PURPLE DISTURBANCE SIGNS TO NEW WORLD ARTISTS
NEW WORLD ARTISTS WELCOMES PURPLE DISTURBANCE
TO ITS EXCLUSIVE AGENCY ROSTER
From the team that’s raised some of Australia’s most iconic cutting-edge artists- including
Silverchair, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Sneaky Sound System, SOFIA ISELLA, Redhook, Ocean Sleeper, IXARAS, Ennaria, & Ninajirachi — New World Artists is proud to announce the signing of Purple Disturbance, he razor-sharp post-punk/alt-rock four-piece from New South Wales.
Fresh out of high school but road-tested and ready, Purple Disturbance are raw, fearless, and unapologetic — tackling small-town truths and big city chaos with riffs that bite and hooks that don’t let go. The ‘Disturbances' high-voltage live show has already seen them share stages with the likes of Grinspoon, Frenzal Rhomb, Dune Rats, The Screaming Jets, Beddy Rays, Goons Of Doom & Private Function. The road ahead looks just as exciting!
Purple Disturbance are;
Thomas Downes: Vocalist
Jed Freudenstein: Guitarist
Joshua Downes: Bass
Jessica Franklin: Drums
Lead singer Thom channels the spirit of a young Jim Morrison with the frenetic energy of Iggy Pop, his vocal swagger riding over a rhythm section that hits with the force of a freight train. Brother Josh locks down the low end with driving bass lines. Jess unleashes drums with Keith Moon–like zeal, and Jed’s gritty Gretsch cuts through it all with raw precision. The result is a sound that tips its hat to The Ramones and IDLES yet remains unmistakably their own — urgent, electrifying punk delivered with explosive energy.
The band’s current single, Criticise, Penalise, Attack and Slam (CPAS) released by Anti Dismal Records, has already been added to numerous iTunes editorial playlists and over 52 Spotify playlists, with two Purple Disturbance tracks featuring on the soundtrack of DUNNO, a surf film by Rip Curl - and these songs hit hard.
"We proudly welcome the raw, uncompromised youthful energy of Purple Disturbance to our roster. They embody the true spirit of punk - D.I.Y., unapologetic - ready to ignite the music scene and the touring circuit!
This band is bringing both the fire and the fury of punk back to the forefront, and there's never been a more appropriate time. We're excited to be a part of their trajectory." New World Artists said.
This spring, brace yourselves as Purple Disturbance joins British India, You Am I, The Screaming Jets, Grinspoon, and more on tour plus headline gigs and festivals TBA. Expect sweat, volume, and zero restraint! Get ready to lose your mind…
Classic Chaos : Future Noise : Purple Disturbance
Tour Dates
Jetty Hotel, Coffs Harbour NSW; 18+
You Am I + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Sat 6 September
Tidal Sounds Festival Coffs Harbour
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Vinnies Dive, Gold Coast QLD; 18+
British India (Gospel of Luke Tour) + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Friday, 12 September 2025
Crowbar, Brisbane QLD; 18+
British India + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast QLD; 18+
British India + Special Guests PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Friday, 19 September 2025
King Street (Warehouse), Newcastle NSW; 18+
British India + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Saturday, 20 September 2025
Crowbar, Leichhardt, Sydney NSW; 18+
British India + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Friday 3 October 2025
Drifters Wharf, Gosford NSW; 18+
The Screaming Jets + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Saturday, 4 October 2025
North Head Barracks, Manly NSW; LIC AA
Grinspoon, BAD//DREEMS + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Saturday, 29 November 2025
NEX, Newcastle NSW; 18+
Grinspoon, BAD//DREEMS + Special Guests: PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Friday, 12 December 2025
Waves, Towradgi Beach NSW; 18+
Grinspoon, You Am I + Special Guests PURPLE DISTURBANCE
Sat 13 December 2025
UC Refectory, Canberra NSW; LIC AA
Grinspoon, BAD//DREEMS + Special Guests PURPLE DISTURBANCE
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