NEW SINGLE: The Grogans 'Social Cue' + upcoming Stagger Album
The Grogans release new single ‘Social Cue’ ahead of upcoming LP Stagger, out Friday 23 May
+ live video at Sing Sing Studios
+ upcoming WA + US Shows
Unveiling a new rock n roll number, The Grogans are releasing ‘Social Cue’, the latest single from their forthcoming LP Stagger, out Friday 23 May. Capturing their live energy that their fans love best, the single is joined by a live video recorded at Sing Sing Studios, Melbourne. After returning from a 16-date US headline tour, the trio are making a quick stopover in WA for shows in Margaret River and Esperance as they gear up to release their fifth and favourite album later this month and a return to the US this June.
Out Thursday 8 May, ‘Social Cue’ is packed with heavy guitars and drums, reminiscent of an early Grogans sound that fans first fell in love with. The track embodies the story of feeling disrespected and all the frustration that comes with it. "Dig in and turn it up to eleven" - The Grogans.
Exploring another side of The Grogans' music, Stagger is a patchwork of different sounds and sonic inspirations that all come together in the one album, "it came from this idea that it was a jagged and stylistically different album track to track", explain The Grogans. Capturing the magnetic energy of their live shows, the album also touches on themes of mental health, taking care of yourself and your loved ones, the occasional love song, and more. As the catchy chorus first single and album opener ‘Oh Boy’ leads into sonic powerhouse of a tune ‘Come Up (Goes Down)’, ‘In My Heart’ slows it down to a new easy listening direction, followed by ‘Have a Little Dream’ - as dreamy as the title suggests - and the big open echoed instrumentation of ‘Once In A While’. Adding new textural effects in ‘Roll Back’ and last single ‘Roundabout’, ‘Happier Man’ dips into a heavier psych realm with a reminder that "striving to be a better and happier person should be a goal for everyone." ‘Worry About Everything’ is an upbeat tune sure to have you worrying about nothing, and feel good album closer ‘All My Days’ ends on a more serious note that outlines the beauty and the beast of live music and the personal struggles that come with the lifestyle and touring.
Included in Rolling Stone’s Future of Music 2025 and described by triple j as 'one of the most consistently hardworking live acts in the country’, The Grogans commitment to making incredibly varied, distinct music, sharing good experiences at their live show and genuine elation on playing together is clear to see and explains why they are one of Australia’s brightest bands. In recent years, they have delighted their international fans with a headline 2024 tour across Europe, Ireland, and the UK, a stop at the Netherlands’ Misty Fields Festival, joining Ocean Alley on their US Summer Tour, and more. Never ones for slowing down, 2024 was filled with local shows, sharing the stage with Teen Jesus and The Jean Teasers for their ‘Fix It With Salt’ tour, and a 5th anniversary tour of their LP ‘Just What You Want. ’
Filled with catchy chorus’ for fans to sing along to, get ready for the new 11 track LP from The Grogans.
‘Social Cue’ is out via CW Records
Stagger out Friday 23 May CW Records
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Friday 16 May
The River, Margaret River, WA
Doors: 7 pm
Tickets
Saturday 17 May
The Pier Hotel, Esperance, WA
The Arid Ones
Doors: 8:30 pm
Tickets
Friday 6 June
Moroccan Lounge - Los Angeles, CA
On-sale Friday May 9th, 10am PST
Saturday 14 June
SummerStage (Central Park) - New York City, NYC
FREE ENTRY