In a year that saw the release of his spectacular and critically acclaimed debut album – Necessary Evil – Wollongong’s golden-voiced rocker, Tyne-James Organ, has announced that his major career year is far from over, with the release today of a brand-new single and a string of tour dates in 2022.
The new track, ‘Honey,’ was recorded at the tail end of the Necessary Evil recording sessions, and was co-written with DMA’s member and song writing mastermind, Johnny Took. It picks up right where Necessary Evil left off – a thrill ride rocker that weaves together a driving beat, atmospheric synths, rich guitar strums, and Tyne’s unmatched voice, all to produce yet another anthemic cut from a man known for writing heart-on-your-sleeve belters.
“‘Honey’ came from my last writing session before recording my album in July, 2020. I met up with Johnny Took two days before I left Melbourne for the recording sessions in Byron and we hit it off from the get go. Johnny is very real both as a person and when he speaks, which instantly let me open up to him. We spoke about life and all its ups and downs. This one’s pretty much a nod to a past relationship to say thanks and that it was worth it. It’s one of my favourites from the record sessions and I couldn’t be more happy to share it.”
Having had his album tour plans largely interrupted by COVID lockdowns, Organ will be returning to the road early in 2022 with his crack backing band. These club tour dates are set to be some of the largest of his career, and are yet another example of how his reputation as one of the country’s best live performers has only grown in his absence from the stage (although we suspect delivering one of 2021’s best triple j Like A Version performances probably contributed in a major way as well).
With even more shows and more new music scheduled for release in 2022, expect to hear and see a lot more from Tyne in 2022.
TYNE-JAMES ORGAN 2022 SHOWS
SAT 19 FEB – THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE
FRI 4 MAR – THE CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE
SAT 5 MAR – KAMBRI, CANBERRA
FRI 11 MAR – MANNING BAR, SYDNEY
SAT 26 MAR – REPUBLIC BAR, HOBART
SUN 27 MAR – 170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE
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25 May 2021
Today, Tyne-James Organ releases his highly anticipated debut album Necessary Evil. The 25-year-old singer-songwriter marks the release with the triumphant new single ‘Better Than This’. Following the release, Organ will roam the nation this June and July on the Necessary Evil album tour.
The irrepressible ‘Better Than This’ is a rousing rock song, with ‘Dancing In The Dark’ levels of ecstasy. “It’s the big anthem this one,” says Organ of the new single. “Springsteen was on my mind whilst creating this one. The story tells one of a crumbling relationship and that moment of reflection. We all want better and more but sometimes the reason things fail is because we just stop trying,” he adds.
Organ has steadily grown his audience and reputation over the last few years with hard work, brilliant stage craft, wearing his heart on his sleeve and an undeniable talent for writing beautiful music. It’s a courage that has endeared him to fans around the country and the world at large. He’s shared stages with The Lumineers, Jake Bugg, Middle Kids, and Lime Cordiale to name a few, and several sold out national headline tours in minutes. As well as playing some of Australia’s biggest festivals including Splendour in the Grass, Falls, Party in the Paddock, Yours and Owls and Fairgrounds.
Joined by special guests Dulcie, Hayley Mary and Carla Wehbe, Organ’s Necessary Evil album tour will commence on Friday 4 June in Adelaide, and continue throughout Perth, Wollongong, Sydney, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra and Newcastle in June and July.
TYNE-JAMES ORGAN – NECESSARY EVIL TOUR
With special guests Duclie ^, Hayley Mary * and Carla Wehbe #
Friday 4 June – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide SA ^
Saturday 5 June – Rosemount Hotel, Perth WA ^
Thursday 10 June – Wollongong Uni, Wollongong NSW ^
Friday 11 June – Factory Theatre, Sydney NSW ^
Thursday 17 June – The Northern Hotel, Byron Bay NSW #
Friday 18 June – The Zoo, Brisbane QLD *
Saturday 19 June – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast QLD #
Friday 25 June – Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC (early) ^ – NEW SHOW ADDED
Friday 25 June – Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC (late) ^ – SOLD OUT
Saturday 26 June – Republic Bar, Hobart TAS ^
Thursday 1 July – Kambri, Canberra ACT ^
Friday 2 July – The Cambridge, Newcastle NSW ^