Tour Announcements – Page 6

Posted on 28/08/202524/08/2025 by Lauren Katulka

Let Salt Tree Take You to “Paradise”

I wrote this post a week ago, as rain bucketed down in Darkinjung Country/the Central Coast. But I queued it up to post as I arrive in Japan. As I trade their summer for the last dregs of our winter, it seemed like the right time to share “Paradise,” the summery new single from Salt Tree. If you’re not lucky enough to have a trip on horizon, close your eyes and I swear this track will get you there for a few minutes.

“The song is about imagining a life you could build with someone in a new place,” the band said. “It’s about choosing to stay, to commit, and to create something real together. ‘Paradise’ is wherever you choose it to be, wherever you feel accepted, loved, have purpose, and feel at home.”

“Paradise” comes from Salt Tree’s new EP Adrift, which drops on October 24.

“Adrift is a collection of songs about the moments in life when you feel unanchored; between places, between relationships, between versions of yourself,” Salt Tree explained. “Each track explores a different kind of drifting – from the lows of mental struggle to the excitement of new love, from the sadness of letting go to the hope of being a better person. It’s about learning to trust that even when you’re unmoored, you’re still moving toward something real.”

Salt Tree are currently touring Europe, but they’ll be back here to celebrate the release of Adrift before you know it. Here are all the places you can catch their folky goodness in the coming months.

28 August 2025 – Conrad Sohm, Dornbirn
29 August 2025 – Alles Gute Open Air, Innsbruck (FREE)
30 August 2025 – Cheesecake Festival, Hamminkeln (FREE)
1 September 2025 – Knust, Hamburg
2 September 2025 – Orangerie, Sibesse (SOLD OUT)
3 September 2025 – Club Stereo, Nuremberg
4 September 2025 – Strom, Munich
5 September 2025 – Scheunenkonzert, Bad Münstereifel
6 September 2025 – Bulli Summer Festival, Wesel (FREE)
8 September 2025 – Zakk, Duesseldorf
9 September 2025 – Kavka, Antwerp
11 September 2025 – The Watering Hole, Cornwall
13 September 2025 – Omeara, London
13 September 2025 – Kulterfestival, St. Gallen (SOLD OUT)
3 October 2025 – The River Hotel, Wooditchup/Margaret River
4 October 2025 – Rosemount Hotel, Boorloo/Perth
10 October 2025 – Jive, Tarntanya/Adelaide
11 October 2025 – Fusebox @ Factory Theatre, Eora/Sydney
17 October 2025 – Barwon Club Hotel, Djilang/Geelong
18 October 2025 – Northcote Social Club, Naarm/Melbourne
23 October 2025 – Miami Marketta, Kombumerri Country/Gold Coast
24 October 2025 – Solbar, Kabi Kabi Country/Sunshine Coast
26 October 2025 – Crowbar, Meeanjin/Brisbane

Image used with permission from Nettwerk Music Group

Posted on 27/08/202515/09/2025 by Lauren Katulka

KYARNA Wows Me With “Meet in Love”

I listened to “Meet in Love,” the debut single from Yuin singer-songwriter KYARNA, a bit like a blind audition from The Voice. I received it as a wav file, so I had nothing but her striking voice and incredible lyrics to go on. It floored me. I would have quickly turned my chair.

Then I opened up the press release and was floored again. She was so much younger than I anticipated. Her voice is so mature and her lyrics wise beyond her years. I’m sure she’s been here before.

Make sure you stop and listen to the lyrics of “Meet in Love.” KYARNA wrote the single a few years ago about knowing the timing isn’t right with someone, but hoping it might be later down the track. The song’s taken on a deeper meaning now as the person KYARNA sings about passed away earlier this year. That’s helped the song evolve into a tribute to a love story that will never get its happy ending.

While “Meet in Love” is KYARNA’s first single, she’s no newcomer to music. She’s shared stages with Paul Kelly and Troy Cassar-Daley and supported the late, great, Uncle Archie Roach. She’s also been hand-selected to support Liz Stringer at the following Aussie shows later this year. Tickets are available through the links.

16 November 2025 – Anglesea Memorial Hall, Kuarka Doola/Anglesea
21 November 2025 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne
27 November 2025 – Black Bear Lodge, Meeanjin/Brisbane
28 November 2025 – Brunswick Picture House, Bundjalung Country/Brunswick Heads
5 December 2025 – Stag & Hunter Hotel, Awabakal Country/Mayfield
6 December 2025 – Mary’s Underground, Eora/Sydney
13 December 2025 – Meeniyan Town Hall, Brataualung Country/Meeniyan

Image used with permission from Soul Sound Management

Posted on 25/08/202525/08/2025 by Lauren Katulka

The Inadequates Harmonies Shine on “Genevieve”

I really am a sucker for harmonies. If your voices blend beautifully, you’re halfway towards winning me over. So I’m head over heels for “Genevieve,” the latest track from The Inadequates who show with this release that they are anything but.

With the lush harmonies and intricate guitars, it reminds me a little of something Taxiride might have included on one of their albums back in the day. It’s easy to get swept up in the romance of the sound, but tap into the lyrics and you’ll soon realise it’s a bittersweet breakup song.

“Genevieve” comes from The Inadequates’ debut album Haven’t You Heard, which drops on August 28. They’ll support its release with the following shows:

30 August 2025 – The Knoll Studio, Yugambeh Country/Mt. Tamborine
31 August 2025 – Sonic Sherpa, Meeanjin/Brisbane (FREE from 2 pm)
12 September 2025 – Butchers Brew Bar, Eora/Sydney
13 September 2025 – Smith’s Alternative, Ngambri/Canberra
14 September 2025 – Frank’s Wild Years, Woolyungah/Wollongong
19 September 2025 – The Living Room, Mulbinba/Newcastle
20 September 2025 – Home at Roto House, Guruk/Port Macquarie
21 September 2025 – Resonator Music, Bullenah/Ballina
19 October 2025 – Lefty’s Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane

Photo credit: Emma Adin

Posted on 21/08/202517/08/2025 by Lauren Katulka

John Butler Releases Romantic New Single, “King of California”

I’m feeling all warm and fuzzy listening to new material from John Butler. His latest single “King of California” celebrates his 25-year partnership with his wife, muse, and regular collaborator Mama Kin. If you love love, I know you’ll fall for this one as hard as me.

“My partner and I have been on a pretty big ride together, constantly evolving and working out what it means to be life partners,” he said. “With every new phase of living comes a new season of self-reflection and reassessment. We’re here to ground and uplift each other, never to minimise or restrict.”

“King of California” comes from John’s new studio album PRISM, which drops on September 5. You can preorder the vinyl, CD, or merch bundles now. He’ll play shows all around the country, across the ditch, and in the UK and Europe to support its release. Tickets are selling fast though, so get on it!

Image used with permission from KAOS

Posted on 18/08/202514/08/2025 by Lauren Katulka

BOY SODA Shines Bright With “4K”

Smooth as butter, BOY SODA is coming at you with his latest single “4K,” which features the talents of Dean Brady and Siala. This song has got such a cool groove and soulful vocal runs from the awesome artists involved.

“We made ‘4K’ when everyone was staying at our spot and it’s such an honour to be friends with artists who are so incredible, vocally and artistically,” BOY SODA enthused. “Dean and Siala in their own right are prolific artists so it feels like a really important contribution to the soul/R&B scene we’re trying to build here in Australia. We spend a lot of time together making music and just sharing space when either of them fly in, so it’s really amazing to have a song like ‘4K’ that speaks to our collective taste and love for embedding our souls in our music.”

“4K” comes from BOY SODA’s highly anticipated debut album SOULSTAR, which we’ll hear on October 3. You can pre-order or pre-save it now. He’ll also play a couple of launch shows to support its release.

1 October 2025 – Lazybones, Bulanaming/Marrickville
11 October 2025 – The Evelyn, Naarm/Melbourne

Photo credit: Satoru Takamatsu

Posted on 18/08/202516/01/2026 by Lauren Katulka

Canada’s Ocie Elliott Announce Aussie Return

I’m a sucker for a good folk duo, so I’ve fallen pretty quickly for Ocie Elliott, who are making their way to Australia this summer. They’re far from a household name here, but in their native Canada they’ve been nominated for JUNO Awards and earned widespread acclaim for their studio albums We Fall In and In That Room. They’ve toured extensively through North America and Europe, and they’re excited to make a return visit to our shores.

“Australia, after nearly three years away, we finally get to return!” they gushed. “We are more than excited to perform in your beautiful country again and enjoy your delicious coffee, beaches and açai bowls. And of course, to be back in the same space as all of you. See you in summer 2026.“

Since they haven’t blown up here, we get to see them at intimate venues which are honestly perfect for their gentle folk music. Prepare to be entranced when Ocie Elliott grace local stages next year.

30 January 2026 – The Tivoli, Meeanjin/Brisbane
1 February 2026 – The Northern, Cavanbah/Byron Bay
4 February 2026 – Hamilton Station Hotel, Mulubinba/Newcastle
5 February 2026 – City Recital Hall, Eora/Sydney
6 February 2026 – Northcote Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
8 February 2026 – Barwon Heads Hotel, Koornoo/Barwon Heads

Photo credit: Kelly Lovett

Posted on 16/08/202514/08/2025 by Lauren Katulka

Peach Fuzz Drop “Fall Right Back to You” Ahead of EP Release and Tour

It’s an exciting time to be a Peach Fuzz fan. The Naarm/Melbourne-based indie-rockers have just dropped a fantastic new single, “Fall Right Back to You” ahead of the release of their new EP and headlining tour of the East Coast. I love this song. It’s not just a total banger. It also has some really relatable lyrics about second-guessing the decision to walk away from a relationship.

“The lyrics speak to that feeling of remorse and yearning,” the band said. “When you’re unsure if you made the right call.”

“Fall Right Back to You” comes from Peach Fuzz’s new EP Isn’t it Obvious? which they’ll release on September 17. You can pre-order a fabulous pink vinyl copy here.

“Every song on this EP lets you sing your heart out about some very real and very chaotic emotion you’ve probably had towards someone,” Peach Fuzz shared. “It’s indecisive, emotional, and loud – just like your early 20’s should be.”

You’ll have a couple of weeks to learn all those new lyrics before Peach Fuzz head out on their East Coast tour supported by rising indie-folk act Lottie McLeod.

10 October 2025 – Howler, Naarm/Melbourne
24 Oct 2025 – Blute’s, Meeanjin/Brisbane
25 Oct 2025 – The Trocadero Room, Eora/Sydney

Image used with permission from Blue Music

Posted on 13/08/202511/08/2025 by Lauren Katulka

Rainbow Kitten Surprise Drop “Dang” Ahead of Headlining Shows & Ocean Alley Supports

I try to never judge a book by its cover, but occasionally I’m guilty of judging a musical act by their name. Listening to American act Rainbow Kitten Surprise today I was reminded why that can be a bad move. I expected them to be an over-the-top grating cutesy pop act, but they’re actually a really cool, genre-bending alternative act. I was hooked from the first listen of their latest single “Dang” which took me down a Spotify rabbit hole that I’m not in a hurry to get out of.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise have been earning rave reviews for their Thanks For Coming tour, which South Florida Insider called “a masterful display of live music—raw, unpredictable, and utterly unforgettable.” Aussies will get a chance to experience their on-stage energy when Rainbow Kitten Surprise play headlining shows and support Ocean Alley along the East Coast next year.

23 January 2026 – Forum Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
24 January 2026 – Catani Gardens, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting Ocean Alley)
28 January 2026 – The Tivoli, Meeanjin/Brisbane
30 January 2026 – Brisbane Showgrounds, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Ocean Alley)
31 January 2026 – The Domain, Eora/Sydney (supporting Ocean Alley)
1 February 2026 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney

Photo credit: Shervin Lainez

Posted on 03/08/202504/08/2025 by Lauren Katulka

Cordovas Touring Australia for First Time

When I hear someone is touring Australia and I’m not familiar with their work, I love taking a deep dive and discovering what they’re all about. My latest discovery is Cordovas, a Nashville band that produces what the press release calls cosmic Americana. It’s a pretty off-the-wall description, but once you listen, it all makes sense. It’s a little Southern rock, but these guys push the envelope too much for it to sit neatly in that box. It’s incredibly cool.

Take a listen to their four albums and get yourself across their music, if you aren’t already. Cordovas have built a devoted fanbase in the US and Europe for their outstanding live shows, and they’re bound to do the same in Australia. If there’s any justice, they’ll be moving on to bigger venues next time, so see them up close and personal while you can!

2 October 2025 – Enmore Hotel, Eora/Enmore (FREE)
3 & 4 October 2025 – Dashville Skyline Festival, Wonnarua Country/Lower Belford
6 October 2025 – Stag & Hunter, Mulubinba/Newcastle
8 October 2025 – Tumut River Brewing Co, Wiradjuri Country/Tumut
9 October 2025 – Bridge Hotel, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Castlemaine
10 October 2025 – Barwon Club, Djilang/Geelong
11 October 2025 – Out On The Weekend Festival @ Seaworks, Koort-Boork-Boork/Williamstown
12 October 2025 – Shotkickers, Naarm/Melbourne

Image used with permission from Jo Corbett Publicity

Posted on 27/07/202528/07/2025 by Lauren Katulka

Kirk Franklin Heading to Australia for First Shows

I’ve always joked to my family that I might be a more religious person if we had gospel churches in Australia. I can take or leave the Hillsong style of worship music, but soulful songs of praise get me going. I hadn’t come across the music of Kirk Franklin before, but I started listening when the press release for his upcoming Aussie tour came across my desk. I am hooked! Whether you’re true believer or a heathen like me, it’s really good stuff.

What I love most about Kirk’s music is the way he brings gospel into the 21st century. The roots are there, but he blends it with R&B, funk, hip-hop, and pop elements. It’s fabulous. Fans can experience the magic live when he visits Australia for the first time this December.

13 December 2025 – Opera House Forecourt, Eora/Sydney
15 December 2025 – Palais Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
16 December 2025 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane
18 December 2025 – Riverside Theatre, Boorloo/Perth

Image courtesy of Live Nation