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Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Emotional moment Aussie singer buries his head in his hands while performing iconic track tainted by heartbreaking memory
An Aussie singer bared all on Saturday night as he buried his head in his hands while performing an emotional singalong moment. Western Australia band Spacey Jane took to the Hordern Pavilion stage over the weekend, bringing their new album If That Makes Sense to Sydney fans, along with an iconic 2020 track that saw the audience go from raving to reminiscing in a matter of seconds. Booster Seat, released five years ago, is by far Spacey's most successful song - you only have to look at the crying, hand-holding audience to connect those dots, but the 2021 ARIA Award for Best Song gives it away too. The track's success doesn't rest on the laurels of its catchiness, vulnerability or moving lyrics, but rather is nestled in the nostalgia it conjures up in its listeners - and the band's frontman himself. Because five years ago, the Spacey fans who are losing themselves on the Hordern Pavilion dancefloor were, in fact, locked in their rooms for months on end as a mysterious illness lingered outside. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. A song telling the woes of anxiety, depression and loss of control, it's no wonder people still resonate with it to this day. It was also a moment in time that saw up-and-coming band Spacey Jane cancel both Australian and international tour dates just as they were about to make it big. What's more, frontman Caleb Harper, 28, has previously admitted to LiSTNR that the pandemic saw his anxiety at an all time high, particularly due to the music industry's unpredictable sway during a global lockdown. Which is why it is no wonder the lead singer got emotional on stage as he performed the song, burying his head in his hands and squeezing his eyes closed as he belted out the lyrics. As Caleb poured his soul into the microphone, so did the audience reverberate the sentiment, connecting in a way that seemed so difficult back in lockdown days. The band, who came together as a lump of instruments and gawky teenagers back in 2016, are currently on the Australian leg of their tour, and are soon to be playing shows across Europe and the US. On Saturday night, they cruised onto the stage to the sound of Intro's strums and synth, jumping into the set with their new single Through My Teeth, from their newly released album If That Makes Sense. Initially, it seemed like an ambitious move, especially considering the band's third studio album only came out a month ago. Who would be crazy enough to start with a song that hasn't had time to ruminate in the music sphere? However, as I waited for the song to land on deaf ears, I was instead met with a thunderous singalong that engulfed the entire venue. Which led me to another more suitable question: what kind of cult following does a band have if it can elicit a word-for-word citation of songs that are probably younger than the loaf of bread I currently have sitting in my fridge? The answer: a big one - especially when it comes to the Aussie beach rock mania. The band graced eager ears with a number of songs from their new album, including Estimated Delivery, Whateverrrr and How To Kill Houseplants, all of which had singers in the crowd. Of course, nothing quite upped the volume like their older, more iconic tracks, with songs like Lots Of Nothing, Skin and Feeding The Family inciting energy all around. But even if the band had nothing to show but sombre ballads, dull lighting and woeful looks, I can guarantee that lead guitarist Ashton Le Comu would have been able to ignite a buzz. The maestro leaped around the stage, parkouring from side to side as he headbanged, kicked and showed great athletic vigour - all while strumming a guitar. Even if the band had nothing to show but sombre ballads, dull lighting and woeful looks, I can guarantee that lead guitarist Ashton Le Comu (left) would have been able to ignite a buzz. When it comes to my daily 4pm slump, I want whatever he's having, or - at the very least - his ability to multitask. The show, which follows a year-long performance break for the band (but you wouldn't know it), was a strong return to the stage, especially one as revered as Hordern Pavilion. Debuting their banger of a new album on a tour that is making its way around the globe, the band's buzz was similar to that electric feeling you get when crouched down at a start line, awaiting the rush of the whistle. And as Spacey Jane sits on the precipice of their ten-year milestone, it's clear to see the band's energy, nostalgia and lyric-belting fan base may just see them spitting out tunes for decades to come. In my opinion, the race has just begun.
West Australian
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Triple J to host More Than A One Night Stand Sessions to help budding musicians
Triple J has announced the return of its much-loved More Than A One Night Stand Sessions which will be hosted in the South West this month. The free music sessions were designed to give emerging and established artists a platform and were first launched at the One Night Stand concert in 2024 in Victoria. The event offers artists an opportunity to learn, meet and hear from people in the Australian music industry. This year's South West event will feature an In Conversation talk with Spacey Jane, a workshop for regional artists and a session with members from West Australian band DICE. The In Conversation event runs from 10.30am to 11.30am on May 24 where the band will reflect on their career with Triple J host Ash McGregor. Spacey Jane — known for the songs Booster Seat, Feeding the Family, Good For You and Thrills — are expected to talk about the barriers regional artists face when trying to break in to the industry, as well as opportunities, connections and pathways. The hour-long Tapped In workshop will run on May 23 from 5pm with Triple J Unearthed winners Fool Nelson leading the activity. Hailing from Perth and Busselton, two brothers and their best mate make up the band known for the songs Bad Dreams, Way I Am and Don't Feel Right. They will be alongside other industry members to discuss being an artist in regional and rural communities, hosted by Triple J's Lucy Smith DICE — known for the songs Stop Sign, Bad Tattoo and This is Not a Love Song — will host the How To Build Off Initial Success session, which is also led by Sam Ford, a Margaret River producer and artist manager. The workshop builds on techniques for growth in the music industry after an initial breakthrough in the entertainment industry. All sessions are held at the Busselton Youth and Community Activities Building. The More Than A One Night Stand event makes its appearance the same weekend as the Triple J One Night Stand concert where Spacey Jane, DICE and Fool Nelson are playing in Busselton alongside LUUDE, Ruby Fields and Blusher. The concert begins at 2pm on May 24 in Bernard Park, Busselton, with tickets open to all ages.
Glasgow Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Rock band announced concert at beloved Glasgow venue
Spacey Jane will perform at the Barrowland Ballroom in the East End as part of their UK and Europe tour. The concert will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The beloved group formed in Western Australia in 2016. The band consists of Ashton Hardman-Le Cornu, Caleb Harper, Kieran Lama, and Peppa Lane. They are known for their tunes such as Booster Seat, Feeding the Family, Through My Teeth, All the Noise, and How to Kill Houseplants. READ MORE: Well-known rock band announce exciting summer gig in Glasgow READ MORE: Popular singer announces third Glasgow gig date after selling out two shows JUST ANNOUNCED🚨» Spacey Jane@TheBarrowlands | 19th October 2025 MORE INFO ⇾ — Gigs in Scotland (@gigsinscotland) May 5, 2025 Fans will be able to grab tickets for the concert from Friday, May 9, however, presale tickets will be available from Thursday, May 8.
