PHOTO: JACK FENBY | There’s something special happening in Adelaide right now, and The Tullamarines are right at the heart of it. Blending indie-rock energy with heartfelt storytelling, the four-piece has built a reputation for crafting songs that feel both deeply personal and highly relatable.
Their latest single, “Running On Empty,” is perhaps their strongest release yet. The track transforms a deeply personal experience into a soaring indie anthem. Beneath the song’s upbeat rhythms, bright guitars, and singalong chorus lies a vulnerable reflection on burnout and self-doubt. Written following a period of anxiety and emotional exhaustion experienced by frontman Ben Waltho while touring, the song explores the feeling of pushing forward when your mental and emotional reserves have been depleted.
The band have steadily emerged as one of Australia’s most exciting independent acts, creating music that captures life’s highs, lows and everything in between. Their signature blend of infectious hooks, emotional honesty and shimmering indie-pop production has earned them a growing national audience.
Their expanding catalogue, combined with a reputation for energetic live performances and appearances alongside some of Australia’s most exciting artists, suggests that The Tullamarines are only just getting started.
“Running On Empty” is in stores now.
