West Australian indie outfit South Summit have gone from strength to strength over the last few years. Bursting onto the scene in 2021, the 5-piece have found themselves at the forefront of the Australian indie scene, ticking off a long list of bucket list moments (including a headline show at the Sydney Opera House earlier this year) that most young bands can only dream of.
Adding to that list of achievements is the band’s performance this morning on triple J’s Like A Version, which saw the band play through a reggae-focussed version of the 1978 classic ‘Roxanne’ by The Police. Paired along with a live version of ‘The Bliss’ single ‘Givin’ It Up’, the band’s Like A Version provides a glimpse into ‘The Bliss’; an LP that sonically delves into reggae, indie rock and hip-hop styles throughout its eclectic tracklist.
To celebrate the release of ‘The Bliss’, the band have today announced their Australian and New Zealand headline tour, set for February 2025. Throughout the tour the band will be hitting stages in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Brisbane, Sydney,Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
"We're super looking forward to our AUS/NZ Album Tour next February/March! These are by far the biggest headline shows we've ever played, and we can't wait to get out there and see everyone again. These shows feel a little extra special though, it's been a while since we've toured the whole country, and showcasing our debut album is something we've been looking forward to for a long time. We've got a brand new live show for you guys, and plenty more treats for ya! See you guys on the road."
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Recorded at Perth’s Blackbird Sound Studio, with producer Dave Parkin (Spacey Jane) and mastering engineer Brian Lucey (Post Malone, The Black Keys), ‘The Bliss’ showcases a wide range of influences from within the band, making a conscious effort to explore new sounds whilst staying true to their roots.
“'The Bliss' is a fresh new sound to our fans. We mixed up happy and sad vibes, and everything in between. We had a blast experimenting with new sounds and pushing the limits of our production and live performance in the studio. We like to call this vibe a mixture of everything we’re excited about right now, while keeping a hint of our classic South Summit feel.”
JOSH TRINDALL, SOUTH SUMMIT
SOUTH SUMMIT ALBUM TOUR DATES
* Artist Pre-sale: Friday 11th October 8am local time - Monday 14th Oct 8am local time
* General public on sale date: Monday 14th Oct 8am local time
Friday 14th February San Fran Wellington, NZ
Supports tba
Saturday 15th February Double Whammy Auckland, NZ
Supports tba
Sunday 16th February Loons Christchurch, NZ
Supports tba
Friday 21st February Brightside Brisbane, QLD
w/ Kurilpa Reach
Saturday 22nd February Oxford Art Factory Sydney, NSW
w/ Kurilpa Reach
Sunday 23rd February Over The Ditch Festival Newcastle, NSW
w/ LAB, The Cat Empire, The Temper Trap
Friday 28th February Corner Hotel Richmond, VIC
w/ Kurilpa Reach
Saturday 1st March Jive Bar Adelaide, SA
w/ Kurilpa Reach
Saturday 8th March The Rechabite Perth, WA
Supports tba
ALSO APPEARING AT;
Saturday 19th of October Big Pineapple Festival Woombye QLD
w/ The Amity Affliction, Bliss N’ Eso
Friday 8th of November Blues At Bridgetown Festival Bridgetown, WA
w/ John Butler, Dave Hole
Friday 22nd of November Maydale Pavillion Horsham, VIC
The Push All Ages tour w/The Rions, Jem Cassar–daley
Sunday 24th of November Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne VIC
Supporting Tash Sultana
Saturday 7th of December Rolling Sets Festival Central Coast NSW
w/ The Wombats, Lime Cordiale, G Flip
Monday 30th of December NYE on the Hill Festival Loch Valley VIC
w/ Mallrat, Hockey Dad, Rum Jungle
Saturday 4th of January Good Gumnuts Festival Romine, TAS
w/ Hockey Dad, San Cisco, Tia Gostelow