The Rubens Share New Single ‘Are You Getting High’
‘Are You Getting High’ follows on from the band’s first release of the year, ‘Goanna’.
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Returning earlier this year with ‘Goanna’, indie rockers The Rubens have shared their second release of 2026, the vulnerable ditty ‘Are You Getting High’.
An honest reflection on the end of a relationship that was never meant to last, ‘Are You Getting High’ is a groovy heartbreaker fans of the band will love.
Discussing the track, keyboardist Elliott Margin explains that the protagonist’s ex has “moved on and found someone new, and you’re happy for them. Kind of. Not really. But maybe soon, and that’s ok.”
He adds, “This song was buried in the pile of demos stored in the cloud somewhere above our heads. Some songs stay there forever, but this one managed to escape. We love it and are glad it finally made it out.”
‘Are You Getting High’ is accompanied by a music video that was filmed at the Camden Show by Mikey Conlon.
According to the press release, the clip depicts Sam Margin as the protagonist of the song, “alone and deep in thought as he reflects on a past relationship, while surrounded by a bustling crowd.” Check it out below.
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The Rubens, comprising the Margin brothers, Zaac, Sam and Elliott, and long-term friends Scott Baldwin and William Zeglis, have released five Top 5 ARIA charting albums, taken home two ARIA Awards and played sell-out shows worldwide, along with supporting the likes of Bruce Springsteen, The Black Keys, GROUPLOVE and more.
Since the release of 2024’s SODA, things have been relatively quiet for The Rubens, but with the release of ‘Goanna’ and ‘Are You Getting High’ this year, it marks the next chapter for the Menangle band.
‘Are You Getting High’ by The Rubens is out now. Listen here.
