Ahead of his debut Australian tour this June, Canadian artist Donovan Woods has released brand new music in the striking track, ‘Back For the Funeral’. Taken from his recently-announced seventh studio album, Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now, the single is another fitting insight into the performer and songwriter’s musicality and great grip on lyricism.
An intensely emotive song, ‘Back For The Funeral’ was written by Woods, along with Grammy-nominated songwriter Lori McKenna (Big Little Town, Taylor Swift, Maren Morris) and Platinum-selling songwriter Matt Nathanson. Throughout an album of heart wrenching songs, none hit harder than ‘Back for the Funeral.’ Taking place in a small town, a group of friends who haven’t seen each other in years return to memorialize a schoolmate after they overdosed on pills.
Thursday 13th of June – Milk Bar, Perth WA
Friday, 14th of June – Jive, Adelaide SA
Saturday, 15th of June – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne VIC
Sunday, 16th of June – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave VIC
Thursday, 20th of June – Stag & Hunter Hotel, Newcastle NSW
Friday 21st of June – The Great Club, Sydney NSW
Saturday 22nd of June – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane QLD
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13 March 2024
Following the announcement of his seventh studio album Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now (set for release on the 12th of July via End Times Music), Canadian artist Donovan Woods has shared the announcement of his first trip down under; with a 7 date tour on Australian shores set for June 2024.
Thursday 13th of June – Milk Bar, Perth WA
Friday, 14th of June – Jive, Adelaide SA
Saturday, 15th of June – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne VIC
Sunday, 16th of June – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave VIC
Thursday, 20th of June – Stag & Hunter Hotel, Newcastle NSW
Friday 21st of June – The Great Club, Sydney NSW
Saturday 22nd of June – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane QLD
The Juno award-winning singer/songwriter will be hitting stages in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney and Brisbane this year – with supports yet to be announced. Throughout his distinguished career, Donovan Woods has built a devoted following who cling to the songwriter’s every word. Never one to mince them, Woods is one of music’s most vulnerable storytellers and on his forthcoming studio album, Donovan takes that a step further.
Honest and unflinching, on Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now Woods takes a long look inside and isn’t necessarily thrilled with what he sees. For an artist who isn’t afraid to bear his soul, this is as emotionally gritty as he has ever been. Long known as a masterful storyteller, Woods is at his absolute best on Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now.
Since he released his first album a decade ago, Donovan Woods’ blend of folk, country and pop has resonated with audiences all over the world. In recent years, the acclaimed, award-winning singer-songwriter has seen his profile grow with his breakthrough album, Without People. Touring behind (2020’s) Without People saw Woods play to his largest audiences to date, including a stint opening for New Jersey-based retro rockers Gaslight Anthem on their recent reunion tour.
He currently sports an impressive 741k+ monthly listeners on Spotify, with over 105m streams for his track ‘Portland, Maine’ (which was featured on season 1 of The CW’s ‘Legacies’, and was originally recorded and performed by Tim Mcgraw).
Donovan is partnering with Support Act for the tour and donating $1 for every ticket sold, supporting music industry professionals across the country with crisis relief, mental health and wellbeing support. With a big year in front of him in the lead up to and following the release of his upcoming LP, these intimate shows in June are not to be missed!