Ukulele Death Squad Share New Single ‘Cooee’, Announce World Tour

‘Cooee’ is taken from the ensemble’s forthcoming EP, Essentially My Life Is A Disaster.

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Australian musical collective Ukulele Death Squad have shared their latest bombastic single ‘Cooee’.

Taken from their upcoming EP, Essentially My Life Is A Disaster, out 15 May, the track is a groovy burst of Ukulele Death Squad charm, exploring escapism and the desire to live a life less ordinary.

“We started writing this song after going on a hike through Morialta National Park on Kaurna Country yelling out ‘Cooee’ to a bunch of school students who were on an excursion,” explains Alice Barker, co-writer and lead vocalist on the track.

“It explores the contradictions of modern life, the push and pull of wanting to be alone whilst also not feeling alone. Wanting peace but being surrounded by overstimulation—and the paradox of urban isolation versus the profound connection found in nature.” 

Barker reflects on “the way it feels like you're part of something bigger when you hear the echo of ‘Cooee’,” paying homage to the sacredness of Australian landscapes and Indigenous Country.

To celebrate the release of Essentially My Life Is A Disaster, Ukulele Death Squad are embarking on a world tour spanning 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.

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Hard to define but easy to enjoy, Ukulele Death Squad are one of the few live bands who always sound better in the flesh.

Gaining a worldwide following with their hilarious songs, rabid musicianship and awesome live shows, the band’s upcoming EP marks a new adventure for the eight-piece and features a mix of new compositions alongside fan favourites.

Live audiences can expect a full sensory experience when Ukulele Death Squad hits the road this May and June.

‘Cooee’ by Ukulele Death Squad is out now. Listen here. 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

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