Sydney Rock band C.O.F.F.I.N have just announced a string of US tour dates in support of their new album, Australia Stops. As a prelude, they’ve also unleashed a new single and video.
Following on from previous singles “Cut You Off” and “Give Me A Bite“, new single “Factory Man” channels pure Rock ‘n’ Roll. It is the final single leading up to the release of Australia Stops which arrives Friday, September 15th, 2023 via Damaged Record Co. Lyrically, “Factory Man” is “an exploration of modern existence, and the suffering we are willing to endure to protect our sanctuaries & provide for those dearest to us.”
Vocalist/drummer Ben Portnoy explains:
The song is loosely based around a close friendship my mum had with a really talented artist. He was not able to support his family on art alone and would do FIFO work in the WA mines to fill out the funds. On one such stint, a cherry picker he was on malfunctioned and he was crushed, losing his life. This song ruminates on the idea of being lost and defeated by things that shouldn’t define you in the first place.
C.O.F.F.I.N are a four piece Hard Rock and Roll band hailing from Sydney’s northern beaches, featuring a lead vocalist on drums. A yearn for adventure and a strong sense of DIY-ethics saw C.O.F.F.I.N take to the road even as teens. They hit Australia/New Zealand, Asia, North America and Europe on countless self-booked tours. Their passion for travel and experiencing new cultures brought them fans worldwide.
With years spent refining their craft, C.O.F.F.I.N’s music began to focus more on “important social issues, such as climate action, indigenous rights and gender politics.” They have now released four studio albums on various labels/pressings and played together for 18 years.
Australia Stops will be released by Damaged Record Co (Clowns, Private Function, VOIID) in Australia, Goner Records (Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Jay Reatard, Ty Segall) in North America and Bad Vibrations (Los Bitchos, Crows, Baby Cool) in Europe.
US Tour Dates
9/15- LANCASTER, CA
9/16 – LOS ANGELES, CA
9/17 – ORANGE COUNTY, CA
9/21 – BROOKLYN, NY
9/22 – PHILADELPHIA, PA
9/23 – ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
9/24 – RICHMOND, VA
9/25 – ASHEVILLE, NC
9/26 – ATLANTA, GA
9/27 – NASHVILLE, TN
9/29 – MEMPHIS, TN
9/30 – MEMPHIS, TN
10/2 – JACKSON, MS
10/3 – BIRMINGHAM, AL
10/4 – NEW ORLEANS, LA
10/5 – SAN ANTONIO, TX
10/6 – AUSTIN, TX
