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WINNER OF THE AGE MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS - BEST REGIONAL/OUTER SUBURBAN ACT 2018

BIOGRAPHY

Years on the road, touring in Australia and abroad, gave two-piece indie pop-rock band This Way North an appreciation for open space and adventure. Landing in north-east Victoria on Dhudhuroa country when the pandemic hit, long-time friends, collaborators, and partners, Jungalwalla and Leahy traded freedom on the road for a home amongst ancient trees and high-country valleys. This unexpected move, drawing in close and giving themselves the gift of stillness, prompted unbridled creativity and culminated in their upcoming debut album, ‘Punching Underwater’, set to be released in February 2024.

This Way North has previously been named Music Victoria’s Best Regional Act, and has continued their rise across Australia, New Zealand and Canada, supporting artists such as, Vika and Linda Bull, Ash Grunwald and Kate Ceberano. They’ve enjoyed killer sets at Australia and Canada’s favourite festivals, including Queenscliff, Mullumbimby, Wanderer, Woodford, Port Fairy in Australia and Mariposa, Ness Creek and Dawson City in Canada, sharing the stage with artists from Mavis Staples to Spider Bait.

Featuring the wondrous sounds of Christine Tootoo’s Inuit throat singing, recorded in Iqaluit, Arctic Canada, This Way North released the first single titled ‘My Love’ from the album, in October 2023, achieving national rotation on Double J and delighting their beloved fans. Produced by Ainslie Wills and Jono Steer, their forthcoming album, Punching Underwater, is set to be released in February 2024. The duo is in peak songwriting and performance form and is ready to grace all their favourite stages again, as well as a bunch of new ones.

Their new album features big harmonies and strong melodies. Whilst their previous records have been about traveling on the road, Punching Underwater travels within the self. The introspective nature came about when Cat and Leisha had the time and stillness to go inward and explore their own insecurities, imposter syndromes, and self-doubts. The battle of trying not to fall in love, confidence and self-love, anxiety, the highs of being content and happy, to the lows of war, the joy of evolution as a woman… there is something for everyone.

Full of rapturous nostalgia, This Way North’s music takes you from moody, tremolo-tinged heart-tuggers to pounding driving alt-psych rock through a sonic landscape of reverb-soaked guitars and rolling rhythms. With odes to 90’s rock sitting on air-tight grooves and full, cinematic spaciousness, This Way North’s music is a portal to summer festivals, their love affair with the road, and an open invitation to turn up the volume and let loose.

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FESTIVALS PLAYED

Folk Alliance International, USA
Wanderer Festival, Australia
Queenscliff Music Festival, Australia
Mullum Music festival, Australia
Wintermoon Festival Australia
Candelo Village Festival, Australia
By The Banks Festival, Australia
Mariposa Music Festival, Canada
Ness Creek Music Festival, Canada
Majors Creek Festival, NSW Australia
Dawson City Music Festival YK, Canada
Wide Open Space Festival NT, Australia
Atmosphere Gathering BC, Canada
Happy Wanderer Festival, VIC Australia
Nannup, WA, Australia
Swagger VIC, Australia
ArtsWells BC, Canada
Moomba VIC, Australia
Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival, VIC Australia
Paddock Sessions, NSW Australia
Folk Rhythm & Life, VIC Australia
Desert Daze Festival, BC Canada
Sasquatch Festival, AB Canada
Sydney Road Street Party, VIC Australia
By The Bay Festival, VIC Australia
Ballarat Beer Festival, VIC Australia
Wollombi Music Festival, VIC Australia
Night Jar Festival, VIC Australia
Mount Beauty Music Festival, VIC Australia
 

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QUOTES

“What a f**king great song!!!!! Super catchy. I’m such an 80’s gal it reminds me of an early Split Enz song.” - Kate Ceberano

"Cat and Leisha go from strength to strength with this one, refining what they already do so well. I can't wait to see what they pull out next, don't miss these two live" - Taylah Strano (RTR FM)

”Those rumbling drums, that sneaky little slide guitar line... the way it all comes together to become a lush, powerful piece of music that’s so easy to get caught up in.” - Double J Radio

"This Way North brought the 'power duo' concept to another level.  Groove driven, their vocal blend crossed genres and kept the audience genuinely engaged for the entire set. A great festival act which would be a great add to any event where quality music is the central theme." - Atmosphere Gathering, Canada

“Powerful drumming and lush guitar work, This Way North’s live show is high energy, groovin’-roots. With their big sound it’s easy to forgot it’s just the two of them onstage.” - Fremantle Arts Centre

Vol. 2 is a perfect example of growth and perfectly highlights a band that has grasped a wealth of genres seamlessly. The sound this band emits make you forget this is a two-piece, such is their raw energy and talent. Do yourself a favour and check it out. - Forte Mag

“Fantastic rocking debut EP from This Way North. It’s just a taste that leaves you hungry for more”  - Crispi, PBS FM

CONTACT

Bookings 

Abby Edwards
Onya Soapbox
abby@onyasoapbox.com
0417 808 107

PUBLICITY

Stuart Coupe
coupe@laughingoutlaw.com.au
www.laughingoutlaw.com.au