April 22, 2025 12:50PM

‘Highs, Lows, and Everything In Between’: Beddy Rays Get Real on Second Album

The Brisbane band’s second album ‘Do What Ya Wanna’ is out now, with a national tour kicking off to celebrate

By Sarah Downs

Brisbane’s Beddy Rays marked Good Friday with the release of their second album, Do What Ya Wanna.

Described as a “reminder of the power of letting loose, staying true to yourself, and finding beauty in both chaos and connection,” the record follows the band’s breakout self-titled debut from 2022.

“This album is us – our highs, our lows, and everything in between,” says frontman Jacko. “Writing it was a way to make sense of all the craziness life throws at you, but it’s also about not taking yourself too seriously and enjoying the ride. That’s what Beddy Rays is all about.”

Do What Ya Wanna includes previously released tracks like “Silverline”, “Hold On”, “Stay The Same”, and “Red Lights”, plus seven new songs. You can check out the latest video for “Pocket Rocket” below.

Staying true to their punk rock roots, the album also branches into new sonic and thematic territory, pulling inspiration from Green Day, Weezer, and Catfish and the Bottlemen. Across 11 tracks, the band explores themes of mateship, mental health, and self-discovery.

The release follows their win at the Queensland Music Awards in March, where they took home the Rock Award.

To celebrate, Beddy Rays are hitting the road for their ‘Do What Ya Wanna’ national album tour. Kicking off in Melbourne, the tour will also stop in Sydney, Fremantle, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Hobart (see full dates below).

Tickets are available now at beddyrays.com.