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Waxflower Headlining East Coast EP Tour

After recently wowing crowds as the support act for Trophy Eyes, Waxflower are ready to headline their own shows. The Brisbane pop-punk act will showcase songs from their latest EP on The Tour of What Went Wrong which kicks off next week.

These guys are known for their high-energy shows and anthemic set lists that encourage you to sing along. While the shows celebrate their latest releases, you can expect plenty of your old favourites will also get a run.

The Sound of What Went Wrong EP is on all your favourite streaming services now. Get acquainted if you’re not already, because it’s chockful of bangers. Then get your tickets to one of the following gigs.

4 June 2022 – Waywards, Sydney
17 June 2022 – The Gasometer Hotel, Melbourne
18 June 2022 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane

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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Waxflower Continue Winning Streak With “The Drama Scene”

Waxflower’s ability to lift your mood in less than three minutes shouldn’t be underestimated. Just like previous singles “Soak” and “Ring,” their new track “The Drama Scene” clocks in at under that magic three-minute mark. And just like those other singles I adored, this one makes a massive impact in such a short space of time. Surely it’s a superpower.

“‘The Drama Scene’ is a reflection of my social life at the time,” explained frontman Tristan Higginson. “There was just so much negativity swirling around, and I was contributing to that. I was generally unhappy. The song is me airing out some of the agitation I had with where my own actions were placing me. The song is mostly the same as the demo, with exception of the second verse which ended up a more DnB style effort. Stevie [Knight] helped us add more programming to make that section of the song stand out from the rest.”

The release of “The Drama Scene” isn’t the only exciting thing happening for Waxflower today. They’re also kicking off their supporting duties for Trophy Eyes, starting with the first gig tonight on the Sunshine Coast. Arrive early to catch their set at one of the following shows:

24 March 2022 – Eleven Dive Bar, Sunshine Coast
25 March 2022 – The Northern, Byron Bay
26 March 2022 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
27 March 2022 – The Triffid, Brisbane
1 April 2022 – Torquay Hotel, Torquay
2 April 2022 – Pier Bandroom, Frankston
7 April 2022 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
8 April 2022 – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
20 April 2022 – UC Refectory, Canberra
21 April 2022 – Uni Bar, Wollongong
22 April 2022 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
23 & 24 April 2022 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney

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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Waxflower Bring the Good Vibes With “Ring”

After playing in the shadows with “Soak,” Waxflower are starting the new year on a more optimistic note. Their latest “Ring” is pure pop-punk goodness that is sure to brighten your day.

Waxflower frontman Tristan Higginson calls the track “a self-affirmation. A reminder to myself that it’s worth fighting odds, industry and enemies to keep my creative passion alive.”

“I almost gave up on music before Waxflower,” he admitted. “Questioning my ability at the backend of a decade of failed projects and crumbling under the weight of panic disorder, I recorded a demo as a last ditch effort to get something started. A year and a half later I was playing with my heroes, beginning to do the things I’d always dreamed. It’s me trying to calm the insecurities that keep me from putting myself on the line creatively. Don’t let your insecurities get in the way of where you want to be.”

Preach! 2022 has delivered a lot of the same old shit for many of us, so it’s refreshing to hear something so light and optimistic. If you need a lift right now, turn the volume up loud!

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Waxflower Embrace the Dark Side With “Soak”

Waxflower have ushered in a new sonic era with their latest single, “Soak.” The Brisbane pop-punk outfit has dabbled in electronic elements before, but this track really embraces layered synthy sounds. It’s a little darker and heavier than their usual fare, and those notes are perfect for continuing the band’s exploration of mental health issues.

“‘Soak’ is about the lowest of lows, standing before a hopelessness that feels insurmountable,” explained Waxflower’s frontman Tristan Higginson. “When my panic attacks were at their worst, I wanted a medicated lobotomy — I just wanted it to be done. The song zeroes in on those moments where you would give up anything for the pain to stop.

“The most intense struggles often feel the most insular. Being told “everything’s going to be ok” doesn’t do much when you’re gasping for air. Soak lives in those moments without an agenda, it’s just down there, feeling the pain with you.”

Waxflower were due to play EP shows in Melbourne last week, but that nasty coronavirus still has a way of ruining plans. Hopefully those gigs get rescheduled soon and we can look forward to welcoming Waxflower back to the stage.

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Waxflower Releases Powerful New Single, “Getting Better”

The lads from Waxflower are best known for rocking out, but the Brisbane pop-punk act are showing their softer side with the release of their new single “Getting Better.” The sensitive ballad sees frontman and songwriter Tristan Higginson in an honest, introspective mood.

“‘Getting Better’ was me tying a bow on a dark period of my life. A particularly long and intense panic attack had landed me in the hospital. Every attack at the time felt like a failure, as if it were erasing any hard-earned progress on a long journey to betterment,” he admitted.

“I noted the impact of that night on the people around me – we all felt defeated. I felt ashamed. The song catalogues that period and its aftermath, the breakdown of a relationship. It helped me to explore the roots of my feelings at the time and work towards accepting the outcome was for the best of everyone involved.”

This isn’t the first time Waxflower have tackled big issues. It wasn’t too long ago they were supporting the Black Lives Matter movement with the release of “Sixteen Floors.” I love the way this band sounds, but it’s the thoughtful nature of their music that has me coming back for more.

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Waxflower Drops New Single for BLM Charities

Brisbane pop-punk quartet Waxflower is doing its part for racial equality with the release of “Sixteen Floors.” All proceeds from the track will benefit Black Lives Matter and Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service.

You won’t be disappointed supporting the cause with your streams and downloads, because this track is an absolute belter. Waxflower frontman Tristan Higginson drew from his own experience in the aftermath of a relationship.

“’Sixteen Floors’ was written at the end of a relationship, and along with my anxiety and panic disorder I was facing a new kind of sadness, with the backbone of my emotional support system gone,” he explained. “The song served as a vessel for all the negative thoughts and emotions that I wanted to externalise, but couldn’t. I remember that writing session being very fast, and very cathartic.”

Waxflower recently signed with Europe’s Rude Records, home to American Hi-Fi, Blood Youth, The Maine, and heaps more. Something tells me it’s only a matter of time before Waxflower follows in their footsteps and gain a global following.

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