Australian rock royalty, Phil Jamieson continues in his singer/songwriter mode with forthcoming sophomore album, ‘10CHARLIE’ fast approaching (releasing on August 14), and he has shared an effervescent outing in latest single, ‘Reading Keats in Byron Bay’ - a track laden with crunchy guitars and creamy melodies, out now.

Phil is celebrating his next album throughout 2026 with a massive run of dates already in full swing on his PJ AIR Tour across the country.   An affable indie rock gem, ‘Reading Keats In Byron Bay’ started life as a melody written in Phil’s car. Singing the original idea into a voice memo and noting its melody as Taylor Swift-esque, Phil sent the recording to collaborator Ben Edgar, with the pair ultimately finessing it into its final form.

| Marking a slight shift in style from previous singles ‘Weekends’ and ‘Blue As The Sunlight’, ‘Reading Keats In Byron Bay’ also weaves a poignant personal narrative alongside its sunny exterior. "I feel good about releasing this song next," Phil shares. "Reading Keats in Byron Bay carves out its own space in 10Charlie, particularly when compared with the first two singles. It's the perfect pre-album palate cleanser; with a resounding meaning that life is short. Grab it’” 

Phil Jamieson’s embrace of nostalgic tones across the singles from his upcoming ‘10CHARLIE’ album continues with ‘Reading Keats in Byron Bay’, blending his trademark lyrical witticism with utterly charming hooks, spring reverb and a playful, effortless bounce. A loose-limbed nu-blues swing, hinting at the lighter side of The Black Keys, melts seamlessly into irresistible indie-pop melodies, while a cleverly descending vocal line gives the track an easy-going warmth. It's a more carefree side of Jamieson, encouraging us to savour the moment, embrace the present, and remember that life is far too short not to. 

 Marking his anticipated follow up to his 2022 debut solo album ‘Somebody Else’, the upcoming release of ‘10CHARLIE’ harbours an album bustling with charisma, melody and stylistic nuance. With its title referencing an aisle seat on a 737 aircraft, ‘10CHARLIE’ fittingly diverts across the highs and lows of life throughout its nine tracks; “departing on personal journeys unknown, embracing change, different places and the inevitable turbulence that can come with it, until finally reaching your destination”.   

A highly acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist, Phil Jamieson has spent over 30 years fronting one of Australia’s most successful and beloved bands, with his ongoing tenure as the frontman for Grinspoon ticking off generational-defining lyrics and melodies etched into the minds of rock fans, both young and old, 13 ARIA Award nominations and a win for Thrills, Kills & Sunday Pills, six consecutive Top 10 albums and a legacy for their live performance that continues to this very day. As a solo artist, Phil’s expansion of his sonic palette, adding shades of pop, acoustic and alternative to his firmly established rock brush, has seen him elevate into an artist that is equal parts honest, inventive and armed with a steadfast sense of self that permeates every facet of his solo creations. 

Continuing on from the seeds planted by his solo debut album ‘Nobody Else’, ‘10CHARLIE’ is a celebration of confidence, chemistry and creative identity, and fans across Australia can witness this new material live in action as Phil continues his mammoth PJ AIR Tour in 2026.

A 44-date tour in total cris-crossing across the country, PJ AIR will continue this weekend in Adelaide, and across New South Wales and the ACT, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and Western Australia well into September. 

Phil Jamieson’s latest single, ‘Reading Keats In Byron Bay’ is out now, with ‘10CHARLIE’ - the full-length sophomore album - will arrive on August 14.