If albums are snapshots of an artist’s creative journey, the ZIGGY ALBERTS’ output paints a portrait of one that has had many different and exciting turns. The award-winning Australian artist is truly a global citizen these days, with his music and words giving him the opportunity to do laps around the world, nourishing a mode of connection with fan bases throughout North and South America, Europe, the UK, Asia and of course, his beloved home turf community.
With the close of another summer season, Ziggy now reaches a new milestone – the release of his seventh album, ‘New Love’. It is an album full of insightful observations on life and the ever changing world we live in; more importantly, the album holds a mirror up to the beauty and flaws of the human condition. Such themes have maintained presence in Ziggy’s catalogue to date but with ‘New Love’, he displays continued maturity in his songwriting skills but also his world view.
Working with co-producer GARRETT KATO on this project, Ziggy has described this album as a sister record to his 2018 ARIA Gold-Certified album, ‘LAPS AROUND THE SUN’. Written in different locations that stretched across the UK and Europe, before returning to Australia’s East Coast, ‘New Love’ is a collection of material that brings vibrant acoustic melodies together with soaring arrangements that bolster Ziggy’s moments of introspection.
Authenticity remains at the core of the music, with tracks like Outlaw and Where Does The Love Go? leading with transparency and a heartfelt tone. Songs like Addicted and Blessings highlight the dynamism of Ziggy as a musician and songwriter, while moments of intimacy felt on tracks such as Feeling Blue and I’m With You make it impossible as a listener, not to be captivated.
“This album marks a return to simplicity, to a time when life was led by magic and adventure, and finding joy in chaos. We tested every song, making sure they were right for the live space, and kept the process pure without overcomplicating things. We made sure to preserve the magic of the record, resisting the urge to overproduce. It’s a spiritual sequel to Laps Around The Sun, in that sense it is simplistic and anthemic by choice which is really hard to do, so I’m very proud of that.” – ZIGGY ALBERTS
2024 has been a busy year for Ziggy, with the release of stunning music in singles Outlaw, Where Does The Love Go? and New Love, as well as his second book of published poetry, sun memos. The release of Outlaw and New Love alone have drawn numbers on streaming platforms; Outlaw has accrued over 1.27 million streams across DSPs, while New Love currently sits at 3.52 million streams across DSPs and counting. Additionally, the music has been receiving strong airplay across Australian and international markets, adding to the excitement building up to this ‘New Love’ era.
Earlier this year, Ziggy performed headline sets as part of the Summersalt Festival series across Australia with James Bay and Matt Corby, as well as a massive show at Bluesfest Byron Bay. The 2024 ‘New Love World Tour’ has seen him take in some incredible shows across Europe and North America, selling out shows in Vienna, as well as twice over in Amsterdam and Mexico City. The trajectory of Ziggy as a live performer in 2024 follows on from a continued prolific in 2023 – a year that had many highlights including performing to 15,000 at Brazil’s Floripa Eco Festival, sold out shows at London’s Eventim Apollo, and a string of incredible shows in Europe supporting Jack Johnson.
Ziggy’s current ‘New Love World Tour’ sees him reconnecting with thousands of fans throughout Europe, the UK, North America and Mexico, before travelling to Japan for the first time, supporting Donavon Frankenreiter.
‘New Love’ IS OUT NOW – LISTEN HERE
ZIGGY ALBERTS ‘NEW LOVE TOUR’
Friday February 21 – The Station, Sunshine Coast QLD *SOLD OUT*
w/ Frank & Louis
Saturday February 22 – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast *SOLD OUT*
w/ Emily Rink
w/ Ben Morgan
Tuesday February 25 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide SA
w/ Rhys Coventry
Wednesday February 26 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne VIC
w/ ISHAN
Thursday February 27 – Metropolis, Fremantle WA
w/ Riley Pearce
Saturday March 1 – 3 Oceans Winery, Margaret River, WA
w/ Coterie, Salt Tree, Keira Jas
Thursday March 6 – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns QLD *SOLD OUT*Saturday March 8 – The Powerhouse, Toowoomba QLD
w/ Tessa Devine
w/ Arianna
Sunday March 9 – Kingscliff Beach Hotel, Kingscliff NSW *SOLD OUT*Friday March 14 – Bar on the Hill, Newcastle NSW
w/ Gaudion
Wednesday March 12 – Bellingen Memorial Hall, Bellingen NSW *SOLD OUT*
w/ Saije
Thursday March 13 – Bellingen Memorial Hall, Bellingen NSW *SOLD OUT*
w/ Saije
w/ David McCredie
Sunday March 16 – Drifters, Gosford NSW *NEW SHOW*
w/ David McCredie
Wednesday March 19 – Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW
w/ Hein Cooper
Thursday March 20 – Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW *SOLD OUT*Friday March 21 – UC Refectory, Canberra ACT
w/ Hein Cooper
w/ Azure Ryder
Saturday March 22 – Tilba Winery & Alehouse, Corruna NSW
w/ Daniel Champagne
Wednesday March 26 – The Cube, Wodonga VIC
w/ Rod Coote
Thursday March 27 – Civic Hall, Ballarat VIC
w/ Tom Harrington
Saturday March 29 – Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads VIC *NEW SHOW*
w/ Tom Harrington
Wednesday April 2 – Westernport Hotel, San Remo VIC *NEW SHOW*
w/ Rod Coote
Friday April 4 – Oak and Anchor Hotel, Port Fairy VIC *NEW SHOW*
w/ ISHAN
Saturday April 5 – Oak and Anchor Hotel, Port Fairy VIC *SOLD OUT*
w/ Brittony May
With thanks to Beehive PR
