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With soaring melodies and emotive lyrics, Sydney indie-rock group JET CITY SPORTS CLUB are back with a brand new single titled ‘MINI SKIRT’.
The band’s latest release is a strong addition to a catalogue that has included the Every Single Dream EP; a career defining moment for Jet City Sports Club, continuing to build upon the momentum the last few years have generated. As one of the East Coast’s exciting fresh players, Jet City Sports Club have been working hard on creating music that focuses on the vision they have for their music moving into a brand new year.
With a song like ‘Mini Skirt’, the band is taking strong steps into this new direction.
Recorded with Fletcher Matthews (Trophy Eyes, Dear Seattle, Stumps) at his studio in Glebe, Jet City Sports Club pulled influences from artists they love, including The Cure, Holly Humberstone and The Beaches, while pushing their honest brand of storytelling and delivery further than they had on previous releases.
Of the song, the band describes ‘Mini Skirt’ as being about “growing up” and realising there isn’t necessarily one right way to do things or move through life.
“…you don’t have to be perfect or conform to the ways your friends, family or the world might want you to. The story is narrated from the perspective of a young girl going through serious body image issues and pressure to be someone they might not necessarily be. The verses talk about this and the chorus aims to reclaim a sense of independence and self worth.”
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The vibrancy and confidence heard on this music matches the energy Jet City Sports Club have taken into their live performances in recent years as well. Since their debut in 2021, the group has gone from strength to strength, touring with artists including Ruby Fields, Old Mervs, Dear Seattle and more; while also performing sets at Lost Paradise and the Mountain Goat Valley Crawl and with upcoming summer spots at Rolling Sets and Party In The Paddock.
Extensive support via Triple J, Triple J Unearthed and community radio, as well as DSPs (Spotify’s Fuzzy, Fresh Finds; Apple Music’s NMD, Good Times, New Indie, Pop Chill and more), have established Jet City Sports Club as an Australian indie group to watch. With each release the band steps up to the plate and proves all of this and more.
PRAISE
“A glimmering shard of sunshine through heavy curtains, ‘She Don’t Need No One’ contains many small moments of poetic romance: a seat belt tan line from driving topless in the sun; a momentary crush spawned from the brief touch of an arm; a city not feeling the same any more, despite a 40C day…”
THE GUARDIAN
“Holy s**t. Absolutely loving this sound, that build is so satisfying. Great vocals, great guitar, great journey you take us on.”
TRIPLE J, JESS PERKINS
“The kinda song to put a sweet little smile on your face. Love all the textures, it feels calming even when the guitar kicks in. Just gorgeous!”
TRIPLE J CLAIRE MOONEY
Summer 2024/25 is looking to be a busy one for the band, as they prepare to hit the road supporting both Annie Hamilton and Eliza and the Delusionals as well as playing Rolling Sets and Party In The Paddock from December through to February.
JET CITY SPORTS CLUB LIVE SHOWS
Saturday 7 December Rolling Sets Festival Central Coast
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Friday 13 December The Lansdowne Sydney
Supporting Annie Hamilton
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Friday 31 January Jive Adelaide
Supporting Eliza and the Delusionals
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Saturday 1 February Howler Melbourne
Supporting Eliza and the Delusionals
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Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 February Party in the Paddock Launceston
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Friday 14 February Oxford Art Factory Sydney
Supporting Eliza and the Delusionals
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Friday 28 February The Triffid Brisbane
Supporting Eliza and the Delusionals
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