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Kingswood Releases “Why Should I Let You Go?” During Massive Aussie Tour

Kingswood are one of those Aussie bands that do great things with very little fanfare. So you might have missed their fabulous new song “Why Should I Let You Go,” which features gorgeous vocal harmonies and a one of the most beautiful country melodies I’ve heard in some time. I love it just a little more with every listen.

“’Why Should I Let You Go?’ was recorded on an impromptu and inspired sojourn in Paris, France where we wanted to capture the progression of the song as it developed across Nashville dive bars and the mountains of Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland and the Czech Republic,” The band explained. “The original was written in solitude, lamenting over a Nashville skyline but very quickly developed a new life on the road with a refreshed and hopeful energetic lift, echoing the reinvigorated musical take that band naturally fell into as we experienced audiences all over the world. The resounding nature of the chorus, pushing the idea that love has a journey for us all seemed to resonate across all environments and languages.”

You also might have missed that Kingswood are in the midst of a record-breaking Aussie tour that will see them play more than 100 shows, with more to come. They’re taking their self-made bus Peggy on the road to make sure they can visit towns that most acts never get to. You won’t want to miss them when they pull in to your local area, so here are all the remaining dates:

5 June 2023 – Rocky Ridge Brewing, Undalup/Busselton
7 June 2023 – Sound City, Barngarla Country/Port Lincoln
8 June 2023 – Sound City, Barngarla Country/Port Lincoln
9 June 2023 – The Fat Controller, Tartanya/Adelaide
10 June 2023 – Western Hotel, Boandik Country/Mt Gambier
11 June 2023 – Hotel Victor, Ramindjeri and Ngarrindjeri Country/Victor Harbour
16 June 2023 – Big Easy Radio, Ngaltingga/Aldinga
17 June 2023 – The Setts, Latje Latje and Barkindji Country/Mildura
18 June 2023 – The Cordial Factory, Ngiyampaa Wangaaypuwan Country/Grenfell
21 June 2023 – La La La’s, Dharawal Country/Wollongong
22 June 2023 – Royal Hotel, Ngambri and Ngunnawal Country/Queanbeyan
23 June 2023 – The Lansdowne Hotel, Eora/Sydney
24 June 2023 – Stag & Hunter, Mulubinba/Newcastle
25 June 2023 – Brass Monkey, Gweagal Country/Cronulla
29 June 2023 – Gnomom Room, Palawa Country/Ulverstone
30 June 2023 – Royal Oak, Palawa Country/Launceston
1 July 2023 – Republic Bar, Nipaluna/Hobart
2 July 2023 – Republic Bar, Nipaluna/Hobart
6 July 2023 – Lambys, Djilang/Geelong
7 July 2023 – Gods Bandroom, Bunurong Country/Mornington
8 July 2023 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne
8 September 2023 – Kenilworth Showgrounds, Hinka Booma/Kenilworth

Image used with permission from beehive; credit: Michelle Grace Hunder

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Siobhan Cotchin Gets Political With “If God Is a Man”

Siobhan Cotchin has returned with her defiant new single “If God Is a Man.” It’s got a fabulous country-rock sound, but make sure you tap into those lyrics. This is a passionate anthem of opposition to the discrimination she’s recently witnessed in the United States, including the banning of abortions across after the overturning of Roe vs. Wade and attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights. We haven’t heard Siobhan tackle such meaty political topics before, so it’s exciting to hear her delivering such powerful lyrics!

“‘If God is A Man’ is a song with a super strong message, and one that is important to me. It’s about rejecting forced conformity and celebrating who you are and not wanting to change for other people. It’s also a song about losing faith and hope, and I feel as though that’s extremely relevant to the times we are living in. I want to be on the right side of history and stand up for what I believe in. I’m grateful to have a platform like music to spread this message. There’s no room for hatred and discrimination at my shows, and I want people of all walks of life to know that my music is a safe place and they are heard.” Siobhan explained.

“I wrote this song with Dylan and Carmen from The Money War and Paige Valentine. Paige, Carmen, and Dylan came up with the concept of the song and I fell in love with it, especially that chorus. Dylan and I wrote the verses and bridge together, and we sat on it for a while. I left it on the back burner for about a year and waited until it was the right time. I knew I wanted to record this song when I revisited the song and showed it to the band. They got the vibe straight away and it all fell into place. I feel like this song is still super relevant to the times we’re living in, maybe now more than ever, so it felt right to record and release it.”

“If God Is a Man” is the third single lifted from Siobhan’s sophomore EP Miss Reckless, which drops on May 31. She’s about to start touring with Kingswood before headlining her own shows.

25 May 2023 – Dunsborough Tavern, Quedjinup/Dunsborough (with Kingswood)
26 May 2023 – Mojos Bar, Walyup/Fremantle (with Kingswood)
27 May 2023 – The Rosemount, Boorloo/Perth (with Kingswood)
28 May 2023 – The Carine, Mooro Country/Carine (with Kingswood)
1 June 2023 – Nannup Town Hall, Wardandi & Bibbulmun Country/Nannup (with Kingswood)
2 June 2023 – The River, Noongar Country/Margaret River (with Kingswood)
3 June 2023 – Six Degrees, Kinjarling/Albany (with Kingswood)
4 June 2023 – Farm Hotel, Binjareb & Wardandi Noongar Country/Treendale (with Kingswood)
7 June 2023 – Sound City, Galinyala/Port Lincoln (with Kingswood)
8 June 2023 – Sound City, Galinyala/Port Lincoln (with Kingswood)
9 June 2023 – Fat Controller, Tartanya/Adelaide (with Kingswood)
10 June 2023 – Western Hotel, Curdnatta/Port Augusta
11 June 2023 – Hotel Victor, Wirramulla/Victor Harbour (with Kingswood)
15 June 2023 – The Royal, Gadigal Country/Bondi
16 June 2023 – The Retreat Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne
17 June 2023 – Felons, Meeanjin/Brisbane
23 June 2023 – The Rosemount, Boorloo/Perth

Image used with permission from beehive; credit: Jarrad Levy

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“A Kingswood Christmas” – Kingswood

When I heard Aussie rock act Kingswood released a Christmas album, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The tracklist was traditional, but I was sure there had to be a modern, subversive twist. So I resisted for weeks, sticking to my reliable playlist of Christmas favourites rather than trying something new. Now that I’ve finally pressed play, I wonder why I didn’t do it sooner. A Kingswood Christmas is a festive feast of nostalgia.

From the opening piano notes of their jazzy take on “White Christmas” I realised I’d misjudged our Aussie rock legends. While their originals have rock edge, these Christmas covers pay loving homage to influences including Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Nat King Cole.

The piano is a strong presence throughout this album. It reminds me a lot of Vince Gauraldi and his A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack. It also gives these tunes a really festive feel. You can just imagine the lads from Kingswood singing around that piano on Christmas Day, with martinis in hand. The album moves from swinging tunes like “Let it Snow” and “Winter Wonderland” to more poignant moments such as “The Christmas Song” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” While secular music dominates, Kingswood still found a place for traditional carols. Classic Christmas tunes like “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night” don’t usually do much for me, but Kingswood’s reverent versions are unexpectedly moving.

If all of that hasn’t convinced you to ditch Michael Buble this year and give our local lads a try, consider this. Profits from all sales of A Kingswood Christmas will benefit Beyond Blue’s Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service. Christmas is such a tough time for so many people, but the pandemic will no doubt make it harder. Knowing Kingswood are helping out puts another big tick beside this album for me.

A Kingswood Christmas is out now.


Image used with permission from Beehive PR

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Kingswood Announce Tasty New Single “Bittersweet” and Aussie Tour

Kingswood have delivered our first taste of their third studio album, Juveniles, and it’s absolutely delicious. The new single “Bittersweet” has an irresistible rock flavour that leaves you satisfied, yet just a little hungry for more.

“The thing that makes us who we are is the fact that we can do whatever we want, musically,” acknowledged lead guitarist Alex Laska. “We’re not doing it to be vindictive or to piss people off. We’re [just] not being confined. It’s like we’ve opened Pandora’s Box and have looked in every room; it’s mental.”

Juveniles hits stores and streaming services on March 13, the day after Kingswood’s latest Aussie tour kicks off. Tickets for that go on sale tomorrow at 11 am local time via Live Nation and the band’s website.

12 March 2020 – Barwon Club, Geelong
13 March 2020 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
14 March 2020 – Volta, Ballarat
18 March 2020 – Kambri ANU, Canberra
19 March 2020 – UOW Unibar, Wollongong
20 March 2020 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
21 March 2020 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
26 March 2020 – The Gov, Adelaide
27 March 2020 – The Rosemount, Perth
28 March 2020 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
29 March 2020 – Freo Social, Fremantle
2 April 2020 – The Triffid, Brisbane
9 April 2020 – Republic Bar, Hobart
11 April 2020 – Saloon, Launceston
12 April 2020 – Forth Pub, Devonport
16 April 2020 – The Northern, Byron Bay
17 April 2020 – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
25 June 2020 – The Jack, Cairns
26 June 2020 – Otherwise Bar, Townsville
27 June 2020 – CBD McGuires Hotel, Mackay

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Ian Moss, The Rubens, & More Star in New Kingswood Clip

Kingswood have enlisted a host of stars for their epic video to promote “Micro Wars.” More of a short film than a film clip, the 10-minute extravaganza features Ian Moss, The Rubens, Tkay Maidza, Freddy Crabs from Sticky Fingers, Thomas Champion of The Preatures, Jake Stone from Bluejuice, Aussie actress Liana Cornell, and of course the guys from Kingswood themselves. The band’s overachieving guitarist Alex Laska also served as co-director with Jason Von Drayco.

I don’t want to give too much about the video away, so just settle yourself in and enjoy this wonderful blend of cinema and Aussie rock.

Kingswood will tour around the country next year. Here are all the places you can see them play:

22 January 2015 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
23 January 2015 – Racehorse Hotel, Ipswich
24 January 2015 – Oz Fest @ Miami Tavern, Gold Coast
25 January 2015 – Oz Fest @ Waterfront Hotel, Sunshine Coast
6 February 2015 – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights
7 February 2015 – Village Green, Mulgrave
22 February 2015 – Paddy’s Albury, Albury
27 February 2015 – Hellenic Hall, Hobart
28 February 2015 – Mordialloc Food Wine & Music Festival, Mordialloc (ALL AGES; FREE)
12 March 2015 – Black Swan Hotel, Bendigo
13 March 2015 – The Forum, Melbourne
14 March 2015 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
20 March 2015 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
21 March 2015 – The Triffid, Brisbane
26 March 2015 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
27 March 2015 – The Capitol, Perth
28 March 2015 – Dunsborough Tavern, Dunsborough
29 March 2015 – Newport Hotel, Fremantle

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Kingswood Ready New Album

Melbourne indie-rock gods Kingswood are preparing to unleash a brand new album on the masses. Microscopic Wars will hit stores on August 22.

The latest cut to whet our appetites is “I Can Feel That You Don’t Love Me,” a bluesy ballad that drips Southern cool. Perhaps that’s fitting as Kingswood recorded it at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. It also sees guitarist Alex Laska stepping up to the microphone for the first time.

Kingswood will celebrate the release of Microscopic Wars with shows just about everywhere.

20 August 2014 – Pirie & Co Social Club, Adelaide
21 August 2014 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
22 August 2014 – The Capital, Perth
23 August 2014 – North West Festival, Port Hedland
26 August 2014 – Newtown Social Club, Sydney
29 August 2014 – Howler, Melbourne
3 September 2014 – Kooroora Hotel, Mt Buller
4 September 2014 – Swindlers Bar, Mt Hotham
5 September 2014 – The Union Club Hotel, Wagga Wagga
6 September 2014 – The Armidale Club, Armidale
12 September 2014 – Ric’s Big Backyard @ Ric’s Bar, Brisbane
13 September 2014 – Originals Music Festival, Noosa
17 September 2014 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
18 September 2014 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
19 September 2014 – Waves, Wollongong
20 September 2014 – Collector Hotel, Parramatta
25 September 2014 – ANU Bar, Canberra
26 September 2014 – Area Hotel, Griffith
17 October 2014 – The Karova Lounge, Ballarat
18 October 2014 – Torquay Hotel, Torquay
23 October 2014 – The Loft, Warrnambool
24 October 2014 – Unibar, Adelaide

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Kingswood and Calling All Cars Unite for Beachy Shows

Kingswood and Calling All Cars are joining forces for what’s sure to be one of summer’s hottest tours. The Life’s A Beach shows will see the lads following the East Coast, playing in some of the best beachy beer barns our country has to offer.

Kingswood are particularly excited to get back in front of local audiences after an extended stay in the United States. They’ve got a new single, “Sucker Punch,” to plug and their long awaited debut LP on the way. Expect to hear a sneak peek of some of its songs ahead of its release early next year.

Meanwhile Calling All Cars are riding high on the success of their latest single “Werewolves.” It’s also a taste of more music to come; Calling All Cars will release album number three next year.

As if two great local talents wasn’t enough, She Rex will join the tour from January 4. Here are all the places you can get a massive dose of Aussie rock this summer.

27 December 2013 – Westernport Hotel, San Remo
28 December 2013 – Tarwin Social Club, Tarwin Lower
29 December 2013 – Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads
30 December 2013 – Torquay Hotel, Torquay
2 January 2014 – Carmens, Miranda
3 January 2014 – Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale
4 January 2014 – Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay
5 January 2014 – The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
7 January 2014 – Yamba Bowling Club, Yamba
8 January 2014 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
9 January 2014 – Club Forster, Forster
10 January 2014 – The Northern, Byron Bay
11 January 2014 – The Tempo Hotel, Brisbane
12 January 2014 – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast

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Boy in a Box & Kingswood Team Up for Split Ends Shows

Boy in a Box and Kingswood will rock their way around the country next month on one big double headliner tour. The Split Ends shows will see the emerging bands facing it off in a musical battle for the ages.

Boy in a Box are real contenders, with a new EP under their belt and a lot of love for their catchy new single “On My Mind.” They’ve also honed their live act with support slots for Birds of Tokyo and Calling All Cars, as well as a slot at Falls.

But Kingswood will be just as eager to win the hearts of the punters. They’ve just played Splendour and enjoyed plenty of airplay for the singles “Yeah Go Die” and “Medusa.”

See Boy in a Box and Kingswood duke it out at the following shows.

23 August 2012 – Goodgod, Sydney
24 August 2012 – Northern Star, Newcastle
6 September 2012 – Ed Castle, Adelaide
7 September 2012 – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne
12 & 14 September 2012 – BIGSOUND Brisbane

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