Kisschasy Gear Up For New Album Release With “Better”

Kisschasy are continuing to turn back the clock with their latest single “Better.” The track’s a powerful reminder that this Naarm/Melbourne quartet are more than just a nostalgia band. They might just be making the best music of their career right now.

“’Better’ is the last song on [new album] The Terrors Of Comfort and for good reason; it offers a glimpse of hope after taking the listener through the unsettling world of vice and distraction,” explained Kisschasy frontman Darren Cordeux. “It’s a kind of an inverted love song – a song about saying goodbye to something or someone in order to better love oneself. Many times, when writing a song, the music and melody can inform the lyrics, or at least the theme. This song had an optimistic, expansive sound so I thought the concept could be about liberating oneself from that negative force mentioned in previous singles ‘Parasite’ and ‘Lie To Me’.”

Kisschasy’s brand new album The Terrors of Comfort will be released on February 13. Just a few days later they’ll load up the van and hit the road with Good Charlotte and Yellowcard. You have no idea how much I’m regretting missing these shows due to an overseas holiday! First-world problems and all, but please buy tickets so you can tell me all about it!

17 February 2026 – RAC Arena, Boorloo/Perth
19 February 2026 – Entertainment Centre, Meeanjin/Brisbane
21 February 2026 – Racecourse, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Bendigo
25 February 2026 – Qudos Bank Arena, Eora/Sydney

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Yellowcard & Pop-Punk Pals Heading to Oz

Yes, I know I said I was taking a break, but when I heard American pop-punk legends Yellowcard are heading to Australia for a massive tour I couldn’t resist making one more post today. Hearing Yellowcard are heading our way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ocean Avenue was exciting enough, but then I saw the headliners. We get Motion City Soundtrack and Plain White T’s too?! Yes please!

“It has taken us a long time to sort out bringing the 20th anniversary of Ocean Avenue to Australia, but we promise it will be worth the wait!” Yellowcard said in the press release. “This lineup is so good and we can’t wait to reconnect with our fans down under.”

Yellowcard haven’t played Australia since 2017 so I know fans will be hungry for these shows. Sign up for presale tickets from December 10 or try the general sale from December 12.

2 April 2024 – Metro City, Boorloo/Perth (18+)
4 April 2024 Hindley St Music Hall, Tarntanya/Adelaide (Licensed ALL AGES)
5 April 2024 – Margaret Court Arena, Naarm/Melbourne (Licensed ALL AGES)
9 April 2024 – Hordern Pavilion, Eora/Sydney (Licensed ALL AGES)
11 April 2024 – Bar On The Hill, Mulubimba/Newcastle (18+)
13 April 2024 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane (Licensed ALL AGES)