FLOODLIGHTS REVEAL VIDEO FOR ‘THINGS YOU DO’, ANNOUNCE SUPPORTS FOR NATIONAL ALBUM TOUR, KICKING OFF MAY 26
“the Melbourne quartet take their place among the ranks of the country’s most unflinching truth-tellers” ★★★★ NME
“Painting of My Time cements Floodlights’ profound potential” Paste Magazine
“an exceptional achievement. It’s a world of its own and one you won’t want to leave” Ticketmaster UK
“A tour de force of post-punk and art rock.” Happy Mag
“Floodlights command attention with impressive, honest new album” Forte Magazine
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Firmly stamping themselves as one of the country’s most exciting bands, Floodlights have unveiled new video Things You Do, as premiered by Paste Magazine, exhibiting a powerful narrative. Directed by Jarred Osborn and shot around the Mornington Peninsula, Paste says: “a brilliant, intimate and deeply reflective lyrical benchmark for the band, whose dynamic rock ‘n’ roll pedigree steamrolled right into their sophomore album perfectly.”
With new album Painting of My Time drawing widespread attention, the band will hit the road on May 26, covering off vast distances to play live to capital city and regional audiences – a true national tour to share their new music. They have enlisted an array of exciting local supports to open for them on the tour (see below for full rundown).
The band’s second long player, Painting of My Time features first single Human, follow up Lessons Learnt, title track Painting of My Time, the album closer, Wide Open Land, and new single and video, the immensely powerful Things You Do. The album marks a natural departure and arrival, an evolution as a group, and as individuals, fuelled by life’s singular and shared experience. A response to questions asked over time, written down, and yelled with the conviction of honesty. Listen to Painting of My Time here.
Floodlights are riding high with activity on a global scale, finding new champions and audience at every turn. On the back of performances at this year’s SXSW in Austin the band landed a new booking agent for UK and Europe – ATC Live (Black Country New Road, Black Midi, Grace Cummings, Mac Demarco) and UK/Europe distribution through Virgin Music.
In Australia, Floodlights recently supported Pavement, The Killers and Rolling Blackouts Coast Fever (national tour), alongside playing Tent Pole Festival and all Falls Festival dates over New Years. Name checked by outlets as diverse as Frankie, Monster Children, The Age, NME, The Guardian, Forte, Music Feeds, Pilerats and more, they have built a loyal following based on powerful lyrics, impressive musicianship, and compelling stage presence.
Following their Australian tour, Floodlights will be based in London from July – October and are confirmed for Visions Festival in London on July 22, along with the End of the Road Festival in September.
PAINTING OF MY TIME – ALBUM TOUR DATES 2023
WITH LOCAL SUPPORTS
Tickets on sale now
Friday, 26 May – The Bridge, Castlemaine, VIC – SOLD OUT
Saturday, 27 May – Lion Arts, Adelaide, SA – tickets HERE
With Los Palms, Ethanol Blend
Friday, 2 June – Alice Springs Brewing, Alice Springs, NT – tickets HERE
With James Range Band
Sunday, 4 June – Railway Club, Darwin, NT – tickets HERE
With Junk Time
Wednesday, 7 June – La La La’s, Wollongong, NSW – tickets HERE
With The Economy
Thursday, 8 June – VIVID, Sydney, NSW – tickets HERE
With Our Carlson
Friday, 9 June – The Corner, Melbourne, VIC – SOLD OUT
With Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice, Moustetoulli
Saturday, 10 June – Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC – tickets HERE
With 3Humps, Bird Pop, The Seefelds
Sunday, 11 June – Volta, Ballarat, VIC – tickets HERE
With Expo
Thursday, 15 June – The Zoo, Brisbane, QLD – tickets HERE
With Radium Dolls, Naaki Soul
Friday, 16 June – Mos Desert House, Gold Coast, QLD – tickets HERE
With Radium Dolls, Gimmy
Saturday, 17 June – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast, QLD – tickets HERE
With Radium Dolls, Naaki Soul
Sunday, 18 June – Bangalow Bowlo, Bangalow, NSW – tickets HERE
Friday, 23 June – Settlers, Margaret River, WA – tickets HERE
With New Nausea
Saturday, 24 June – Badlands, Perth, WA – tickets HERE
With New Nausea
Sunday, 25 June – Mojos, Fremantle, WA – tickets HERE
With New Nausea, Sprinter
Friday, 30 June – The Corner, Melbourne, VIC – tickets HERE ** NEW SHOW
Festival dates:
July 22 – Visions (UK) – tickets HERE
August 31 – Sept 3 – End Of The Road (UK) – tickets HERE
Floodlights are:
Louis Parsons: Vocals, Guitar, Grand Piano
Ashlee Kehoe: Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Joe Draffen: Bass
Archie Shannon: Drums, Percussion
Sarah Hellyer: Vocalist, trumpeter, pianist
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