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Photo – @jamesdominko

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SUZI
joins forces with
SLY WITHERS
to release biting new single
‘IT’S NOT A COMPETITION’

+ National Tour with
TIGERS JAW
starts Tuesday

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Photo – @nanciiieeeeee

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“She’s an emo legend in the making” – Ellie Robinson, Australian Guitar Magazine

“Piercing and unguarded – the sort of stuff that makes Suzi such an exciting prospect right now” – Dave Ruby Howe, triple j

“Suzi with the heart on sleeve, rock n roll punch to the gut (and heart). A rising star and I’m stoked to be at the start of it.” – Claire Mooney, triple j

“Soaring, punk-imbued cut evocative of bands like Sly Withers, Luca Brasi and The Hard Aches” – NME Australia

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Today Melbourne’s Suzi shares winning new track ‘It’s Not A Competition’ featuring indie emo rock outfit Sly Withers. They’ll be sharing the stage from today (Friday 11th August) as part of a national tour alongside co-headliner Tigers Jaw (US), including performances at Side Fest in Brisbane and Perth.

~ LISTEN TO ‘IT’S NOT A COMPETITION HERE’ ~ 

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Rebounding from heartbreak into the arms of a cathartic emo anthem, Suzi and Sam Blitvich of Sly Withers trade verses, finding strength in their choices. Amidst a driving bass line and punchy guitars they ascertain ‘It’s Not A Competition’ before joining together to clarify that if it was they’d be winning. 

Spending March on the road together, with Suzi supporting Sly Withers on their national acoustic tour, the opportunity to meet up in the studio before their August run with Tigers Jaw was the perfect reunion. Adding to the tradition of duets in the indie emo rock canon ‘It’s Not A Competition’ delves deep into the psyche surrounding being freshly independent and trying to find your feet, and yourself, alone.

Of the track Suzi says “I am such a huge fan of Sly Withers and they have had such a huge impact on me as an artist discovering my sound. Having Sam on this track is a dream come true and really emphasises the strength of the community within the indie emo scene.”

Recorded at Wrangler Studios with producer Dean Telefeson and mixed by Anton Hagop the song has acted as a lightning rod of collaboration between the Australian music scene, solidifying Suzi’s sound and her new-found confidence. Co-written with Suzi’s longtime live guitarist Nick Keogh, the song features an all-star cast of collaborators including Braiden Mann (Loser) on drums and Nancie Schipper on backing vocals, who add to the mammoth sound of the track. 

Following the release of her second EP I Hope You Can Hear Me Now in February this year Suzi played to sold out crowds across the country on a national headline tour. Since then she’s supported Sly Withers, The Hard Aches, Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers and Mom Jeans on shows around Australia and been featured in the likes of NME, Australian Guitar Magazine and triple j. This August sees her joining American rock band Tigers Jaw on their co-headline tour with Sly Withers before she heads up to Brisbane to showcase at BIGSOUND in September, full tour dates are below. 

You could cut your hair, move countries, change names or you could listen to ‘It’s Not A Competition’ HERE.

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TOUR DATES

Friday, 11 August – Croxton Hotel, Melbourne VIC – TICKETS HERE
Saturday, 12 August – Factory Theatre, Sydney NSW – TICKETS HERE
Wednesday 16 August – Side Fest @ The Brightside, Brisbane QLD – TICKETS HERE
Friday, 18 August – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide SA – TICKETS HERE
Saturday 19 August – Side Fest @ Freo Social – Fremantle WA – TICKETS HERE

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Photo – @nanciiieeeeee

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