Months on from the release of their fourth record, and first chart-topping release, 0202, The Rubens have returned with their latest single, sharing “Waste a Day” this morning.
Capturing the classic Rubens sound through slick production, powerful instrumentation, and the smooth vocals of Sam Margin, “Waste a Day” is described as being about the idea of ensuring that every day is lived to its potential. “Everyday has the potential to be a good day,” the group explained. “Squeeze what you can from it.”
Dedicated fans might notice that the track seems like a stylistic continuation of the sound explored by The Rubens on their 0202 album, but that’s no coincidence, with the single having been recorded during sessions for the record, but just missed the deadline for inclusion.
Alongside the single’s arrival, The Rubens are also unveiling an official music video for the track, which premieres at 6pm AEDT via YouTube.
Meanwhile, the band have also revealed an extensive tour in support of the single. Having been forced to postpone numerous dates as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Rubens are planning to spend the majority of 2022 on the road.
With a run of dates in support of Vance Joy set to take place toward the end of next year, the start will see the group hitting up numerous cities as part of their extensive tour, in addition to the band’s own hometown festival, ValleyWays which will see them performing alongside Skegss, Middle Kids, Stevan, and more. Tickets are available via the band’s website, with full details available below.
The Rubens’ “Waste a Day” is out now via Ivy League Records.
The Rubens – “Waste a Day” Tour 2022
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022
The Whalers Hotel, Warnambool, VIC
Thursday, February 3rd, 2022
Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC
Friday, February 4th, 2022
Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC
Saturday, February 5th, 2022
Forum Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
The Gov, Adelaide, SA
Thursday, February 10th, 2022
The Gov, Adelaide, SA
Friday, February 11th, 2022
Shadows Showrooms, Mt Gambier, SA
Saturday, February 19th, 2022
ValleyWays Festival, Camden, NSW
Thursday, February 24th, 2022
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Friday, March 4th, 2022
Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Saturday, March 5th, 2022
This That Festival, Sandstone Point, QLD
Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, Hamilton, VIC
Thursday, March 17th, 2022
Horsham Town Hall, Horsham, VIC
Friday, March 18th, 2022
Swan Hill Town Hall, Swan Hill, VIC
Saturday, March 19th, 2022
Mildura Arts Centre, Mildura, VIC
Sunday, March 20th, 2022
Broken Hill Civic Centre Broken Hill, NSW
Thursday, March 24th, 2022
Orange Civic Theatre Orange, NSW
Friday, March 25th, 2022
Tamworth Town Hall, Tamworth, NSW
Saturday, March 26th, 2022
Katoomba RSL, Katoomba, NSW
Thursday, March 31st, 2022
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Wagga Wagga, NSW
Friday, April 1st, 2022
Griffith Regional Theatre Griffith, NSW
Saturday, April 2nd, 2022
The Cube Wodonga, Wodonga, VIC
Sunday, April 3rd, 2022
Paramount Performing Arts Centre, Echuca, VIC
Saturday, April 9th, 2022
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat, VIC
Sunday, April 10th, 2022
The Pier, Geelong, VIC
Ticketing info available via The Rubens’ website.
