DMA’S current album THE GLOW represented a huge leap forward for the Australian trio. They infused their euphoric anthems with pulsating alt-pop synths and big beat dynamics, a heady blend which resulted in their highest chart positions of their career. It debuted at #4 in the UK and #2 in Australia, while next year’s UK and Ireland tour will see them headline arenas for the first time.
Now DMA’S maintain that positive momentum by sharing a new video for ROUND & AROUND. The video was premiered live on the big screen at Everton’s Goodison Park, and the resulting footage shows the band’s full-throttle anthem reverberating across the empty stadium. The location was chosen as frontman Tommy O’Dell is a life-long fan of the club as his father’s family are from Liverpool.
The ROUND & AROUND video explores the band’s roots in Newtown, Sydney. It features a mix of new and archive footage of the band in their local environment, and includes clips of them performing on the roof of The Hotel Marlborough. The video was directed by Steve Lattuca.
The band commented, “Around the world stadiums, arenas and venues still lie empty, missing the people that bring them alive. Here’s our new music video for Round & Around on the big screen at Goodison Park.”
ROUND & AROUND is the song that best bridges the gap between the band’s forward-facing sound and their love for Britpop, as it progresses from jangly indie guitars into a full-throttle rush of energy. O’Dell’s vocals capture the melancholy of waking up on a Sunday morning and not knowing where life is taking you, yet his power and poise is immediately uplifting. The song was recently chosen as Radio X’s Track of the Week, making it the fourth consecutive DMA’S track to earn that accolade.
The video emerges following the news that DMA’S have been nominated for a remarkable five ARIA Awards – Australia’s equivalent to the BRIT Awards. They’re in contention for Album of the Year, Best Rock Album, Best Independent Release, Best Group and Best Live Act. The winners will be revealed on Wednesday 25 November.
On 24 October, DMA’S performed live at the prestigious AFL Grand Final, the biggest Aussie rules football match of the year which was held at The Gabba stadium in Brisbane.
Having played to a sold-out London Brixton Academy just before lockdown, the band are set to make a long-awaited return to live shows with a UK and Ireland tour in April next year that includes their biggest London headline show to date at the 10,000 capacity Alexandra Palace.
APRIL
Sun 04 NEWCASTLE Academy
Wed 07 SOUTHAMPTON O2 Guildhall
Fri 09 LIVERPOOL M&S Bank Arena
Sat 10 LONDON Alexandra Palace
Tue 13 DUBLIN Academy [SOLD OUT]
Wed 14 DUBLIN Academy [SOLD OUT]
Fri 16 NORWICH UEA
Sat 17 HULL Bonus Arena
JULY
Sat 10 LEEDS Millennium Square
Sun 11 MANCHESTER Castlefield Bowl SOLD OUT
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My life is a soundtrack, i track my life through music, photography is my passion, my escape, my expression. Without both i have pieces missing, thankfully i’m blessed and get to combine both.
Born in Manchester, lived in Australia for 22 years where i was heavily involved in the Australian Music Industry, firstly in bands (Singer) and then managing bands (all original), I moved back to the UK, Wales specifically 10 years ago and married my childhood sweetheart and life is good.
