<p>Sydney punk rockers <strong>Dear Seattle</strong> are hitting the road this August, announcing an extensive regional Australian headline tour with very special guests <strong>Seahaven</strong> (US) who will be making their debut visit to our shores. Tickets are on sale now via Destroy All Lines<br> <br>With a distinctive Aussie tinge to their emotive and propulsive wares, Dear Seattle are a headbanging-with-heart punk rock band from Sydney’s Northern Beaches. One part mosh pit, and one part love letter, the band have created a truly unique and powerful style of songwriting that’s connecting with fans across Australia and the rest of the world.<br> <br>Whether charming Missy Higgins herself with their 2019 triple j Like A Version of <em>"</em><strong><em>The Special Two</em></strong><em>"</em>, launching their own beer, burning up the charts and airwaves, or penning melodic, sing along anthems, Dear Seattle are a band who build unforgettable moments with charming execution.<br> <br>Their latest album, <strong><em>TOY</em></strong> (Domestic La La), released last year and marked a major milestone for the band, debuting at #4 on the ARIA Albums Chart and earning Dear Seattle their first ever Top 10 ARIA chart position. Following a massive year of shows all over the world, <em>TOY</em> was re-released earlier this year as an expanded edition featuring two bonus tracks.<br> <br>Joining Dear Seattle on their trek across Australia is Seahaven, an alternative rock band from Torrance, California, known for blending emotionally raw songwriting with melodic, atmospheric guitar-driven music. Over nearly two decades, the band has earned a devoted following through acclaimed releases including <strong><em>Winter Forever</em></strong>, <em><strong>Reverie Lagoon: Music for Escapism Only</strong></em>, <em><strong>Halo of Hurt</strong></em>, and their self-titled 2026 album.