THE SUPERJESUS - A long career in the music industry is much of a rarity these days but Adelaide rockers The Superjesus have managed to hold their place as one of Australia’s most respected live bands for almost 30 years.
Emerging in the late 90’s and signing to Warners worldwide they released 3 classic albums, Sumo, Jet Age and Rock Music, two of which went platinum. The 3 x Aria award winners took a hiatus in the mid 2000’s to work on solo projects and re-emerged in 2013 to test the waters. Pleased to have found themselves well received by the public they headed back into the studio for 2016’s EP Love And Violence followed by a double live album.
The South Australian Music Hall Of Fame inductees have a strong work ethic and an ear for a good hook. With hits such as ‘Gravity’ , ‘Secret Agent Man’, ‘Down Again’ & ‘Now And Then’ under their belt their songwriting has always remained their strong point. It has been 20 years since The Superjesus have released a full-length album of new music. In 2025 the band released their first self-titled album ‘The Superjesus’. After 30 years of crafting their sound, the songwriting partnership of Sarah McLeod & Stuart Rudd has truly found its sweet spot.
Rudd say’s “our writing partnership together has blossomed into a fantastic place to be creative. McLeod backed this up with “When you find a great creative writing partner, stick with it” From the opening bars of ‘Starlight’ we hear classic TSJ, tipping the hat to the 90’s sound they are known for while surging forward lyrically & melodically to create something really special.
This is the new Superjesus, a more soulful engaging version of the band we know and love where song writing is king. To date 5 singles have been released from the forthcoming self-titled album “Money (We’re Only In It For Love), ‘Lights Out’, ‘We Won’t Let Go Until It’s Over’, ‘Something Good’ & a cover of Generation X’s ‘Dancing With Myself’. All 5 singles have gained national airplay, setting the mood for this highly anticipated release.
They have kept the beautiful ballad ‘Diamonds’ to accompany the release. Here we see The Superjesus like never before, a beautiful emotive stirrer written on the piano showcasing how far the band has come musically, coupled with Sarah McLeod's classic rich vocals. The Superjesus are back stronger than ever and according to Rudd “not going anywhere anytime soon” . McLeod said “For us the magic is in the creation of the music & as a band we have found this process very soul enriching, I truly feel it’s our best work yet, I love every song on this record ”.
Supporting TSJ on the NZ shows is NZ’s THE AFTER.
The After are a pop/rock band blending moody grooves, gritty guitars & soaring melodies into emotionally charged soundscapes. Already two massive Asia Pacific tours under their belt, a string of NZ tours, significant airplay & video successes; The After are a well-oiled live act with a fast-growing international reputation. At the helm is the magnetic Ruby Fraser, whose powerhouse vocals and searing guitar work channel raw emotion & rebellious spirit. Founding member Andrew Featherstone lays the groundwork on bass with tight, tasteful songwriting. Behind the kit, Gareth Scott delivers versatile, thunderous rhythms, while Bruce Madden—a true Hammond organ virtuoso—elevates the band’s sound with lush swells & soul-soaked textures rarely heard in modern pop/rock.
Singles co-produced & mixed by Steve James (Screaming Jets, Sex Pistols), latest track “Mesmerised” mastered by Leon Zervos (INXS, AC/DC, Pink). • ‘Mesmerised’ radio & TV in NZ & the Philippines • ‘Clear to Me’ (feat. Split Enz legend Eddie Rayner) the most-played rock track NZ’s Juice TV in 2021, airing on 500 stations worldwide.• ‘Doesn’t Matter’ Radioscope Top 40 & a JUICE TV staple. • ‘Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way’ 600k views, video shot in Tokyo, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, & Auckland. • cover of Filipinos Dilaw’s hit “Uhaw” 500k views.
