One of Australia’s most endeared bands, The Cruel Sea, has just released their first album in 23 years called Straight Into the Sun.

To celebrate its release, they’re about to head out for a national tour, but prior to that, they’ll be here in Newcastle to play at Bar on the Hill on 22 March for Great Southern Nights.

Here’s our chat with their iconic frontman Tex Perkins.


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