Mark Seymour & The Undertow announce new album ‘The Boxer’ and Australian Tour

Mark Seymour & The Undertow hit the stage throughout April, May and June 2024, heading to Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia

Bloodlines Music, part of the Mushroom Group, has revealed the upcoming release of “The Boxer,” the latest album from Mark Seymour & The Undertow. Mark’s 11th solo studio album, and the fifth credited to The Undertow, is set to drop in April 2024. The anticipation builds with the release of the title track in February, promising a musical journey that captures the essence of Mark Seymour’s storied career.

The title track isn’t the only thing fans can look forward to; a national tour has been announced for April, May, and June 2024. Mark Seymour, along with The Undertow — featuring Cameron McKenzie on guitars, John Favaro on bass, and Peter Maslen on drums — will be hitting the road to showcase the gems from “The Boxer.” Special guest Cameron Bruce on keys adds an extra layer of excitement to the ensemble.

They’ll be treating audiences to a mix of songs from “The Boxer,” fan favourites, and iconic tracks from Mark’s impressive 40-year career.

Mark Seymour & The Undertow: The Boxer Australian Tour

• April Friday, 19 – The Espy, St Kilda, VIC
• April Saturday, 20 – Brunswick Ballroom, Brunswick, VIC
• April Sunday, 21 – Brunswick Ballroom, Brunswick, VIC
• April Friday, 26 – The Sunken Monkey, The Entrance, NSW
• April Saturday, 27 – The Metro, Sydney, NSW

• May Friday, 3 – Big Easy Radio, Aldinga Beach, SA (Duo)
• May Saturday, 4 – The Gov, Adelaide, SA
• May Friday, 10 – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast, QLD
• May Saturday, 11 – The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD
• May Friday, 17 – Ravenswood Hotel, Ravenswood, WA
• May Saturday, 18 – Charles Hotel, North Perth, WA
• May Sunday, 19 – Ports Beach Brewery, North Fremantle, WA
• May Friday, 24 – Dee Why RSL, Dee Why, NSW
• May Saturday, 25 – Toronto Hotel, Toronto, NSW
• May Friday, 31 – Mounties Showroom, Mount Pritchard, NSW
• June Saturday, 1 – Wenty Leagues, Wentworthville, NSW
• June Friday, 7 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine, VIC
• June Saturday, 8 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC

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Celebrating a remarkable 50 years, the Mushroom Group is thrilled to present this new album from Mark Seymour, a songwriter who has been a part of their family for over 40 years. Dean McLachlan, Bloodlines Managing Director, expresses his honour, stating, “The Boxer is, in my humble opinion, his finest hour.”

Intriguingly, Mark Seymour draws inspiration for “The Boxer” from a newfound love for boxing. The album is a collection of songs that delve into portraits of women, men, urban decay, and life in a landscape of uncertainty. Love, an ever-present theme in Mark’s work, is explored with a profound depth. As Mark puts it, “After all, beyond despair, there is nothing else.”

Contrary to what one might expect, there are no angry songs on this record, reflecting Mark’s lessons from his recent venture into boxing. “Boxing taught me how to let go of anger and find self-respect,” he shares.

For fans eagerly awaiting new material since 2020’s acclaimed “Slow Dawn,” “The Boxer” promises to be a musical journey worth the wait. Described as “arguably the finest album of Seymour’s storied career” by Rhythms and earning the title of “Album of the year? Without a doubt” from STACK, the anticipation for this release is sky-high.

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Words by Staff Writer