The Smith Street Band Share New Single, Announce National Tour
‘This Is It’ is the first single from The Smith Street Band’s forthcoming seventh album.
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Melbourne pub punk rockers The Smith Street Band are back with new single, ‘This Is It’.
Taken from the band’s forthcoming seventh album, the track is a heavy blast of emotional honesty exploring themes of identity and self-doubt.
Recorded at The Smith Street Band’s Bush House Studios in regional Victoria, ‘This Is It’ might be the band’s most authentic release yet.
“‘This Is It’ is a song about coming to terms with who you are, what you’ve done and what you’re doing next,” says frontman Wil Wagner.
The release of ‘This Is It’ is accompanied by a music video shot and edited by long time collaborator Nick Manuell, with help from Greg Rietwyk.
Along with dropping a new tune, The Smith Street Band are embarking on a national tour alongside Bad Neighbour this July.
The tour takes in seven dates and kicks off in Nipaluna/Hobart at Altar on Friday, July 11. The band then perform at Corner Hotel in Naarm/Melbourne on Saturday, July 12, Crowbar in Eora/Sydney on Friday, July 18 and Crowbar in Meanjin/Brisbane on Saturday, July 19.
The final three gigs take place at The Gov in Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide on Thursday, July 24, Magnet House in Boorloo/ Perth on Friday, July 25, and Indian Ocean Hotel in Mooro/Scarborough on Saturday, July 26.
Tickets for all shows are on sale now via thesmithstreetband.com.
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After celebrating their 15th anniversary as a band last year, The Smith Street Band are excited to be releasing new music in 2025.
‘This Is It’ is the band’s first release since 2022’s ‘Life After Football’, which was taken from the album of the same name.
The current lineup of original members Wil Wagner (lead vocals, guitar) and Lee Hartney (guitar, backing vocals) alongside Michael “Fitzy” Fitzgerald (bass, backing vocals), Jess Locke (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Matt Bodiam (drums) are pumped to get back on the road and play for their fans around the country.
Catch The Smith Street Band at The Gov on Thursday, July 14. Tickets on sale now via oztix.com.au.
THE SMITH STREET BAND Australian Tour Dates 2025
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BAD NEIGHBOUR
Friday, July 11 - Altar, Nipaluna/Hobart
Saturday, July 12 - Corner Hotel, Naarm/Melbourne
Friday, July 18 - Crowbar, Eora/Sydney
Saturday, July 19 - Crowbar, Meanjin/Brisbane
Thursday, July 24 - The Gov, Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide
Friday, July 25 - Magnet House, Boorloo/Perth
Saturday, July 26 - Indian Ocean Hotel, Mooro/Scarborough
