DZ Deathrays are celebrating their upcoming regional tour dates with a brand new release, Like No Other, co-written with Hearteyes (Daine, 3NDLES5 & Crazymike).
Spawned from sessions between the unlikely pairing of Shane Parsons and songwriter Maurice Santiago, PKA Hearteyes, produced by Nathan Sheehy, Like No Other channels DZ’s rebellious origins in electro-clash, nu-disco flecked punk rock. While stationed together under the guise of just creating, Santiago and Parsons would tweak Like No Other over a year, littering programmed clap percussion with Simon Ridley’s signature drum sound. The result is a playful twist on the genre, balancing thrill and experimentation into the collective’s new favourite.
“Like no other is a weird song to me,” reflects vocalist Shane Parsons. “Musically it goes all over the place, it’s dancey with a taste of punk and even a slight breakdown in the middle mixed with surf guitar. The lyrics are obscure and I don’t even know what they mean but they sound good so we ran with it! I can’t wait to hear what everyone thinks about this new one from us!”
Following on from the group’s boisterous First Night Fever, today’s Like No Other arrives ahead of DZ Deathrays‘ ‘Weekend Warriors’ Regional Australian tour. Kicking off last week in Western Australia, and continuing through to April with a powerhouse of local talent aboard the journey: Drunk Mums, The Beefs, Semantics, Last Quokka, Mannequin Death Squad, Pretty Uglys, Trim Reaper, Private Wives, Goon Gremlins, Itchy & The Nits, Korderoy and No Longer Kids, this tour is one not to be missed.
Drunk Mums return from a four-year hiatus with their new single Livin’ at Night. The track previews their forthcoming album, ‘Beer Baby’, set for release on March 7, 2025, and captures the band’s irreverent style that celebrates living in the moment. Perth’s Last Quokka, known for their politically charged lyrics and gritty, high-energy performances, have been steadily gaining a following both locally and internationally. Signed to French punk label Mass Prod, Last Quokka’s latest single Cost of Living offers a taste of their upcoming LP and continues to build on the momentum from their Australian Music Prize-nominated album, ‘Red Dirt’.
Elsewhere, Mannequin Death Squad—a fierce Melbourne duo known for their DIY ethic and raw energy—will deliver their grungy, pop-punk fusion that has made them a must-see act following their recent SXSW Sydney appearances and self-funded ‘DIY or DIE’ tour across Europe. Alongside them are Pretty Uglys, whose feel-good garage rock has seen them support major acts like Skegss and Pacific Avenue. Fans can expect to hear new tracks from their anticipated debut album, led by the infectious single Supernova. See all tour details for DZ Deathrays‘ ‘Weekend Warriors’ Regional Australian Tour BELOW.
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DZ DEATHRAYS
‘WEEKEND WARRIORS’ REGIONAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025
Tickets available at dzdeathrays.com
Supported by Drunk Mums, The Beefs, Semantics, Last Quokka, Mannequin Death Squad, Pretty Uglys, Trim Reaper, Private Wives, Goon Gremlins, Itchy & The Nits, Korderoy, No Longer Kids + special guests
Thurs 13 Feb – Prince of Wales, Bunbury WA w/ Last Quokka & Pretty Uglys
Fri 14 Feb – The River, Margaret River WA w/ Last Quokka & Pretty Uglys
Sat 15 Feb – Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough WA w/ Last Quokka & Pretty Uglys
Thurs 20 Feb – Whalers Inn, Warrnambool VIC w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad
Fri 21 Feb – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave VIC w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad
Sat 22 Feb – Pelly Bar, Frankston VIC w/ Mannequin Death Squad & No Longer Kids
Thurs 27 Feb – Barwon Club, Geelong VIC w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad
Fri 28 Feb – Volta, Ballarat VIC w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad
Sat 1 Mar – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine VIC w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad
Thurs 6 Mar – The Baso, Canberra ACT w/ special guests & Private Wives
Fri 7 Mar – Shark Bar, Manly NSW w/ specials guests & Itchy and the Nits
Sat 8 Mar – Wollongong Uni, Wollongong NSW w/ special guests & Private Wives
Sun 9 Mar – Beer & BBQ Fest, Mt Gambier SA w/ SLOWLY SLOWLY
Thurs 13 Mar – King Street Bandroom, Newcastle NSW w/ special guests & Goon Gremlins
Fri 14 Mar – Finnians, Port Macquarie NSW w/ special guests & Korderoy
Sat 15 Mar – Moonshiners, Tamworth NSW
Fri 21 Mar – The Northern, Byron Bay NSW w/ special guests & Trim Reaper
Sat 22 Mar – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast QLD w/ special guests & Trim Reaper
Thurs 27 Mar – Sol Bar, Maroochydore QLD w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper
Fri 28 Mar – Racehorse Hotel, Ipswich QLD w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper
Sat 29 Mar – Koala Tavern, Capalaba QLD w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper
Sat 5 Apr – Club Bundaberg, Bundaberg QLD w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper
Fri 11 Apr – Beer Deluxe, Albury NSW w/ Drunk Mums
Sat 12 Apr – Tanswells Hotel, Beechworth VIC w/ Drunk Mums
With thanks to twnty three
