Kingswood have returned with their first new song in more than two and a half years – a slow-burning acoustic tune titled ‘Burning Holes’ – as well as news of their upcoming fourth album, and an incredibly huge tour to support it.
In a press release, the band explained that ‘Burning Holes’ was recorded “all live, all in one performance, dedicated and honest”, noting that the track’s genesis was “incredibly straightforward – set up, play and sing”. On the process, they continued: “We just kept tracking until one of the performances felt reflective of everything we set out to achieve emotionally and what you’re hearing is it.”
Lyrically, the band said ‘Burning Holes’ explores themes of “solace, resolve and independence”. They elaborated: “Whilst initial inclinations might appear as longingly and melancholy, a subversive celebration of acceptance and contentment begins to resound, tied into the optimistic sounds of the harmonic consideration and emotional tones.
“The experience echoes the writing of classic country tropes where sorrow and hope clash in a beautiful duet.”
Have a listen to ‘Burning Holes’ below:
‘Burning Holes’ arrives as the first preview of Kingswood’s fourth studio album, ‘Home’, which is set for release in February. It follows up on their March 2020 album ‘Juveniles’, as well as the extra records ‘Reveries’ – a collection of re-done songs from ‘Juveniles’ – and ‘A Kingswood Christmas’, both of which also landed in 2020. An exact release date for ‘Home’ is yet to be confirmed.
Also announced today (October 20) was the “first phase” of what Kingswood say will be “the greatest tour ever undertaken in Australia”. Between next month and mid-June, the band will cover a total of 60 cities, including 26 in New South Wales, 13 in Queensland, eight in Victoria, seven in Western Australia, five in South Australia and one in the ACT.
The band also noted that there are “a lot more [dates] to be announced next year”, with legs in Tasmania and the Northern Territory due to be revealed in the coming months. It’ll be their biggest tour yet, and to accomodate for it, they’ll build their own custom tour bus.
Kingswood will be joined at Pacific Palms by special local guests Galleri and The Southern Hold