With only a couple of shows remaining from what has been an epic 44 date national trek around Australia supporting Grinspoon, independent Melbourne four piece, Press Club today release new single, Wasted Days.
Crafted earlier this year, the track began when the band’s drummer, Frank Lees, recorded uninhibited drum takes, forming the song’s energetic foundation. Lyrically, vocalist Natalie Foster matched the intensity: exploring themes of rebirth and liberation, exploring past discomforts and celebrating new experiences.
With a slight stylistic shift, Wasted Days showcases the band’s signature sound, blending hard-hitting guitar melodies, vocal finesse, and the rhythmic brilliance of bassist Iain MacRae.
Lead singer Natalie Foster speaks to the filming of the clip, “this is by far the funnest clip we’ve ever made. From shooting in the grandstands of rodeos and soccer fields mid tour to driving a mustang and renting a boat in our home city, this clip was nothing but good vibes to shoot”.
As with the band’s October release, Champagne & Nikes, Wasted Days was recorded at the band’s own studio in Footscray with guitarist Greg Rietwyk on production and mixing, before the track was mastered by Kris Crummett (Closure In Moscow, Dune Rats, Currents).
Champagne & Nikes was the first taste of new music from Press Club for 2024 and premiered on Radio 1 (UK), landing “Tune of the Week” on Radio 1’s Rock Show With Dan P Carter, the single was added at various Australian radio stations (Double J, Aussie Music Weekly, Edge Radio Hobart, Rebel FM) and received airplay at home and abroad at the likes of 6 Music (UK), Radio X (UK), Fritz (Germany), Byte FM (Germany), triple j, PBS, 3RRR, SYN FM, 2SER, 4ZZZ and Three D. The support strong at DSPs with placement on an absolute bevy of playlists including Spotify Fresh Finds, New Music Friday AU/NZ, All New Rock, Fresh Finds Rock and Local Noise as well as Apple Music’s New Music Daily, Breaking Rock, New In Rock and New In Indie.
Having spent the last few months visiting most of Australia’s capital cities as well as towns usually well off the tour map Press Club still have a few shows left to round out 2024. A weekend in Tasmania, an all ages show in Hoppers Crossing and joining The Smith Street Band for a Christmas party at Melbourne’s Corner Hotel.
Press Club are Natalie Foster (vocals, guitar), Greg Rietwyk (guitar), Iain MacRae (bass) and Frank Lees (drums). The band’s most recent album, ‘Endless Motion’ debuted at #3 on the AIR Independent Label chart, landed Album of the Week at Double J and was nominated for Best Independent Punk Album at the AIR (Australian Independent Record Labels Association) Awards.
WASTED DAYS IS OUT NOW
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Cover art by Matt Cochran
Band photo + Film Clip by Nick Manuell
PRESS CLUB – 2024 TOUR DATES
Wed 4 Dec @ Frankie J’s, Devonport TAS – Supporting Grinspoon
Fri 6 Dec @ Odeon Theatre, Hobart TAS – Supporting Grinspoon
Sat 14 Dec – Duck Down 24 @ Youth Services Hoppers Crossing, Hoppers Crossing VIC – All Ages
Fri 20 Dec @ Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC – Supporting The Smith Street Band
With thanks to Little Giant Agency
