Phil Jamieson Drops New Single ‘Reading Keats in Byron Bay’ Taken From his Upcoming Second Album ‘10Charlie’
The track follows on from the singles ‘Weekends’ and ‘Blue As The Sunlight’.
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‘Reading Keats In Byron Bay’ is the third cut taken from Phil Jamieson’s upcoming sophomore album, 10CHARLIE, out Friday 14 August.
A joyous guitar banger that started life as a melody written by Jamieson in his car, the track was fleshed out with collaborator Ben Edgar.
“I feel good about releasing this song next,” Jamieson shares. “‘Reading Keats In Byron Bay’ carves out its own space in 10CHARLIE, particularly when compared with the first two singles. It's the perfect pre-album palate cleanser; with a resounding meaning that life is short. Grab it.”
Having already shared the singles ‘Weekends’ and ‘Blue As The Sunlight’, ‘Reading Keats In Byron Bay’ showcases another side to Jamieson and 10CHARLIE, which explores the ups and downs of life across nine tracks, which the Grinspoon frontman compares to a flight; “departing on personal journeys unknown, embracing change, different places and the inevitable turbulence that can come with it, until finally reaching your destination”.
Produced by Oscar Dawson, 10CHARLIE features Sophie Ozard on backing vocals across the album and collaborations with Davey Lane, Rob Muinos and Ben Edgar.
“I feel a mix of trepidation and heightened anxiety with the release of 10CHARLIE,” Jamieson shares of the upcoming release. “I find this true of most releases though. I don’t know of any artist who doesn’t feel that way.
“This album is much more personal than the first record. In times of intense turbulence, I’ve written what I’ve needed to hear. It’s a balm for my soul, especially songs that were written after my friend passed away (‘Blue As The Sunlight’, ‘Reading Keats’ and ‘Eager Beaver’). They ended up in the mix in the last three months or so, and whilst they’re quite happy in a sonic manner, there’s some lyrical stuff there that means a lot to me. ‘The Soft Return’ is meditative and long; it’s something I can drift into. For better or worse, it’s intimate because it’s what I needed for myself.”
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Establishing himself as an acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist with Grinspoon, Jamieson has spent more than 30 years at the forefront of the Aussie music scene.
The release of 10CHARLIE continues his evolution as an artist and coincides with a monster national tour. Jamieson has locked in a 44-date Australian tour that hits all eight states and territories.
The tour runs from June to September and includes four dates in SA: Norton Summit’s The Scenic Hotel on Thursday 9 July, Adelaide’s Ed Castle on Friday 10 July, Port Lincoln’s Port Lincoln Brewing Co on Saturday 11 July and Cabarita’s Cabarita Bowlo on Wednesday 15 July.
Tickets on sale now via philjamieson.com.au.
‘Reading Keats In Byron Bay’ is out now. Listen here. 10CHARLIE is out Friday 14 August. Pre-order here. Catch Phil Jamieson performing at The Scenic Hotel in Norton Summit on Thursday 9 July, the Ed Castle in Adelaide on Friday 10 July, Port Lincoln Brewing Co in Port Lincoln on Saturday 11 July and Cabarita Bowlo in Cabarita on Wednesday 15 July. Tickets on sale via philjamieson.com.au.
Phil Jamieson PJ Air Australian Tour 2026
Thursday 11 June – Leichhardt Hotel, Rockhampton, QLD
Friday 12 June – Harvey Road Tavern, Gladstone, QLD
Saturday 13 June – Grand Hotel, Childers, QLD
Sunday 14 June – Metropolitan Hotel, Mackay, QLD
Thursday 18 June – Mouse Proof Brewery, Toowoomba, QLD
Friday 19 June – Norton Music Factory, Caloundra, QLD
Saturday 20 June – Vinnies Dive, Southport, QLD
Thursday 25 June – Tanswell’s Hotel, Beechworth, VIC
Friday 26 June – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave, VIC
Saturday 27 June – Young Street Tavern, Frankston, VIC
Friday 3 July – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine, VIC
Saturday 4 July – Eureka Hotel, Geelong, VIC
Thursday 9 July – The Scenic Hotel, Norton Summit, SA
Friday 10 July – Ed Castle, Adelaide, SA
Saturday 11 July – Port Lincoln Brewing Co, Port Lincoln, SA
Wednesday 15 July – Cabarita Bowlo, Cabarita, SA
Thursday 16 July – Eltham Hotel, Eltham, NSW
Friday 17 July – Woopi Brewing Co, Woolgoolga, NSW
Saturday 18 July – Bellingen Brewery, Bellingen, NSW
Sunday 19 July – Finnian’s, Port Macquarie, NSW
Thursday 23 July – La La La’s, Wollongong, NSW
Friday 24 July – Milton Theatre, Milton, NSW
Saturday 25 July – Fun Time Pony, Canberra, ACT
Thursday 30 July – Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle, NSW
Friday 31 July – Flow Bar, Old Bar, NSW
Saturday 1 August – The Whalers, Mosman, NSW
Sunday 2 August – Avoca Beach Theatre, Avoca Beach, NSW
Friday 7 August – The Deck, Traralgon, VIC
Saturday 8 August – Live At The Bundy, Bundalaguah, VIC
Sunday 9 August – Social Club, Balnarring, VIC
Thursday 13 August – Crowbar, Brisbane, QLD
Friday 14 August – Shotkickers, Melbourne, VIC
Saturday 15 August – Heaps Normal Health Club, Sydney, NSW
Thursday 20 August – The Royal Oak, Launceston, TAS
Friday 21 August – Forth Pub, Forth, TAS
Saturday 22 August – Altar Bar, Hobart, TAS
Thursday 27 August – Mojos Bar, Fremantle, WA
Friday 28 August – Froth Craft Brewery, Bunbury, WA
Saturday 29 August – The River, Margaret River, WA
Sunday 30 August – Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough, WA
Saturday 5 September – Alice Springs Brewing Co, Alice Springs, NT
Thursday 10 September – Tanks Art Centre, Cairns, QLD
Friday 11 September – The Warehouse, Townsville, QLD
Saturday 12 September – Magnums, Airlie Beach, QLD
