CANADA’S AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY BAND
THE WASHBOARD UNION ANNOUNCE FIRST TOUR OF AUSTRALIA
NEW SINGLE “SOMEBODY TO LOVE” OUT NOW
FEATURE PERFORMANCES AT SAVANNAH IN THE ROUND AND SXSW SYDNEY
Platinum-selling, JUNO Award-winning and 9-time Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Award-winning Canadian country group The Washboard Union make their Australian live debut this October with a run of shows. The performances coincide with the release of their brand new single “Somebody To Love” which is available now on all streaming platforms via ABC Music.”Somebody To Love” is a song dedicated to the hopeless romantic in all of us and our search for that “one” who was meant for each and every one of us. The rich harmonies and unforgettable chorus on this song perfectly captures that one-of-a-kind Washboard Union sound. Produced by Dave “Dwave” Thomson: (Lady A, Lights, Jake Mathews) and The Washboard Union and written by The Washboard Union’s Chris Duncombe with Jamie Floyd, Jimmy Thow and Thomson, the soulful track is carried by the group’s rich, signature harmonies and an unforgettable, hooky chorus that feels instantly familiar.“As a band we always dreamed that our music would take us across the world and now it is. We can’t wait for these first shows and for our new music to come out in a country full of Country music fans like Australia,” said Chris Duncombe of The Washboard Union.The Washboard Union have cemented themselves as one of Canada’s top country acts, with over 85 million streams, 520,000 radio spins, one Platinum and four Gold singles in Canada, nine Top 10 hits, and over 35 award wins. They have become known for their signature three-part harmonies, dynamic live shows, and songs that resonate with audiences worldwide. With new partnerships at ABC Music (Canada/International), the band is stepping into an exciting new global chapter that begins this October with the release of their latest single and their first Australian tour.