Radio Free Alice Announce New EP, Single and National Tour
The band’s new single ‘Johnny’ is the second taste of their sophomore EP.
Melbourne-based post-punk thrillers Radio Free Alice are back in the country with big news after a whirlwind tour of the UK and Europe. Not only has the five-piece announced the release of their second EP Polyester (set for release August 21), but Radio Free Alice has shared new single ‘Johnny’ and revealed a national tour kicking off this August.
Polyester was recorded with Nao Anzai at Soundpark Studios and completed at various locations in London, Paris, Bristol, Dublin, Nottingham and the Czech Republic while the band was on tour. Mixed by Ewan Pearson (Warpaint, M83, Joy Division) and mastered by Mikey Young (Eddy Current), Polyester retains the gritty live feel of the band’s on-stage energy with a touch of studio sheen.
As for the tour, it takes place during August and September, with the first date locked in for Thursday, August 15 at the Beach Hotel in Arakwal Country/Byron Bay. The lads then perform at Tomcat in Meanjin/Brisbane on Saturday, August 17 before heading to Eora/Sydney for a show at the Lansdowne Hotel on Friday, August 23 followed by a gig at Bar Yuki in Yuin Country/Milton on Saturday, August 24.
It’s then down to Naarm/Melbourne for a show at The Night Cat on Thursday, August 29 before the final three dates of the tour at the Bridge Hotel in Dja Dja Wurrung/Castlemaine on Saturday, August 31, the Crown & Anchor in Kaurna/Adelaide on Thursday, September 5 and Mojos in Boorloo/Perth on Friday, September 6.
Tickets to all shows are on sale now via Radio Free Alice’s website.
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Formed in Eora/Sydney in 2020 before relocating to Naarm/Melbourne, Radio Free Alice is an exciting and fresh act that takes influence from a wide range of bands, including Talking Heads, Parquet Courts, The Strokes and The Smiths.
Comprising Noah Learmonth (he/him; vocals, guitar), Jules Paradiso (he/him; guitar), Michael Phillips (he/him; bass, saxophone), Lochie Dowd (he/him; drums) and Maayan Barnatan (he/him; synth), Radio Free Alice is already making their mark, receiving widespread support from the likes of triple j, Rolling Stone, CLASH and Triple R.
Having just finished their first international tour, including playing UK festivals Rock For People, The Great Escape and Live at Leeds, the band is pumped to be home and gearing up to perform at BIGSOUND and SXSW Sydney while embarking on their own national tour.
Catch Radio Free Alice at Crown & Anchor on Thursday, September 5. For full ticketing details head to Radio Free Alice’s website.
Radio Free Alice Australian Tour 2025
Thursday, August 15 - Beach Hotel, Arakwal Country/Byron Bay
Saturday, August 17 - Tomcat, Meanjin/Brisbane
Friday, August 23 - Lansdowne Hotel, Eora/Sydney
Saturday, August 24 - Bar Yuki, Yuin Country/Milton
Thursday, August 29 - The Night Cat, Naarm/Melbourne
Saturday, August 31 - Bridge Hotel, Dja Dja Wurrung/Castlemaine
Thursday, September 5 - Crown & Anchor, Kaurna/Adelaide
Friday, September 6 - Mojos, Boorloo/Perth
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