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The Jungle Giants (formed in 2011) is an Australian indie rock/pop four-piece band. Comprised of high school friends Sam Hales, Cesira Aitken, Andrew Dooris, and Keelan Bijker, the band hails from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Despite playing in opposing Brisbane-based indie rock bands during high school, by the time members were attending university The Jungle Giants had been born. Formed of lead singer and guitarist Sam Hales, lead guitarist Cesira Aitken, bassist Andrew Dooris, and drummer Keelan Bijker, the band generated a buzz soon after forming, playing a host of well-received shows across Australia. In order to fund their debut release a numbers of the band’s members worked two jobs, however the result was their self-titled EP released in March 2011. The EP’s lead single “Mr. Polite” took YouTube and Australian radio my storm, greatly increasing the band’s exposure. Soon after the release Jungle Giants signed with Create/Control and focused on touring nationally.

The band’s sophomore EP “She’s a Riot” was released on Create/Control in July 2012. The EP spawned the singles “She’s a Riot” and “You’ve Got Something” after which the band supported the Last Dinosaurs on their national tour. In 2013 the band toured with Two Door Cinema Club and the Vaccines before releasing the track “I Am What You Want Me To Be” in May 2013 ahead of their feature full-length. Jungle Giants’ debut studio album “Learn to Exist” was issued in August 2013 to favourable reviews from the critical press and a feature by national radio station Triple J. The album was supported by an extensive headlining tour, along with festival performances including Big Day Out and Groovin’ The Moo.

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Never underestimate the power of charm, especially in something like rock and roll. Maybe I’m reading a little too far into this kind of stuff but it seems like people mistake seriousness for intelligence, which is just plain wrong, just because a young band where a few colours and don’t sound like they all met trying to jump off the same bridge doesn’t automatically make them The Wombats. The Jungle Giants, a four piece indie rock band from Brisbane, Australia, have this down pat. They might be the kind of band that decorates both sides of their van with sharpies and, y’know, have that name, but one must only take a look at their live show to know that they mean it. There is a delectable chemistry at work fuelling their summery, Pavement-via-Vampire Weekend jangle-pop that’s neither particularly ramshackle nor overly regimented. It feels as natural as breathing and is a massive breath of fresh air from the legions of indie bands out there straining for some deeper meaning that they just don’t have. The Jungle Giants don’t strain for anything, they create what they can and what they do create makes them a hell of a lot more vital than a lot of their peers. These cats deserve all the attention they’re getting in their native Australia, but they need a lot more elsewhere, so see them live as soon as possible and know that you’re helping a band that truly deserve to be heard and seen the world over.

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The concert and venue overall was fantastic, only thing was I wish the openers were out for a bit longer, as 'Heaps Good Friends' were awesome, heaps of energy and had the people who came early buzzing.

'The Jungle Giants' smashed out an awesome setlist that never really dulled or made the crowd lose interest or stop dancing, energy was high from beginning to end and had most people begging for more.

The new album was the focus and it went from strength to strength.

If someone has the opportunity to go and see them I definitely recommend!

A homecoming to remember for the super talented ex-students from Marsden State High School. From the kick-off the crowd was bopping to the luscious beats & super sonics eminating from the Brisbane 4 piece. Sam worked the auditorium connecting to everyone of the 3,000 plus punters. His voice was outstanding and the musicianship multi-layered and magnificent. Even after a rousing two song encore the crowd were left wanting more. A brilliant night from an incredibly talented bunch.

This was by far the most enjoyable show I have attended in a long time. Sam Hayes literally stopped the show to acknowledge the fact that I knew all of the words; at the end they continued to talk with me, my friend, and all of the other people in the crowd, making it a very personable experience. To sum it up, them finally making their way to America was the highlight of my entire year.

AMAZING. I LOVE THEM. they put on such a good show at Dada Dallas. Gonna go to every concert I can <3 They truly showed out and did not disappoint. I wish they could have played till 4am. Could have stayed all night honestly.

I had an absolute blast at jungle giants. The band was super interactive with the crowds and had us grooving all night. I was really happy they were selling vinyls at the show as well! Would definitely go see them again!

fucking hell they are so much better live. ''you know your live when things fuck up, something just fucked up we are fucking live''- lead singer. we saw them play a fucking amazing gig at rochford wines

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Opening acts weren't too bad. Alice Ivy is so much better live than what I normally listen to from her.

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Amazing as expected, wish I could do it all over again. These guys are awesome, so much good energy. The venue was good as well the support acts. Overall an awesome experience

one of the best experiences of my life, would 10/10 love to go again. you guys better come back to Sydney for another show! real keen for the new album to come out as well :)

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The Jungle Giants Return with First Single from Forthcoming Album, Announce National Tour

By Alex Gallagher

The Jungle Giants are back with their first new single since their 2021 album Love Signs : a woozy, electronic cut called ‘Trippin Up’. It’s the first preview of the band’s upcoming fifth studio album – details of which are currently under wraps.

“So pumped to be releasing ‘Trippin Up’,”frontman Sam Hales said in a statement. “It all began with a dive into some aspects of electronic drum production that were so fun to experiment with. Can’t wait to see that drop live baby.”

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The Jungle Giants will kick off an Australian tour in May, playing shows in Hobart, Adelaide, Fremantle, Wollongong, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, the God Coast, Sunshine Coast and Melbourne.

The band will be joined on the run by Sydney psych-rock outfit The Lazy Eyes as well as AROHA. See dates and venues below – tickets are on sale next Friday, 17th March from 9am AEDT, with a pre-sale kicking off on Tuesday, 14th March from 9am.

Love Signs , the Jungle Giants’ fourth studio album, arrived back in July 2021. It featured the singles ‘Heavy Hearted’ , ‘Sending Me Ur Loving’ , ‘In Her Eyes’ , ‘Treat You Right’ and ‘Love Signs’ .

Along with playing loads of music festival, they’ve released a handful of Love Signs remixes, including Bag Raiders ‘ rework of the title track and Harvey Sutherland ‘s spin on ‘Something Got Between Us’. Last year, Hales united with Hermitude on the duo’s Mirror Mountain track ‘When You Feel Like This’.

The Jungle Giants 2022 Australian Tour

Supported by The Lazy Eyes and AROHA

• Friday, 19th May – Uni Bar, Hobart TAS
• Saturday, 20th May – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide SA
• Saturday, 27th May – Metropolis, Fremantle WA
• Thursday, 1st June – Uni Hall, Wollongong NSW
• Friday, 2nd June – UC Refectory, Canberra ACT
• Saturday, 3rd June – Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW
• Friday, 9th June – The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD
• Saturday, 10th June – Dreamworld, Gold Coast QLD
• Sunday, 11th June – Venue 114, Sunshine Coast QLD
• Friday, 23rd June – Forum, Melbourne VIC

Tickets on sale Friday, 17th March from 9am AEDT .

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Aussie indie titans the jungle giants announce massive tour and banging new music.

One of Australia's hottest bands, The Jungle Giants have just dropped their new single Trippin Up and a whopping 12-date Australian tour.

It’s hard to think of a bigger Australian success story over the past few years than The Jungle Giants, the Brissie four-piece that go from strength to strength with every irresistibly catchy release and heartwarming live show.

Today, they drop their latest surefire chart-topper, Trippin Up, which is a taste of their upcoming fifth record. It’s set to whet the appetite for their other major announcement, 12 headline tour dates around Australia in some of the country’s best venues from May through June.

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Presale : 9am AEDT Tuesday 14 March General on sale : 9am AEDT Friday 17 March Tickets here

Fri 19 May – Uni Bar, Hobart Sat 20 May – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide Fri 26 May – Metropolis, Fremantle Thu 1 June – Wollongong Uni Hall, Wollongong Fri 2 June – UC Refectory, Canberra Sat 3 June – Enmore Theatre, Sydney Fri 9 June – The Tivoli, Brisbane Sat 10 June – Dreamworld, Gold Coast Sun 11 June –Venue 114, Sunshine Coast Fri 16 June – Powerstation, Auckland Sat 17 June – San Fran, Wellington Fri 23 June – Forum, Melbourne

Australian shows – The Lazy Eyes and AROHA supporting New Zealand shows – AROHA supporting

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“So pumped to be releasing Trippin Up!” lead singer Sam Hales says. “It all began with a dive into some aspects of electronic drum production that were so fun to experiment with. Can’t wait to see that drop live baby.”

With half a billion streams worldwide and hot off the heels of a show-stealing mainstage performance at Laneway Festival, The Jungle Giants are currently jet-setting on a world tour, which will see them unite with fellow indie darlings The Lazy Eyes and AROHA when they touch down in Australia for a major triple-threat tour.

Driven by optimism, creative freedom and a desire to “go weird, go funny, and not be scared,” you can’t resist jumping on the Jungle Giants bandwagon, listen to the latest track here and peruse tour tickets while they last here.

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To celebrate the release of their highly anticipated fourth album ‘Love Signs’ , The Jungle Giants are proud to unveil their biggest Australian tour to date.

To ensure these shows will be the party of a lifetime, special guests Bag Raiders (DJ set) will be joining the line-up. Firmly established as Australian indie-rock royalty, The Jungle Giants have amassed more than 325 million streams, placed 7 consecutive songs in Triple J Hottest 100 countdowns, released 4 ARIA-certified Platinum singles and sold out shows around the world.

With the upcoming release of their highly-anticipated fourth album, Love Signs (on July 23rd, via Amplifire Music / The Orchard), the four-piece are channeling hope, love and a dance-pop sensibility into their most irresistible and genre-defying work yet.

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Select Music regretfully advise, due to current restrictions The Jungle Giants has been rescheduled. The band will now be playing Sydney on Friday 11th March 2022

To celebrate the release of their highly anticipated fourth album ‘Love Signs’, The  Jungle   Giants are proud to unveil their biggest Australian tour to date. To ensure these shows will be the party of a lifetime, special guests Bag Raiders (DJ set) will be joining the line-up.  Firmly established as Australian indie-rock royalty, The  Jungle   Giants  have amassed more than 325 million streams, placed 7 consecutive songs in Triple J Hottest 100 countdowns, released 4 ARIA-certified Platinum singles and sold out shows around the world.  With the upcoming release of their highly-anticipated fourth album,  Love Signs (on August 6, via Amplifire Music / The Orchard), the four-piece are channelling hope, love and a dance-pop sensibility into their most irresistible and genre-defying work yet.

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The Jungle Giants drop bristly new single ‘Trippin Up’, national tour dates

The track sees the band “peel back the first layer of what fans can expect out of their next body of work”

The Jungle Giants have shared a playful new single titled ‘Trippin Up’ alongside news of a 12-date national headline tour.

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In a press release, frontman Sam Hales said the track “began with a dive into some aspects of electronic drum production that were so fun to experiment with”. It’s also said that ‘Trippin Up’ acts as the lead single to The Jungle Giants’ as-yet-unannounced fifth album – the follow-up to 2021’s ‘Love Signs’ – with that press release saying it sees the band “peel back the first layer of what fans can expect out of their next body of work”.

Have a look at the accompanying music video for ‘Trippin Up’, helmed by the Pollen Arts Club – with Leigh and Joe Agius teaming up to direct and produce it – below:

Launching their new single, The Jungle Giants will head out on a 12-date tour of Australia and New Zealand. It’ll kick off with back-to-back shows in Hobart and Adelaide, respectively taking place on Friday May 19 and Saturday 20, with a show in Fremantle following on Saturday May 27. 

The very start of June will see the genre-bending band play a trio of back-to-back shows in NSW and the ACT, performing in Wollongong on Thursday June 1, then Canberra on Friday June 2 and Sydney and Saturday June 3. 

They’ll head to their home state of Queensland next, hitting stages in Brisbane (on Friday June 9), the Gold Coast (on Saturday June 10) and the Sunshine Coast (on Sunday June 11), before heading to New Zealand for shows in Auckland and Wellington on Friday June 16 and Saturday 17, respectively. 

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Finally, The Jungle Giants will finish their ‘Trippin Up’ tour in Melbourne on Friday June 23. AROHA will open up all 12 of the shows, with The Lazy Eyes also appearing at the Australian dates. Tickets for all of the shows go on sale at 9am AEDT this coming Friday (March 17), with a pre-sale running from the same time on Tuesday (March 14). See a full breakdown of the dates below, and find tickets here . 

The Jungle Giants’ ‘Trippin Up’ tour dates are:

MAY Friday 19 – nipaluna/Hobart, Uni Bar Saturday 20 – Kaurna/Adelaide, Hindley Street Music Hall Saturday 27 – Wajuk/Fremantle, Metropolis

JUNE Thursday 1 – Tharawal/Wollongong, Wollongong Uni Hall Friday 2 – Ngambri and Ngunnawal/Canberra, UC Refectory Saturday 3 – Eora/Sydney, Enmore Theatre Friday 9 – Yuggera/Brisbane, The Tivoli Saturday 10 – Bundjalung/Gold Coast, Dreamworld Sunday 11 – Gubbi Gubbi/Sunshine Coast, Venue 114 Friday 16 – Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, Powerstation Saturday 17 – Wellington/Wellington, San Fran Friday 23 – Woiworung/Melbourne, The Forum

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Absolute titans of the Australian indie world, The Jungle Giants return today with their new single ‘ Trippin Up ’ – the first single from their upcoming fifth full-length record. Alongside the new track is the announcement of a huge run of Australian and New Zealand tour dates. The playful earworm blankets the listener in a cocoon of sensation that renders them unable to resist the urge to groove along with the track’s whimsical melody. Sonically vibrating between electropop and indie-rock, the genre-agnostic band peels back the first layer of what fans can expect out of their next body of work. Lead singer Sam Hales says: “ So pumped to be releasing Trippin Up! It all began with a dive into some aspects of electronic drum production that were so fun to experiment with. Can’t wait to see that drop live baby .”

Following the release of their 2021 #1 ARIA Chart -topping fourth album Love Signs , the band has cemented their place as a dominant force in Australia and is now seeing their reach mushroom out across the globe. The last year has seen the band headlining festivals and selling out tour dates from hemisphere to hemisphere. So far in 2023, The Jungle Giants have brought their free-spirited antics to the stages at Laneway Festival locally, as well as Florida’s Okeechobee Festival and M3F in Arizona. This week they kicked off a run of headline shows in Mexico before they head back home for the Trippin Up Australia and New Zealand tour run in May and June, which will see The Lazy Eyes and AROHA jump on board to support. With well over half a billion streams worldwide and four studio albums under their belts, The Jungle Giants are undeniably Australian indie-rock royalty. Driven by optimism, creative freedom and a desire to “go weird, go funny, and not be scared,” The Jungle Giants are paving the way for their continued metamorphosis.

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Sam Hales On Reaching The 'Next Stage' With The Jungle Giants

Ahead of the national tour celebrating dance-tactic new single ‘Trippin’ Up’, The Jungle Giants frontman Sam Hales talks to Steve Bell about learning to trust his gut in a shifting sonic landscape.

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Back in 2021 - right on a decade after releasing their eponymous debut EP - Brisbane four-piece The Jungle Giants firmly cemented their status as stars of the Australian scene when their fourth album Love Signs went to #1 on the ARIA Album chart. 

They’d long ago carved out a strong niche for themselves on the Australian scene - their upbeat, feel-good brand of indie-pop augmented by a charismatic, high-energy live show - but having a chart-topping album under their belts stamped their credentials as serious songsmiths and performers. 

Further than that, the achievement was also fitting recognition for not only The Jungle Giants’ work ethic and dedication to the cause but also the band’s willingness to embrace change and subtly evolve their sound.

Having drifted slowly but surely away from their trenchant indie-rock beginnings towards the electronic realms, Love Signs highlighted this new dance-friendly aspect of the band’s aesthetic and was warmly embraced by fans and critics alike.

And for The Jungle Giants’ frontman Sam Hales - who also pens the songs as well as being responsible for production in the studio - this success was a green light to dive even deeper into what’s inspiring him musically when constructing songs for the band, and has also given him the confidence to relax and trust his artistic intuition.

"I think there’s something in the fact that you become less fearful through experience - I feel a lot less scared than I used to be,” he reflects. “I used to have some really bad days, like the day before releasing a song would be really bad for me - I’d be freaking out and I wouldn’t know what to do with myself - but I think over time I’m starting to just get a little better at not being scared and just trusting the process, trusting my gut. 

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“That’s where I’m at now - I’m just having a lot more fun, and enjoying the process rather than freaking the fuck out. Which is good because then you spend more time enjoying it, like sometimes you’re making a wacky song, and instead of thinking, ‘Nah, this can’t be on the album’, you’re like, ‘Just chill out and see what happens’.”

This new sense of playful experimentation is firmly evident on The Jungle Giants’ most recent single Trippin’ Up , their first morsel from album number five a hazily buoyant burst of electro-pop taking inspiration from some unlikely sources on far-flung shores.

“I’ve been sitting on that one for a while, and I’m really happy with it,” Hales smiles. “There’s a couple of things about T rippin’ Up  that I really love: firstly, when you go to the UK and turn on the radio, it’s all D&B. And one thing I loved is that I wanted to get elements of D&B and kind of prettify it - put on some pretty R&B-esque vocals - but also in a way I wanted to make a pop song out of those D&B elements.

“So for me, it was like a little statement piece about what the new album’s going to be - there’s going to be a lot of trickery and a lot of times where listeners will go, ‘I don’t listen to that genre of music!’, but it’s like sneaking little genres into people’s ears. For me that’s really fun because on paper that song seems super-weird - it’s a D&B beat with timpani on the bass - but I love when people hear it and go, ‘Oh cool, that’s nice’. You’ve done the trickery.” 

Hales admits that the subtle evolution of The Jungle Giants’ sound over the years has been partly intentional but also just a reflection of his own personal tastes developing with age.  

“I think naturally over time as a music fan yourself you just listen to new music,” he reflects. “I remember the first time I tried to change the band’s sound was a really weird experience, and that was one of those scary times when I was caught thinking, ‘What happens now? People expect ‘this', what happens if I go ‘that' way?’ 

“But I’m really happy - and proud - that I made that choice years ago because I think our fans also change what they’re listening to year-by-year, as do we as the people who make music, so I think it makes a lot of sense to progress with what’s happening in the wider music world.

“If you keep making the same thing it’s, like, ‘Why? Are you just listening to that thing?’ And if you just listen to one thing that’s fine too, but I think it’s important for an artist to say what they’re listening to and bring those elements from what they love from new music to their fans.

“And I also think that it’s really important to challenge myself and to try new things - whether it’s different production or different songwriting techniques - I think that’s really good, you’ve got to keep yourself not guessing but learning.”

There was an apt description of The Jungle Giants in the Trippin’ Up press release as a “genre-agnostic band”, one that Hales is more than happy to own.

“I love that,” he laughs. “Growing up Beck was one of my favourite artists, and you just started to learn that you couldn’t guess or expect what the next album was going to be like. And I loved that - it’s like opening a Christmas present, ‘What’s he done now?’ - so I think that says a lot about the fun of making music. 

“As an artist, as long as the songwriting is good and the songcraft is good you can go down all of these different crazy avenues, and I like doing that. And I’m hoping that people are starting to expect that from The Jungle Giants’ music - like maybe, ’What the hell are they doing now?’”

To celebrate the release of Trippin’ Up,  The Jungle Giants are embarking on a comprehensive national tour - taking in all states as well as hitting the ACT and even crossing the ditch for a handful of New Zealand shows - and Hales concedes that their powerful live show is an important part of the band’s overall armoury. 

“I’m like an energy guy,” he tells. “I love going to a gig and having a good time screaming and dancing, and when I’m making a song if there’s a build-up I just transport myself to being in the crowd watching that song being performed - not necessarily by me, just watching the song be performed - and I almost react to that, like, ‘The guy in the crowd needs this now’ so you build it up and drop it.

“I like putting myself in that perspective because I love being in the crowd watching bands, it’s one of my favourite things to do. And I love being onstage performing because I can absolutely relate to how fun it is in the crowd, so I have fun too. I really enjoy it, and the band does too. Andrew [Dooris] our bass player is known for being an absolute maniac onstage, that’s just his default setting.

“It’s kinda funny, the last time we did a tour like this was the Love Signs tour at the start of 2022, which feels so long ago! And that was coming out of the pandemic and that was still a big thing - we were one of the first big tours to go out post all that shit. I remember we were playing the Riverstage and people weren’t sure whether it was safe yet to go in crowds or not, there was a pall of uncertainty over everything which I’m so glad is gone.”

Even despite the inherent once-in-a-lifetime challenges The Jungle Giants smashed the Love Signs tour, and even learned something about the new tunes in the process. 

“That was still an incredible tour, one of the most amazing tours ever - I cried after each show!” Hales laughs. “People would be, like, ‘What’s wrong?’ And I’d be like [puts on teary voice] ‘It was amazing!’ 

“But we’ll see, maybe on this tour I’ll do a bit of crying - I’m a bit of a cryer when I’m happy. But the other thing is that when you’ve got a new body of work you want to see people’s faces and see what they react to. 

“I remember during the Love Signs tour I was, like, ‘Wow!’ because there were certain songs from the album that I was really surprised how much people were connecting with. That was really cool because the crowd talks - you see which songs they move to, which ones they sway to, which ones they just chat to - you can tell what’s going on, it’s like a little bit of field research. 

“So that was incredible, just going on those big stages and watching people tell you what they think of the record, it was so good.”

And it’s not like The Jungle Giants are waking up groggily for hibernation for their impending Australian run. With over half a billion streams to their name - many millions from overseas followers - The Jungle Giants are these days a truly global phenomenon, and 2023 has already found them playing at Florida ’ s Okeechobee Festival and M3F in Arizona, as well as a run of headlining shows in Mexico.

“It’s been incredible,” Hales marvels. “It feels like the next stage for us. A big part of what we want to do is think more globally than we have in the past. Also with my music, I’m trying to think globally - I’m not trying to make music for the local pub, I’m trying to make it for some club in Mexico or Phoenix.

“And I do think a big part of that is the perspective you get from travelling - you get to know people and what they’re listening to - so I think that all this travel has had a really good influence on me and my songwriting. I‘m listening to so many different things and talking to other artists.

“That Mexico trip in particular was life-changing. I had this song that I’d been working on and I met this amazing girl in Mexico and we hit it off - we had lunch and we hit it off, it’s like we’re the exact same person. She’s an artist just like me, and the band left to go back home but I stayed two weeks and just worked with her and we made a song - and that’s our next single coming out, a collaborative work. 

“We’ve started getting booked in Mexico a lot, and we played an incredible set at a festival called Corona Capital last year which was definitely one of the weirdest experiences of our career so far. At that festival people like Miley Cyrus and Lil Yachty were playing - just to name a couple of the big acts - as well as a couple of other Australian bands, and when we went on to play our promoter had told us to expect about 4,000 people, but there was about 25,000 people just standing in front of our stage!

“We were, like, ‘What the hell? Have they got the set times wrong?’ And we started playing and they stayed, and I still thought it was someone else’s crowd so I started telling the crowd to do certain things and they all did it, it was just like Splendour! 

“It really feels like something’s connecting there, and that’s really special because music’s a big part of the culture there, music’s in their blood. I’ve always respected the Mexican people and culture and I’m starting to feel really at home there.” 

And while they may be focusing on the world stage that’s not at the expense of their beloved homeland, with Hales still processing The Jungle Giants’ organic ten-year path from being a young Brisbane band with a dream to national chart-toppers. 

“It does feel like we’ve enjoyed a nice, consistent rise,” he ponders. “Just being myself, I think one of the key things is just to be earnest about the whole thing and be willing to fuck it up but also enjoy it and learn and try really hard. I think that’s part of the whole thing - being willing to put your whole life into it - and I think people can tell when you are being earnest because you’re taking informed risks and your music is exciting.

“It feels really good because I feel that I’m just being myself and just doing what feels right. And even if something occasionally feels like, ‘Woah, that’s crazy!’, then I’m, like, ’Good, let’s do something crazy!

“And for our fans, I’ll just say that there’s new music coming way sooner than you think! That’s a little secret, but there’s something coming really soon, and I can’t wait! You’ll never guess what it sounds like!”

The Jungle Giants' expansive Trippin' Up national tour kicks off tomorrow in Hobart. You can buy tickets  here .

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The Jungle Giants are back with a new single, 'Trippin Up'

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Brisbane indie-rock titans The Jungle Giants are back with a new single!

The track, an earworm named 'Trippin Up', gives listeners a first taste of the band's upcoming fifth studio record. Their last album, 2021's Love Signs , topped the ARIA charts.

Coming in at just under three minutes, 'Trippin Up' is an infectious mix of electro-pop and indie-rock. Speaking about the track, lead singer Sam Hales said, "It all began with a dive into some aspects of electronic drum production that were so fun to experiment with. "

The band shared a teaser video for the song ahead of the music clip's premiere on 10 March, which you can check out here:

Sam also spoke to Bryce and Concetta on triple j while on tour in Mexico to give a little more insight on the track's creation, calling it the "fastest Jungle Giants song ever" and credited it to "taking elements of a beat that I love and pop-ifying it!"

The band are also heading to venues across the country in May and June for a run of shows, including a couple of New Zealand dates.

Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday 17 March at 9am AEDT, while pre-sale begins on Tuesday 14 March. The band will be supported by Sydney psych-rockers The Lazy Eyes.

Check out the full run of dates below:

The Jungle Giants national tour dates:

• Friday 19 May - Uni Bar, Hobart
• Saturday 20 May - Hindley St Music Hall, Adelaide
• Saturday 27 May - Metropolis, Fremantle
• Thursday 1 June - Wollongong Uni Hall, Wollongong
• Friday 2 June - UC Refectory, Canberra
• Saturday 3 June - Enmore Theatre, Sydney
• Friday 9 June - The Tivoli, Brisbane
• Saturday 10 June - Dreamworld, Gold Coast
• Sunday 11 June - Venue 114, Sunshine Coast
• Friday 23 June - Forum, Melbourne

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With well over half a billion streams worldwide and the #1 ARIA-charting fourth album Love Signs under their belts, The Jungle Giants are undeniably Australian indie-rock royalty. The last year has seen the band headlining festivals and selling out shows from hemisphere to hemisphere - including highlight shows at Okeechobee and M3F Festivals in the United States of America, Corona Capital in Mexico and Laneway Festival in Australia. Constantly evolving their genre-agnostic sound, The Jungle Giants  have set out in pursuit of their fifth studio album with the release of first single “ Trippin Up .” Fueled by buoyant melodies and infectious choruses, this release is the next evolution of a band that refuses to sit still.

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With well over half a billion streams worldwide and the #1 ARIA-charting fourth album Love Signs under their belts, The Jungle Giants are undeniably Australian indie-rock royalty. The last year has seen the band headlining festivals and selling out shows from hemisphere to hemisphere - including highlight shows at Okeechobee and M3F Festivals in the United States of America, Corona Capital in Mexico and Laneway Festival in Australia. Constantly evolving their genre-agnostic sound, The Jungle Giants have set out in pursuit of their fifth studio album with the release of first single “Trippin Up.” Fueled by buoyant melodies and infectious choruses, this release is the next evolution of a band that refuses to sit still.