Photo Credit: Luke Eblen

THUNDAMENTALS

MARKING A ‘DECADE OF THUNDAKAT’,

THE HIP-HOP TRIO RELEASE THE FIRST TASTE OF THEIR FORTHCOMING STUDIO ALBUM

FIRST SINGLE “I MISS YOU” RELEASED TODAY 

2018 marks a ‘Decade of the Thundakat’, and homegrown hip-hop trio Thundamentalsare celebrating their 10-year career by creating more infectious, instantly memorable music.

Premiering their succinctly-titled new single ‘I Miss You’ on triple j yesterday, the new track is available from here. Co-produced with Sydney multi-instrumentalist Carl Dimataga (Khalid), it’s a chance for the group to discuss friendships that have dissolved over time, and the role that social media has played in creating a false sense of connection.

“You lose touch with reality if you’re just looking at social media”, Jeswon says. “I feel like it’s great to stay connected in the superficial sense and see what your friends are doing, but it’s also kind of toxic. You forget that everyone is going through the ups and the downs. All you’re seeing is the ups”.

‘I Miss You’ is a poignant reflection on the fractured state of personal relationships in 2018. With playful piano keys bouncing throughout, the lyrics reference past mates with a hint of nostalgic regret; leaving the listener with a powerful, bittersweet tang. Alongside rap-driven verses, clapping beats and gospel-esque chants build into the cathartic hook; “I miss you”, Tuka sings with melodic directness. “What happened to all of my friends?” It’s a lament that’s sure to resonate with an Instagram-obsessed generation; one that’s more connected than ever digitally, but ultimately alone.

Jeswon says that he hopes the track will inspire listeners to rekindle those real-life connections that have fallen to the wayside. “I’m more trying to engage in actual real life, as uncool as that is. I find that within my own social circles, I’m physically seeing my friends less and less”, he says. “I’m addicted to my phone like everyone is… It’s a proclamation: I miss you”.

‘I Miss You’ is evidence of Thundamentals’ unique ability to craft emotive, relatable songs that stay true to their hallmarks, while also moving beyond the stereotypical sounds of their genre. It’s an approach that Thundamentals will build upon on their forthcoming fifth album, set to be released very soon. “We’re known for like boom bap hip-hop, and for me, ‘I Miss You’ was a good way to retain our sound”, Tuka says. “A lot of our songs are upbeat and quite playful, but I wanted to really move into a more experimental R&B aesthetic for the rest of the record, and this is really a bridge”.

The single artwork was created by Luke Eblen (A$AP Ferg, What So Not) and features a Polaroid photo of the piano that was played in the song, along with ‘I Miss You’ written by the group in paint. The image sits amicably alongside the themes of the song; a yearning for something physical, tangible and tactile.

With 10 years under their belts, Thundamentals are now moving with more momentum than ever, and a fiery longevity rarely seen in Australian music. Their immense popularity led to 2017’s Everything We Know hitting Number 2 on the ARIA charts, while the group also have three Gold singles in Australia (including ‘Sally’ landing at #8 on Triple J’s Hottest 100 2018) and over 37 million streams worldwide. Thundamentals recently wrapped up a 36-date, sold-out tour of regional Australia, proving that their electric live show can thrill audiences in all corners of the country. We might already be halfway through the year, but the ‘Decade of the Thundakat’ will see Thundamentals reach unprecedented heights in 2018.

THUNDAMENTALS ‘I MISS YOU’ IS AVAILABLE TODAY FROM HERE

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THUNDAMENTALS

ANNOUNCE EPIC NATIONAL TOUR ‘DECADE OF THE THUNDAKAT’ CELEBRATING THEIR 10th ANNIVERSARY

One of Australia’s most beloved Hip-Hop acts, Sydney via Blue Mountains trio Thundamentals, will celebrate their tenth anniversary in 2018 by announcing an epic national tour – Decade Of The Thundakat. Announced this morning on Triple J’s Breakfast Show after a special Like A Version performance of Frank Ocean’s “Ivy” (WATCH HERE), Decade Of The Thundakat will see Tuka, Jeswon and DJ Morgs take their revered live show across thirty-two regional dates nationwide in early 2018, with tickets on sale today. 

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THUNDAMENTALS DECADE OF THE THUNDAKAT NATIONAL TOUR

Ten years deep into their career, Thundamental’s reputation is undeniable. From their debut self-titled EP in 2008 through to their acclaimed, ARIA and J Award nominated fourth album Everyone We Know in 2017, relentless touring across Australia and Europe including support for A Tribe Called Quest, Macklemore and Big Boi, not to mention gracing almost every major music festival in the country along the way, the band has evolved musically, inspired lyrically and become one of Australia’s most exciting and powerful live acts. In the last year alone, Thundamentals have graced the stages of Triple J’s One Night Stand, Groovin The Moo, Splendour In The Grass and Falls Festival, in addition to selling out their biggest ever headline tour. 

Tuka explains “It’s 10 years of releasing records and touring, sure, but it’s so much more than that. It’s family, it’s a platform to contribute to our community, it’s connection to the broader community at large, it’s a wealth of life-changing experiences. To be fair, it’s a crazy thing to look back on. To listen back on…”

Following their accolades and commercial success, it’s Thundamentals ongoing efforts to spread love and inspire a positive change in their own community that has endeared them to their legions of fans, quietly raising tens of thousands of dollars through their Got Love Initiative on behalf of the Asylum Seekers Centre in Newtown and the The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence.   

“Despite us being around for a decade, I feel like we have a lot of great music and creative energy left in us which I look forward to sharing with our listeners in the years to come. Thank you so much to anybody who has ever taken an interest in our music. We wouldn’t be here without your continued support” – Jeswon 

Tickets on sale today, Thundamentals ‘Decade Of The Thundakat’ Tour 2018!

‘Decade Of The Thundakat’ National Tour Dates:

 Thu 9/3/18 @ Discovery, Darwin NT
Fri 10/3/18 @ Gap View Hotel, Alice Springs NT
Wed 14/3/18 @ Settlers Tavern, Margaret River WA
Thu 15/3/18 @ Dunsborough Hotel, Dunsborough WA
Fri 16/3/18 @ Prince Of Wales, Bunbury WA
Sat 17/3/18 @ Metropolis, Fremantle WA
Thu 22/3/18 @ Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave VIC
Fri 23/3/18 @ Star Bar, Bendigo VIC
Sat 24/3/18 @ Karova Lounge, Ballarat VIC
Thu 29/3/18 @ The Gov, Adelaide SA
Fri 6/4/18 @ The Jack, Cairns QLD
Sat 7/4/18 @ Magnums, Airlie Beach
Fri 13/4/18 @ Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle NSW
Sat 14/4/18 @ The Basement, Port Macquarie NSW
Sun 15/4/18 @ The Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour NSW
Thu 19/4/18 @ The Northern, Byron Bay NSW
Fri 20/4/18 @ Surfers Beergarden, Gold Coast QLD
Sat 21/4/18 @ Villa Noosa, Sunshine Coast QLD
Thu 26/4/18 @ Miranda Hotel, Miranda NSW
Fri 27/4/18 @ Waves, Wollongong NSW
Sat 28/4/18 @ Entrance Leagues, Central Coast
Fri 4/5/18 @ Home Tavern, Wagga Wagga NSW
Sat 5/5/18 @ Kinross Woolshed, Albury NSW
Fri 11/5/18 @ Gearins Hotel, Katoomba NSW