Floodlights Share New Single ‘Tricky’ Ahead of REgional Tour
Fresh from the success of their third album, Underneath, Floodlights hit the road this November.
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As they prepare to head overseas as support for Amyl and the Sniffers, Naarm/Melbourne-based rockers Floodlights have shared new single, ‘Tricky’.
Premiering on BBC6 with Huw Stephens, ‘Tricky’ is an uplifting piano-laced rocker that’s sure to be a live staple on the band’s upcoming regional tour.
“It’s the first love song we’ve written,” muses Floodlights’ Louis Parsons. “Although it still sounds like us, we did want ‘Tricky’ to be something that felt new. We leant more on synth and rhythm to drive this track which helped to create that feeling of euphoria that comes from letting go of the past and embracing the future.
“We felt like tipping everything upside down with this one so we went a little more DIY. We just wanted to make something that felt like us stepping towards change. We recorded ‘Tricky’ in our Melbourne studio with Archie in the engineer seat. We recorded in a way that left space for spontaneity - prepared without being overly planned.”
The single is accompanied by a music video shot and edited by the band in the UK that features bassist Joe Draffen dancing his way through Southampton, Brighton, Leeds and Poole. Check it out below.
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The release of ‘Tricky’ comes ahead of Floodlight’s upcoming regional tour, which will see the collective performing tracks from their three album catalogue, including this year’s acclaimed long player Underneath.
Floodlights run of shows begins at Sunshine Coast’s Sol Bar on Thursday, November 13 and continues with dates at Brunswick Heads’ Hotel Brunswick on Friday, November 14, Gold Coast’s Wallaby Hotel on Saturday, November 15, Newcastle’s King St on Thursday, November 27, Manly’s Harbord Hotel on Friday, November 28 and Thirroul’s Music Festival on Saturday, November 29.
Gaining global attention with their 2019 EP Backyard and 2020 debut album From a View, Floodlights have become one of the country’s most talked-about bands. Consisting of Louis Parsons, Ashlee Kehoe, Archie Shannon, Joe Draffen and Sarah Hellyer, Floodlights shared their sophomore effort, Painting of My Time, in 2023 and followed up this year with their third album, Underneath.
Having toured across Australia and the world, appearing at festivals such as Laneway, Meredith Music Festival, Panama Festival and Falls Festival, along with supporting the likes of The Killers, black midi, Amyl & The Sniffers and Pavement, Floodlights have become a must-see live act that never disappoints.
‘Tricky’ by Floodlights is out now. Catch them on tour this November. Tickets on sale via floodlightsband.com.
Floodlights Regional Australian Tour Dates
Thursday, November 13 – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Friday, November 14 – Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads, NSW
Saturday, November 15 – Wallaby Hotel, Gold Coast, QLD
Thursday, November 27 – King St, Newcastle, NSW
Friday, November 28 – Harbord Hotel, Manly, NSW
Saturday, November 29 – Thirroul Music Festival, NSW
