The Ritzy Kids Announce Debut Album High Side of Town, Out April 18
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Australian pop punk outfit THE RITZY KIDS are set to release their highly anticipated debut album, High Side of Town, on April 18.
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Bursting with high-energy singalongs and infectious melodies, the album is a deeply personal collection of songs.
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"Our debut really is a mixed bag," singer Sean Frazer shares. "There are songs about mates who’ve passed away, mental struggles, relationships, moving away, and getting older. I guess it’s a snapshot of the things we all face growing up—and a reflection of overcoming it all."
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Expanding their sonic palette, High Side of Town sees the band incorporating synths, piano, and experimental textures, setting it apart from anything they’ve done before.
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"This is our best music to date. It’s a true reflection of us as a band right now—it feels like the start of something really special."
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The album was self-produced by the band, recorded between Ignite Studios in Sydney and their own Central Coast recording space. To bring it all together, they enlisted Luca Incerti of Italian pop punk band WEL, who mixed and mastered the record, giving it a polished international sound.
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High Side of Town arrives on the heels of The Ritzy Kids’ first East Coast Australian tour, where they introduced new songs to fresh crowds in Newcastle, Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne.
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Media Contact:
Sean Frazer
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Phone:
0401 507 899
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Email:
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The Ritzy Kids are:
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Sean Frazer - Vocals/Guitar
Andrew Renfrew - Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
Jarrod Matthews - Bass
Scotty Magee - Drums
Bio
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The Ritzy Kids are a pop punk band from the Central Coast of NSW. Comprising Sean Frazer (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Andrew Renfrew (backing vocals and lead guitar), Jarrod Matthews (bass) and Scotty Magee (drums).​ Their debut EP, "Walking Talking Mess," dropped in 2023 featuring "Crank The Stereo," "Hollywood Famous," and "Dark Blue Sky." The Ritzy Kids have headlined iconic venues such as the Oxford Art Factory (Gallery), The Bridge Hotel, and Link and Pin, and have supported renowned Aussie bands like You Am I and The Bennies.​ With airplay spanning Australia, the UK, the US, and New Zealand, their reach continues to grow. They even contributed a song for the Central Coast Mariners' championship season in 2022-23, playing the pre-show entertainment at the opening game.​ Drawing inspiration from punk legends like Blink-182, Green Day, Millencolin, Bodyjar, and Pennywise, The Ritzy Kids have garnered over 130,000 streams and a dedicated following of over 1,500 on Instagram.​ Their single "Reverie," released in May 2024, attracted thousands of new fans.
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