Critically acclaimed duo This Way North is heading to Gosford as part of their album release tour on August 25 at the Fun Haus Factory.
After releasing their long-awaited debut album Punching Underwater in February, the two-piece indie pop-rock band has hit the road to introduce the album to fans across the country.
It has been co-produced by award-winning artist Ainslie Wills and esteemed engineer and producer Jono Steer.
Years on the road, touring in Australia and abroad, gave the duo an appreciation for open space and adventure.
Landing in north-east Victoria when the pandemic hit, the long-time friends, collaborators, and partners, Leisha Jungalwalla and Cat Leahy, traded freedom on the road for a home amongst ancient trees and high-country valleys.
This unexpected move prompted unbridled creativity and culminated in their upcoming debut album.
This Way North has previously been named Music Victoria’s Best Regional Act, and with three EPs under their belt they have continued their rise across Australia, New Zealand and Canada supporting artists such as Vika and Linda Bull, Ash Grunwald and Kate Ceberano.
Featuring the wondrous sounds of Christine Tootoo’s Inuit throat singing, recorded in Iqaluit, Arctic Canada, This Way North released the first single entitled My Love from their upcoming album in October 2023, achieving national rotation on Double J, making the top five on the AMRAP charts and delighting their beloved fans.
For their forthcoming album, Punching Underwater, the duo is in peak songwriting and performance form, culminating in a record that displays their creative prowess both musically and lyrically.
Award-winning musician Ainslie Wills took the helm of producer for the first time, sharing the duty with long-time creative partner and producer Jono Steer.
This dream team allowed the duo to delve deeper into each song lyrically and musically, finessing each track to bring out the best of their incredible ability.
Recorded across studios in Melbourne and Romsey in central Victoria, the lush dynamic sounds of each song hold their own both individually and collectively.
Featuring Leahy’s flamboyant, powerful, and percussive drumming and Jungalwalla’s intricate guitar tones and slide guitar chops, each track has been meticulously crafted by the team.
This Way North’s album features a guest bassist in acclaimed musician Brett Langsford (Dan Sultan, Magic Mountain Band), who adds the perfect layer alongside TWN’s rhythms.
With songs co-written with Bobby Alu and Little Wise, this album features some of Australia’s most understated and brilliant musical minds.