Meanjin/Brisbane-based metal band The Brave have returned from hiatus with their first track since 2019, ‘Breaking Out‘ – produced and mixed by Troy Brady. Pre-save HERE.

‘Breaking Out’ thrashes with a torrent of searing riffs and thunderous drums, creating a visceral landscape of tension and release. Raw, impassioned vocals tear through, rising to an anthemic chorus that captures the darkly atmospheric yet piercingly soundscape.

Lead singer Nate Toussaint talks about the inspiration behind ‘Breaking Out’: “There were a few things happening in my life that were causing me this overwhelming feeling of frustration at the time that ‘Breaking Out’ was being written. As the song started getting fleshed out, I wanted to ensure that feeling was conveyed lyrically. I knew I wanted the song to be quite repetitive, first to get stuck in people’s heads, but also because for me at the time, it was that constant repetition, that Groundhog Day feeling that was wearing me down and burning me out. We’ve all been there and had those days where you just want to say fuck it, I’m out of here! I’m getting off this mouse wheel that is just going round and round, is doing nothing to get me any further and is just slowly wearing me down…I’m breaking out of here.”

Accompanying the release is a sci-fi-inspired music video filmed and directed by Ten Of Swords Media’s Colin Jeffs (RedHook, Future Static). Drawing from the eerie, atmospheric visuals of 80s/90s films like the Alien franchise, the clip sees the band awakening from hypersleep in a sterile, enigmatic escape-room setting. This surreal reawakening reflects their fierce musical resurgence, capturing the grit of reclaiming their sound and the intensity of breaking free from enforced dormancy.

In the live scene, The Brave have toured with Falling In Reverse (USA), Hellions (USA), Alpha Wolf, Parkway Drive, Thornhill, Northlane, Void of Vision and have sold out multiple headline shows across Eora/Sydney and Meanjin/Brisbane. They will also be joining the stage with In Hearts Wake, Ocean Sleeper and Inertia in early 2025.

‘Breaking Out’ will be available worldwide on Thursday, November 21

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Frontier Touring are excited to welcome Icelandic blues-rock band, KALEO back to Australia as they embark on their Payback Tour across the East Coast this February, with special guest Chance Peña*. 

Last in Australia in 2023 performing at Bluesfest plus a sold-out Sydney headline show, the band will return in 2025 to perform highly anticipated shows at Brisbane’s The Fortitude Music Hall on Sunday 16 February, Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Tuesday 18 February and the iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on Thursday 20 February. The band will also head to Christchurch, NZ to perform as part of Electric Avenue Festival.

Frontier Members can access presale tickets from 12pm local time on Thursday 21 November, before tickets go on sale at 2pm local time on Friday 22 November. Tickets and tour information via frontiertouring.com/kaleo.

Hailing from Reykjavík, Iceland, KALEO – JJ Julius Son [vocals, guitar, piano], Rubin Pollock [lead guitar], Daniel Kristjansson [bass], and David Antonsson [drums] – were catapulted into the spotlight with the release of their 2016, double-platinum album A/B.

With instantly recognisable tracks ‘Way Down We Go’, ‘All The Pretty Girls’, ‘No Good’ and ‘I Can’t Go On Without You’, the groundbreaking release saw the band earn a GRAMMY nomination for Best Rock Performance and set the trajectory of their career. Their follow up 2021 release Surface Sounds only continued to shine a light on KALEO. Bringing blues-rock to the forefront, the album reached Top 20 in multiple countries, as tracks ‘I Want More’ and ‘Break My Baby’ cracked the Top 6 on AAA.

Weaving through popular culture, KALEO’s music has featured in a number of film and television programs including Marvel’s LOGAN, The Black List, Grey’s Anatomy, The Vampire Diaries and Teen Wolf. Making their mark on the industry with their unique blues-rock sound, the band’s music continues to be high in demand.

Spending the back half of 2024 touring across the UK and Europe, KALEO are no stranger to the stage. Selling out multiple headline tours across the world, performing sets at Coachella, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza and recently opening for The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia, the band continue to impress fans and critics globally with unforgettable live sets full of emotion, high energy and perfect live vocals.

With more than 4 billion global streams and 60 international certifications, KALEO only continue to rise. The band released their latest singles ‘Lonely Cowboy’ , ‘USA Today’ and ‘Rock n Roller’ earlier this year to praise from fans the world over, complete with stunning performances at Nashville’s renowned Grand Ole Opry and on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Joining KALEO on their Australian return is rising US singer-songwriter and producer, Chance Peña. Making music from an early age, Peña has cultivated a unique style of traditional storytelling infused with modern musical influences.

Released this year, his album Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossoming has been hailed as “an impressive debut from a very talented artist” (Spill Magazine) and embraced by tastemakers and fans around the world. With more than 13 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, Chance Peña will bring his captivating live performance on this debut Australian visit next year. ​ ​

Having already kicked off the Payback Tour across North America, the UK and Europe, KALEO’s Australian dates are the latest addition to a tour that continues to impress. Don’t miss KALEO as they return for three anticipated shows in February 2025.

*Chance Peña playing on Brisbane and Melbourne shows only

KALEO
​AUSTRALIAN TOUR
​FEBRUARY 2025
​WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHANCE PEÑA*
​Presented by Frontier Touring

FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE 
​via frontiertouring.com/kaleo
​Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 21 November (12pm local time) ​
​or until presale allocation exhausted

TICKETS ON SALE
​Begins: Friday 22 November (2pm local time)

SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY
​The Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane, QLD (18+)
​ticketmaster.com.au

TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY
​Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC (Lic. All Ages)
​ticketmaster.com.au 

THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY
​Sydney Opera House Concert Hall | Sydney, NSW (Lic. All Ages)
​sydneyoperahouse.com

*Chance Peña playing on Brisbane and Melbourne shows only

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The HED P.E. tour is about to get a whole lot more hectic with some incredible bands set to join the band on stage.

Main Support for ALL Australian shows are Adelaide’s Heartline. With a sound that seamlessly combines hard-hitting and complex grooves with soaring melodies and irresistible dance elements, plus being well known for their relentless, energetic and captivating live act, Heartline have firmly established themselves as a band on the rise.

Perth openers Indigo Blaze mesh metal and hip-hop with a huge dose of party anthem energy. The bands live show is brimming with unmatched energy and nu-metal throwback vibes that will get any venue moving.

Falter is Adelaide‘s one man nu-metal monster. Ngarrindjeri native, Thomas Readett. Commanding your attention with a wall of guitars and emotive vocals that are both vulnerable and cathartic, Falter live is a captivating experience.

Melbourne’s opener is multi-talented creative visionary, rapper, singer and writer, Mudrat. (FKA – KVNYL) Gaining much acclaim for blending of punk, metal & hip-hop alongside a passionate delivery and raw lyricism that is drawn from his life experiences, cultural roots and political beliefs. Mudrat has quickly cultivated a reputation for his versatility, raw energy & powerful live performances.

Sydney nu-metal trio, The Weight Of Silence (TWOS) have been bringing their signature blend of brutal metalcore, trap, and hip-hop to the stage since 2016. TWOS strive to continue to push boundaries and evolve their sound. Their latest release is a genre-defying EP that fuses trap metal with EDM and dubstep’s ethereal energy.

And in Brisbane, Hammers will deliver a fiery fusion of unpredictable grooves, jagged riffs, and infectious hooks. The band blends raw Aussie spirit with technical prowess and tongue-in-cheek charm. Known for their electrifying live shows and diverse sound, Hammers continue to defy the odds, balancing gritty fun with refined craftsmanship.

Playing on ALL New Zealand dates are Whanganui locals, Pull Down The Sun who have been blending prog-metal and riff-driven post-rock to craft a celestial soundscape inspired by Maori mythology for over a decade now. The band weave massive riffs, ethereal soundscapes and haunting choruses into a sonic journey through the mysteries of their homeland.

HED P.E. has been a cornerstone in the rock and metal scene, captivating audiences with their unique blend of rock, punk, rasta, gangsta rap, and soul, affectionately coined as “G-Punk.” If you have not experienced HED P.E. live, you can expect pounding riffage, solid grooves and funk infused rhythms all laced by the flow, melody and cadence of frontman, Jahred Gomes.

On this highly anticipated tour, HED P.E. along with all the bands listed above will be delivering an unforgettable assault on the senses. Get ready Australian and New Zealand – You’re in for a treat!

TOUR DATES
Sunday, February 2: Amplifier, Perth
Wednesday, February 5: Crown & Anchor, Adelaide
Friday, February 7: Max Watts, Melbourne
Saturday, February 8: Crowbar, Sydney
Sunday, February 9: The Triffid, Brisbane
Thursday, February 13: San Fran, Wellington
Friday, February 14: The Loons, Christchurch
Saturday, February 15: Galatos, Auckland

Tickets on sale now
bit.ly/hedpe25

Follow Hed PE
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TEG [MJR] have announced that the Adelaide show for THE CULT has sold out.  The highly anticipated Australian tour from the British indie rock legends hits our shores this weekend with first show kicking off in Melbourne on Saturday.

THE CULT has been selling out shows across Australia including two sold out ones in Sydney as well as Brisbane.   Due to overwhelming demand, they added a third Sydney show and upgraded their Melbourne show to a bigger venue.

Support act Mayatrix & The Psychics has been confirmed for all shows except the Sydney Opera House. Mayatrix & The Psychics (fka MOANA) are a spellbinding, cosmic force of nature and conjure the raw heft of rock, infusing it with a psychedelic elixir that is 2-parts surreal and 3-parts big- time sensuality. On stage, they come-on like a fever dream, dazzling audiences with their electrifying and theatrical stagecraft. This has earned them a devoted fan base around the world, resulting in key support slots for the likes of Venom Inc., Ocean Alley, Abbe May, The Tea Party and End Of Fashion.

THE CULT is packing out shows overseas to rave reviews and the band is in a renaissance moment.  This can be attributed to their consistent touring, quality of live performances as well as their last four album releases that are lyrically potent, along with their curated visual narrative.  And not to mention the UK DEATH CULT shows which burned down houses from London to Manchester, Glasgow to Dublin et all…

The band returned to Portugal a few months back to headline a major festival (replacing Queens of the Stone Age), then turned around and immediately ripped across Canada with shows selling out everywhere.

THE CULT is one of the most influential bands of all time and their Australian tour will see the band perform songs spanning their 11-album discography and commemorate four decades of a ground-breaking catalogue of songs.

THE CULT – founding singer Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, with drummer John Tempesta and bassist Charlie Jones (Goldfrapp, Page and Plant) and they’re at the peak of their powers.

THE CULT “8424” TOUR DATES 2024

Saturday 23^rd November
Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne VIC
***SELLING FAST***

Monday 25^th November
Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane QLD
***SOLD OUT***

Tuesday 26^th November
Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW
***SOLD OUT***

Thursday 28^th November
Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide SA
***SOLD OUT***

Saturday 30^th November
Metro City, Perth WA
***SELLING FAST***

Monday 2^nd December
Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW
***SOLD OUT***

Tuesday 3^rd December
State Theatre, Sydney NSW
***SELLING FAST***

Ticket details available here

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PIXIES have announced a 2025 Australian tour which will see the alt-rock legends perform two consecutive nights in each city. On the first night, they’ll play fan favourite albums, 1990’s Bossanova and 1991 follow up Trompe Le Monde in their entirety, followed by a cross catalogue set and songs from their new album The Night The Zombies Came on the second night.

The tour kicks off at Fremantle Prison on November 8 and 9, followed by Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on November 13 and 14, Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane on November 16 and 17, and Melbourne’s Festival Hall on November 19 and 20.

Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Australia with a pre-sale beginning Friday November 22 at 12pm and ends Monday 25 November at 12pm. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available from Tuesday November 26 at 1pm. Check out priceless.com/music for details.

My Live Nation members can secure tickets first during the exclusive pre-sale beginning Monday November 25 at 12pm and ends Tuesday November 26 at 12pm.

General public tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 26 at 1pm.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au.

Pixies have just released their tenth studio album The Night the Zombies Came to critical acclaim, with MOJO saying, “This most thrillingly deathly of bands remains alive” and DIY stating, “Pixies remain one of the most consistent, influential bands on the planet”.

Pixies wowed UK fans in August with their mainstage performance at London’s All Points East, described as “raucous” by Rolling Stone UK after their sold-out Glasgow Academy show was tipped as “a full-on head rush of classics” by the Scottish Sun and “as relevant in 2024 as they were over 35 years ago” by Glasgow World.

35 years since their groundbreaking Platinum-certified album Doolittle catapulted the band into the UK Top Ten, and 20 years since their celebrated reformation at Coachella, Pixies are deep into their second act, and in the midst of a creative purple patch. 

PIXIES – 2025 AUSTRALIAN TOUR
TWO NIGHT RESIDENCY IN EACH CITY

FREMANTLE PRISON, FREMANTLE
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8

FREMANTLE PRISON, FREMANTLE
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9

HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13

HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14

FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16

FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE
MONDAY NOVEMBER 17

FESTIVAL HALL, MELBOURNE
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19

FESTIVAL HALL, MELBOURNE
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20

TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26 AT 1PM
Mastercard Presale: Fri 22 Nov, 12pm > Mon 25 Nov, 12pm
Live Nation Presale: Mon 25 Nov, 12pm > Tue 26 Nov, 12pm
GP Onsale: Tue 26 Nov, 1pm

DATES ARE ALL AGES

For complete tour and ticket information, visit:
pixiesmusic.com & livenation.com.au

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With soaring melodies and emotive lyrics, Sydney indie-rock group JET CITY SPORTS CLUB are back with a brand new single titled ‘MINI SKIRT’.

The band’s latest release is a strong addition to a catalogue that has included the Every Single Dream EP; a career defining moment for Jet City Sports Club, continuing to build upon the momentum the last few years have generated. As one of the East Coast’s exciting fresh players, Jet City Sports Club have been working hard on creating music that focuses on the vision they have for their music moving into a brand new year.

With a song like ‘Mini Skirt’, the band is taking strong steps into this new direction.

Recorded with Fletcher Matthews (Trophy Eyes, Dear Seattle, Stumps) at his studio in Glebe, Jet City Sports Club pulled influences from artists they love, including The Cure, Holly Humberstone and The Beaches, while pushing their honest brand of storytelling and delivery further than they had on previous releases.

Of the song, the band describes ‘Mini Skirt’ as being about “growing up” and realising there isn’t necessarily one right way to do things or move through life.

“…you don’t have to be perfect or conform to the ways your friends, family or the world might want you to. The story is narrated from the perspective of a young girl going through serious body image issues and pressure to be someone they might not necessarily be. The verses talk about this and the chorus aims to reclaim a sense of independence and self worth.”
JET CITY SPORTS CLUB

The vibrancy and confidence heard on this music matches the energy Jet City Sports Club have taken into their live performances in recent years as well. Since their debut in 2021, the group has gone from strength to strength, touring with artists including Ruby Fields, Old Mervs, Dear Seattle and more; while also performing sets at Lost Paradise and the Mountain Goat Valley Crawl and with upcoming summer spots at Rolling Sets and Party In The Paddock.

Extensive support via Triple J, Triple J Unearthed and community radio, as well as DSPs (Spotify’s Fuzzy, Fresh Finds; Apple Music’s NMD, Good Times, New Indie, Pop Chill and more), have established Jet City Sports Club as an Australian indie group to watch. With each release the band steps up to the plate and proves all of this and more.

Summer 2024/25 is looking to be a busy one for the band, as they prepare to hit the road supporting both Annie Hamilton and Eliza and the Delusionals as well as playing Rolling Sets and Party In The Paddock from December through to February.

JET CITY SPORTS CLUB LIVE SHOWS

Saturday 7 December Rolling Sets Festival Central Coast 
Tickets

Friday 13 December The Lansdowne Sydney
Supporting Annie Hamilton
Tickets

Friday 31 January Jive Adelaide
Supporting Eliza and the Delusionals
Tickets

Saturday 1 February Howler Melbourne
Supporting Eliza and the Delusionals
Tickets

Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 February Party in the Paddock Launceston
Tickets

Friday 14 February Oxford Art Factory Sydney
Supporting Eliza and the Delusionals
Tickets

Friday 28 February The Triffid Brisbane
Supporting Eliza and the Delusionals
Tickets

JET CITY SPORTS CLUB:
Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | Triple J Unearthed

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Golden Robot Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Italian hard rock band Venus In Vegas to their distribution label, Robot Distro. The new partnership kicks off with the release of their debut single, ‘No Faith,’ available now on all streaming platforms. The single marks the first taste of the bands forthcoming debut album, Back In Sin, set for release on December 6, 2024, and available for pre-save now.

Emerging from the Roman rock scene, Venus In Vegas blends hard rock with a gritty grunge edge and blues undertones. Back In Sin promises to showcase their unique sound through ten high-energy tracks that resonate with raw emotion and drive. The band’s lead single, ‘No Faith,’ dives into themes of resilience and rebellion, establishing Venus In Vegas as a force to be reckoned with.

Alongside the single release, the official music video for ‘No Faith’ will also premiere, providing fans with a visceral visual companion to the track. Get ready to experience a hard-hitting journey through sight and sound that captures the raw intensity and grit of Venus In Vegas.

Venus in Vegas is a dynamic rock supergroup that unites four seasoned musicians, each bringing a unique and storied background to the band. Founded in Rome in the summer of 2023, Venus in Vegas blends the raw energy of ’90s grunge with the powerful sounds of ’70s hard rock, a combination that echoes the members’ diverse musical roots and vast experience.

The band is spearheaded by Fed Venditti, a veteran guitarist, known for his work with Witches of Doom and his ongoing involvement with Artificial Heaven. His songwriting anchors the group’s sound with its gritty yet melodic guitar lines. On drums is the legendary Alex Giuliani, who has made his mark in the rock world through his contributions to Graal, Belladonna, IV Luna, and Helligators, bringing a wealth of rhythmic intensity to the group. The vocal powerhouse of the band, Gianna Chillà, is a well-established solo artist and a key member of projects like KILLA, JIA, and Cherries, infusing the band’s music with her versatile and emotive voice. Rounding out the lineup is Grabiel Alvarez on bass, whose deep grooves and dynamic style are well-known from his work with Acid Muffin and Stonewood.

Venus in Vegas is a celebration of the roots of rock, paying homage to the iconic sounds of past decades while reclaiming and reinterpreting them with their distinct flavour. Their music promises a vibrant fusion of old-school rock energy with a modern edge, delivering an authentic rock experience for fans of both classic and contemporary sounds.

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Coheed and Cambria announces their forthcoming album The Father of Make Believe due March 14th, 2025 via Virgin Music Group. The new full-length marks the 10th studio album from the New York band and continues the narrative of The Amory Wars / Vaxis universe, following their 2022 album Vaxis Act II: A Window of the Waking Mind, which garnered critical success and the band’s first Top 10 radio single of their career with Shoulders. Additionally, the Vaxis Act III: The Father of Make Believe limited edition box set is available for pre-order today and features the CD and digital download along with various exclusives, including Blind Side Sonny‘s fully wearable and functional helmet and neuro-dynamic display goggles, Vaxis Act III: The Father of Make Believe hardcover illustrated novella coffee table book, neuro-dynamic display goggles app for display customization, 11.5” x 35” Vaxis III: The Father of Make Believe bedroom poster and a signed Death Certificate of Siv Trafinder. Box set is available for pre-order HERE.

Alongside the album’s announcement, Coheed and Cambria shares new single Searching for Tomorrow, which arrives alongside an Anthony Scheppard-directed and animated video. The Father of Make Believe will also include the recently-released single Blind Side Sonny, arguably Coheed and Cambria’s most aggressive track to date that was complemented by a Max Moore-directed video that unveiled a new villain in The Amory Wars realm.

 “This song is a reminder that always looking for something better in your life robs you of being able to appreciate the good things you already have. With every album I try to ‘outdo’ the one before, or at least make something that sounds different and evolved in some way.  I found ‘Window’ to be such a quintessential record for the band, so it was extremely difficult for me to envision a follow up. I think that initial struggle added to the feeling of having a kind of musical midlife crisis…this constant internal battle of searching for creative release and growth…the being unsure if it’s the right path. This one took more effort in the beginning, but in the end I think the digging was worth it for the subsequent surge.” – Claudio Sanchez

One way to look at The Father of Make Believe is Coheed and Cambria establishing a desire to move forward while honouring a remarkable history. Another: a series of questions, emotions, and thoughts at war with each other — “a war within myself,” as bandleader, vocalist and lead guitarist Caludio Sanchez puts it. The Father of Make Believe fits into the band’s sonic oeuvre with wailing guitars, drums that crack like fireworks, and Sanchez’s aching, powerful voice centering us through moments both placid and pinwheeling. Where the set forges new ground is in how Sanchez embraces the role of main character. He’s often used epic songcraft to mask the stories he wanted to tell: reflections on an addicted father, memories of his beloved grandfather, fears about raising a child in a cruel world, anxieties around losing the love of his life. This time around, he’s writing more directly about his life and, especially, his career. Sanchez is the Father of Make Believe, gazing down upon this world he’s wrought.

Next year, Coheed and Cambria will join Tool, Primus, Mastodon, Eagles of Death Metal and more for the Tool in the Sand festival in the Dominican Republic in March ahead of 2000 Trees with Kneecap, Taking Back Sunday, Alexisonfire, and more in the United Kingdom in July. Next November, Coheed will embark on their S.S. Neverender 2025 cruise with Thursday, L.S. Dunes, The Dear Hunter, Hail The Sun, Meet Me At The Altar and more. Earlier this year, Coheed and Cambria traversed North America with Incubus, which saw the band play legendary venues across the country, including sold out shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City and Allstate Arena in Chicago as well as a co-headline tour with legendary funk-prog masters, Primus. Also, Coheed and Cambria headlined the Saturday night at Furnace Fest in Alabama and performed both dates of When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas before their trek to Australia where they headlined the multi-city Monolith Festival.

For the last 20 years, Coheed and Cambria have continuously broken the mold of what a rock band can be, forging their own path and building a universe around their music unlike any other. Whether it is in the way their genre-spanning approach to songwriting has allowed them to bridge worlds without being contained to one, or the multifaceted story arc of their albums and comic book series which mark the longest running concept story in music, Coheed and Cambria have consistently shaped new standards, never conformed. Comprised of Claudio Sanchez (Vocals / Guitar), Travis Stever (Guitar), Josh Eppard (Drums) and Zach Cooper (Bass) the band has gripped listeners and press around the globe with their visionary compositions and conceptual mastery.

Pre-order / save The Father of Make Believe, purchase the box set and check out Searching for Tomorrow above, album details below, and stay tuned for more from Coheed and Cambria coming soon.

THE FATHER OF MAKE BELIEVE – OUT MARCH 14, 2025
PRE-ORDER/SAVE: https://CoheedandCambria.lnk.to/tfomb

SEARCHING FOR TOMORROW – OUT NOW
LISTEN/WATCH: https://CoheedandCambria.lnk.to/searchingfortmrw

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Earlier this year, North Carolina-based singer, songwriter and musician MJ Lenderman released one of 2024’s most celebrated records, Manning Fireworks, effectively establishing him as “a bright young star in the indie rock firmament.” (NPR)

Following his late-night television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last month and a fully sold-out EU/UK tour, today, the band announces a March 2025 Australia/New Zealand tour, featuring a headline performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House on Tuesday, March 25th.

In conjunction with the tour announcement, MJ Lenderman releases a video for the Manning Fireworks standout “You Don’t Know The Shape I’m In,” which “boasts one of his prettiest, dreamiest, and most surprising arrangements [on the album]” (Hearing Things). The video was directed by Chuck Shreve and Angel James, and is about “a defective model who struggles to make sense of the world he’s born into. Ultimately, this is our attempt at a 1:1 remake of Toy Story 2.”

Lenderman and his live band, The Wind, are currently in the UK, nearing the end of their entirely sold-out EU/UK tour. New 2025 tour dates have already been announced, with more to come soon.

Check out the full list of dates below and grab your tickets here.

MJ Lenderman UK Tour Dates 2024
Thu. Nov. 21 – Manchester, UK @ YES Pink Room + [SOLD OUT] Fri. Nov. 22 – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club + [SOLD OUT] Sat. Nov. 23 – Dublin, IE @ Workman’s Club + [SOLD OUT] Sun. Nov. 24 – Dublin, IE @ Whelan’s + [SOLD OUT]

2025
Thu. May 29 – Bristol, UK @ The Fleece [SOLD OUT] Fri. May 30 – Brighton, UK @ CHALK
Sat. May 31 – Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Rooms
Mon. June 2 – Glasgow, UK @ St. Luke’s
Tue. June 3 – Manchester, UK @ Gorilla
Wed. June 4 – London, UK @ Electric Ballroom
Thu. June 5 – Sun. June 8 – Barcelona, ES @ Primavera

Stream/Purchase Manning Fireworks

Watch the Video for “She’s Leaving You”

Watch the Video For “Joker Lips”

Watch MJ Lenderman Perform “Wristwatch” On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Connect with MJ Lenderman
Website | Bandcamp | Instagram | Twitter

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Welcome to episode seven of ‘Six with Sixx’, hosted by Melbourne’s Nikki Sixx. Nikki is no stranger to the local rock scene, not only as a huge supporter and fan of Australia’s independent rock movement but also as a long-time presenter on The Hard Rock Show. 

Nikki will be dropping a new episode each and ever Thursday, interviewing folks from every element of the scene, from artists to venue owners, promoters to sound techs. Nikki will hunt them down to find out the inside info we have all been wanting to know.

With a brand new album released on October 31st, things are looking bright in the Beyond Vegas camp. Nikki caught up with vocalist Neil Miel to talk about ‘Destination Unknown’ as well as what fans can expect at their launch night on Saturday November 30 at Melbourne’s Musicland.

Visit Nikki’s page on Facebook HERE

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