The laid back Australian four piece, Rum Jungle, known for their “eclectic sound and infectious energy” (Happy Mag) – share new single ‘Chauffeur’, a chiller offering drawing on the bands influence of indie rock and good times, which premiered on triple J.
A catchy bass driven single that equally compliments itself melodically with infectious choruses as it does with its driving rhythms. ‘Chauffeur’ is about being internally confident in yourself and trusting the process as you discover who and what you want to be.
Of the track, vocalist and lyricist Benny says: “Listening back to the very original voice memo, the first verse actually ended up being heaps close to what I mumbled over the out of tune chords the first time it was ever played. Which is sick. Sometimes a track just falls out of thin air into your hands when you’re chasing it the most.”
‘Chauffeur’ neatly is accompanied by its antithesis ‘Move to Cali’, a voice beckoning a lost dreamer to come to California, a place mythologised for success and wealth, ultimately to find it’s always just out of reach.
This single was once again thanks to the long days with engineer Jack Nigro, and even longer nights with Tasker where the band crafted their previous single ‘Did The Morning Let You Down’ “shimmering with jangly indie guitars, upbeat drums, a super catchy chorus and an over feel-good vibe” (Earmilk).
Rum Jungle’s latest release Hold Me In The Water, debuted at #3 on the ARIA Vinyl Album Charts and #12 on the ARIA Australian Album Charts back in November, whilst their lead single ‘Dash Of Speed’ landed within the triple j hottest 200 of 2023.
They sold out 80% of their UK tour around The Great Escape including selling out London’s Omeara 4 weeks in advance. Later this year they’ll play more dates in the UK including Village Underground, plus a tour around Europe including Reeperbahn.
UK/EU Tour Dates
18-20 September2024 – Reeperbahn, Germany – Reeperbahn Festival
23 September 2024 – Cardiff, UK – Clwb Ifor Bach
24 September 2024 – Southampton, UK – Joiners
25 September 2024 – London, UK – Village Underground
27 September 2024 – Birmingham, UK – Institute 3
28 September 2024 – Glasgow, UK – Broadcast
30 September 2024 – Newcastle, UK – Cluny 2
1 October 2024 – Manchester, UK – YES Pink Room
3 October 2024 – Brighton, UK – Green Door Store
4 October 2024 – Newquay, UK – Dead Famous
6 October 2024 – Rotterdam, NL – Vessel 11
7 October 2024 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso
8 October 2024 – Rees, GE – Haldern Pop Bar
9 October 2024 – Brussels, BE – Pilar
11 October 2024 – Munich, GE – Strom
Australian Tour Dates
19 July 2024 – Adelaide, SA – Adelaide Showground
20 July 2024 – Byron Bay, NSW – Beach Hotel | SOLD OUT
21 July 2024 – Gold Coast, QLD – Miami Marketta
25 July 2024 – Canberra, ACT – UC Hub
26 July 2024 – Newcastle, NSW – King St Bandroom
27 July 2024 – Wamberal, NSW – Ocean View Beach Club
1 August 2024 – Wagga Wagga, NSW – Jungle Duke Hotel
2 August 2024 – Ulladulla, NSW – Marlin Hotel
3 August 2024 – Avalon, NSW – Avalon RSL
8 August 2024 – Rye, VIC – Haba
9 August 2024 – Torquay, VIC – Torquay Hotel
10 August 2024 – Ballarat, VIC – Volta
16 August 2024 – Maroochydore, QLD – Solbar
17 August 2024 – Redlands, QLD – Cleveland Sands Hotel
22 August 2024 – Mackay, QLD – Seabreeze Hotel
23 August 2024 – Townsville, QLD – Otherwise
24 August 2024 – Cairns, QLD – Edge Hill Tavern
30 August 2024 – Margaret River, WA – The River
31 August 2024 – Scarborough, WA – Indian Ocean Hotel
1 September 2024 – Perth, WA – YMCA HQ
6 September 2024 – Hobart, TAS – Republic Bar
7 September 2024 – Launceston, TAS – Royal Oak Hotel
