/Newcastle
10 April 2025 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane
11 April 2025 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney
12 April 2025 – Margaret Court Arena, Naarm/Melbourne

Main photo credit: Marcus Coblyn

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Slowly Slowly Join Frank Turner For “Show People”

If I’d have had my way, I would have told you about Slowly Slowly’s collaboration with Frank Turner months ago. That way you could have all gotten turned on to it before Frank visited Australia and played some capital city sideshows and slots at Good Things. However, the email came through while I was in New Zealand, and then I had my car accident days after my return, so things came a little … well … slowly. I considered just moving on, but I haven’t been able to get their take on “Show People” out of my head. And there’s so much new music out there, it’s so easy for releases to fall through the cracks. So while you might have already heard it, I thought I’d better share just in case it slipped under your radar.

“Show People” originally appeared on Frank’s most recent album, Undefeated. It was always a great song celebrating life as a touring musician, but it’s gotten an extra special something with the addition of our homegrown talent. Apparently the collab came about when Frank heard Slowly Slowly referenced him in a song. He reached out to frontman Ben Stewart and they became fast friends. So working together was the natural next step.

“I have been a monstrous Frank Turner fan for so many years,” Ben said. “After name checking him in ‘Turn It Around’ (a song from our 2022 record Daisy Chain), Frank reached out and it has now snowballed into me featuring on one his new tracks. Absolutely ecstatic to be able to call him a friend and so happy with how it all turned out – the song has a message I can really relate to. I hope we get to perform it live soon!”

“Slowly Slowly are one of my favourite Australian bands, ever, so when I reached out on a whim to ask if they’d be part of a collaboration, I was blown away when Ben said yes,” Frank added. “He brings such magic to his performance on what is one of the most important tracks from Undefeated, I kind of wish we could use this on the album proper. It’s an honour to have them involved.”

While I couldn’t get this news to you before Frank went home, I can bring it to you just before Slowly Slowly start their own tour to promote their latest album Forgiving Spree, which drops on January 23. They’re wasting no time playing some really cool acoustic shows with Q&A sessions and local festivals, then heading to Europe and the United Kingdom, before coming back home for a few more gigs. Here are all the dates you need!

27 January 2025 – Stay Gold, Bulleke-bek/Brunswick (acoustic album release show – SOLD OUT)
28 January 2025 – Crowbar, Eora/Sydney (acoustic album release show)
29 January 2025 – Crowbar, Meeanjin/Brisbane (acoustic album release show)
6 February 2025 – Party in The Paddock @ Quercus Park, Kanamaluka/Launceston
1 March 2025 – Falls Creek Alpine Resort, Jaitmatang/Falls Creek
2 March 2025 – Yours & Owls Festival @ Flagstaff Hill, Woolyungah/Wollongong
9 March 2025 – Limestone Coast Beer & BBQ Fest @ Mount Gambier Railway Lands, Berrin/Mount Gambier
14 March 2025 – Academy 2, Dublin
16 March 2025 – Cathouse Rock Club, Glasgow
18 March 2025 – The Key Club, Leeds
19 March 2025 – The Deaf Institute, Manchester
20 March 2025 – Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
22 March 2025 – The Camden Assembly, London
24 March 2025 – AB Club, Brussels
26 March 2025 – Supersonic, Paris (FREE)
27 March 2025 – Rotown, Rotterdam
29 March 2025 – Artheater, Cologne
30 March 2025 – Badehaus, Berlin
4 April 2025 – Astor Theatre, Boorloo/Perth
5 April 2025 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Tarntanya/Adelaide
10 April 2025 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane
11 April 2025 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney
12 April 2025 – Margaret Court Arena, Naarm/Melbourne

Image used with permission from beehive

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South Summit Announce Album Tour

South Summit are one of the coolest bands out of Boorloo/Perth, and that’s saying something. They just released their long-awaited debut album The Bliss, and they’re preparing to take their music around Aotearoa/New Zealand and Australia next year.

I encourage you to dive into the album, but if you’re short on time make sure you check out the band’s incredible version of “Roxanne” recording for Triple J’s Like a Version. A band as iconic as The Police set the bar so high, but these guys weren’t afraid of the challenge. It might be that new sound energy talking, but I think this fresh take might even be better than the original.

South Summit are psyched to hit the road with their new material, noting “We’re super looking forward to our AUS/NZ Album Tour next February/March! These are by far the biggest headline shows we’ve ever played, and we can’t wait to get out there and see everyone again. These shows feel a little extra special though, it’s been a while since we’ve toured the whole country, and showcasing our debut album is something we’ve been looking forward to for a long time. We’ve got a brand new live show for you guys, and plenty more treats for ya! See you guys on the road.”

Before that happens, this hardworking band also have plenty of summer festival appearances. Tickets are on sale now for all these shows:

22 November 2024 – The Push AA Tour @ Maydale Pavillion, Wopetbungundilar/Horsham (with The Rions + Jem Cassar-Daley)
24 November 2024 – Live at the Gardens @ Royal Botanic Gardens, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting Tash Sultana)
7 December 2024 – Rolling Sets Festival @ The Entrance Memorial Park, Darkinjung Country/The Entrance
14 December 2024 – Changing Tides Festival @ Kiama Showgrounds, Kiaram-a/Kiama
30 December 2024 – 1 January 2025 – Great Escape Festival @ Redbanks, Larapuna/Nugent
30 December 2024 – 1 January 2025 – NYE on the Hill @ The Farm, Brataualung Country/Loch Valley
4-5 January 2025 – Good Gumnuts Festival @ Agriplex, Pataway/Burnie
14 February 2025 – San Fran, Wellington
15 February 2025 – Double Whammy, Auckland
16 February 2025 – Loons, Christchurch
21 February 2025 – Brightside, Meeanjin/Brisbane
22 February 2025 – Oxford Art Factory, Eora/Sydney
23 February 2025 – Over The Ditch Festival @ The Station, Mulubinba/Newcastle
28 February 2025 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne
1 March 2025 – Jive Bar, Tarntanya/Adelaide
8 March 2025 – The Rechabite, Boorloo/Perth
14-17 May 2025 – The Great Escape Festival, Brighton

Photo credit: Cedric Tang

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“Swell” – Salt Tree

Folk duo Salt Tree are easing me into the weekend with their gorgeous new EP Swell. This collection of songs transports you to Tom and Nath’s hometown of Wooditup/Margaret River, a picturesque coastal town where the ocean meets the forests, or as the band’s name suggests, where the salt meets the trees.

Salt Tree take total control of their music, writing, recording, producing, and mixing it in a bedroom studio. Their hearts shine through beautiful acoustic arrangements that showcase their lyrics and artistry. They don’t reinvent the wheel, but if you love gentle acoustic guitar melodies, two-part vocal harmonies, and uplifting songs, Swell will be everything you’re looking for.

Opening track “Take My Hand” encourages you to step into Salt Tree’s musical world. “I’ll Be Here” reassures you that you’ve made the right choice. Its foot-stomping vibe reminds me of acts like Mumford & Sons and our own Pierce Brothers. The duo keeps that energy up with “We Were Young,” a nostalgic number that reminisces about the simplicity of childhood. The natural imagery of “Follow Me in the Ocean” is so compelling. From the water to the land, Salt Tree’s “Garden” sees the pair at their most romantic. This is a gorgeous song about budding love which resists the cliches. Salt Tree close out their EP on an optimistic note with “Dreaming Of a Future.” It’s a powerful reminder that even though the seas might get rocky, there’s always hope.

After visiting Wooditup/Margaret River, I told everyone who would listen that they needed to go. Listening to Swell, I’m taken back to that space that helped me unwind from the pace of my daily grind. I still maintain you should visit Wooditup/Margaret River if you can, but until you can book the trip, listening to Salt Tree’s beautiful folk EP is the next best thing. Salt Tree kick off their European tour in Germany tonight, so many sure you get out and support them if you can snap up some of the limited remaining tickets.

8 November 2024 – Jaki, Cologne (SOLD OUT)
9 November 2024 – Ponyhof, Frankfurt (SOLD OUT)
11 November 2024 – Milla, Munich (SOLD OUT)
12 November 2024 – Werkstatthaus, Stuttgart (SOLD OUT)
13 November 2024 – Exil, Zurich
14 November 2024 – ISC, Bern
16 November 2024 – B72, Vienna (SOLD OUT)
17 November 2024 – Lark, Berlin
18 November 2024 – Hebebühne, Hamburg (SOLD OUT)
19 November 2024 – Tolhuistuin Zonzij, Amsterdam (SOLD OUT)
21 November 2024 – The Waiting Room, London (SOLD OUT)
22 November 2024 – Lock 91, Manchester
23 November 2024 – Academy 2, Dublin
26 November 2024 – Club Sauvage, Barcelona
27 November 2024 – Moby Dick Club, Madrid
4 December 2024 – Bar Brooklyn, Stockholm

Images used with permission from Nettwerk Music Group