Australian pop trio Blusher are a band on the fast track, and their new EP, 'RACER', is the euphoric soundtrack to their journey. This six-track collection, released via Warner Music Australia, is a glitter-soaked, high-energy affair that feels like a night out with your best mates. Tracks like the titular single 'RACER', the unapologetic 'WHATEVERWHATEVER', and the anthemic 'LAST MAN STANDING' set the pace, while new additions 'DON’T LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT', 'MARATHON', and the closing ballad 'RUNNING TO YOU' fill in the emotional landscape.
As the band themselves put it, “'Racer' is the sound of your three best friends (us) bursting into your room and convincing you to come on a night out.” The EP is a celebration of the friendships that make you braver and the unfiltered joy of just being yourself. The trio—comprised of Jade, Lauren, and Miranda—have channelled their combined strengths, chaotic late nights, and heartfelt pep talks into a project that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. It's about turning heartbreak into a team sport and becoming the most resilient, daring version of yourself. Rolling Stone Australia perfectly captured the EP’s energy, describing it as “a smack in the chops with six successive glitter bombs.”
The EP is a masterclass in modern synth-pop, blending dreamy nostalgia with inescapable melodies. From the starter pistol of 'RACER' to the final sprint of 'RUNNING TO YOU', the collection is a testament to the band’s knack for crafting massive pop tunes. Each track on 'RACER' provides a different facet of the going-out experience, from the foot-to-the-floor bangers to more introspective, melodramatic moments. The closing track, 'RUNNING TO YOU', is a standout, starting as a sweet ballad before transforming into a joyous, Boiler Room-style instrumental finale.
This new era for Blusher will be celebrated with a series of headline shows across the globe. After tearing up stages in the UK and Europe in September and North America in October, they’ll be bringing the 'RACER' tour home to Australia this November and December.
With stops in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney, fans will have the chance to experience the band’s electrifying live show and their unabashed love for pop music. You can find tickets and more information at www.blusherband.com. As the band says, “This EP will get you through whatever marathon you’re running… When it comes to heartfelt hot girl sh*t, you’ve got us by your side x."
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