<p><br></p><p>South Summit are soon to release their sophomore album, <strong><em>RUN IT BACK</em></strong> on <strong>June 12</strong> and to celebrate, they have announced <strong><em>RUN IT BACK NZ TOUR.</em></strong></p><p>Coming to Aotearoa this July and August the band will take on <strong>Queenstown</strong> hotspot <strong>Yonder </strong>on <strong>Thursday 30 July</strong>, <strong>The Loons, Lyttleton</strong> on <strong>Friday 31 July</strong>,<strong> San Fran, Wellington</strong> on <strong>Saturday 1 August</strong> and <strong>Auckland</strong>’s<strong> Double Whammy </strong>on <strong>Sunday 2 August. </strong></p><p><em>Run It Back </em>marks the band's second album, featuring stand out singles <strong>‘TOP OF THE HILL’</strong> and<strong> ‘ON THE DASH’</strong> which have sent strong signals toward the confident evolution of their sound. The twelve-track record represents a period of experimentation for the band; one where they found themselves pulled towards threads of funk, hip hop and R&B, while also driven by a desire to galvanise their signature blend of reggae and rock.</p><p>In 2024, they released their highly anticipated debut album <strong><em>The Bliss</em></strong>, a reggae-infused indie rock record that showcased both tight songwriting and a willingness to experiment across styles. It debuted at <strong>#2</strong> on the <strong>ARIA Album Charts</strong> and propelled the band into a new tier, with heavy <strong>Triple J</strong> support, major festival slots and international touring, including appearances at <strong>Falls Festival, Groovin The Moo</strong>, <strong>SXSW Sydney</strong>,<strong> Vivid LIVE Debut</strong> at the <strong>Sydney Opera House </strong>plus a huge Australasian headline tour.</p><p>After a recent visit to Aotearoa to play at <strong>Six 60</strong>’s new Country & Roots Festival <strong><em>Sweet Home Aot