Australian indie rock/alt pop band Rum Jungle have announced the release of their highly-anticipated debut album “Recency Bias“.
To mark the announcement the band have shared their new single “Don’t Be A Stranger“. The 12-track record will be out on 21st February 2025. Pre-order your copy here.
Recency Bias was born out of the band’s realisation that their newest creations always seemed to overshadow the older ones—a phenomenon every songwriter knows all too well – but this marks a pivotal moment that the whole band loved what they had done, even after years together and various EPs.
It’s an eclectic fusion of diverse influences, experiences, and sounds that the band has collected over time, with some songs sitting in their minds for years with others coming just hours before hitting the studio. Rum Jungle set out to push their boundaries with Recency Bias, and the album reflects their desire to showcase their range – from mid-2000s indie guitars, slow ballads, punk energy, hyper-pop production, and even some 60s-inspired elements.
‘Don’t Be A Stranger,’ encapsulates the complex emotions of returning home after a long tour. The song delves into the excitement and apprehension of reconnecting with loved ones, fearing that time and distance may have changed their relationship.
Vocalist/guitarist Benny McIntyre says of the single:
“This was a tune that went through a bunch of different versions before it made it to all the lads. It really took shape once that riff was added, we had the skeleton then Maje ripped this mad riff, originally in a different spot which we then shifted to fit there and it became the best part of the track. We’re hoping this can be a huge track to play live and having rehearsed it a bit now it’s already so fun to play. Hope people listened feel just as good as I do every time I hear the riff come in for the first time.”
Check out Don’t Be A Stranger below, followed by the album’s tracklist.
Rum Jungle “Recency Bias” Tracklist:
- Hi Hello
- Don’t Be A Stranger
- Weather’s Better
- Mad Man
- What’s It Like
- Chauffeur
- Rocketship
- Always on Your Good Side
- Alright
- Notice
- Backwards
- Pass You By
Photo credit: Joe Puxley
