Australia's Rum Jungle share alt-pop new single ‘Chauffeur’ - UK Tour September inc Village Underground

Return with new single ‘Chauffeur’

Premiered via triple J

Listen HERE

Includes B-side ‘Move to Cali’

UK/EU Tour this September/October – on sale now

Photo Credit: Alexander McIntyre

Previous praise for Rum Jungle:

“Rum Jungle, known for their sun-soaked melodies that effortlessly blend surf rock and alt-pop, has become a significant player in Australia’s vibrant music scene” – Wonderland

“This uplifting and motivational song encompasses everything we love about Rum Jungle. From the jangly guitars and relaxed vocals, to a toe-tapping beat and infectious melody, there is no doubt that “Did The Morning Let You Down” will be stuck in your head all day long.” – Atwood

“Did The Morning Let You Down” is the ultimate laid-back summer anthem, shimmering with jangly indie guitars, upbeat drums, a super catchy chorus, and an overall feel-good vibe.” – Earmilk

Rum Jungle - Chauffeur (Official Lyric Video)

The laid back Australian four piece, Rum Jungle, known for their “eclectic sound and infectious energy” (Happy Mag) – share new single ‘Chauffeur’, a chiller offering drawing on the bands influence of indie rock and good times, which premiered on triple J.

A catchy bass driven single that equally compliments itself melodically with infectious choruses as it does with its driving rhythms. ‘Chauffeur’ is about being internally confident in yourself and trusting the process as you discover who and what you want to be.

Of the track, vocalist and lyricist Benny says: “Listening back to the very original voice memo, the first verse actually ended up being heaps close to what I mumbled over the out of tune chords the first time it was ever played. Which is sick. Sometimes a track just falls out of thin air into your hands when you’re chasing it the most.”

Listen to ‘Chauffeur’ HERE

‘Chauffuer’ single artwork

‘Chauffeur’ neatly is accompanied by its antithesis ‘Move to Cali’, a voice beckoning a lost dreamer to come to California, a place mythologised for success and wealth, ultimately to find it’s always just out of reach.

This single was once again thanks to the long days with engineer Jack Nigro, and even longer nights with Tasker where the band crafted their previous single ‘Did The Morning Let You Down’ “shimmering with jangly indie guitars, upbeat drums, a super catchy chorus and an over feel-good vibe” (Earmilk).

Rum Jungle’s latest release Hold Me In The Water, debuted at #3 on the ARIA Vinyl Album Charts and #12 on the ARIA Australian Album Charts back in November, whilst their lead single ‘Dash Of Speed’ landed within the triple j hottest 200 of 2023.

They sold out 80% of their UK tour around The Great Escape including selling out London’s Omeara 4 weeks in advance. Later this year they’ll play more dates in the UK including Village Underground, plus a tour around Europe including Reeperbahn.

UK/EU Tour Dates

18-20 September2024 – Reeperbahn, Germany – Reeperbahn Festival
23 September 2024 – Cardiff, UK – Clwb Ifor Bach
24 September 2024 – Southampton, UK – Joiners
25 September 2024 – London, UK – Village Underground
27 September 2024 – Birmingham, UK – Institute 3
28 September 2024 – Glasgow, UK – Broadcast
30 September 2024 – Newcastle, UK – Cluny 2
1 October 2024 – Manchester, UK – YES Pink Room
3 October 2024 – Brighton, UK – Green Door Store
4 October 2024 – Newquay, UK – Dead Famous
6 October 2024 – Rotterdam, NL – Vessel 11
7 October 2024 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso
8 October 2024 – Rees, GE – Haldern Pop Bar
9 October 2024 – Brussels, BE – Pilar
11 October 2024 – Munich, GE – Strom