Daily J’s Hotly Anticipated Second Album ‘Scatterbrains’Is Here
The band’s Australian tour in support of the record kicks off tomorrow.
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New Zelands’s Daily J have dropped their much-anticipated sophomore album, Scatterbrains (stream here).
Marking an evolution in the indie rock band’s sound, the record’s release coincides with new single, ‘For Your Leisure’. The lead track taken from the Joe Faris-produced Scatterbrains, ‘For Your Leisure’ is a catchy indie concoction with a swirling modern pop vibe.
In a statement about the tune, the band says: “‘For Your Leisure’ feels like it’s pushing us out of our comfort zone in the best way. It feels like a natural evolution for the band, and if all goes well, it could be a glimpse into where we’re headed next.”
They add that ‘For Your Leisure’ explores “finding light in the chaos - the lost nights, the reckless moments, and the search for something real in all the wrong places. It’s a song for anyone who’s ever felt adrift but still hopeful, caught between the thrill of the unknown and the longing for something deeper.”
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To commemorate the album’s release, brothers Jayden, Jonny and Jesse Paul and their good mate Rick Everard, are embarking on a nine-date Aussie tour that begins at Wollongong at La La La’s on Wednesday, February 26.
Daily J then play shows at Newcastle’s King St Warehouse on Thursday, February 27, Sydney’s The Factory on Friday, February 28, Fremantle’s Freo Social on Sunday, March 2, Adelaide’s Jive on Tuesday, March 4 and Sunshine Coast’s Sol Bar on Thursday, March 6.
The quartet bring the tour to a close with three final gigs at Brisbane’s Brightside Carpark on Friday, March 7, Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Saturday, March 8 and the Torquay Hotel on Sunday, March 9.
Tickets for all shows are on sale now via dailyjband.com.
Catch Daily J at Jive on Tuesday, March 4. Tickets on sale now via Moshtix.
Daily J 2025 Australian Tour Dates
Wednesday, February 26 – La La La’s, Wollongong
Thursday, February 27 – King St Warehouse, Newcastle
Friday, February 28 – The Factory, Sydney
Sunday, March 2 – Freo Social, Fremantle
Tuesday, March 4 – Jive, Adelaide
Thursday, March 6 – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast
Friday, March 7 – Brightside Carpark, Brisbane
Saturday, March 8 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Sunday, March 9 – Torquay Hotel, Torquay
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