ANDREW MCCUBBIN

2026 sees Andrew McCubbin releasing his 6th studio album, Light Neck Speed as well as embarking on a 13+ date European tour as the support for Mick Harvey (Bad Seeds / Birthday Party). As well as being the support, McCubbin and his guitarist, Henry Hugo will also be joining Mick's band on piano and guitar.

Two singles have been released from Light Neck Speed, a cover of P.I.L.'s Rise, and an original, Run All Night.

Rise features a choir consisting of many of Melbourne's musical luminaries including John Phillips (Not Drowning Waving / My Friend the Chocolate Cake),  Philippa Nihill (Underground Lovers), Richard Andrew (Underground Lovers), Julitha Ryan (Mick Harvey), Andy Papadopoulos (The Superstitions), Lisa Gibbs (USER, The Moth Body), Malcolm Hill, Lisa Wood and Melinda Kay.

"McCubbin gives this PIL classic a new lease of life with an M. Ward almost Low anthem take on the song. Wonderful indeed".  Metal Postcard

RRR's Music Coordinator and announcer, Simon Winkler called it “an excellent and distinctive reworking”.

"Run All Night could be the best song he has ever recorded. It’s very moody and atmospheric rock and roll, with a pastoral sound similar to Died Pretty. Run All Night should be on a film soundtrack someday". 
CBD News.

Run All Night signals in perhaps a new era in songwriting for McCubbin who seems to be shedding his Cohenesque skin for a more Go Betweens style literary pop. 

Album launch dates in Australia to be announced soon.