Melbourne wielders of folk, Playwrite embark on a string of tours this Spring, celebrating the release of their emotionally driven new single, Whittaker, as well as garnering the coveted support slot for British contemporaries Elbow as well as local lyricist Jack Carty.
Recently heralded by FBi Radio as their ‘Unsigned Artist of the Week’, Playwrite celebrate their newest, and most poignant offering to date. See them take to the stage to deliver the prelude to their anticipated debut album, slated for release later this year.
LISTEN TO WHITTAKER
Building a stellar reputation for their animated and energetic live performances, it’s no wonder Playwrite have been asked to perform alongside indie trailblazers such as Wild Beasts, Half Moon Run, Gossling and more, whilst drawing comparisions to Yeasayer and TV On The Radio for their beat-driven swirling layers and melodies.
‘Whittaker’ was written in the Victorian hinterland by band members Patrick Holcombe and Jordan White and orchestrated over hundreds of dark nights in a Brunswick warehouse by the band as a whole. The single was recorded deep in the heart of Melbourne at Sing Sing Studio, produced by Jimi Maroudas (Kimbra, Eskimo Joe, Bertie Blackman) and mastered by Emily Lazar (Haim, Vampire Weekend, James Vincent).
TOUR DATES
WHITTAKER SINGLE TOUR
Fri, 10th Oct – Beach Hotel – BYRON BAY
Sat, 11th Oct – Ric’s Bar – BRISBANE
Wed, 15th Oct – UNSW Beergarden – SYDNEY
Thurs, 16th Oct – Rad Bar – WOLLONGONG
Fri, 17th Oct – The Commons – NEWCASTLE
Sat, 18th Oct – The Front Bar & Gallery – CANBERRA
Fri, 24th Oct – Easy Tiger – SYDNEY
ELBOW SUPPORT TOUR
Sat, 25th Oct – Sydney Opera House – SYDNEY
Sun, 26th Oct – Sydney Opera House – SYDNEY
Tues, 28th Oct – The Forum – MELBOURNE
Wed, 29th Oct – The Forum – MELBOURNE
Thurs, 30th Oct – The Tivoli – BRISBANE
JACK CARTY SUPPORT TOUR
Sat, 1st Nov – Bridge Hotel – CASTLEMAINE
Sun, 2nd Nov – The Loft – WARNAMBOOL
Fri, 7th Nov – Prince of Wales Hotel – BUNBURY
Sun, 9th Nov – Four 5 Nine – PERTH
Thurs, 13th Nov – Lizotte’s – DEE WHY
Fri, 14th Nov – The Commons – NEWCASTLE
Sun, 16th Nov – Flow Espresso Bar – OLD BAR
Fri, 21st Nov – 5 Church Street – BELLINGEN
Sat, 22nd Nov – Bangalow Bowlo – BANGALOW
Thurs, 27th Nov – Brass Monkey – CRONULLA
Fri, 28th Nov – Captains @ Mariners – BATEMAN‘S BAY
Sat, 29th Nov – The Front Gallery – CANBERRA
Sun, 30th Nov – Birdhouse Bar – WAGGA WAGGA
Thurs, 4th Dec – Howler – MELBOURNE
Fri, 5th Dec – Kay St. Saloon Bar – TRARALGON
Sat, 6th Dec – Montrose Town Centre – MONTROSE
Sun, 7th Dec – Bended – GEELONG
Thurs, 11th Dec – The Grace Emily – ADELAIDE
Fri, 12th Dec – Mars Hill Cafe – PARRAMATTA
Sat, 13th Dec – Venue 505 – SYDNEY
Sun, 14th Dec – Heritage Hotel – WOLLONGONG
