Finally, after weeks of severe sleep deprivation and an impressive pile of empty pizza boxes, our first studio single “Spotlight in the Sun” (the first single from the debut album which will be released later this year) is available for purchase worldwide, exclusively through iTunes.

Here’s what the press are saying about the new single:

“Spotlight In The Sun” is the debut studio single by one of Australia’s best kept contemporary rock secrets, The Sunpilots. Australia’s answer to Live meets Pearl Jam, the band are bringing back dynamic stadium rock. The Sunpilots have enjoyed some Nova and triple j radio exposure from their 4-track demo EP, released in 2006, which caused an online revolution for the group. Overseas, the band have also taken out Best International Artist prize at the Canadian Independent Music Awards and were nominated for both Artist and Single of the Year at the LA Music Awards. It’s time people took notice!” – The Music Network, April 2007

Click here to buy it from the iTunes store

The Aussie tour is coming together nicely. Adelaide, Tassie and Newcastle dates are confirmed, with Melbourne and Brisbane still to come. We’d love to do Perth, just depends on our travel budget

Adelaide

Friday August 17th 6:30pm – University of Adelaide uni bar
Free gig for University of Adelaide students at the good ‘ol Uni Bar. Rockin’ from 6:30pm.

Saturday August 18th 8:00pm – Grace Emily Hotel
The main Adelaide show. It will be a special night for Raj, since he’s originally from Adelaide and this marks the first venture for Sunpilots to SA. Supports and cover charge TBC. ADDRESS: 232 Waymouth St., Adelaide

Tasmania

Friday August 31st 7:00pm – University of Tasmania uni bar
Free gig for University of Tasmania students at the good ‘ol Uni Bar.

Friday August 31st 10:00pm – Republic Bar
The main Hobart show. Supported by local legends Enola Fall. ADDRESS: 299 Elizabeth St, North Hobart

Saturday September 1st 12:00pm – Aroma Records instore- unplugged
Instore and CD signing at Aroma Records, Hobart

Saturday September 1st 10:00pm – Launceston gig
Venue TBC

Newcastle

Friday September 9th – 9pm – Northern Star Hotel
The first Newcastle show The Sunpilots have done. Will be a big night. Supported by local songstress Amy Vee and The Virtues. ADDRESS: 112 Beaumont St, Hamilton, Newcastle
Some details still need to be worked out, so keep an eye on www.myspace.com/thesunpilots for more info and additional dates.

We’re finally gearing up to start touring – and what better way to kick things off than to hold an exclusive screeing of our new music video at the Chauvel cinema in Paddington on May 17th (see the flyer below for details).

The night is being put on by our good friends at 4WordThought, who produced the clip. Their recent short film, “Catastrophe”, will be screening for the first time, followed by a few intimate acoustic tracks from us and the screening of the video.

We’re only playing 3 tracks guys, so don’t come expecting a full live set.

I’m sure you’ve all seen an episode or two of Fat Pizza (for our international fans who have no idea what a “fat pizza” is – it’s an underground TV series which has gained an almost cult following in Australia). If you’ve seen the “Spotlight in the Sun” music video, you’ll know that the chef (played by Johnny Boxer) has a starring role. He’ll be hosting the night, so it’s a great chance to meet the man behind the dough.

There will also be plenty of giveaways – and all for less than $10. Hope to seeya there.