Phil Jamieson has announced a new album ahead of his major national tour. Photo: Laura May Grogan.

Australian singer-songwriter Phil Jamieson, best known as the frontman of iconic Australian rock band Grinspoon, has announced a new single, a new album and a major national tour, marking a big new chapter in his solo career.

New track “Weekends” is out now, while Jamieson’s second solo album “10Charlie” is due for release on August 14. To support the record, he will also head out on a huge run of Australian dates under the PJ AIR banner, taking in more than 40 shows across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

The tour is one of Jamieson’s biggest solo runs yet, with stops planned at theatres, breweries and local pubs around the country.

“Weekends” is the first taste of “10Charlie”, a record that leans further into Jamieson’s storytelling instincts while blending reflective lyrics, ambient guitar textures and the voice that first made him one of Australia’s best-known alternative rock frontmen.

“Weekends. It’s a destination. It’s a place among the tall pines. It’s a restaurant / bar / coffee shop / diner. You can go to Weekends on a Monday. It’s a place to agree or disagree,” Jamieson said.

“The song is built around intimacy and hope. And it has some fun guitars.”

Watch “Weekends” on YouTube:

New album “10Charlie” follows a more personal path

Jamieson said “10Charlie” is more personal than his debut solo record, shaped by intense periods of turbulence and reflection.

The album reunites him with producer Oscar Dawson and also features collaborations with Davey Lane, Rob Muinos, Ben Edgar and Soph Ozard. Across the record, Jamieson moves between meditative and more volatile moments, building a set of songs grounded in self-examination and emotional honesty.

“This album is much more personal than my first record. In times of intense turbulence, I’ve written what I’ve needed to hear,” he said.

“It’s a balm for my soul. 10Charlie is a boarding pass. You are not in the exit row, your luggage can be stored under the seat in front of you. Please follow all cabin crew directions and fasten your seat belt for take off.”

The PJ AIR tour will bring the new songs to venues and communities across Australia, while also folding in fan favourites from across Jamieson’s catalogue. The run puts a spotlight on the kinds of grassroots rooms and local music spaces that have long shaped Australian touring culture.

“PJ AIR is a BIG adventure. My co-pilot is Ricky Albeck and I can’t wait to play for you all. Songs will be sung and stories will be told,” Jamieson said.

“Weekends” is out now. “10Charlie” is due out on August 14, with tickets for the PJ AIR tour on sale from 9am local time on Monday, April 13 via Phil Jamieson’s website.

Phil Jamieson Australian tour dates

PHIL JAMIESON – PJ AIR Tour
with special guests
Tickets from www.philjamieson.com.au/

THU 11 JUN – LEICHHARDT HOTEL, ROCKHAMPTON QLD
FRI 12 JUN – HARVEY ROAD TAVERN, GLADSTONE QLD
SAT 13 JUN – GRAND HOTEL, CHILDERS, QLD
SUN 14 JUN – METROPOLITAN HOTEL, MACKAY QLD
THU 18 JUN – MOUSE PROOF BREWERY, TOOWOOMBA QLD
FRI 19 JUN – NORTON MUSIC FACTORY, CALOUNDRA QLD
SAT 20 JUN – VINNIES DIVE, SOUTHPORT QLD
THU 25 JUN – TANSWELL’S HOTEL BEECHWORTH VIC
FRI 26 JUN – SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE VIC
SAT 27 JUN – YOUNG STREET TAVERN, FRANKSTON VIC
FRI 03 JUL – THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE VIC
SAT 04 JUL – EUREKA HOTEL, GEELONG VIC
THU 09 JUL – THE SCENIC HOTEL, NORTON SUMMIT SA
FRI 10 JUL – ED CASTLE, ADELAIDE SA
SAT 11 JUL – PORT LINCOLN BREWING CO, PORT LINCOLN SA
WED 15 JUL – CABARITA BOWLO, CABARITA SA
THU 16 JUL – ELTHAM HOTEL, ELTHAM NSW
FRI 17 JUL – WOOPI BREWING CO, WOOLGOOLGA NSW
SAT 18 JUL – BELLINGEN BREWERY, BELLINGEN NSW
SUN 19 JUL – FINNIAN’S, PORT MAC NSW
THU 23 JUL – LA LA LA’S, WOLLONGONG NSW
FRI 24 JUL – MILTON THEATRE, MILTON NSW
SAT 25 JUL – FUN TIME PONY, CANBERRA ACT
THU 30 JUL – HAMILTON STATION HOTEL, NEWCASTLE NSW
FRI 31 JUL – FLOW BAR, OLD BAR NSW
SAT 01 AUG – THE WHALERS, MOSMAN NSW
SUN 02 AUG – AVOCA BEACH THEATRE, AVOCA BEACH NSW
FRI 07 AUG – THE DECK TRARALGON, TRARALGON VIC
SAT 08 AUG – LIVE AT THE BUNDY, BUNDALAGUAH VIC
SUN 09 AUG – SOCIAL CLUB, BALNARRING VIC
THU 13 AUG – CROWBAR, BRISBANE QLD 

FRI 14 AUG – SHOTKICKERS, MELBOURNE VIC

SAT 15 AUG – HEAPS NORMAL HEALTH CLUB, SYDNEY NSW

THU 20 AUG – THE ROYAL OAK, LAUNCESTON TAS
FRI 21 AUG – FORTH PUB, FORTH TAS
SAT 22 AUG – ALTAR BAR, HOBART TAS
THU 27 AUG – MOJOS BAR, FREMANTLE WA
FRI 28 AUG – FROTH CRAFT BREWERY, BUNBURY WA
SAT 29 AUG – THE RIVER, MARGRET RIVER WA
SUN 30 AUG – INDIAN OCEAN HOTEL, SCARBOROUGH WA
SAT 05 SEP – ALICE SPRINGS BREWING CO, ALICE SPRINGS NT

THU 10 SEP – TANKS ART CENTRE, CAIRNS QLD

FRI 11 SEP – THE WAREHOUSE, TOWNSVILLE QLD
SAT 12 SEP – MAGNUMS, AIRLIE BEACH QLD

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