Category: Tour Announcements

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End of Fashion Celebrates 20 Years With Vinyl And Shows

The first thing I did on hearing that End of Fashion are celebrating 20 years since the release of their self-titled debut album was feel old. The second was to fire it up on Spotify. And I’ve got to say, it sounds even better than I remember it.

There’s the monster single “O Yeah” of course, but all the songs around it really stand up. It makes me wonder why they weren’t all over the charts.

The album sounds good on Spotify, but no doubt the special anniversary double vinyl will sound even better. The first record features the original album remastered while the second has rare demos, B-sides, and unheard gems. It also features artwork from the archives, a never-before-released lyric sheet, and a collage of photos submitted by fans. You can preorder yours now from Universal.

“When we made this album, we never dreamed it would still mean so much to people 20 years later. That’s a real gift for us and we wanted to give something back. We put this re-issue together with a lot of love — and a lot of memories…our own and most importantly, the fans. Which is why we got them involved. This is as much theirs as it is ours. To have this out in the world again, on vinyl, with all this amazing material from the archives that we never thought would see the light of day, feels really special,” said End of Fashion frontman Justin Burford.

To celebrate the milestone, End of Fashion will head out on their first national tour in almost a decade. They’re promising to play their debut album in full plus plenty of fan favourites. You know this is going to be big, so make sure you get your tickets before they sell out.

15 August 2025 – The Brightside, Meeanjin/Brisbane
16 August 2025 – Crowbar, Eora/Sydney
22 August 2025 – The Night Cat, Naarm/Melbourne
23 August 2025 – Jive, Tarntanya/Adelaide
30 August 2025 – The Rosemount, Boorloo/Perth

Photo credit: Peter Sherlock

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Palace Sell Out Shows Ahead of Aussie Tour

After wowing crowds in 2022 and 2023, British indie-folk band Palace are heading back to Australia later this month to support their new EP Greyhound.

I must admit, I wasn’t across Palace’s music until I received the press release, but I’ve had the Greyhound EP on repeat for a couple of days now. If you dig lush, honest folk music in the vein of Fleet Foxes and Bright Eyes, I know you’ll be into these guys too.

Tickets are selling fast, with some shows already sold out, so if you’re keen make sure you grab yours soon!

25 June 2025 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney
26 June 2025 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane (SOLD OUT)
28 June 2025 – Palais, Naarm/Melbourne
29 June 2025 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Tarntanya/Adelaide (SOLD OUT)
1 July 2025 – Metropolis Fremantle, Walyalup/Fremantle

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Hassall Impresses With “Overpopulator”

Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Hassall hits all the right notes with her relatable new indie-pop single, “Overpopulator.” With intricate lyrics and unpredictably addictive melodic movements, just see if you can resist playing this one a few times in a row.

The song’s music video, filmed by Willem Kingma (Bones & Jones, The Grogans), was shot in several locations around the regional Victorian town of Kolijon Country/Colac. Hassall said the clip aims to replicate the song’s over-caffeinated vibe.

“My favourite part of the day was shooting at our friend Maggie’s house,” she added. “It was a beautiful old house with feature pieces of furniture, and each room was painted a totally different colour, which made it ideal for filming.”

“Overpopulator” comes from Hassall’s debut album Means More to Me Than It Does to You, which drops on July 3. Before that she’ll support Killing Heidi on their 25 Years of Reflector shows, so if you’ve got some tickets make sure you don’t miss her set!

20 June 2025 – The Gov, Tarntanya/Adelaide (SOLD OUT)
21 June 2025 – Magnet House, Boorloo/Perth
26 June 2025 – The Tivoli, Meeanjin/Brisbane
27 June 2025 – Liberty Hall, Eora/Sydney
28 June 2025 – Northcote Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne

Photo credit: Jurek Lubinski

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Cordiform Drop “So What!” Ahead of East Coast Tour

If you’re struggling to get through the working week, give yourself a moment to crank up “So What!”, the latest track from Naarm/Melbourne-based emo pop-punk act Cordiform.

I don’t throw the term perfect around lightly, but this might just be the perfect pop-punk song. Its energetic intro piqued my interest, but those relatable lyrics delivered so convincingly by James Hibble assured me these guys are the real deal. Then when the intensity of those drums went up a notch to match the power of Liam Nolan’s grittier vocals in the second verse, my adoration went to another level. “So What!” is anthemic, perfect for singing along to when life gets too much.

“[So What!] was one of the first songs we started working on after we released our debut EP, Growth & Despair, in October 2023,” Liam said. “The original idea was Tim Irwin’s [drummer] really early in writing, always looking at it wondering how we would use it. It went through a lot of changes but the foundations were always linked back to the original demo. It took working with [producer Ionei] Heckenberg to really pull a chorus together that felt big enough to give the energy to the song we thought it deserved.”

Ionei also shot, directed, and edited the music video for “So What!” with Jaydon Colvin. The clip sees the band coming together with Cordi Club, their playful take on Fight Club. While it’s lighthearted, it also emphasized how even the most mundane things can become meaningful when they’re shared.

“Working with [Jayden and Ionei] was so effortless,” Liam enthused. “They really took our ideas and our lack of experience and really guided us through a massive day. They are so energetic and uptempo with their work and they really want you to walk away with the best product possible. It was something like 36c when we filmed that day and everyone was struggling under all the lights in the cramped spaces but they never showed it, even if we did.”

Cordiform are wasting no time celebrating the release of “So What!”, kicking off an epic East Coast tour supporting Chasing Ghosts tomorrow. Tickets are still available, so get on it!

6 June 2025 – The Austral, Tarntanya/Adelaide
7 June 2025 – Volta, Ballaarat/Ballarat
8 June 2025 – Northcote Social Club, Naarm/Melbourne
13 June 2025 – Oxford Art Gallery, Eora/Sydney
14 June 2025 – Greaser Bar, Meeanjin/Brisbane
9 August 2025 – 2 Pizza 2 Planet Festival @ Stay Gold, Naarm/Melbourne

Photo credit: Tony Tailor

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Bad Neighbour Bites Back With “Snarling”

Emerging Meeanjin/Brisbane indie punk act Bad Neighbour have just become the latest band to sign with new Aussie label Ninth Life Records. To celebrate, they’ve just dropped a killer new single “Snarling” which really shows their teeth.

“’Snarling’ was written after the end of a long relationship,” explained Bad Neighbour frontman Cooper Riley. “I was coming to terms with letting someone down, and how my life had changed and what the landscape of my future looked like.”

After dropping their debut album Millions last September, the release of “Snarling” marks a new chapter for Bad Neighbour. They’ll celebrate by joining The Smith Street Band on their upcoming shows all around the country, so make sure you don’t miss their sets.

11 July 2025 – Altar, Nipaluna/Hobart (supporting The Smith Street Band)
12 July 2025 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne (SOLD OUT – supporting The Smith Street Band)
13 July 2025 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting The Smith Street Band)
18 July 2025 – Crowbar, Eora/Sydney (supporting The Smith Street Band)
19 July 2025 – Crowbar, Meeanjin/Brisbane (SOLD OUT – supporting The Smith Street Band)
20 July 2025 – Crowbar, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting The Smith Street Band)
24 July 2025 – The Gov, Tarntanya/Adelaide (supporting The Smith Street Band)
25 July 2025 – Magnet House, Boorloo/Perth (supporting The Smith Street Band)
26 July 2025 – Indian Ocean Hotel, Noongar Country/Scarborough (supporting The Smith Street Band)

Image used with permission from Bigmouth PR

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Flynn Gurry Releases Exciting New Single Ahead of East Coast Tour

Flynn Gurry effortlessly blends earnest folk with pop energy on “Don’t Stop Dreaming,” his first single released under ABC Music. If you’re into artists like Vance Joy and Mumford & Sons, I know you’ll dig this.

“This song was written post-comedown from my first big tour,” Flynn said. “The last show I had played on that tour is still one of my most memorable shows and I had begun writing the lyrics in the green room whilst the headline band was playing. Feelings of bittersweet. There was a period after that tour where I spent a lot of my time wondering what was next because essentially, I had ticked off a very important bucket list moment – and the chorus came from this place. Ultimately this song is a reminder to myself to not stop dreaming, reminding me to keep pushing and not forget the little person with his guitar just wanting to play the fuck out of it in front of people.”

Since Flynn penned “Don’t Stop Dreaming” during some post-tour blues, it’s no surprise that he’s back on the road next month to support its release. This will be his first headlining tour, so make sure you get out there and show your support.

6 June 2025 – Wesley Anne, Wurundjeri-willam Country/Northcote
7 June 2025 – The Space, Dhauwurd Wurrung/Warrnambool
20 June 2025 – Low 302, Eora/Sydney
21 June 2025 – Junk Bar, Meeanjin/Brisbane

Photo credit: Michael Peters

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Lyn Bowtell Releases Nostalgic New Single, “Cold Shiver”

Lyn Bowtell is back with “Cold Shiver,” a brand-new track that showcases a brand-new sound for this acclaimed singer-songwriter. I’ve always appreciated her superb lyrics, but her gentle country-folk music rarely grabbed me. This has much more of a ‘70s country-rock feel and I’m here for it.

The song came out of a Victorian songwriting retreat hosted by Carter Carter. Lyn worked on the song with Carmel Charlton, Elissa Parsons, Jenny Churchill, Lea Groves, Michelle Walker, and Melanie Gray. That’s a serious collaborative effort, but it’s paid off.

“We had a spare hour, so I threw it out there, ‘Let’s write something!’” Lyn said. “At first, they looked at me like I was mad, but we split into melody and lyric teams and just went for it. No pressure, no rules, just pure, spontaneous creativity. It was winter, and the working title was Cold Weather, but what we ended up with was something none of us could’ve written on our own.”

“We imagined a guy meeting a girl at a ski resort,” Lyn explained. “She was just after a bit of fun, but he fell harder than expected. There’s no bitterness in it, just a wistful kind of hope. That feeling when you remember someone and, out of nowhere, you get that chill… a cold shiver. It’s playful, nostalgic, and a fun to perform.”

Lyn is gearing up to release her next album Paper Cuts in the coming months. She’s got a stack of gigs coming up, including some shows to promote that album, so catch her anywhere you can.

12 July 2025 – North Tamworth Bowling Club, Calala/North Tamworth (with Luke O’Shea)
26 July 2025 – The Irish Club, Ngambri/Canberra (with Luke O’Shea)
27 July 2025 – Robertson Public House and Kitchen, Gundungurra Country/Robertson (with Luke O’Shea)
2 August 2025 – The Beer Shed, Dharawal Country/Campbelltown (album launch)
3 August 2025 – Flamingos, Mulubinba/Newcastle (album launch)
29 August 2025 – Crossroads Bar, Thubbo/Dubbo
30 August 2025 – The Agrestic Grocer, Wiradjuri Country/Orange
31 August 2025 – The Cordial Factory, Wiradjuri Country/Grenfell
24 October 2025 – Mantra Studio Kitchen & Bar, Wurundjeri Country/Yarraville
25 October 2025 – Noojee Hotel, Wurundjeri Country/Noojee
26 October 2025 – The Shed Theatre @ The Pig & Whistle, Bunurong Country/Main Ridge
18 November 2025 – Country Music Cruise to NZ, departs Eora/Sydney

Image used with permission from Bec Gracie Publicity

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Shane Smith & The Saints Announce Maiden Aussie Tour

Texan alt-country-folk act Shane Smith & the Saints are heading to Australia for the first time to promote their latest album Norther. I’ve had this album on repeat today. It’s just so good. Shane Smith has got that sort of weathered, seasoned voice that demands you pay attention, and the musicality of his band is off the charts. If you love acts like Mumford & Sons and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, I know these guys will be right up your alley.

While they haven’t been to Australia before, they’ve spent the last decade on the road building a passionate fanbase and refining their sound. They’re playing tiny venues here, and you can almost guarantee that won’t be the case next time they visit us. Back home they’ve played legendary venues like the Ryman Auditorium and Red Rocks Amphitheater (which they sold out in just 36 hours). But they haven’t forgotten their roots.

“If you spend 10 years playing dive bars and small clubs almost every single night, and you go to the merch booth after every show and hang out with the fans until the staff literally kicks you out, you get to turn those fans into friends,” Shane Smith said. “That’s how we built this thing. We’ve done as many as 240 shows in a single year. We’ve worked so hard to get there, and that hard work has created a beautiful, meaningful audience.”

Here are those Aussie dates. Don’t let yourself sleep on them.

17 October 2025 – Groundwater Music Festival, Kombumerri Country/Broadbeach
18 October 2025 – Princess Theatre, Meeanjin/Brisbane
21 October 2025 – Factory Theatre, Eora/Sydney
22 October 2025 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne

Image used with permission from Jo Corbett Publicity

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Feel Alright Listening to Hayden Calnin’s New Single

The gloomy pre-winter weather is the perfect backdrop for listening to “Alright Now,” the latest single from local multi-disciplinary artist Hayden Calnin. This gentle acoustic folk track is a bit like a big warm blanket or cup of tea. It just wraps around you and takes you to a place of serenity. It’s gorgeous.

“This song speaks to being okay with all the weirdness around you. Rather than avoiding it, I’ve found it’s often better to accept it and ride along with it,” Hayden said. “There’s also a realisation that you can’t talk to everyone about everything – stigma is a real thing and it exists around the globe on a range of topics, but it’s nice knowing that there’s a few people with whom I can talk to about the weirder side of life. It’s a gentle song, and hopefully it brings some calm to those who hear it.”

Hayden will support Canadian indie-folk artist Leif Vollebekk on his Australian tour, which kicks off on Tuesday. Both artists are so good; if you love gentle acoustic folk you won’t want to miss these shows:

6 May 2025 – Rechabite, Boorloo/Perth
8 May 2025 – Metro Theatre, Eora/Sydney
10 May 2025 – Crowbar, Meeanjin/Brisbane
11 May 2025 – The Croxton, Naarm/Melbourne

Photo credit: Christine Diefenbach

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Jenny Mitchell Drops New Single and Tour Announcement Ahead of Album Release

Ahead of the release of her new album Forest House, Kiwi singer-songwriter Jenny Mitchell has released a brand new song and revealed she’s heading Down Under. Her latest release “Heart Like a House” sounds like a love song, but Jenny says she wrote it about a different kind of connection.

“’Heart Like A House’ is inspired by how important it is to me to build a life in music that is welcoming and safe for my band and my team – which has largely been influenced by watching other artists carve their own paths that don’t necessarily fit the mainstream industry model,” she explained. “It’s also really influenced by my upbringing, in a family who have always kept welcoming and hosting as a core value.”

“Heart Like a House” comes from Jenny’s fourth album Forest House, which she’ll release in May 16. You’ve got a couple of months to learn the new songs before Jenny arrives on our shores in July.

12 July 2025 – The Street Theatre, Ngambri/Canberra
13 July 2025 – Little Alberts, Muurrai/Bathurst
17 July 2025 – Memo Music Hall, Naarm/Melbourne
19 July 2025 – The Candle & Quill Bookshop, Boorum/Montville
20 July 2025 – The Brightside, Meeanjin/Brisbane
24 July 2025 – The Vanguard, Eora/Sydney
26 July 2025 – The Savoy Bar and Music, Darkinjung Country/Long Jetty
27 July 2025 – The Stag & Hunter, Mulubinba/Newcastle
28–31 August 2025 – Gympie Music Muster, Gimpi/Gympie

Image used with permission from Revolutions per Minute