Cigarettes After Sex will bring their live show to Australia & New Zealand in March 2025.
In a momentous announcement today, Cigarettes After Sex unveils their highly anticipated LP, titled ‘X’s’, slated for release on July 12.
Alongside this revelation comes news of their forthcoming world tour, which includes a series of dates across Australia and New Zealand in March 2025, featuring performances at illustrious venues such as Madison Square Garden and London’s O2 Arena.
Cigarettes After Sex Australia & New Zealand Tour
- Wed 12 March 2025 | Melbourne | Rod Laver Arena
- Fri 14 Mar 2025 | Sydney | ICC Theatre
- Mon 17 Mar 2025 | Brisbane | Brisbane Entertainment Centre
- Wed 19 Mar 2025 | Auckland | Spark Arena
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Led by bandleader Greg Gonzalez, Cigarettes After Sex presents a deeply introspective narrative in ‘X’s’, delving into the nuances of a singular four-year relationship. Filled with raw, evocative imagery set against entrancing, slow-burning pop melodies, the album encapsulates the myriad emotions inherent in the arc of romance.
Reflecting on the album’s thematic focus, Gonzalez acknowledges its intensity, stating, “The record feels brutal,” admits Gonzalez. “I could sit and talk about this loss to someone, but that wouldn’t scratch the surface. I have to really write about it, sing about it, have the music, and then I can start to analyze and learn from it. Or just relive it—in a good way. I don’t have that Eternal Sunshine-thing of wanting to forget.”
While the band continues to embrace classic pop song structures, their sonic palette has evolved towards a ’70s/’80s slow dance aesthetic, departing from the ’50s and ’60s influences of their previous work. Despite these subtle shifts, the essence of Cigarettes After Sex remains intact, offering listeners a poignant blend of sensuality and nostalgia, reminiscent of tears refracted through a disco ball on the dance floor.
Accompanying this announcement is the release of the album’s lead single, ‘Tejano Blue’, which pays homage to Gonzalez’s Texas upbringing. Infused with elements of Tejano music, the track represents a convergence of cultural influences, marrying the artist’s childhood roots with his eclectic musical journey.
Speaking on the inspiration behind ‘Tejano Blue’, Gonzalez shares, “I had the idea then to try to combine both of their sounds somehow, which felt a bit strange, but also felt like it was coming from a genuine place of rediscovering & finally connecting with the music that I heard around me in my youth.”
‘Tejano Blue’ is now available, offering listeners a glimpse into the captivating world of Cigarettes After Sex. The band’s new LP, ‘X’s’, is set to release on July 12th via Partisan Records / Liberator Music.
Presale tickets will be available throughout the week leading up to the general on-sale, commencing on Friday, March 8 at 10 am local time on cigarettesaftersex.com.
