Dear Seattle Share New Single “Counting Hours” + Third Studio Album “Toy” Due 17 Jan 2025.

Dear Seattle / Photo Credit: Charlie Hrdy

A compelling new cut from Sydney alt-rockers Dear Seattle, today the Northern Beaches-hailing group unveil a brand new single Counting Hours, out now via Domestic La La.

Coating raw lyricism with halcyon verses and buoyant choruses, Counting Hours expands Dear Seattle's cathartic yet catchy prowess in the lead up to the release of their forthcoming third studio album TOY, due out on January 17 via Domestic La La, joining previous singles Evergreen, idc, Nothing's Stopping Me Now, Sungazer and Say What You Want with an ode to self-reflection and matters of the heart.

"Love is about the harsh truths and the confrontation of your own shortcomings," shares vocalist Brae Fisher. "We all look for the person we can lean on, who is there to support us through thick and thin, but if we can’t stand on our own the whole thing simply falls apart. If you don’t work on loving yourself, and confronting your own self-worth, there’s no way you’ll find the love you’ve been dreaming of. Instead, you’ll end up bitter and jaded about the whole process, thinking the world and everyone in it is against you. But they’re not. It’s only you. And you only accept the love you think you deserve."

Love, loss, addiction, nostalgia, and every salient moment of life in between beats at the insatiable core of TOY. Showcasing Dear Seattle both brandishing their trademark infectious craftsmanship while also showcasing their palpable creative growth over the past few years, TOY is an emphatic collection of relatable anthems to belt at the top of your lungs; an album that feels instantly familiar yet fresh in one exhilarating sweep that unfurls across the space of 12 tracks.

With a distinctive Aussie tinge to their emotive and propulsive wares, Dear Seattle first emerged onto the scene back in 2013, releasing their debut EP Words Are Often Useless that same year. Following a second EP release, 2017's self-titled Dear Seattle, the Northern Beaches-hailing group solidified their presence with their first ever full-length album Don't Let Go in 2019, also securing the group a #10 spot on the ARIA Australian Album Charts.

Unleashing their powerful sophomore album Someday in 2022, Dear Seattle expanded their legacy to even greater heights, with Someday debuting at #4 on the ARIA Australian Album Charts, a Spotlight Album feature on triple j, and Rolling Stone declaring that "Dear Seattle is born again".

Continuously honing their modern take on old school pop punk and alt-rock over the years, Dear Seattle have previously performed alongside the likes of Hockey Dad, Trophy Eyes and Dune Rats, with multiple headline tours and appearances at Splendour In The Grass, UNIFY Gathering, Party In The Paddock and more in their wake.

Whether charming Missy Higgins herself with their 2019 triple j Like A Version cover of The Special Two, launching their own beer, burning up the charts and airwaves, or penning melodic, heartfelt delights that'll have you equally singing along and banging your head, Dear Seattle are a band who build unforgettable moments around authenticity and charming execution - and the upcoming 2025 album TOY is undeniably yet another home run from the Sydney quartet.

Dear Seattle will embark around the country starting this week for a special Album Launch Party Tour, with the shows offering fans an exclusive and rare opportunity to witness TOY in intimate settings. Kicking off tomorrow in Hobart on December 12, Dear Seattle will head to Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast this month, before heading to Canberra, Wollongong, Sydney and Newcastle in January 2025. Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and Newcastle are entirely sold out, with tickets selling fast in Hobart, the Sunshine Coast, Canberra, Wollongong and Sydney. Do not miss your chance to drink in the full live Dear Seattle experience up close and personal, and watch this space for more live show news in the not-too-distant future.

COUNTING HOURS - OUT NOW
https://dearseattle.lnk.to/toy

TOY - OUT JANUARY 17
https://24hundred.net/collections/dear-seattle