These New South Whales listen to their ‘INSTINCT’: urgent and primal new single out now
PRAISE FOR These New South Whales
“TNSW LP”
“TNSW LP”
“Very rowdy, enjoyable punk rock”
“TNSW could be the best album the band have made thus far”
“A sharp and cracking three minutes of post-punk perfection, it showcases the Sydney four piece at their finest”
“No one’s doing things quite like These New South Whales”
“Absolutely irresistible blasts of insistent, art-punk brilliance”
“It's not even funny how comprehensively they kick the ass of most other contemporary punk-leaning ensembles”
“Effortlessly tapping into the zeitgeist with political allegiances worn on the chest, hyper-animated choruses, charged grunts and an unmissable pop punk influence”
“TNSW is a relentlessly dark album that could be heavy going for those seeking something with a sunnier aspect, and catharsis for those who... are feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders”
‘INSTINCT‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.
ARIA and AIR Award-nominated punks These New South Whales today share ‘INSTINCT’, alongside a stream of national tour dates this October. LISTEN HERE + TICKETS ON SALE HERE.
‘INSTINCT’ is an immediate listen: “Listen to your instinct / Fuck what the rest of them think.” Where their 2022 album TNSW confirmed the group’s evolution from brute force basement punk to hardcore fusion, ‘INSTINCT’ is Whales shooting from the hip, vocals slicing across a pounding instrumental anchored by drop bass and adorned with riffs. Produced and mixed by Ben Greenberg (Show Me The Body, Depeche Mode, Ceremony), the berating ‘INSTINCT’ signals a thrilling new chapter for Australia’s favourite punk agitators.
“I’ve wasted so much energy over the years worrying about what other people think,” vocalist Jamie Timony explains. “It’s such a futile, counterproductive pursuit – one of those lessons I’m always having to re-learn. The chorus lyrics are a mantra for a different way of thinking. The vocals felt triumphant and empowering – the song put us all in a really good mood the day we wrote it. Underneath the positivity, there’s a spirit of anger and unrest with the way things are… Now more than ever, it feels important to stay connected to yourself, your instincts, and to what’s actually real.”
WATCH: ‘INSTINCT’ (Official Video)
These New South Whales have always had a knack for balancing harsh reality with comic relief, first forming with humour at the forefront. The Melbourne foursome of Jamie Timony (vocals), Todd Andrews (guitar), Will Shepherd (bass), and Frank Sweet (drums) have honed their blend of undeniable artistry and self-effacing humour to runaway success across multiple disciplines.
From their cult Comedy-Central mockumentary TV series These New South Whales and satirical talk show TNSW Tonight!, to their hit podcast What A Great Punk, which is rapidly approaching 500 episodes over its five-year history, there remains a distinct separation between These New South Whales’ comedy and their music. As a band, any notion of parody was put to bed with the critical success of their last album, TNSW, which was nominated for a ‘Best Heavy Album’ ARIA after debuting at #9 on the ARIA charts.
They’ve shot the shit with rock royalty — Tame Impala, Amy Taylor (Amyl & The Sniffers), Tom Coll (Fontaines D.C.), Rodger O’Donnell (The Cure) among them. But TNSW’s live show resume is just as significant, sharing stages with the likes of Shame, Soft Play, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, The Garden and Grinspoon, while also gracing triple j’s seminal Like A Version. Today, These New South Whales boast a sound that swings between extremes while being anchored by profound self-belief. Their new music will blow your haircut off.
This October These New South Whales will take the stage with Delivery and The Antics to mark their latest era. Tickets are on sale now will all tour routing details listed HERE.
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