Arriving as the final taster of their forthcoming album,?’Concrete Cowboy’,?The Buoys?return with new single Stay Up To Date On Politics,?a commentary on self-discovery as the world around you spins faster than ever.?
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Sonically inspired by the likes of?Adrianne Lenker,?Joni Mitchell?and?Phoebe Bridgers, today’s single is delicately stripped back without compromising on emotional introspection. Described by Zoe as a stream of consciousness,?Stay Up To Date On Politics is the heartbeat of?’Concrete Cowboy’, providing a calm in the storm in a world that never slows down.?
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Speaking of the single, Zoe shares: “‘Stay Up To Date On Politics’?is very much a train of thought song. You’re hearing my word vomit from start to finish on thoughts and themes that cross my mind multiple times a day.?Like what bills do I need to pay, and what have I been avoiding that needs to get done yesterday, but also who am I? All in a days overthinking”.
Crafted from years of demos, lyrical musings, guitar progressions and deep personal reflections, ‘Concrete Cowboy’ is produced by Chris Collins, with co-writes from Alistair Hayes, Fletcher Matthews, Konstantin Kerstin and Dylan Ollivierre. The exploration in ‘Concrete Cowboy’ is seen within the eclectic sonic inspirations from Adrianne Lenker and The 1975, to HAIM and The Beths, as well as the lyrical revelations sparked by 80s cult classic films, Roman poetry, personal dream sequences and so much more.
Speaking on the album, the band share: “We were in the studio together when the phrase came to us: too many tabs open. That became the heartbeat of the record. ‘Concrete Cowboy’ is about trying to keep pace with a world that never slows down, and what you find when you finally stop. Dreams, repressed memories, the blur between what’s real and what your mind has been quietly holding. We wanted to build a world around that feeling, one that lives in a surrealist dream state where those lines don’t just blur, they dissolve. We hope listeners find themselves inside it, so they can have a dance when it all feels a little too much.”
The Buoys recently announced their ‘Concrete Cowboy’ Album Tour, stopping in Hobart, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. The ‘Concrete Cowboy’ Album Tour will be followed by an exciting support slot for The Buoys when they support Foo Fighters on November 12 at McDonald Jones Stadium, before heading overseas in January 2027 for tour dates across Europe and The UK. For further information on tickets, head to www.thebuoysband.com/shows
Since their formation, The Buoys have carved out a distinct place in Australia’s music scene, releasing a run of standout singles and EPs that led to their debut album, ‘Lustre’, in 2024. Exploring explores themes of empowerment, resilience, and the complexities of modern relationships, all delivered with the band’s signature raw intensity the album received critical acclaim, debuting at #7 on the Australian Album ARIA charts, and was named triple j’s Featured Album in July, later earning a nomination for Australian Album of the Year.
With just over a month to go, The Buoys ready themselves to deliver their proudest project to date in ‘Concrete Cowboy’. Dive into the latest single today and catch the band live on stage this October.
STAY UP TO DATE ON POLITICS IS OUT NOW – BUY/STREAM HERE
‘CONCRETE COWBOY’ WILL BE RELEASED ON OCTOBER 23 – PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE HERE
Presented by triple j
‘CONCRETE COWBOY’ ALBUM TOUR
Fan Club Pre-Sale: 10am AEST, Mon 20 Jul 2026
General On Sale: 10am AEST, Tue 21 Jul 2026
FRI 23 OCT – CROWBAR, SYDNEY NSW
SAT 24 OCT – THE BRIGHTSIDE, BRISBANE QLD
SUN 25 OCT – JIVE, ADELAIDE SA (LIC. // AA)
FRI 30 OCT – THE CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE VIC
SAT 31 OCT – INDIAN OCEAN HOTEL, PERTH WA
With thanks to Sony Music Australia
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