Melbourne's Cycad Release Long-Awaited Debut Record 'Scouch'
Striding into 2026 with a brand new collection of music for fans, Melbourne indie/soul group CYCAD proudly present SCOUCH – their debut studio record.
The album is a bold step forward for the group, who have consistently been building a body of work to be proud of, a representation of influences and ideas that have been growing over years spent maturing together as songwriters and musicians.
Led by recent single 'TASTELESS', the album takes a number of turns, as CYCAD let themselves become immersed in fulfilling each idea, bringing each sound to its fullest potential. While some material heard on the record stems from ideas that have been bubbling away for years, SCOUCH is a completely fresh venture for the band; one that has taught them much about themselves as a unit.
"The process of making this album was the first time we had worked in a proper studio with a proper producer. Some of the songs we had written years ago and been gigging for a while, and some were written during the recording process, but all of them got the treatment we felt they deserved.
We had the opportunity to add instruments and production effects we hadn't used before, like a lap steel guitar and a Fender Rhodes keyboard, as well as the addition of some fun synths to give the songs some extra spice. We spent a total of 8 days in the studio across the winter months of 2025, slowly getting more and more excited as everything came together. Overall we are so happy with the outcome, and incredibly proud of ourselves and our producer Ben for bringing this music to life." CYCAD
Songs like 'UNDONE' and 'FOREVER, AGAIN' demonstrate the record's natural groove and emotive storytelling; while 'CREATURE OF COMFORT'and fellow standout 'SPACE COWBOY' are set to land with impact for fans of groups like Spacey Jane and South Summit.
Released alongside SCOUCH, is the official music video for the track 'GORGE' - an album cut that is sure to become a favourite for fans as it has become for the band.
"The music video for Gorge was our first ever attempt at making a proper music video, with a $0 budget. We worked with our good friend and videographer Sean Tolan over the course of two days to film everything, coming up with new ideas along the way. We were lucky enough to have an hour to shoot at The Raccoon Club in Preston before they opened, a sick place with incredible decorations that really suited the western vibe we were going for." CYCAD
To celebrate the release of SCOUCH, CYCAD will be performing a special launch show at The Retreat Hotel this May.
"We are so excited to be back at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick, one of our favourite venues to play and see shows to launch this album. With a combined hundreds of hours between us spent in the bandroom, we are so keen to be back there for a few more." CYCAD
CYCAD 'SCOUCH' LAUNCH SHOW
Friday 22 May The Retreat Hotel BRUNSWICK
with Fiasco, Dirty Gwen TICKETS
Photo Credit: Isabel Delves
The album is a bold step forward for the group, who have consistently been building a body of work to be proud of, a representation of influences and ideas that have been growing over years spent maturing together as songwriters and musicians.
Led by recent single 'TASTELESS', the album takes a number of turns, as CYCAD let themselves become immersed in fulfilling each idea, bringing each sound to its fullest potential. While some material heard on the record stems from ideas that have been bubbling away for years, SCOUCH is a completely fresh venture for the band; one that has taught them much about themselves as a unit.
"The process of making this album was the first time we had worked in a proper studio with a proper producer. Some of the songs we had written years ago and been gigging for a while, and some were written during the recording process, but all of them got the treatment we felt they deserved.
We had the opportunity to add instruments and production effects we hadn't used before, like a lap steel guitar and a Fender Rhodes keyboard, as well as the addition of some fun synths to give the songs some extra spice. We spent a total of 8 days in the studio across the winter months of 2025, slowly getting more and more excited as everything came together. Overall we are so happy with the outcome, and incredibly proud of ourselves and our producer Ben for bringing this music to life." CYCAD
Songs like 'UNDONE' and 'FOREVER, AGAIN' demonstrate the record's natural groove and emotive storytelling; while 'CREATURE OF COMFORT'and fellow standout 'SPACE COWBOY' are set to land with impact for fans of groups like Spacey Jane and South Summit.
Released alongside SCOUCH, is the official music video for the track 'GORGE' - an album cut that is sure to become a favourite for fans as it has become for the band.
"The music video for Gorge was our first ever attempt at making a proper music video, with a $0 budget. We worked with our good friend and videographer Sean Tolan over the course of two days to film everything, coming up with new ideas along the way. We were lucky enough to have an hour to shoot at The Raccoon Club in Preston before they opened, a sick place with incredible decorations that really suited the western vibe we were going for." CYCAD
To celebrate the release of SCOUCH, CYCAD will be performing a special launch show at The Retreat Hotel this May.
"We are so excited to be back at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick, one of our favourite venues to play and see shows to launch this album. With a combined hundreds of hours between us spent in the bandroom, we are so keen to be back there for a few more." CYCAD
CYCAD 'SCOUCH' LAUNCH SHOW
Friday 22 May The Retreat Hotel BRUNSWICK
with Fiasco, Dirty Gwen TICKETS
Photo Credit: Isabel Delves
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