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“Sumner with the rush of sound that’ll leave you feeling heightened and on top of the world. It’s only ever hits with this duo.” – triple j

“Sumner will have you feeling absolutely everything… transcending to new heights in a matter of moments. What an experience!” – Claire Mooney (triple j Assistant Music Director)

“A potential production powerhouse, one that enters the music scene fully formed, with some big ideas and the talent to back it up” – Pilerats

“Sumner have developed a keen grasp of brooding, addictive melody” – Mixdown Magazine

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Tasmanian electronic duo Sumner return with their captivating new single, ‘Starlight’, ahead of releasing their Retrograde EP on Fri 14 Feb and embarking on their debut headline tour, kicking off the same day.

Recorded at Frying Pan studios, located within Mona Museum in Hobart, ‘Starlight’ is a shimmering exploration of the moment lust blooms into love. The track is drenched in mesmerising synths and heartfelt lyricism, with the quintessential love song marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Sumner leading into the release of their Retrograde EP. Radiating both emotional depth and sonic sophistication, ‘Starlight’ invites listeners to lose themselves in its intoxicating glow.

The duo explain, “Starlight is all about the feeling of realising that lust is turning into love, being transfixed and mesmerised by a person so much that they occupy every corner of your mind. We love writing love songs, and this one feels like a quintessential Sumner love song record. It marks a new era of Sumner ahead of the release of our upcoming EP, with our sound maturing and evolving just as we have as people.”

Produced and directed by Sumner and Lusy Productions, the music video for ‘Starlight’ showcases the gorgeous landscapes of their home state of Tasmania, from rugged terrain to snow-capped mountains and the wilds of the wilderness, perfectly encapsulating the essence of the song and its vast, lush soundscapes.

Hailing from the native woodlands of lutruwita country (Launceston, Tasmania), Sumner’s Chloe Wilson and Jack McLaine explore themes of power, intimacy and isolation with earnest and unique perspectives from the cold climate and environment they hail from.

Sumner caught the attention of the music world in 2018, releasing their debut EP ‘All That I Am’, with subsequent singles ‘Pictures’, ‘45 Roses’ and ‘Put It Out’ receiving airplay on triple j and triple j Unearthed. Shortly after, Sumner were awarded the Josh Pyke Partnership Grant and selected to showcase at both BIGSOUND and EMC.

An intense period of hibernation, reflection and creative expansion followed which allowed the project to grow. This resulted in their 2021 single ‘Stranded’, co-written and produced by Nick Littlemore and Peter Mayes (PNAU, Empire of the Sun). The incredibly striking music video for ‘Stranded’ was filmed on the west coast of lutruwita / Tasmania on a disused airport base beneath looming mountain ranges, as the sun set and their stunning sounds reverberated across the empty airstrip. Receiving full airplay on triple j and setting the tone for the next stage of Sumner, ‘Stranded’ was the first in a string of singles co-written and produced by PNAU, including ‘South’, ‘Good Light’ and ‘Desire’, all released on Lab78, a label founded by PNAU and etcetc.

Having since racked up over 8.5 million streams on Spotify, Sumner have gone on to collaborate and tour with Holy Holy on their song ‘Ready’, play a massive national tour with Empire of the Sun, support PNAU, Boo Seeka, Vera Blue, Montaigne and Slowly Slowly, as well as perform at festivals like Falls, Portside Festival and Great Escape Festival (TAS).

Now, Sumner are preparing to perform at Party In The Paddock (TAS) in February, followed by the release of their much anticipated EP, Retrograde, on Fri 14 Feb. Plus they’ll be hitting the road in Feb-March for their first ever headline tour in Australia. With their signature blend of intricate electronic production, heartfelt songwriting, and raw live energy, Sumner are set to captivate audiences in an intimate and unforgettable series of performances in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart and Launceston to celebrate the release. Don’t miss your chance to hear fan favourites like ‘Stranded’ alongside new music, as Sumner bring their dynamic show to these iconic venues:

Fri 14 Feb – Oxford Art Factory, Gallery Bar, Sydney – Buy Tickets
Sun 16 Feb – Fairday, Sydney NSW – FREE
Fri, 21 Feb – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane – Buy Tickets
Fri 28 Feb – Bergy Bandroom, Melbourne – Buy Tickets
Fri, 14 Mar – ALTAR, Hobart – Buy Tickets
Sat 15 Mar – Du Cane Brewery, Launceston – Buy Tickets

In the meantime, get to know Sumner via triple j Unearthed’s documentary, which goes deep on the band’s history, from meeting over Soundcloud and living remotely in the Tasmanian wilderness, to naming the band after Chloe’s middle name, being discovered by PNAU and how the band came together to manage Chloe’s recent epilepsy diagnosis to bring you the electric live performances they’ve become famous for. Then get pumped up as they play you a very special DJ set for the triple j Friday Mix.

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SUMNER ‘STARLIGHT’ IS OUT FRI 17 JAN VIA ETCETC

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