Multi-instrumentalist LANKS kicks off his ‘twentyseven’ Album Tour this week at Jive in Adelaide and with a sold-out show at Mojo’s Bar in Fremantle. He has just sold-out his show at The Lansdowne in Sydney and tickets are moving fast to his shows in Brisbane and Melbourne (2nd show).
Joining him across all dates is Melbourne-based Tyne-James Organ, whose single ‘Watch You Go’ was added to full rotation on triple j earlier this year, and recently sold-out his all-ages east coast ‘Watch You Go’ tour. Essie Holt will be opening support for all east coast shows (except Castlemaine), and MANE, Chelsea Cullen and Eliza Hull step up as local supports in Adelaide, Fremantle and Castlemaine.
These announcements follow a busy few weeks for LANKS, also known as Will Cuming. He made a recent appearance on triple j’s Like A Version, performing Hayden James’ ‘NUMB’, and has recently featured on collaborations with Tia Gostelow and Odette.
LANKS released his highly anticipated debut album twentyseven in April this year via THAA Records. twentyseven LP details LANKS’ struggles as a musician and explores his personal relationships surrounding his life and career. The title comes from LANKS grappling with his long-standing idea that 27 was the milestone for success, given many heroes had passed away at this age and already achieved a lasting legacy. Throughout the album, he shifts from a solitary and introspective view of life, into an embrace of the people around him.
LANKS has released three EPs: Viet Rose (2016), Banquet (2015) and Thousand Piece Puzzle (2014). His work is self-produced, but since Viet Rose, he has worked with Andrei Eremin (Chet Faker, Hiatus Kaiyote, Oscar Key Sung) on additional production. After releasing acclaimed singles ‘Bitter Leaf’, ‘Holla’ and ‘Comfortable,’ LANKS joined brand-new Melbourne-based label, THAA Records in 2017.
A topline writer, vocalist, and producer, his collaborations include Just A Gent, Kilter, Ngaiire, Woodes, Tia Gostelowand Set Mo. With a distinct, vibrant live set, LANKS has toured with acts such as RÜFÜS DU SOL, Vera Blue, Glass Animals, Toro y Moi, as well as a guest appearance for both Kilter and The Kite String Tangle.
TWENTYSEVEN NATIONAL ALBUM TOUR
Supported by Tyne-James Organ, Essie Holt, MANE, Chelsea Cullen and Eliza Hull
Tickets via lanksmusic.com
FRI, 03 AUG | JIVE, ADELAIDE SA (with MANE)
SAT 04 AUG | MOJOS, FREMANTLE WA (with Chelsea Cullen) (SOLD OUT)
THU 09 AUG | BLACK BEAR LODGE, BRISBANE QLD
FRI 10 AUG | KINGSCLIFF TAVERN NSW
SAT 11 AUG | SOLBAR, MAROOCHYDORE QLD
THU 16 AUG | CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE NSW
FRI 17 AUG | THE LANSDOWNE, SYDNEY NSW (SOLD OUT)
SAT 18 AUG | UNI BAR (STRATTON ROOM), WOLLONGONG NSW
SUN 19 AUG | TRANSIT BAR, CANBERRA ACT
THU 23 AUG | SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE VIC
FRI 24 AUG | THE BRIDGE HOTEL, CASTLEMAINE VIC (with Eliza Hull)
SAT 25 AUG | NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB, MELB VIC (SOLD OUT)
SUN 26 AUG | NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB, MELB VIC