Category: Tour Announcements

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The Go Set Release Killer Comeback Song, “West Into the Sun”

Not a lot of bands survive 20 years. Fewer still rock just as hard as they always did. But the release of The Go Set’s new single “West Into the Sun” proves they’re doing just yet. I also have it on good authority that their new album The Warriors Beneath Us, which drops on March 17, is one of their best.

“We have done it the hard way,” admitted The Go Set’s frontman, Justin Keenan. “I don’t know a band that has slept on as many floors as we have. We have done 1,500 shows and played in 27 or 28 different countries, and you are always building from scratch every night when you do that.”

But of course, struggle builds greatness. Such is the case with The Warriors Beneath Us, which came out of a brand new challenge for the band: the COVID pandemic.

“We weren’t playing live so revenue was down but during COVID we discovered we could record ourselves at home without being on the clock in a big studio,” Justin explained. “An idea for a song would come from me and we would send it around to our home studios. We could add, subtract, layer, and that became the creative process. That was new for us. We didn’t have a budget but we had all the time we needed to make the record we wanted.”

The Go Set will mark the release of The Warriors Beneath Us with their first tour in three years.

“It’s exciting to be reconnecting with people and getting out on the road. We’ve had limited opportunities over the last couple of years and we’re really excited about sharing the new material at these shows. It was something I think we may have taken for granted a while back, but a couple of years of lockdowns and unprecedented difficulty has actually made us realise how much we truly appreciate each other, playing live, and sharing our music with people around the world”.

Tickets for all those Go Set shows are on sale now, so grab yours before they sell out!

31 March 31 – Vinnies Dive, Bundjalung Country/Gold Coast
1 April 2023 – The Zoo, Meeanjin/Brisbane
2 April 2023 – Platform 5, Turrbul Country/Nundah
14 April 2023 – TBC, Naarm/Melbourne
15 April 2023 – Crown and Anchor, Tarntanya/Adelaide
21 April 2023 – The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre, Nipaluna/Hobart
22 April 2023 – The Royal Oak, Therrernotepanner, Leterrermairrener and Panniher Country/Launceston
23 April 2023 – Kindred Hall, Tommeginne Country/Kindred
28 April 2023 – Moshpit Bar, Eora/Sydney
29 April 2023 – Dicey Rileys, Woolyungah/Wollongong

Image used with permission from Revolutions per Minute

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Anna Smyrk Gets Real With “I Don’t Want to Meet Your Mother”

Society might try to sell us on forever love, but most of us go through a few relationships that are destined to burn out. Anna Smyrk gets honest about that with her latest single “I Don’t Want to Meet Your Mother.” With its refreshingly honest lyrics and chunky guitar chords, it’s a nice change of pace.

“I wrote this song thinking back to my first relationships,” Anna recalled. “I grew up in a small town but I had all these big dreams. I didn’t want to get tied down to any one person or place. So I always kept a wall up, I didn’t want to accidentally find myself in too deep to get out.”

She had a whole lot of fun recording the track in Nashville with producers Jake Finch and Collin Pastore (Lucy Dacus).

“There’s a part in this song where me and the producers are all just shouting ‘NO!” at the top of our lungs, like a bunch of cranky toddlers. It was probably my favourite studio moment, even though I kind of lost my voice after that.”

Anna has some big shows appearances coming up, including Newstead Live which kicks off today.

20-23 January 2023 – Newstead Live, Jaara Jaara Country/Newstead
19 February 2023 – Brunswick Artists Bar, Bulleke-bek/Brunswick (FREE 4 pm show)
25 February 2023 – Tanswells Hotel, Baarmutha/Beechworth
10-13 March 2023 – Port Fairy Folk Festival, Dhauwurd Wurrung Country/Port Fairy

Image used with permission from This Much Talent; credit: Jeff Anderson Jnr

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Good Lekker Drop New Bop, “Show I Care”

Good Lekker are bringing the summer vibes with their dancetastic new single “Show I Care.” It’s an absolute charmer which is sure to get your toes tapping, at the very least!

“I tried to keep the lyrics as simple as possible in ‘Show I Care’,” vocalist Joshua Fahy explained. “To an extent, I want listeners to be able to imbed their own meaning into the song, however they relate to it. Context is impossible to escape when writing, however. This song reflects me, in my mid-20s, unsure of what comes next in life. It’s about dragging others along for the ride while goals dissipate and past dreams begin to look foreign to yourself. It’s about the transience of friendship as everyone moves on to different stages of life and the difficulties of keeping in touch. It’s about trying to glue all these parts into a half-decent collage and loving what you make. Take your pick for what appeals to you.”

The Eora/Sydney band will hit the road this May with shows in all the East Coast capitals. May might seem like a long way off, but it’ll be here before you know it. Put these dates in your calendar so you don’t miss out!

20 May 2023 – Lady Hampshire, Eora/Sydney
26 May 2023 – The Workers Club, Naarm/Melbourne
27 May 2023 – O’Skulligans, Meeanjin/Brisbane

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Thundamentals, Horrorshow, and Thom Crawford Bring the Head With “100 Degrees”

Thundamentals are bringing the summer vibes on their latest single “100 Degrees.” This absolute banger features the band’s long-time collaborator Thom Crawford and their touring pals Horrorshow. Just try to resist grooving along to this one.

The single’s release is a great reminder that Thundamentals are touring all around the country right now. Limited tickets are still available, so get onto it.

20 January 2023 – Fat Controller, Tandanya/Adelaide
21 January 2023 – Freo Social, Waylyup/Fremantle
27 January 2023 – Uni Bar, Woolyungah/Wollongong
28 January 2023 – UC Hub, Ngunnawal/Canberra
10 February 2023 – 170 Russell, Naarm/Melbourne
11 February 2023 – Torquay Hotel, Wadawurrung/Torquay
17 February 2023 – The Cambridge Hotel, Mulubinba/Newcastle
18 February 2023 – The Metro Theatre, Eora/Sydney

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The Superjesus Back to Their Best With Comeback Single “Money (We’re Only In It For Love)”

If you had any concerns that line-up changes might negatively impact The Superjesus’ sound, let me put them to rest. Their latest single “Money (We’re Only In It For Love)”, their first with Murray Sheridan and Cam Blokland, is one of the best modern rock songs I’ve heard in years.

Frontwoman Sarah McLeod is itching to get back on the road later this month, commenting “We’re gonna play this song so hard on this tour, I can’t wait, I’m gonna scream my eyeballs out!”

Bassist Stuart Rudd added “Having been together in the same band for over 20 years, the DNA wasn’t hard to find and tapping into new creative veins would soon yield our first new single and now we’re looking at our first new album in 20 years.”

I expect you might get a sneaky listen to a few new album tracks when The Superjesus hit the road with Dallas Crane. These shows are long overdue, so make sure you don’t miss them.

27 January 2023 – The Lansdowne, Eora/Sydney
28 January 2023 – The Lansdowne, Eora/Sydney
9 February 2023 – The Triffid, Meeajin/Brisbane
10 February 2023 – Kings Beach Hotel, Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country/Sunshine Coast
11 February 2023 – Miami Marketta, Bundjalung Country/Gold Coast
17 February 2023 – The Gov, Tarntanya/Adelaide
3 March 2023 – The Corner, Wurundjeri Country/Richmond

Image used with permission from Revolutions per Minute; credit: David Sheerman

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Turpentine Babycino Release Rocking Second Single, “Calamity”

Mulubinba/Newcastle indie-rock act Turpentine Babycino impressed me from the jump with their debut single “Write a Song Sounds Shit.” Now with the release of their follow-up “Calamity,” they prove they’ve got real staying power. It’s another high-energy number that’s short, at less than three minutes, but definitely not sweet.

“Gabe, our drummer, wrote the music for this song and it was my job to create a story with the lyrics and melody,” explained the band’s frontwoman, Georgie Winchester. “The music was very energetic and kinda agro which spurred a sleeping monster – memories of my days at college university. I was reading a book at the time in which I found the word ‘calamity’ meaning ‘an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster’. This is exactly what happened during my time at college after getting mixed up in a passionately toxic relationship. I decided it was my time to finally write about my experience and get the fuck over it through this track. In my mind, I traveled back to those days at uni and felt everything again which was great as I harnessed the emotions and wrote the song in around 30 minutes. As a band, it’s one of our absolute favorite Turpentine tracks as it sounds awesome live and it’s as real as it gets.”

You’ll soon get to hear just how awesome it sounds live soon, as Turpentine Babycino are wasting no time getting on the road. They’ll kick things off with a couple of hometown shows before touring up and down the East Coast.

22 January 2023 – The Cambridge Hotel, Mulubinba/Newcastle
28 January 2023 – Prince Hotel, Mulubinba/Newcastle
3 February 2023 – Towradgi Beach Hotel, Dharawal/Wollongong
9 February 2023 – The Retreat Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne
11 February 2023 – Transit Bar, Ngunnawal/Canberra
17 February 2023 – Lass O’Gowrie, Mulubinba/Newcastle
23 February 2023 – The Rails, Cavanbah/Byron Bay
24 February 2023 – Tomcat, Meeanjin/Brisbane
25 February 2023 – Wave Bowl, Guruk/Port Macquarie
2 March 2023 – Eddie’s Grub House, Bundjalung/Coolangatta
3 March 2023 – Last Rites, Yaegl/Yamba
5 March 2023 – The Grand Junction, Wonnarua/Maitland
8 April 2023 – The Beatty Hotel, Dungog/Gresford
29 April 2023 – Hoey Moey, Gumbaynggirr/Coffs Harbour

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Drugdealer Bringing the Good Stuff to Australia in March

I have a policy of listening to absolutely everything that comes my way. If you judge a book by its cover, or an artist by the way they present, you might miss out on a real gem. If I’d taken Drugdealer on face value, I might have assumed that this band with an edgy name and a long-haired frontman wouldn’t gel with my laidback summer holiday vibe. But nothing could be further from the truth. It turns out this Los Angeles outfit makes some fabulous yacht rock. What’s more, they’re coming your way Australia.

I’ve spent the morning listening to Drugdealer’s 2022 album Hiding in Plain Sight. They’ll showcase songs from that record and previous releases on this tour. Tickets are on sale now and the venues are small, so I’d say you should discover Drugdealer pronto, before you miss out.

4 March 2023 – Nine Lives Festival, Meeanjin/Brisbane
6 March 2023 – Factory Theatre, Eora/Sydney
8 March 2023 – Summertown Studio, Tandanya/Adelaide
9 March 2023 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne
11 March 2023 – Milk Bar, Boorloo/Perth

Image used with permission from Good Intent; credit: Andrea Adolphy

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“ten feet tall” – Yorke

In 2020, Yorke blew me away with her debut EP Liberosis. I loved it so much that I named it among my top releases of the year. I couldn’t wait to hear what came next, but I’m glad Yorke has taken her time with a follow-up. Two years after her breakthrough, she’s treated us with ten feet tall.

After two years, Yorke is older and wiser. There’s a confidence that comes with time that shines through these songs. However, she hasn’t lost that youthful spark that drew me to her music years ago. There’s a real nostalgic charm to the upbeat numbers that dominate this EP, including the singles “next life”, “i’ll keep driving”, and “when the honeymoon is over.” After dancing through the first couple of songs, the gentle title track gives us the opportunity to pause, reflect, and get to know Yorke a little better. There’s a quiet power about this song, the only ballad on the EP. Its lyrics are beautifully vulnerable and its simpler orchestration shows us a new side of Yorke and her powers.

When I reviewed Liberosis back in 2020, I said Yorke showed great potential. With the release of her follow-up, I think she’s realising that potential I heard then. It’s pitch-perfect pop, confident and charismatic, whether it’s backed by layered beats or more stripped back. I’m really looking forward to hearing what Yorke does next, but I’m also going to enjoy sitting with these songs for a little while.

Yorke’s ten feet tall is out now. She’ll play the East Coast capitals to support its release in February.

3 February 2023 – Northcote Social Club, Naarm/Melbourne
9 February 2023 – The Lansdowne, Eora/Sydney
10 February 2023 – Black Bear Lodge, Meeanjin/Brisbane

Images used with permission from Island Records Australia

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Piper Butcher Makes Strong Statement With “Unconscious Mind”

Piper Butcher proves she’s one to watch with her bold new single “Unconscious Mind.” It’s a gritty anthem, a call to arms that encourages people to seize their opportunities to carve out the life they want.

“People crave freedom in their own lives, but sometimes the only person blocking that is themselves”, said Piper of the song’s inspiration.

After enjoying some downtime for Christmas, Piper will head to Tamworth for the Country Music Festival followed by Thredbo’s Blues Festival. Mark these dates in your calendar fans!

14 January 2023 – The Welder’s Dog, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth (FREE)
15 January 2023 – Fanzone Stage, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth (10:30 am)
19 January 2023 – Maton Showcase @ West Blazes, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth (10 am)
19 January 2023 – West Diggers, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth (with Melanie Dyer)
27-29 January 2023 – Thredbo Blues Festival, Monero – Ngarigo Country/Thredbo

Image used with permission from Red Rebel Music

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Bootleg Rascal Celebrate 10 Years of “Psychotica” With Tour and New Merch

I was pretty late to the Bootleg Rascal party. They hit my radar in 2017, but by then they were already touring internationally. The good news is, it’s never too late to get on board. The news that they’ll celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut EP Psychotica with a string of shows next year inspired me to go back to that breakthrough recording. It might have dropped a decade ago, but it still sounds fresh as a daisy.

The tour is exciting enough, but Bootleg Rascal will also mark the milestone with the re-release of Psychotica and their 2020 EP Collaborations of Very Isolated Delinquents “19 on one very special split 12” vinyl. They’ll also release a limited edition Psychotica T-shirt. A dollar from every shirt sold will benefit ANTAR, which campaigns for justice in solidarity for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or like me you’re new to the party, I encourage you to slip on Psychotica. While you’re enjoying the sweet funk-soul grooves, grab yourself some tickets to these shows. Bootleg Rascal will play Psychotica in its entirety, as well as some fan favourites, rarities, and new material. Could you ask for anything more? I think not. Get onto it!

8 April 2023 – Sol Bar, Jinibara/Maroochydore
14 April 2023 – The Brightside, Meeanjin/Brisbane
15 April 2023 – Miami Marketta, Yugambeh/Gold Coast
28 April 2023 – The Espy, Naarm/Melbourne
29 April 2023 – Transit Bar, Ngunnawal/Canberra
5 May 2023 – Beach Hotel, Cavanbah/Byron Bay (FREE)
13 May 2023 – The Lady Hampshire, Eora/Sydney
19 May 2023 – The River, Wooditchup/Margaret River
20 May 2023 – Indian Ocean Hotel, Boorloo/Perth
21 May 2023 – Mojo’s, Whadjuk/Fremantle

Image used with permission from Good Intent