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  • remember it mach pelicanLegendary Japanese–Australian punk trio Mach Pelican are returning with their first new release in nearly two decades in January. Local label Cheersquad is releasing a vinyl single, “Remember It?” b/w “Summer Sun”.

    Recorded by Paul Maybury (Rocket Science) at the renowned Secret Location Sound Recorders in Melbourne, the tracks are said to capture everything fans love about Mach Pelican: high-speed energy, pop-soaked melodies, and those unmistakably catchy hooks.

    The single will be released on January 30 in three limited vinyl variants  translucent red, translucent blue and classic black — in runs of 100 copies each, plus a worldwide digital release.

    Pre-orders are open here.

    Mach Pelican have been gigging, mostly in and around Melbourne, and will host a single launch party on Saturday, January 31 at The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar in their adopted home city, Special guests will be Loose Lips and Elvis II.

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    TV Smith's Adverts
    The Tote, Collingwood, VIC
    Friday 3 April 2026
    The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar, North Melbourne, VIC
    Sunday 5 April 2026
    Words & Pictures: Robert Brokenmouth

    I cannot believe it’s been so long since I’ve seen the Hard Ons. Been in a tunnel for a few years. Never mind.

    I sent some rude words to the publicist, Dave Laing, when I found out TV Smith was touring - but (understandably) not to my hometown, Adelaide. I did an interview with TV Smith, and was glad that I’d got a few things right.