Melodic and exuberant, Melbourne indie folk auteurs Pierce Brothers have today unveiled their latest single, ‘WILDER feat. LULLANAS’, the fourth release from their newly announced upcoming 3rd studio album Everything Is Bigger Than Me, due out March 28. Not a pair to do things by halves, the brothers, Jack and Pat Pierce, have also announced an extensive tour of Australia taking them around the country over 8 consecutive months.
SAT 2 MAR – FLAVOUR FEST | MELTON
SUN 3 MAR – MORDI FEST | MORDIALLOC
THU 14 MAR – THE ROYAL OAK HOTEL | LAUNCESTON
FRI 15 MAR – FORTH VALLEY BLUES FESTIVAL | FORTH
SAT 16 MAR – HOBART UNI BAR | HOBART
SAT 30 MAR – BLUESFEST | BYRON BAY
SUN 31 MAR – BLUESFEST | BYRON BAY
THU 11 APR – THEATRE ROYAL | CASTLEMAINE
FRI 12 APR – VOLTA | BALLARAT
SAT 13 APR – RIVERVIEW HOTEL | TARWIN LOWER
SUN 14 APR – LIVE IN THE GLEN | GLENGARRY
SAT 20 APR – QUEENSLAND MUSIC TRAILS | CHARLEVILLE
THU 2 MAY – THE LANSDOWNE HOTEL | SYDNEY
FRI 3 MAY – KING STREET WAREHOUSE | NEWCASTLE
THU 9 MAY – SOOKI LOUNGE | BELGRAVE
FRI 10 MAY – PELLY BAR | FRANKSTON
SAT 11 MAY – TORQUAY HOTEL | TORQUAY
THU 23 MAY – MOJO’S BAR | FREMANTLE
FRI 24 MAY – FROTH CRAFT BUNBREWERY | BUNBURY
SAT 25 MAY – THE RIVER | MARGARET RIVER
THU 6 JUN – SEABREEZE HOTEL | MACKAY
FRI 7 JUN – MAGNUMS | AIRLIE BEACH
SAT 8 JUN – EDGE HILL TAVERN | CAIRNS
SAT 22 JUN – NORTHCOTE THEATRE | MELBOURNE
THU 27 JUN – MIAMI MARKETTA | GOLD COAST
FRI 28 JUN – SOLBAR | SUNSHINE COAST
SAT 29 JUN – THE ZOO | BRISBANE
THU 4 JUL – BIG RED BASH | BIRDSVILLE
THU 15 AUG – MUNDI MUNDI BASH | BROKEN HILL
SUN 25 AUG – GYMPIE MUSIC MUSTER | AMAMOOR CREEK
Releasing just in time for their appearance at Bluesfest, Everything Is Bigger Than Me is a record that encompasses everything the brothers have learned about their craft over the last decade. The first time the brothers had stepped into a producer roll for an album, (co-producing with Phil Threlfall) and recorded at Jack’s home studio, Everything Is Bigger Than Me is a very personal achievement. “Being able to bring the team out to me us and set up shop for a month without having to do setups each day or even really travelling to the studio was so freeing!” says Pat, “We were really able to dig into so many cool ideas and then sit with them over dinner, then get back into the studio to break them down and tear them apart! It was the best way for us to explore what we wanted to share!”
Their latest single ‘Wilder feat. LULLANAS’, out today, is a beautifully intense build, opening with dramatic melodic hooks in acapella, and blended perfectly with Philadelphia based singer/songwriter sister duo LULLANAS. Intricate guitar riffs and delicately layered harmonies intertwine, mirroring the ebb and flow of the passage of time as the track builds to an eruption of wild exuberance. Penning the track for his 1 year old son Wilder, Jack felt that the song fell into place easily once they got it into the studio. “’Wilder’ is a track that I have been so excited about for such a long time. I knew we could make something special with it! It’s a song about the passing of time while looking in the eyes of your child, and I wanted the vibe and energy to build up to the very best of what Pierce Brothers can do,” says Jack. “Taking the song from a quiet, thoughtful place to a rambunctious and raucous indie folk explosion was always the plan, but bringing in LULLANAS was an absolute game changer! Their spectacular vocals really added something that I didn’t know I was missing! They’ve been the best to work with!”
“Being able to collaborate with The Pierce Brothers all the way from Pennsylvania felt like crossing oceans without actually crossing them, making this collaboration extra special,” LULLANAS explained of the writing process, “We were so excited when Pierce Brothers invited us to collaborate on this track! Working with another twin duo was a unique experience. Hearing their voices blend seamlessly, and adding our layers to it, was truly cool. We adore the infectious energy and uplifting vibes of this song. The combo of upbeat melodies and positive tones really makes us want to hop in the car and drive for miles!”
Marking 10 years since their acclaimed EP The Night Tree threw them in to the spotlight, the brothers have toured all over the globe with some of the best indie artists in the world, including Tash Sultana, The Cat Empire, and Jeremy Loops; not to mention some of Europe’s biggest festivals! About to embark on yet another almost sold out tour of Europe, the brothers are not stopping when they get home! Over the next 8 months they’ll be taking their new album all over Australia, with over 31 shows currently on the roster they are showing no sign of slowing down.
Pierce Brothers are set to take the Australian indie-folk scene by storm in 2024.