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Press Club Drop Another Stellar Single, “I Can Change”. Ahead of Album Release

I was already pretty psyched about the release of Press Club’s new album in a couple of weeks, but the release of the band’s latest single “I Can Change” has me even more pumped.

“‘I Can Change’ is about constantly being on the road, and needing to slow down/stay still because of the challenges it brings, emotionally and physically – fighting that feeling and wishing you could change cause it all you ever dreamt about. Then BAM, Covid comes along, smacks you in the face and takes it all away from you! And obviously you’ll never take it for granted again, if you ever get it back cause it’s everything you ever wanted,” explained lead singer Nat.

“I Can Change” is the latest track lifted from Press Club’s new album Endless Motion, which drops on October 14. The album came about through the downtime forced on them during the pandemic, but they’re making up for lost time. Press Club will tour this album around the country before heading to the UK and Europe. Here are all the dates you need!

13 October 2022 – The Cambridge, Awabakal Land/Newcastle
14 October 2022 – UOW, Dharawal Land/Wollongong
15 October 2022 – Crowbar, Gadigal Land/Sydney
16 October 2022 – The Zoo, Turrbal Land/Brisbane
17 October 2022 – Brunswick Ballroom, Wurundjeri Land/Melbourne
18 October 2022 – Singing Bird, Bunurong Land/Frankston (All Ages)
28 October 2022 – Kasbah Club, Limerick
29 October 2022 – Whelans Upstairs, Dublin
31 October 2022 – Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
1 November 2022 – Stereo, Glasgow
3 November 2022 – The Flapper, Birmingham
4 November 2022 – Deaf Institute, Manchester
5 November 2022 – OSLO, London
6 November 2022 – The Exchange, Bristol
8 November 2022 – 1999, Paris
9 November 2022 – Trix, Antwerp
10 November 2022 – Paradiso, Amsterdam
11 November 2022 – Vera, Groningen
14 November 2022 – Cassiopeia, Berlin
15 November 2022 – Chapeau Rouge, Prague
16 November 2022 – Chelsea, Vienna
18 November 2022 – Bogen F, Zurich
19 November 2022 – Strom, Munich
20 November 2022 – MTC, Cologne

Image used with permission from Little Gian Agency; credit: Nick Manuell

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Rock Out With Press Club’s New Single, “Eugene”

There’s nothing like some good punk-rock music to make a case of the Mondays feel a little more bearable. And we all know that Press Club know how to make good punk-rock music! With its fuzzy guitars and Natalie Foster’s raw, real vocals, their latest track “Eugene” is every bit as angsty as you’re hoping for.

“Eugene” comes from Press Club’s third album Endless Motion, which drops on October 14.

“The album is a culmination of years of downtime and introspection, false starts and disappointments, bushfires and pandemics. Factors that forced us to dig out parts of ourselves to sculpt a body of work that was as uncompromising and raw as our previous releases, but executed with more polish and finesse than we thought ourselves capable of” drummer Frank Lees said.

Press Club will play shows in Australia to celebrate the release of Endless Motion before gigging overseas. No matter where you are, here are the dates you need!

13 October 2022 – The Cambridge, Awabakal Land/Newcastle
14 October 2022 – UOW, Dharawal Land/Wollongong
15 October 2022 – Crowbar, Gadigal Land/Sydney
16 October 2022 – The Zoo, Turrbal Land/Brisbane
17 October 2022 – Brunswick Ballroom, Wurundjeri Land/Melbourne
18 October 2022 – Singing Bird, Bunurong Land/Frankston (All Ages)
28 October 2022 – Kasbah Club, Limerick
29 October 2022 – Whelans Upstairs, Dublin
31 October 2022 – Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
1 November 2022 – Stereo, Glasgow
3 November 2022 – The Flapper, Birmingham
4 November 2022 – Deaf Institute, Manchester
5 November 2022 – OSLO, London
6 November 2022 – The Exchange, Bristol
8 November 2022 – 1999, Paris
9 November 2022 – Trix, Antwerp
10 November 2022 – Paradiso, Amsterdam
11 November 2022 – Vera, Groningen
14 November 2022 – Cassiopeia, Berlin
15 November 2022 – Chapeau Rouge, Prague
16 November 2022 – Chelsea, Vienna
18 November 2022 – Bogen F, Zurich
19 November 2022 – Strom, Munich
20 November 2022 – MTC, Cologne

Image used with permission from Little Giant Agency; credit: Nick Manuell

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Press Club Rocks Out With “Insecurities”

Ordinarily Saturday is a day of celebration, but right now it just reminds us that we’re all trapped without gigs waiting for musicians to stream online content. In these frustrating times, the raucous rock of Press Club really hits the spot. The Melbourne band’s latest single “Insecurities” gives voice to our frustrations with plenty of angst and energy.

The Melbourne band recently announced Australian and European dates and they haven’t been called off … yet. So I’m going to post them here, because none of knows what May will bring. Just keep your ears to the ground to see whether they go ahead!

7 May 2020 – The Chippo, Sydney
8 May 2020 – La La La’s, Wollongong
9 May 2020 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne (All Ages Matinee)
9 May 2020 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne (18+ Evening Show)
15 May 2020 – Crowbar, Brisbane
16 May 2020 – Vinnies, Gold Coast
21 May 2020 – Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
22 May 2020 – Dot to Dot Festival, Manchester
23 May 2020 – Dot to Dot Festival, Bristol
24 May 2020 – Dot to Dot Festival, Manchester
12 June 2020 – Download Festival, Donnington
14 June 2020 – Booze Cruise, Hamburg

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Rock Out With Press Club’s Newie, “Separate Houses”

Press Club can do no wrong in my eyes, or by my ears. Their energy and passion is absolutely infectious. Their lyrics are so relatable. In short, they’re bloody awesome. All of the things I love about them are showcased in their latest single “Separate Houses.”

The film clip was captured on the band’s recent UK and European tour. With guitarist Greg Rietwyk behind the camera, it takes you to Scotland, England, and continental Europe.

“Separate Houses” is the first track on Press Club’s recently-released sophomore album Wasted Energy. If you still haven’t got your ears around this one, what are you waiting for? Press Club are bringing punters songs from that album and some old favourites on their current tour. They’re in fine form, after recently wrapping up that UK and European tour, so make sure you catch them this time around.

8 November 2019 – The Gaso, Melbourne
9 November 2019 – Hobart Brewing Company, Hobart
15 November 2019 – Torquay Hotel, Torquay
16 November 2019 – The Westerport, San Remo
21 November 2019 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
22 November 2019 – Pelly Bar, Frankston
29 November 2019 – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
30 November 2019 – The Zoo, Brisbane
5 December 2019 – Dunsborough Hotel, Dunsborough
6 December 2019 – Lucy’s Love Shack, Perth

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Press Club Drop New Video Ahead of Album Release & Overseas Tour

Melbourne punksters Press Club might be conquering the world right now, but they don’t want us to forget them here at home. They’ve just released a brand new video for the ballsy single “Thinking About You” and their new album Wasted Energy drops tomorrow, August 16.

“The idea for the ‘Thinking About You’ video clip came to me as we touched down from a 20-plus hour transit home from our first European tour in May this year,” explained guitarist Greg Rietwyk. “I pictured a surreal retelling of the story of a stalking stranger that is told within the song lyrics, with [vocalist] Nat [Foster] being tormented by masked freaks. We enlisted the help of our good friend and filmmaker Gina Somfleth from Popcandi productions. We are all massive fans of Gina’s keen eye for cinematography.It was shot on location at Nat’s parents farm outside of Ballarat in North Western, Victoria. We particularly enjoyed being able to feed our inner pyromaniacs in what was to become the climax of the film. We’ve thrown a few DIY festivals at the farm where it was shot so the location holds a special place in our collective hearts”

It’s no coincidence that on album release day, Press Club will play an instore in Melbourne before jetting off for more UK and European dates. With appearances at Reading and Leeds festivals and stacks more, if you’re living abroad you don’t want to miss this.

16 August 2019 – Oh Jean Instore, Melbourne
22 August 2019 – The Parish, Huddersfield
23 August 2019 – Reading Festival, Reading
24 August 2019 – Leeds Festival, Leeds
25 August 2019 – Greenbelt Festival, Northamptonshire
27 August 2019 – Redrum, Stafford
28 August 2019 – Bodega, Nottingham
29 August 2019 – Surf Cafe, Newcastle
30 August 2019 – Broadcast, Glasgow
31 August 2019 – Night People, Manchester
3 September 2019 – Annie’s, Worcester
4 September 2019 – Bermuda Bob’s Hi-Fi, Norwich
5 September 2019 – New Cross Inn, London
6 September 2019 – Prince Albert, Brighton
8 September 2019 – Cinetol, Amsterdam
10 September 2019 – Haldern Pop Bar, Haldern
11 September 2019 – Sonic Ballroom, Cologne
12 September 2019 – Alte Hackerei, Karlsruhe
13 September 2019 – Dynamo, Zurich
14 September 2019 – Strom, Munich
15 September 2019 – Cross Club, Prague
18 September 2019 – Stengade – Copenhagen
19 & 20 September 2019 – Reeperbahn, Hamburg
21 September 2019 – Vera, Groningen

Image used with permission from Little Giant Agency; photo credit: Ian Laidlaw

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Press Club Jetting Off For First UK & European Shows

After wowing crowds around Australia for the last couple of years, Press Club are spreading their wings and embarking on their first European and UK shows. But before they take off, the Aussie punk rockers will give us a proper goodbye at the Old Bar on March 15.

2018 was a massive year for Press Club, who played 80 shows around the country alongside bands like The Smith Street Band, Japandroids, and Cloud Nothings. They also released their incredible debut album Late Teens, which caught the attention on international tastemakers like BBC Radio 1 and Kerrang Magazine.

Aussies and fans abroad, these are all the dates you need to know!

15 March 2019 – Old Bar, Melbourne
16 April 2019 – Frog & Fiddle, Cheltenham
17 April 2019 – 17 Hy-Brasil, Bristol
18 April 2019 – Think Tank? Underground, Newcastle
19 April 2019 – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh
20 April 2019 – Manchester Punk Festival, Manchester
23 April 2019 – Hafenkneipe, Zürich
24 April 2019 – Strom, München
25 April 2019 – Stummsche Reithalle, Neunkirchen/Saar
27 April 2019 – Molotow, Hamburg
29 April 2019 – SO36, Berlin
30 April 2019 – Uncle M Festival, Münster
2 May 2019 – The Islington, London
3 May 2019 – Dark Horse, Birmingham
4 May 2019 – Liverpool Sound City, Liverpool
5 May 2019 – Stag & Dagger, Glasgow
8 May 2019 – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff

Image used with permission from Little Giant; credit: Zoe Yeoman

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Press Club On Tour For Late Teens

Press Club haven’t long wrapped up a national tour with The Smith Street Band, but they’re already itching to get back on stage. The Melbourne indie punk-rock act will headline their own East Coast tour to celebrate the recent release of their debut album Late Teens and the single of the same name.

The song “Late Teens” drops with a music video celebrating the best of Australia. Featuring footage filmed on the band’s most recent lap of the nation, it’s the sort of thing that makes you pretty proud to hail from this wide brown land. It also shows you just what you can create from the back seat of touring vans and airport gate lounges!

If you missed them with The Smith Street Band or you’re ready for a second helping, catch Press Club at the following gigs.

6 July 2018 – The Chippo Hotel, Sydney
7 July 2018 – The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
26 July 2018 – Strawberry Boogie, Wollongong
27 July 2018 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
4 August 2018 – Bloodhound Bar, Brisbane

Image credit: Zoe Yeoman

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Press Club Releases “Suburbia” Ahead of Smith Street Band Support

For a rough and raw slice of Australiana, look no further than “Suburbia,” the latest single from Brunswick band Press Club.

The third single lifted from the band’s forthcoming debut album Late Teens, “Suburbia” explores our need for belonging and search for self-identity. Plaintive vocals from Natalie Foster bring this powerful track to life.

Press Club is one of those bands that works hard to maintain creative control of its sound. “Suburbia” was recorded in just one day, the self-produced by the band and engineered by its guitarist Greg Rietwyk.

Press Club will launch the single this week before joining The Smith Street Band for their national tour.

16 March 2018 – The Grace Darling, Melbourne (single launch)
21 March 2018 – Bar On The Hill, Newcastle (with The Smith Street Band)
22 March 2018 – Wollongong Uni, Wollongong (with The Smith Street Band)
23 March 2018 – UC Refectory, Canberra (with The Smith Street Band)
24 March 2018 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (ALL AGES with The Smith Street Band)
25 March 2018 – Long Jetty Hotel, Central Coast (with The Smith Street Band)
29 March 2018 – Dunsborough Tavern, Dunsborough (with The Smith Street Band)
31 March 2018 – Astor Theatre, Perth (with The Smith Street Band)
1 April 2018 – Mojos, Fremantle (Under 18s with The Smith Street Band)
5 April 2018 – Whalers Hotel, Warrnambool (with The Smith Street Band)
6 April 2018 – Shadows, Mount Gambier (with The Smith Street Band)
7 April 2018 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (ALL AGES with The Smith Street Band)
11 April 2018 – The Northern, Byron Bay (with The Smith Street Band)
12 April 2018 – The Spotted Cow, Toowoomba (with The Smith Street Band)
13 April 2018 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (with The Smith Street Band)
14 April 2018 – The Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast (with The Smith Street Band)
18 April 2018 – Giddy Goat Hotel, Rockhampton (with The Smith Street Band)
19 April 2018 – Magnums Hotel, Airlie Beach (with The Smith Street Band)
20 April 2018 – Dalrymple Hotel, Townsville (with The Smith Street Band)
21 April 2018 – Edge Hill Tavern, Cairns (with The Smith Street Band)
27 April 2018 – Discovery, Darwin (with The Smith Street Band)
28 April 2018 – Gap View Hotel, Alice Springs (with The Smith Street Band)
4 May 2018 – Saloon Bar, Launceston (with The Smith Street Band)
5 May 2018 – Odeon Theatre, Hobart (ALL AGES with The Smith Street Band)
9 May 2018 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat (with The Smith Street Band)
10 May 2018 – Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave (with The Smith Street Band)
11 May 2018 – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights (with The Smith Street Band)
12 May 2018 – Hawthorne Arts Centre, Hawthorn (Under 18s with The Smith Street Band)
13 May 2018 – Theatre Royale, Castlemaine (with The Smith Street Band)

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Press Club Releases Killer New Single “My Body’s Changing”

Strap yourself in for “My Body’s Changing,” the energetic new single from Melbourne’s indie darlings Press Club.

This track packs such a punch, with its frenetic sound and emotional, raw vocals. You’ve got no choice but to just hang on and enjoy the ride.

Press Club’s latest single release caps off a bumper 2017 for the band, who has racked up more than 40 shows since playing their first only in February. They included support slots for the likes of WAAX, Slowly Slowly, Tired Lion, and Japandroids as well as slots at Bigsound and Kings St Crawl festivals. You can catch Press Club at a slew of upcoming events including Fairgrounds, Festival of the Sun, Falls at Marion Bay, and NYE on the Hill.

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