Naarm/Melbourne band Press Club maintain the rage with the release of their fourth album To All The Ones That I Love.
I’ve been listening all weekend and I must admit, I’m reluctant to switch gears from experiencing the music to writing my views down. Because this isn’t really music that needs intellectual analysis. They’re songs that you feel deep in those primal parts of yourself. This album appeals to my inner angsty teen, my frustrated artist, my introverted loner.
I’m not going to pretend that every song clicked with me, but that’s art, right? If the music pleases everyone, the band probably isn’t pushing enough boundaries. And when it does resonate, it can make you feel entirely seen.
Press Club recorded To All The Ones That I Love at their own studio in Western Naarm/Melbourne after writing the songs collaboratively over a few months. Guitarist Greg Rietwyk handled production and mixing duties before Kris Crummett (Closure in Moscow, Dune Rats, Currents) mastered it. That means that except for some final polishing, this is truly Press Club’s baby. The band said making this record was an incredibly fun, creative, and liberating experience, and you can hear all that in these songs. They’re defiant but jubilant, energetic and emotional. Calling out any one track feels unfair, because they all contribute to this fantastic body of work. Yes, even the ones that haven’t quite struck a chord with me.
To All The Ones That I Love is out now. Press Club will play one more local show before heading to the UK and Europe for their sixth tour. Don’t stress though Aussies; they’ll be home for more gigs from July which go on general sale tomorrow. You just know these songs will be even better experienced in a sweaty pit, so make sure you don’t miss Press Club wherever they are near you.
23 May 2025 – The Sound Doctor @ Anglesea Memorial Hall, Wathaurong Country/Anglesea
14 June 2025 – VERA, Groningen
15 June 2025 – Not Sorry Festival @ Cruise Recordstore, Hamburg
18 June 2025 – Neue Zukunft, Berlin
19 June 2025 – Bei Chez Heinz, Hannover
20 June 2025 – Luxor, Cologne
21 June 2025 – Molotow, Hamburg
22 June 2025 – Farewell Youth Fest @ Groovestation, Dresden
24 June 2025 – INmusic Festival @ Lake Jarun, Zagreb
26 June 2025 – TRIX, Antwerp
27 June 2025 – Jera on Air @ Zeilbergseweg, Ysselsteyn
28 June 2025 – Gleis 22, Munster
30 June 2025 – Im Wizeman, Stuttgart
1 July 2025 – Strom, Munich
3 July 2025 – Muk, Giessen
4 July 2025 – Rotown, Rotterdam
5 July 2025 – Fallig Open Air, Enkirch
8 July 2025 – Esquires, Bradford
9 July 2025 – Pink Room @ YES, Manchester
10 July 2025 – New Cross Inn, London
18 July 2025 – The Crown & Anchor, Tarntanya/Adelaide
19 July 2025 – Indian Ocean Hotel, Noongar Country/Scarborough
20 July 2025 – Mojo’s Bar, Walyalup/North Fremantle
25 July 2025 – Crowbar, Meeanjin/Brisbane
26 July 2025 – Vinnie’s Dive, Kombumerri Country/Southport
27 July 2025 – Bangalow Bowlo, Bangalla/Bangalow
31 July 2025 – La La La’s, Woolyungah/Wollongong
1 August 2025 – King Street Bandroom, Mulubinba/Newcastle
2 August 2025 – The Loft on Broadway, Eora/Sydney
8 August 2025 – Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne
Album art: Matt Cochran
Main photo credit: Nick Manuell