Pricey Releases Unfiltered Rock Track, “Bastards Never Change”

Former Chats guitarist Josh “Pricey” Price is striking out on his own with a brand new single “Bastards Never Change.” It’s a raw, rock track delivered without a hint of bullshit. If that’s the sort of thing you need on your Friday, press play. But if you’re in the office, you might want to grab some headphones, because the lyrics aren’t exactly work-safe!

“The song came about during a recent tour with The Screaming Jets,” Pricey recalled. “As we travelled from venue to venue, I found myself gazing out the bus window when I noticed a homeless man holding a cup. In that moment, I didn’t just see him. I saw my reflection. It struck me how lucky I am to be living my dream, touring with a rock band, having fun, and doing what I love. This song isn’t about that man. it’s about me appreciating the blessings I have and recognizing the stark contrast of our lives. ‘Bastards Never Change’ is my way of expressing gratitude and resilience, inviting listeners to reflect on their own journeys.”

Pricey is back on tour, this time supporting Wheatus on their acoustic Dirtbags Across Australia shows. Here are all the remaining dates on that run!

24 January 2025 – Coffs Hotel, Gumbaynggirr Country/Coffs Harbour
25 January 2025 – The Bellevue Hotel, Worimi Country/Tuncurry
26 January 2025 – Hamilton Station Hotel, Mulubinba/Newcastle
29 January 2025 – Shark Bar, Gayemagal Country/Manly
30 January 2025 – UTS Underground, Eora/Sydney
31 January 2025 – The Baso, Ngambri/Canberra
1 February 2025 – Thornbury Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
2 February 2025 – Torquay Hotel, Wadawurrung Country/Torquay

Image used with permission from beehive

Wheatus Announce Aussie Tour

I frankly haven’t thought of Wheatus since their song “Teenage Dirtbag” unexpectedly tore up charts around the world ten years ago. But it seems that despite line-up changes, lawsuits, intellectual property theft, interstate art heist investigations, and a lack of any discernible hit since the New York indie rock act are still kicking on.

And strangely enough, they’re bringing their “Still a Teenage Dirtbag” tour to Australia. They’ve even scored a slot at Newcastle’s Fat as Butter Festival! When they play here you’ll get to hear that big hit and god knows what else, but that’s the main thing right?

Any surprise that the venues are small, and that tickets for the headlining shows cost just $35?

19 September 2012 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
20 September 2012 – Metropolis Fremantle
21 September 2012 – The Hi-Fi Sydney
22 September 2012 – Fat As Butter Festival, Newcastle
23 September 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane