Ukulele Death Squad Return With Swampy New Single ‘Day Drinking’
The track is taken from the ensemble’s forthcoming EP, Essentially My Life Is A Disaster.
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Ahead of the release of Ukulele Death Squad’s new EP Essentially, my life Is a disaster, out Friday 14 May, the eclectic ensemble have shared their latest single, ‘Day Drinking’.
Following the previously released ‘Black Cat’ and ‘Cooee’, this new offering is a jaunty, blues-infused, swampy southern spectacle with a hint of darkness.
“‘Day Drinking’ is a song about avoiding the pain of change,” explains lead vocalist Ash Randell. “I can default to throwing myself into control or self-destruct modes, but real healing becomes possible when I learn — and re-learn — to sit in the discomfort. When I accept that my expectations don't match reality, it makes way for crafting new paths and trusting that over time it won't hurt so much. Repeatedly reminding myself: you have good things in your life, no matter how small, and you will be okay."
Essentially, my life Is a disaster was recorded and mixed at Rolling Stock Studios across 2025 and moves through genres such as Australiana disco, grungy blues, Latin surf-rock and the band's signature Balkan-inspired ukulele-brass mania.
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To celebrate the release of Essentially. my life Is a disaster, Ukulele Death Squad have announced a slew of shows across Australia, Germany and the UK.
The Australian leg of the tour begins in Adelaide at Lion Arts Factory on Saturday 16 May and continues with dates at Sydney’s Metro Social on Saturday 30 May, Melbourne’s Howler on Saturday 13 June and Brisbane’s Crowbar on Saturday 27 June.
Tickets are on sale now via ukedeathsquad.com.
Live audiences can expect a full sensory experience when Ukulele Death Squad hits the road this May and June.
‘Day Drinking’ by Ukulele Death Squad is out now. Listen here. Essentially my life Is a disaster, out Friday 14 May. Catch Ukulele Death Squad performing at Lion Arts Factory on Saturday 16 May. Tickets on sale now via moshtix.com.au.
Ukulele Death Squad essentially My Life Is A Disaster 2026 National Tour Dates
Saturday 16 May – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide, SA, with Laura Hill & Bromham
Saturday 30 May – Metro Social, Sydney, NSW, with Redfern Sea Shanty Club & Ashkan Shafiei
Saturday 13 June – Howler, Melbourne, VIC, with Loz Irwin-ray & Charlie Needs Braces
Saturday 27 June – Crowbar, Brisbane, QLD, with Jam And Scones & Anjali Leonard
