The Tullamarines Share New Single ‘Running on Empty’

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7 Mar

‘Running on Empty’ is The Tulla’s first release of 2025.

This week has seen a stack of new tunes released by local acts, including indie rockers The Tullamarines.

‘Running on Empty’ is a scrumptious slice of indie pie showcasing everything great about the Adelaide quartet. Josh, Angus, Benny, and Lucinda have really outdone themselves with this one - swirling harmonies pairing beautifully with the uplifting instrumentation. Bravo!

Discussing the inspiration for the track, frontman Ben Waltho explains: “I’d just had what I’ve come to know as an anxiety attack whilst we were touring, and I was struggling hard. On the flight home, I wrote some pretty horrible stuff in my notes app, and then left it for a bit to try and talk to everyone and get some help. When I had a bit more free space to think, I started to write little songs from those notes, which sparked ‘Running On Empty’.”

The vulnerability and honesty shown by Waltho is something that runs through The Tullamarines’ work, with each member’s distinct personality shining through on ‘Running on Empty’, making it another awesome head-nodding tune from the rising four-piece.

The release of ‘Running on Empty’ arrives ahead of The Tulla’s four-date No Internet tour alongside fellow Adelaide band, Purée.

The tour commences with a hometown show in Adelaide at Jive Bar on Friday, March 21 and is followed by gigs at Sydney’s OAF Gallery on Friday, March 28 and Melbourne’s Workers Club on Saturday, March 29, before the tour comes to an end at Brisbane’s Black Bear Lodge on Thursday, April 3.

Tickets for all four shows are on sale now via linktr.ee/thetullamarines.

2024 was a big year for the band, with The Tullamarines dropping the singles ‘Loser’ and ‘OMG’ and appearing on a slew of key playlists, including New Music AU & NZ, Indie Arrivals and The Local List.

They also shared the stage with some phenomenal acts, including The Vaccines, Everything Everything, Teenage Joans, The Vanns, Rum Jungle, The Buoys, and Stumps, while also signing with Rob G at Select Music.

Stream ‘Running on Empty’ here and catch The Tullamarines at Jive Bar on Friday, March 21. Tickets are on sale now via Moshtix.