Cardboard Cutouts – Sounds of Oz

Cardboard Cutouts show they’re one of the best up-and-coming rock acts in the country with the release of their latest single “Steer.” Coming hot on the heels of “My Best Friend,” all this amazing music has got me buzzing for their debut album release in June.

“‘Steer’ is about trying to back yourself for a better life and trying to seize opportunity for growth, but having seeds of self-doubt looming over every decision,” the band explained. “It’s difficult to make big life decisions without feeling like you’re throwing parts of you down the drain and losing control of your life for a little while. ‘Steer’ aims to capture the internal monologue of the anxiety and confusion that comes with that.”

“Steer” is the latest single lifted from Cardboard Cutouts’ debut album Politics and Footy Tips, which drops on June 27.

Photo credit: Harrison Innes

Maybe it’s the stormy weather making me angsty, but I’m finding plenty of rock music to get me excited this week. My latest discovery is Cardboard Cutouts, a Toowoom/Toowoomba-raised act who’ve just dropped their powerful new single “My Best Friend.” Hit that volume button, because this one sounds best loud.

“‘My Best Friend’ is about a friend who was involved in a toxic relationship with someone and had substance abuse issues,” the band revealed. “They lost sight of who they were and what their purpose was. This song tells the story of that battle from an observer who is struggling to cope with what is happening, but has lost any bit of leverage to help and support the person.”

After sharing stages with Phil Jamieson, Greta Stanley, and Vera Blue, Cardboard Cutouts are stepping up as headliners with a quick tour celebrating the single release later this month. Check them out at these intimate venues before they inevitably graduate to the big gigs.

21 March 2025 – Crowbar, Meeanjin/Brisbane
22 March 2025 – Bone Idol Brewery, Toowoom/Toowoomba (FREE)
27 March 2025 – The Tote Upstairs, Naarm/Melbourne
28 March 2025 – Dissent Cafe & Bar, Ngambri/Canberra
29 March 2025 – The Oriental Hotel, Mulubinba/Newcastle (FREE)

Image used with permission from Crowd Favourite

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