Category: Tour Announcements

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Imogen Clark Impresses With “All Hard Feelings”

It’s Imogen Clark’s birthday today but she’s giving us a gift: a brand new single. I feel like this every time I hear new Imogen Clark material, but “All Hard Feelings,” might just be her best one yet. It’s so relatable and catchy, I’ve already played it several times this morning. It sounds incredible, and well it should given her superstar collaborators. Imogen penned the track in Nashville with Sinead Burgess and Blake O’Connor, then recorded it with Grammy-winning bassist Davey Faragher and Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer Pete Thomas on drums, who were both part of Elvis Costello’s band The Imposters.

“When I rocked up at Sinead and Blake’s apartment to write this song, I’d had a bit of a week. Someone had fucked me over and I resented how much it was getting to me,” Imogen recalls. “We decided to put that energy into a song about how I have never really gotten over anything in my whole life. I saw a meme once that said ‘Taylor Swift has never shaken anything off’ and I thought ‘Same queen’. It’s a really fun tune that also lets me burn off some of that bitter energy in a cathartic way”.

There are plenty of opportunities to see Imogen in the coming months as she’s landed some plum supporting slots. Once she wraps up her shows with BOWEN * YOUNG, she’ll warm up crowds for Andrew Farris and Steve Poltz. If you have tickets to any of these shows, make sure you get there early enough for her set.

19 January 2024 – Factory Theatre, Eora/Sydney (supporting BOWEN * YOUNG)
20 January 2024 – Lizotte’s, Mulubinba/Newcastle (supporting BOWEN * YOUNG)
21 January 2024 – Capitol Theatre, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth (supporting BOWEN * YOUNG)
27 January 2024 – IMB Theatre, Woolyungah/Wollongong (supporting BOWEN * YOUNG)
28 January 2024 – The Triffid, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting BOWEN * YOUNG)
9 February 2024 – The Beer Shed, Dharawal Country/Campbelltown (supporting Andrew Farriss)
10 February 2024 – Astor Hotel, Gandangara Country/Goulburn (supporting Andrew Farriss)
11 February 2024 – Lizotte’s, Mulubinba/Newcastle (supporting Andrew Farriss)
16 February 2024 – Sooki Lounge, Wurundjeri Country/Belgrave (supporting Andrew Farriss)
17 February 2024 – Theatre Royal, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Castlemaine (supporting Andrew Farriss)
23 February 2024 – Wilder Tasmania, Palawa Country/Gowrie Park (supporting Andrew Farriss)
24 February 2024 – Clarendon Arms, Palawa Country/Evandale (supporting Andrew Farriss)
25 February 2024 – Republic Bar, Nipaluna/Hobart (supporting Andrew Farriss)
8 March 2024 – Imperial Hotel, Ngumundi/Eumundi (supporting Andrew Farriss)
9 March 2024 – Old Museum, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Andrew Farriss)
15 March 2024 – Heritage Hotel, Bulla/Bulli (supporting Andrew Farriss)
16 March 2024 – Brass Monkey, Kurranulla/Cronulla (supporting Andrew Farriss)
23 March 2024 – Thornbury Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting Steve Poltz)
28 March 2024 – The Great Club, Eora/Sydney (supporting Steve Poltz)

Photo credit: Michelle Grace Hunder

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Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham Release Title Track From Duets Album “Birdsong”

Country is one of those genres that elicits pretty strong reactions in me. I either love it or hate it: there is no in between. That’s the reason I didn’t review Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham’s collaborative album Birdsong last year. While there were songs I loved, there were plenty that also weren’t my cup of tea. It’s also why I’m excited that they’ve released the title track, one of my favourite cuts from this release. The song was inspired by an ancient Chinese proverb, “Always keep a green branch in your heart so a singing bird may come.”

“It’s easy to die inside and become unwilling to keep your branch outstretched,” Felicity added. “When you’ve suffered it can make you untrusting and protective.”

Speaking of his musical partner, Josh said “I was inspired by her resilience and openness in the wake of recent personal tragedy. When I encountered that proverb, I felt that she was its living embodiment. Not only was her branch green and outstretched – she was the singing bird too! I wrote the song by a river in the golden glow of a late summer evening with a chorus of cicadas swelling and pulsing in harmony.”

Felicity and Josh are bringing the music from Birdsong to the following cities in the coming months.

24 January 2024 – Capitol Theatre, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth
22 March 2024 – St. Brigids Church Crossley, Gunditjmara Country/Warrnambool
23 March 2024 – Palais-Hepburn, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Hepburn Springs
24 March 2024 – Watchem Church, Watchupga/Watchem
31 March – 1 April 2024 – National Folk Festival, Ngambri/Canberra

Image used with permission from Wildheart Publicity

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Joan & The Giants Bring Summer Vibes With “Good Time” Single

Joan & The Giants have just dropped their latest single “Good Time”, and it’s an absolute summer anthem. It’s an easy, breezy number that has me thinking of carefree moments like highway drives and bonfires on the beach.

“‘Good Time’ is about being madly in love and letting go of control,” said the band’s frontwoman, Grace Newton-Wordsworth. “This indie guitar-soaked summer song is a sexy ride, and it’s the first time I’ve let myself get sexy and feel sexy in a song. I just love the way it makes me feel, and I hope it brings some good times to people.”

Joan & The Giants will play a few shows this month to warm up for their massive slot supporting P!NK in March. If you don’t have tickets to the stadium shows, make sure you catch them at one of their free gigs!

19 January 2024 – Froth Craft Brewery, Goomburrup/Bunbury (FREE)
20 2024 – Settlers, Wooditup/Margaret River (FREE)
21 2024 – Caves House Hotel, Wooditup/Yallingup (FREE)
1 March 2024 – Optus Stadium, Perth (supporting P!NK)
2 March 2024 – Optus Stadium, Perth (supporting P!NK)

Image used with permission from Kick Push PR

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Talk Heavy Release “Fun Dumb Song”, “The Montreal Screwjob”

Hit the volume, because Meeanjin/Brisbane punksters Talk Heavy have just released a fabulous new single, “The Montreal Screwjob,” and it’s best played loud. And often. After the emo vibes of their last two tracks, “The Montreal Screwjob” is a bit of a change of pace. Rather than going deep and dark, the lads retell the story of ‘90s wrestling icon Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart.

“We’d been sitting on this instrumental song for a time trying to find the right lyrics. When I was talking to our guitarist Pat about it, he suggested to just try writing about something silly or non-personal instead of our usual personal existentialism,” explained Matt Cochran, the band’s vocalist and guitarist. “We’re both 90’s wrestling nerds so we ended up settling on The Montreal Screwjob. I’ve always wanted to write about wrestling because it’s something I obsessed over as a kid and I was inspired by the way that The Mountain Goats channeled that in their own way for their 2015 album ‘Beat The Champ’. We’re super proud of how it turned out, it’s just a fun dumb song and I can’t wait to play it live.”

Talk Heavy are celebrating the release with the announcement of a brand new East Coast tour. Catch them anywhere you can this February.

9 February 2024 – Black Bear Lodge, Meeanjin/Brisbane (with Melaleuca and Upsetter)
16 February 2024 – Burdekin Hotel, Eora/Sydney (with Great Job! and Hugs)
17th February 2024 – Dicey Riley’s, Dharawal Country/Wollongong (supporting Raised As Wolves and Jayhawks)
23rd February 2024 – The Presynct, Naamba/Nambour (supporting City Council with Robbie Thunder and Electric Prawns 2)

Photo credit: Will Johnstone

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Emma Donovan Preaches Self Love With “Lovin’ Looks Like” Ahead of Aussie Tour

Absolute force of nature Emma Donovan is back with a beautiful new soul single “Lovin’ Looks Like.” But don’t mistake this beautiful ballad for just another love song.

‘“Lovin Looks Like’ is a healing song about learning to love yourself again. It’s about taking a good look in the mirror and seeing who you are and knowing and learning about all your worth,” Emma explained. “After being broken from a relationship, learning to love yourself can be hard but over the years I’ve taken good advice. I’ve learned that putting myself first isn’t a bad thing and that I should never be made to feel bad about that focus.”

“Lovin’ Looks Like” is the latest track from Emma’s forthcoming new album, which Emma said further explores the concept of “not being afraid to do this on my own and walking strong through everything”. Emma will bring her new music and plenty of old favourites to the people on her upcoming shows. She’ll return to Tamworth, where she began playing with her family band The Donovans at the tender age of 11, before embarking on a national tour with Charley Crockett. These shows will be the only place you can get your hands on a limited-edition double A-side 7” single featuring “Lovin’ Looks Like” and previous release “Blak Nation,” so make sure you stop by the merch stand!

25 January 2024 – TRECC, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth (with Troy Cassar-Daley 4pm)
25 January 2024 – Tamworth Hotel, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth (with Kevin Bennett 7pm)
25 January 2024 – Aboriginal Cultural Showcase @ Fanzone Stage, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth (9pm)
27 January 2024 – Tamworth Town Hall, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth (with Charley Crockett 4pm)
28 January 2024 – Bar on the Hill, Mulubinba/Newcastle (with Charley Crockett)
30 January 2024 – The Events Centre, Kabi Kabi and the Jinibara Country/Caloundra (with Charley Crockett)
31 January 2024 – The Green Room, Cavanbah/Byron Bay (with Charley Crockett)
1 February 2024 – Eatons Hill Hotel, Meeanjin/Brisbane (with Charley Crockett)
2 February 2024 – Anita’s Theatre, Dharawal, Yuin and Wadi Wadi Country/Thirroul (with Charley Crockett)
4 February 2024 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney (with Charley Crockett)
6 February 2024 – Canberra Theatre Centre, Ngambri/Canberra (with Charley Crockett)
8 February 2024 – The Gov, Tarntanya/Adelaide (with Charley Crockett)
9 February 2024 – Civic Hall, Wadawurrung Country/Ballarat (with Charley Crockett)
10 February 2024 – Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Bunurong Country/Korumburra (with Charley Crockett)
12 February 2024 – The Forum, Naarm/Melbourne (with Charley Crockett)
14 February 2024 – Astor Theatre, Boorloo/Perth (with Charley Crockett)

Photo credit: Ian Laidlaw

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The Fabulous Front Bottoms Heading Down Under

Sometimes it takes a band announcing a tour to put them on my radar. When I heard New Jersey rock act The Front Bottoms were making their “long-awaited return” in April, I wondered who’d been waiting for them! That’s on me though. After hearing their 2023 release You Are Who You Hang Out With, I’m a fan. And I’m kicking myself that I’ll have to miss them due to a holiday in April!

I don’t want you to though. Take a listen. Trust me, you don’t want to find that you were sleeping too once everyone tells you how great these shows were. And I have no doubt that they will be.

Handsome Tours is running a presale tomorrow at 10 am before tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday January 18 at 10 am.

12 April 2023 – Roundhouse, Eora/Sydney
14 April 2023 – Princess Theatre, Meeanjin/Brisbane
16 April 2023 – Northcote Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
19 April 2023 – The Gov, Tarntanya/Adelaide
20 April 2023 – The Rechabite, Boorloo/Perth

Photo credit: Jimmy Fontaine

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Sophisticated Dingo Announce Aussie Tour For “I Don’t Mind” Single

One of the hardest working bands in the country, Sophisticated Dingo, are hitting the road again. The band will tour the country to celebrate the recent release of their latest single “I Don’t Mind.” We’re used to these guys going full throttle, but this beautiful track shows the duo’s softer side.

Vocalist and guitarist Lewis Matte says “I Don’t Mind” is “a reminder not to take any moment for granted. No one knows how long they have left. Nothing is perfect. Embrace imperfection. Embrace growth through learning from the outcomes of your actions. Be malleable, open to compromise and to building dreams together with the ones you love. Let them inspire you. Speak simply. Embrace what you have. Don’t overcomplicate it. Enjoy the ride.”

Amen! Sophisticated Dingo have sold out headlining shows before, so don’t go sleeping on these dates. Tickets are available for all shows right now.
8 March 2024 – La La La’s, Dharawal Country/Wollongong
9 March 2024 – Bootleggers, Eora/Sydney
22 March 2024 – Four5Nine, Boorloo/Perth
23 March 2024 – Grace Emily Hotel, Tarntanya/Adelaide
29 March 2024 – Junk Bar, Meeanjin/Brisbane
30 March 2024 – The Gaso Upstairs, Naarm/Melbourne

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Raise a Glass to Pierce Brothers’ “Bottle”

The Pierce Brothers might be one of the most consistent bands on the Aussie music scene. I fall instantly in love with everything they release, and their latest single “Bottle” is no exception. Often their tracks are slow burners, but this one brings the party vibes from the jump. And it’s got horns! Yes please.

“We really wanted to give the song a blues, almost Motown feel. Kicking things off with the horns gave it such a vibe, and we absolutely love it!” Jack Pierce enthused. “When I wrote the track, I knew the exact part the horns were going to play, but when we got into the studio, it was Phil [Threlfall, the band’s longtime collaborator] who pitched that opening, and I‘m so happy he did!”

The video, filmed at the King of Tonga Bar in Euro-Yroke/Elwood, shows you how much fun seeing the Pierce Brothers can be.

“It’s a pretty heavy subject matter, but I wanted to use a dark moody setting and have a bit of levity in there. We liked the idea of Jack going hell for leather, while I was slowly coaxed into the song,” explained Jack’s brother and band mate, Pat Pierce. “Much like a night at a pub can be. It was such a quick shoot and edit, and came together really well! Just vibes for days!”

Pierce Brothers have a couple of local dates before they jet off to Europe for their Studio tour. Catch them anywhere you can:

13 January 2024 – Queenscliff Town Hall, Wada Wurrung Country/Queenscliff
25 January 2024 – Oak & Anchor Hotel, Dhauwurd Wurrung Country/Port Fairy
27 January 2024 – Westernport Hotel, Bunurong Country/San Remo
13 February 2024 – The Garage, London
15 February 2024 – Reflektor, Liege
16 February 2024 – Badehaus Szimpla, Berlin
17 February 2024 – Nochtspeicher, Hamburg
18 February 2024 – Artheater, Cologne
20 February 2024 – Rotown, Rotterdam
21 February 2024 – Vera, Groningen
22 February 2024 – Soornroosje, Nijmegen
23 February 2024 – Paradiso, Amsterdam
25 February 2024 – Strom, Munich
27 February 2024 – Supersonic Records, Paris
28 February 2024 – PAARD, The Hague
2 March 2024 – Flavour Fest, Wadawarrung, Bunurong and Wurundjeri Country/Melton
30-31 March 2024 – Byron Bay Bluesfest, Bundjalung Country/Tyagarah
2-4 July 2024 – Birdsville Big Red Bash, Munga-Thirri/Simpson
15-17 August 2024 – Mundi Mundi Bash, Wilyakali Country/Broken Hill

Photo credit: Dara Munnis

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“Here They Come” – Eliza Hull

When you put your heart into music, when you lay your soul bare and let your listeners see all parts of yourself, I don’t think you can ever go wrong. That’s exactly what Eliza Hull has done with her new EP, Here They Come. You might remember me raving about the single “Running Underwater.” It set my expectations high, but the songs that support it on this five-track EP are every bit as strong.

It’s no coincidence that Eliza released Here They Come a few weeks ago on December 1, to coincide with International Day of People With Disability.

“I wanted to release the EP during the week of International Day of People With Disability because this record is about celebrating my disabled identity; it’s about all the parts of myself I hid away for so long because of stigma,” Eliza explained. “I also want to be the representation I was seeking as a disabled emerging musical artist.”

While these songs are bound to connect with listeners with disabilities who may have felt underrepresented or marginalised, I connected with this music on a purely human level. These are songs of struggle and strength, of acceptance and liberation. Eliza is a superb songwriter with an incredible voice, and that combination is showcased so powerfully here. She keeps the instrumentation simple, ensuring we can catch every important word she sings. Every song is a triumph, from the gentle piano ballad “Stay” to the epic slow burner, “Lilac Dreams.”

I’ve sat with this EP for a few days and I am falling more in love with every listen. It really is such a special release. I’ve been a fan of Eliza’s work for many years. It feels like everything she’s done before has been building towards this. Here They Come is out now. She’ll play the following shows next year to support its release.

20 January 2024 – Sydney Festival @ ACO Pier 2/3, Eora/Sydney
17 February 2024 – Town Folk Festival @ The Bridge Hotel, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Castlemaine
23 February 2024 – Malthouse Theatre Outdoor Stage, Naarm/Melbourne
24 February 2024 – Cube Theatre, Wiradjuri Country/Wodonga
3 March 2024 – Mordi Festival @ Peter Scullin Reserve, Boonwurrung Country/Mordialloc

Main photo credit: Simon Browne

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COTERIE Release Summer Anthem, “Paradise”

Your favorite summer party band COTERIE have released a new anthem for the season, “Paradise.” I know you’ll want to crank this one up loud!

This song sounds fire coming out of your speakers, but you know it’ll be even better live. Consider this your reminder that COTERIE are touring all over the country on their Lush Leopard Regional Summer Tour real soon.

27 December 2023 – Waihi Beach Tavern, Waihi
30 December 2023 – The Good Home Ferrymead, Christchurch
31 December 2023 – The Buxton, Nelson
3 January 2024 – Shake & Bake @ Brewton, Maidstone
8 January 2024 – Totara St, Mount Maungaunui
11 January 2024 – Leigh Sawmill, Leigh
12 January 2024 – Opononi Hotel, Opononi
13 January 2024 – Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai
19 January 2024 – Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North
25 January 2024 – Tanks Arts Centre, Gimuy/Cairns
26 January 2024 – The Seabreeze Hotel, Yuwibara/Mackay
27 January 2024 – Solbar, Kabi Kabi/Maroochydore
2 February 2024 – Froth Craft Brewery, Goomburrup/Bunbury
3 February 2024 – Indian Ocean Hotel, Boorloo/Perth
4 February 2024 – The River Hotel, Wooditup/Margaret River
15 February 2024 – King Street Bandroom, Mulubinba/Newcastle
16 February 2024 – Hello Sailor, Guruk/Port Macquarie
29 February 2024 – Pelly Bar, Boon Wurrung/Frankston
1 March 2024 – The Westernport Hotel, Mellow/San Remo
2 March 2024 – Torquay Hotel, Wadawurrung/Torquay
8 March 2024 – Label., Dharug/Brookvale
9 March 2024 – The Pavilion, Kiama, Dharawal/Kiama

Image used with permission from Good Intent