SPORTS Step Forward With Long-Awaited Self-Titled Album + Announce Debut Australian Tour

Oklahoma-based dream-pop duo Sports share their long-awaited self-titled album, ‘Sports’, out now via ONErpm. Along with the release comes the announcement of Australian tour dates in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane this July, as part of the band’s global tour. Live Nation Presale begins Tue 24 Feb at 10am local, with general on-sale from Wed 25 Feb at 11am local.

The 12-track project brings together a run of acclaimed singles released over the past year alongside a collection of brand-new songs that show the band sharpening and expanding their sound. Bright, rhythmic and textural, the album, led by focus track Jelly moves between smooth, shimmering pop and more off-kilter, distorted moments, drawing from indie-pop, electronic and psychedelic influences without settling into a fixed identity.

Marking a major milestone in the duo’s career, ‘Sports’ is the first project entirely self-produced by the band. Written, recorded and produced in a studio they built from scratch in their Tulsa hometown, the album is a complete realisation of their shared vision. It highlights not only their songwriting instincts, but their development as producers.

Across the record, Sports pull from a wide range of inspirations. Touchpoints span experimental pop frameworks, unpredictable production and expansive emotional writing – from A.G. Cook and Lady Gaga to U2 and Dr. Dre – alongside ideas drawn from David Byrne’s How Music Works. Rather than overt references, these influences quietly inform the album’s structure, textures and emotional tone, helping shape a sound that feels personal and fluid.

The album’s focus track Jelly, highlights the duo’s shift toward bolder pop instincts and more intentional transitions across the album. Speaking on the track, Christian says: “This is one of my favourites on the record because it feels very different from anything we’ve done before. We were really into pop at the time – A.G. Cook, which led me to Charli – and we wanted every sound to feel bold, with a vocal that really hits. Even though it sounds like there’s a lot going on, it’s actually pretty sparse.”

The record collates the band’s acclaimed pre-released singles – Nice 2 Meet Myself (Bang Bang Bang), If You Want Me, Keep Falling In Love and most recently Drama King – alongside a set of brand-new tracks. Each single has been praised for its inventive blend of shimmering synths, psychedelic undertones, and left-of-centre pop structures by outlets including Notion, Galore, LadyGunn, Fault, Ones To Watch, and Clash Magazine.

Throughout the album campaign, the duo have also continued to gain momentum across streaming and radio. Drama King landed on the cover of Spotify’s ‘New Music Friday US’, alongside placements on ‘Indie Pop’, ‘All New Indie’, ‘New Music Friday UK’, ‘The New Alt’ and ‘The Indie List’. Sports have also received airplay support from BBC 6 Music and John Kennedy’s Radio X show, signalling a growing international reach.

With ‘Sports’, the duo present their most complete work to date – a self-contained project built entirely on their own terms. In support of the release of ‘Sports’, the duo will embark on a Headline North American in April 2026, before their debut Australian shows in July, and then heading overseas for a UK & EU tour in October. For all global dates and details, CLICK HERE.

‘SPORTS’ LP IS OUT NOW – LISTEN HERE