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BUGS
share new single
‘IN THE MIDDLE (OF IT)’
+ Announce album
COOTIES
out 25 March
+ Headline Tour Dates
in April & May
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Photo – Ted Min
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“…a band who should really be amongst your favourites” – PILERATS
“If you’re the type to keep your finger closely on the pulse of the Aussie music scene, then Brisbane outfit Bugs are likely one outfit that you’ve been championing for quite some time” – ROLLING STONE AUSTRALIA
“It’s the kind of track that makes you want to stand in a crowd, and scream the lyrics out at the top of your lungs.” – MUSIC FEEDS
“Love this band and I also love that they’ve mixed up the approach to this one. They take the slow burning build up with Connor’s vocals shimmering at the start before a finish that’s as exhilarating as a breath of life.” – DAVE RUBY HOWE, (TRIPLE J UNEARTHED)
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Bugs are no longer reserved to the confines of the Brisbane scene in which they made their start, with a whirlwind couple of years shepherding the band and their heartfelt, honest and relatable brand of pop rock to the national stage. Today, the trio share their latest single ‘In The Middle (Of It)’, which will be lifted from their brand new album Cooties, out Friday 25 March. The band are also super pumped to announce their Cooties Album Tour will kick off in April, encompassing 17 dates in just over a month and is shaping up to be an energy packed tour. Tickets are on sale Wednesday February 9, more info available HERE.
Frontman Connor Brooker explains the theme behind ‘in The Middle (Of It)’ “It’s a yearning track about feeling like youʼre always the second option for someone. The to and fro internally while trying to figure out where you stand with someone can be so confusing, itʼs kind of just an internal dialogue I had while being effectively lead on by someone already in a relationship.”
Bugs’ 10-track album Cooties lands 25 March and features previous singles ‘Old Youth Feeling’, ‘Diamond’, ‘Decisions, Commitments & Plans’, alongside latest single ‘In The Middle’ (Of It)’. “We started refining a batch of around 30 songs during the middle of 2020 and given the wealth of time w/ lockdowns managed to record most of the final tracks at Brock’s home studio. He engineered the release from scratch, Jordan and I put down some parts at our own houses that ended up staying in a few final mixes. But basically the bulk of the hard work and production was done by our drummer Brock Weston,” describes Connor.
He goes on to explain the story behind the album, “I wrote most of the songs between 2019-2020 and as the obvious gems worked their way onto the final track listing the theme of the album came together. It’s all about coexisting realities, relationships in your twenties, finding your place in the world. I’ve gone through pretty drastic and destabilising change at times and I guess it’s representative of a lot of personal experiences over the last few years. Some of the songs are pretty sad, some are full of angst, others unbridled joy. It’s a polarising mix of music because life isn’t as linear as we’d often like it to be.” To celebrate the announcement of Cooties the band are giving away a customised Fender Squier Affinity Telecaster Deluxe, painted by local artist Aidan Ryan who has created the majority of Bugs artwork in the past, including forthcoming album, Cooties.
It’s been one wild ride for the trio so far, having already toured with the likes of Grinspoon, Mallrat, WAXX, TOWNS, Sweater Curse and The Hard Aches as well as appearing on festival line ups including Falls Festival, Yours & Owls and The Hills Are Alive. The band have also received praise from outlets such as Rolling Stone Australia, Tonedeaf, Pilerats, NME, Mixdown, Music Feeds, The Guardian, Spotify and triple j. It’s time to strap in and enjoy the next musical ride from self professed “Noisey Guitar Pop from Sunny QLD” band, Bugs.
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Bugs
Cooties Tour 2022
supported by LOSER & VOIID
Tickets and Info HERE
Fan Presale: Monday 7th Feb
General Onsale: Wednesday 9th Feb
Friday 22nd April: The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle, NSW
Saturday 23rd April: Crowbar, Sydney, NSW
Sunday 24th April: La La La’s, Wollongong, NSW
Thursday 28th April: Vinnies Dive, Gold Coast, QLD
Friday 29th April: Solbar, Maroochydore, QLD
Saturday 30th April: The Tivoli, Brisbane, QLD
Wednesday 4th May: Leichhardt Hotel, Rockhampton, QLD
Thursday 5th May: Metropolitan Hotel, Mackay, QLD
Friday 6th May: Dalrymple Hotel, Townsville, QLD
Saturday 7th May: Edge Hill Tavern, Cairns, QLD
Thursday 12th May: Royal Oak Hotel, Launceston, TAS
Friday 13th May: Altar Bar, Hobart, TAS
Friday 20th May: Barwon Club, Geelong, VIC
Saturday 21st May: The Croxton, Melbourne, VIC
Friday 27th May: Fat Controller, Adelaide, SA
Saturday 28th May: Jack Rabbit Slims, Perth, WA
Sunday 29th May: Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough, WA
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BUGS
‘IN THE MIDDLE (OF IT)’ – OUT NOW
COOTIES – OUT MARCH 25
Bugs
‘Cooties’
Tracklisting
Old Youth Feeling
Diamond
In The Middle (Of It)
Coming To Get Me
Alone Again
Decisions, Commitments & Plans
What Goes On (In Your Head)
Mars & Venus
Bridge
Microwaver
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