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78 Saab Announce Farewell Show

After 15 years together and 350 live shows, 78 Saab have called it quits.

During their time together 78 Saab earned a reputation as an energetic live act and solid studio band. Their single “Whatever Makes You Happy” was one of the first released on pivotal local label Ivy League, and Triple J listeners embraced their debut album Picture A Hum, Can’t Hear a Sound. I’m sure they never imagined that name they picked simply to fill out the Australian National Uni campus band comp would be with them for so long.

The band will perform one final gig for their loyal fans on December 1 at Sydney’s Annandale Hotel. Tickets for 78 Saab’s swan song are available now through the venue.

Image used with permission from International Music Concepts

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78 Saab Tour “Warm Jets”

78 Saab are preparing to travel around the country in support of their new single “Warm Jets.”

The track, which comes from the band’s most recent album Good Fortune, gets a digital release on February 11. It’s described as engaging and hugely dynamic, with a radio-friendly chorus and brooding verses. Sounds like fun!

There aren’t many of dates, but 78 Saab will cover a lot of territory on this tour. See them at the following venues in March and April.

5 March 2011 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
12 March 2011 – Northern Star, Newcastle
2 April 2011 – Gaelic Club, Sydney
28 April 2011 – Grace Emily, Adelaide
29 April 2011 – Mojos, Fremantle
30 April 2011 – The Bird, Perth

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Good Fortune for 78 Saab

Sydney rockers 78 Saab are preparing to release their brand new album Good Fortune.

It’s been a long time coming (some three years in fact), but it’s full of all of the classic songwriting and hooky melodies we’ve come to expect from 78 Saab, although they say this one has a slightly darker edge. It was recorded with the band’s longtime studio buddy Tim Whitten (Powderfinger, The Go-Betweens, Hoodoo Gurus, Augie March), and features the single “Whatever Rules You Break.”

Good Fortune will be released on October 15 through 78 Saab’s brand new record label Other Tongues.

Image source: Other Tongues