Chet Faker has released the final taste of his upcoming album, A Love for Strangers, via the new single “Over You”.
Led by the gorgeously rousing singles “Far Side of the Moon” and “This Time for Real”, A Love for Strangers sees Nick Murphy – the ARIA-winning songwriter, musician and producer behind the Chet Faker moniker – come full circle. The album will be out digitally on February 13th and physically on April 24th.
It follows 2021’s Hotel Surrender, is rooted in a sense of personal rediscovery that deepened after the 10-year anniversary of his debut full-length, the sensational and career-ascendant Built on Glass, which featured some of his biggest hits -“Talk is Cheap” and “Gold”.
The latest single, “Over You”, is a mesmeric deep dive into a relationship not fated to last. Faker layers his earnest vocals over an immersive track that transports you to a state of reminiscence. The translucent beat allows for a strong chorus to beam through, mirroring the feeling of getting lost in the memories of somebody; it’s a bittersweet reminder of what once was, knowing that it can’t be again.
‘Over You’ is an electronic pick-up to his previous release, the beautifully sombre “Can You Swim?”, which offered a vulnerable look into Faker’s perspective on love. It is accompanied with a music video – watch it below.
Faker’s taking the album on tour later this year, with shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Perth.
Having recently announced a 21-date North American run in April and May, followed by European shows in July, the Australian dates will offer fans an intimate opportunity to experience a striking new chapter in the career of one of our most singular and influential artists.
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CHET FAKER AUSTRALIA 2026
Saturday, February 28th
A Day in the Gully Festival, Adelaide SA
Sunday, March 1st
Riviera Beach Club, Melbourne VIC
Tuesday, March 3rd
Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane QLD
Wednesday, March 4th
Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW
Friday, March 6th
Ice Cream Factory, Perth WA
