Hockey Dad announce new album 'Rebuild Repeat'
Australian indie rock group Hockey Dad are gearing up for a thrilling new chapter with the announcement of their highly anticipated album, Rebuild Repeat, slated for release on 14 June via Farmer & The Owl / BMG.
This marks the band's fourth album, arriving four years after their ARIA #2-charting Brain Candy in 2020, and sets the stage exploration into fresh sounds and creative territories.
The band has already unleashed a taste of the upcoming album with the release of the new single 'Base Camp,' a feel-good melodic pop song that retains the unmistakable essence of Hockey Dad. The accompanying video, featuring band members Zach Stephenson and Billy Fleming, adds a cinematic dimension to the narrative, showcasing their down-on-their-luck characters in a fight to save their creations from an eccentric art thief.
Reflecting on the new album, Zach Stephenson shares:
“This album for me feels like a fresh rebirth after a muddy, hazy couple of years for us and everyone else in the world. 'Rebuild Repeat' as a title kind of describes the process of making a new record as a band. You only have yourselves as raw materials. You knock down what you had from the past, re-design, rebuild it and repeat. Hopefully you learn some structural integrity tips along your way.”
To celebrate the album's announcement Hockey Dad has revealed an Australian tour, featuring special guests Militarie Gun and The Belair Lip Bombs, presented by triple j and Volcom. The 'Rebuild Repeat Australian Tour' promises to be a memorable experience, showcasing some of the band's biggest shows to date.
In addition to their home-country shows, Hockey Dad has secured a spot as the supporting act for Ocean Alley on a mammoth UK & European tour in September and October. The extensive run of shows includes two Roundhouses in London, making it an unmissable opportunity for international fans to experience Hockey Dad's electrifying performances.
As Hockey Dad celebrates their 10th year as a band, 'Rebuild Repeat' and the accompanying tours mark the beginning of an exciting new era. With Gold and Platinum awards under their belt, the band has earned a dedicated global fanbase through headline tours and main stage performances at major festivals worldwide.
Save the date for Rebuild Repeat, and watch the video for “Base Camp”:
Upcoming UK tour supporting Ocean Alley
Fri 30 Aug 2024 EIRE Dublin - Vicar Street
Sun 01 Sep 2024 UK Exeter - Great Hall
Mon 02 Sep 2024 UK Brighton - Dome
Wed 04 Sep 2024 UK Bournemouth - 02 Academy
Fri 06 Sep 2024 NL Amsterdam - Paradiso
Mon 09 Sep 2024 GER Berlin - Metropol
Tue 10 Sep 2024 GER Cologne - EssigFabrik
Thu 12 Sep 2024 FR Paris - La Cigale
Sat 14 Sep 2024 UK Margate - Dreamland Hall by the Sea
Sun 15 Sep 2024 UK Bristol - Beacon
Tue 17 Sep 2024 UK Birmingham - o2 Institute
Wed 18 Sep 2024 UK Glasgow - SWG3 TV Studio
Fri 20 Sep 2024 UK Manchester - Victoria Warehouse - VENUE UPGRADED
Sat 21 Sep 2024 UK London - Roundhouse - SOLD OUT
Sun 22 Sep 2024 UK London - Roundhouse
